CL_AGN_230418_PC_AgendaPacket_F1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
This is the appropriate time for the Chair or Commissioners to approve the agenda as is or reorder.
5.BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Blue folder items are additional back up material to administrative reports and/or public comments received after the
printing and distribution of the agenda packet for receive and file.
6.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on any subject that does not
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ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
AGENDA
Regular Planning Commission
Meeting
PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
6:30 PM
This meeting is held pursuant AB 361
All Planning Commissioners will participate by teleconference. Public Participation: City Hall
will be closed to the public until further notice.
A live audio of the Planning Commission meeting will be available on the City's website
(https://www.rolling-hills.org/PC%20Meeting%20Zoom%20Link.pdf).
The meeting agenda is also available on the City's website
(https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php).
Join Zoom Meeting via https://us02web.zoom.us/j/99343882035?
pwd=MWZXaG9ISWdud3NpajYwY3dF bllFZz09
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Members of the public may submit comments by emailing the City Clerk's office at
cityclerk@cityofrh.net. Your comments will become a part of the official meeting record. You
must provide your full name but do not provide any other personal information (i.e., phone
numbers, addresses, etc) that you do not want to be published. Members of the public may
also provide comments in real time by speaking during the public comment and/or public
hearing portions of the meeting.
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appear on this agenda for action. Each speaker will be permitted to speak only once. Written requests, if any, will be
considered first under this section.
7.CONSENT CALENDAR
Business items, except those formally noticed for public hearing, or those pulled for discussion are assigned to the
Consent Calendar. The Chair or any Commissioner may request that any Consent Calendar item(s) be removed,
discussed, and acted upon separately. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be taken up under the "Excluded
Consent Calendar" section below. Those items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved in one motion. The
Chair will call on anyone wishing to address the Commission on any Consent Calendar item on the agenda, which has
not been pulled by Commission for discussion.
7.A.APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 18, 2023
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
7.B.CONTINUATION OF REMOTE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS DURING
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2023, PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF AB 361
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-05.
7.C.APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 21, 2023, PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETINGS
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
8.EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
9.PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
10.NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.A.ZONING CASE NO. 23-004: REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO
CONVERT ATTACHED COVERED PORCHES TO ENCLOSED LIVING AREAS,
PAVE 1,250 SQUARE FEET OF LAWN AREA, CONVERT AN EXISTING
GARAGE INTO A KITCHEN, AND FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR REMODEL
IMPROVEMENTS ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT
9-FT), ROLLING HILLS, CA (WANG), AND FINDINGÂ THEÂ PROJECTÂ
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, discuss the project, close
the public hearing, and adopt Resolution No. 2023-04 approving the project
as presented.
CL_AGN_230418_PC_AffidavitofPosting.pdf
2023-05_PC_Resolution_Updated_AB361_Findings_041823_D.pdf
CL_MIN_230321_PC_F.pdf
CL_MIN_230321_PC_FT_F.pdf
Attachment 1. Development Table
Attachment 2. Development Plans
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11.OLD BUSINESS
12.NEW BUSINESS
13.SCHEDULE FIELD TRIPS
14.ITEMS FROM STAFF
15.ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
16.ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. via teleconference.
Attachment 3. Resolution No. 2023-04
Attachment 4. Vicinity Map
Notice:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in
this meeting due to your disability, please contact the City Clerk at (310) 377-1521 at least 48 hours prior to the
meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility and accommodation for
your review of this agenda and attendance at this meeting.
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.
All of the above resolutions and zoning case items have been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines unless otherwise stated.
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Agenda Item No.: 7.A
Mtg. Date: 04/18/2023
TO:HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
FROM:CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO
CITY MANAGER
THRU:ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE PLANNING
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 18, 2023
DATE:April 18, 2023
BACKGROUND:
None.
DISCUSSION:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve as presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
CL_AGN_230418_PC_AffidavitofPosting.pdf
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Administrative Report
7.A., File # 1764 Meeting Date: 4/18/2023
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
In compliance with the Brown Act, the following materials have been posted at the locations below.
Legislative Body Planning Commission
Posting Type Regular Meeting Agenda
Posting Location 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274
City Hall Window
City Website: https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php
https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/city_council/city_council_archive_agendas/index.php
Meeting Date & Time APRIL 18, 2023 6:30pm
As City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills, I declare under penalty of perjury, the document noted above was
posted at the date displayed below.
Christian Horvath, City Clerk
Date: April 14, 2023
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Agenda Item No.: 7.B
Mtg. Date: 04/18/2023
TO:HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
FROM:JOHN SIGNO, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY SERVICES
THRU:ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:CONTINUATION OF REMOTE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2023, PURSUANT TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF AB 361
DATE:April 18, 2023
BACKGROUND:
On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19.
Shortly thereafter, the Governor issued Executive Order N-25-20, which waived certain
remote meeting requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act (“Brown Act”) in response to COVID-
19. In September 2021, the Governor signed Assembly Bill 361 (“AB 361”), which amended
the Brown Act to allow continued flexibility in holding virtual public meetings. In accordance
with Executive Order N-25-20, and later AB 361, the Planning Commission has met virtually
since the start of the pandemic in 2020.
DISCUSSION:
The state’s COVID-19 state of emergency ended on February 28, 2023. Although the state of
emergency has ended, the provisions of AB 361 will remain in effect until January 1, 2024.
While AB 361 remains in effect, it authorizes public meetings to be held virtually if specified
conditions are met. These conditions include when state or local officials have imposed or
recommended measures to promote social distancing.
Research by staff indicates that officials continue to recommend social distancing. Specifically,
California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“Cal/OSHA”) regulations—at Title 8
Section 3205—recommend physical distancing in the workplace as precautions against the
spread of COVID-19 and impose certain restrictions and requirements due to a “close contact”
which occurs when individuals are within six feet of another in certain circumstances.
Relatedly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to recommend avoiding
contact and keeping a safe distance from a person who has a suspected or confirmed case of
COVID-19.
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Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolution, which makes
the requisite AB 361 findings for the Planning Commission to meet virtually this month. For the
duration of the time that the Commission meets virtually, staff will continue agendizing this
item to enable the Commission to continue making the requisite AB 361 findings.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-05.
ATTACHMENTS:
2023-05_PC_Resolution_Updated_AB361_Findings_041823_D.pdf
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REMOTE PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETINGS PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF
ASSEMBLY BILL 361
WHEREAS, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Newsom declared
a statewide state of emergency on March 4, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 361 (“AB 361”) on
September 17, 2021, which went into effect immediately as urgency legislation; and
WHEREAS, AB 361 added section 54953(e) to the Brown Act, authorizing
legislative bodies to conduct remote meetings provided the legislative body makes
specified findings on a regular basis; and
WHEREAS, the Governor’s COVID-19 state of emergency ended on February 28,
2023; and
WHEREAS, notwithstanding the foregoing, AB 361 remains in effect until
January 1, 2024; and
WHEREAS, AB 361 authorizes legislative bodies to continue meeting virtually if
specified conditions are met. These conditions include when state or local officials have
imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing; and
WHEREAS, among other measures to promote physical distancing, the California
Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“Cal/OSHA”) regulations—at Title 8 Section
3205—recommend physical distancing in the workplace as precautions against the
spread of COVID-19 and impose certain restrictions and requirements due to a “close
contact” which occurs when individuals are within six feet of another in certain
circumstances; and
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to
recommend avoiding contact and keeping a safe distance from a person who has a
suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, to allow for physical distancing and remote meeting attendance in
accordance with these recommended measures, the Planning Commission does hereby
find that the Planning Commission shall conduct its meetings without compliance with
paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54953, as authorized by
subdivision (e) of section 54953, and that the Planning Commission shall comply with the
requirements to provide the public with access to the meetings electronically as
prescribed in paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of section 54953.
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Resolution No. 2023-05
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. All of the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein
by reference.
Section 2. The Planning Commission has considered the above circumstances
and hereby recognizes that state and local officials continue to recommend social
distancing measures, which can impact the ability of the City and the public to meet safely
in person.
Section 3. The Planning Commission shall conduct public meetings in
accordance with Government Code section 54953(e) and other applicable provisions of
the Brown Act for remote only meetings.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF APRIL, 2023.
_____________________________________
BRAD CHELF, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
__________________________________________
CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK
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Resolution No. 2023-05
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2023-05 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REMOTE PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETINGS PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF
ASSEMBLY BILL 361
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on April 18,
2023, 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.
_________________________________________
CHRISTIAN HORVATH
CITY CLERK
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Agenda Item No.: 7.C
Mtg. Date: 04/18/2023
TO:HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
FROM:JOHN SIGNO, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY SERVICES
THRU:ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 21, 2023, PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETINGS
DATE:April 18, 2023
BACKGROUND:
None.
DISCUSSION:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve as presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
CL_MIN_230321_PC_F.pdf
CL_MIN_230321_PC_FT_F.pdf
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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Minutes
Rolling Hills Planning Commission
Tuesday, March 21, 2022
Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Via tele-conference
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills met via teleconference on the above date with Chair
Chelf presiding. Chair Chelf called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Cardenas, Cooley, Douglass, Vice Chair Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director
Stephanie Grant, Assistant Planner
Ryan Stager, Assistant City Attorney
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director Signo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Chair Chelf approved the order of the agenda and there were no objections.
5. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL) - NONE
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS – NONE
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
7.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
OF MARCH 21, 2023
7.B. CONTINUATION OF REMOTE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS DURING THE MONTH OF
MARCH 2023, PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF AB 361
7.C. APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 21, 2023, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
Motion by Commissioner Cardenas, seconded by Commissioner Douglass, to approve Items 7A, 7B, and
7C. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cardenas, Cooley, Douglass, Vice Chair Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS – NONE
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
9.A. ZONING CASE NO. 22-81: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR 1) A 912-
SQUARE-FOOT SWIMMING POOL/SPA, 2) DETACHED GARAGE, 3) APPURTENANT
STRUCTURES, HARDSCAPE, LANDSCAPE, AND 4) NON-EXEMPT GRADING; CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS FOR 1) AN EQUESTRIAN RIDING ARENA, 2) RELOCATION OF AN EXISTING
DRIVEWAY APRON, 3) 1,334-SQUARE-FOOT RECONSTRUCTED STABLE ON THE SAME
FOOTPRINT; AND VARIANCES FOR 1) STRUCTURES TO ENCROACH INTO THE REQUIRED
SETBACKS AND FRONT YARD, AND 2) TO EXCEED THE 20% FRONT YARD COVERAGE FOR
THE DRIVEWAY, IN ZONING CASE NO. 22-81 LOCATED AT 9 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD,
AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (LOT 74-RH) (WILLIS)
Commissioner Cardenas recused himself from this item due to proximity but participated as a resident.
Presentation by Assistant Planner Grant.
Chair Chelf opened the public hearing for comments and hearing none, closed the public hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Cooley, seconded by Vice Chair Kirkpatrick, to approve the project as presented.
Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cooley, Douglass, Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cardenas (recused)
10. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.A. ZONING CASE NO. 22-51: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO
CONSTRUCT A NEW 7,290-SQUARE-FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT,
ATTACHED GARAGE, FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALLS, NON-EXEMPT GRADING, AND
RELATED IMPROVEMENTS; VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A SWIMMING POOL AND SPA IN
THE FRONT YARD ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4 POPPY TRAIL, ROLLING HILLS, CA
90274 (LOT 17-A-PT) (ARVIDSON), AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Presentation by Director Signo.
Chair Chelf opened the public hearing for comments.
Public Comments: Criss Gunderson, Dan Bolton, John Lacey
Chair Chelf commented on the amount of grading and suggested to the applicant solutions to reduce grading.
Commissioner Cardenas indicated he was amenable to encroachment if grading is reduced. He suggested
looking at the upper pad and opportunities to reduce grading.
Vice Chair Kirkpatrick indicated it is a lot of dirt and it is worthwhile to consider reducing grading. He
commended the owner for having the “right team.”
Commissioner Cooley indicated it is a lot of grading but house is tucked into the hillside.
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Commissioner Douglass agreed with the sentiments of the other Commissioners.
Motion by Vice Chair Kirkpatrick, seconded by Commissioner Cardenas, to continue the item to the April 18,
2023 Planning Commission meeting to let the applicant work on addressing the Commission’s concerns.
Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cardenas, Cooley, Douglass, Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11. OLD BUSINESS – NONE
12. NEW BUSINESS – NONE
13. SCHEDULED FIELD TRIPS
Assistant Planner Grant indicated there is a field trip needed for 17 Crest Road East.
14. ITEMS FROM STAFF
Director Signo announced the Planning Commissioners Academy happening from March 29-31, 2023, at
the Hyatt Regency in Orange County and the South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ 23rd Annual General
Assembly occurring on March 23, 2023, at the Community Center in Carson. He invited any Commissioner
to contact him directly if interested. He also stated the General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) had
been filed and the Housing Element APR will be reviewed by City Council on March 27, 2023, and filed
shortly afterwards.
Assistant City Attorney Stager provided an update on lawsuits involving the State and other cities regarding
SB 9 and housing.
15. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION – NONE
16. ADJOURNMENT: 7:35 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. to a Planning Commission field trip on Tuesday, April 18, 2023,
beginning at 7:30 a.m. at 17 Crest Road East.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________________
Christian Horvath, City Clerk
Approved,
____________________________________
Brad Chelf, Chair
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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Minutes
Rolling Hills Planning Commission
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Field Trip Meeting 7:30 a.m.
4 Poppy Trail
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills met at 4 Poppy Trail on the above date and the meeting
was called to order at 7:34 a.m. Chair Brad Chelf presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Cardenas, Cooley, Vice Chair Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf
Commissioners Absent: Douglass
Staff Present: John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director
Public Present: Andy Arvidson, Dan Bolton, Criss Gunderson, (John Lacey arrived
after the meeting was adjourned)
3. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA – NONE
4. FIELD TRIP
4.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FIELD TRIP MEETING
OF MARCH 21, 2023
Motion by Chair Chelf, seconded by Commissioner Cardenas to approve as is. Motion carried unanimously
with the following voice vote:
AYES: Cardenas, Cooley, Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf
NOES: None
ABSENT: Douglass
4.B. ZONING CASE NO. 22-51: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO
CONSTRUCT A NEW 7,290-SQUARE-FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT,
ATTACHED GARAGE, FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALLS, NON-EXEMPT GRADING, AND
RELATED IMPROVEMENTS; VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A SWIMMING POOL AND SPA IN
THE FRONT YARD ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4 POPPY TRAIL, ROLLING HILLS, CA
90274 (LOT 17-A-PT) (ARVIDSON), AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Presentation by John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director.
Public Comment: Andy Arvidson, Dan Bolton, Criss Gunderson
Motion by Commissioner Cardenas, seconded by Commissioner Cooley to continue the item to the evening
meeting and adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cardenas, Cooley, Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf
NOES: None
ABSENT: Douglass
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5. ADJOURNMENT: 7:45 A.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 a.m. to the regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled to
be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, beginning at 6:30 p.m. via tele-conference.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________________
Christian Horvath, City Clerk
Approved,
____________________________________
Brad Chelf, Chair
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Agenda Item No.: 10.A
Mtg. Date: 04/18/2023
TO:HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
FROM:STEPHANIE GRANT, ASSISTANT PLANNER
THRU:ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:ZONING CASE NO. 23-004: REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO
CONVERT ATTACHED COVERED PORCHES TO ENCLOSED LIVING
AREAS, PAVE 1,250 SQUARE FEET OF LAWN AREA, CONVERT AN
EXISTING GARAGE INTO A KITCHEN, AND FOR INTERIOR AND
EXTERIOR REMODEL IMPROVEMENTS ON A PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 17 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 9-FT), ROLLING HILLS, CA (WANG),
AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
DATE:April 18, 2023
BACKGROUND:
Zoning, Location, and Lot Description
The lot is an irregularly shaped parcel zoned RAS-2 and the net lot area is 395,840 square
feet (9.08 acres). The lot is currently developed with an 8,796-square-foot single-family
residence, 1,747-square-foot attached and detached garages, 320-square-foot swimming
pool/spa, 42-square-foot pool equipment, 2,720-square-foot stable, 4,700-square-foot
recreation court, 2,771-square-foot covered porches, 527-square-foot entryway, 96-square-
foot service yard, and 1,139-square-foot basement. There are two building pads: the main
building pad is developed for residential, equestrian, and recreational uses; the second is for
the swimming pool and spa. The main building pad includes an existing 11,330-square-foot
corral, 6,741-square-foot riding ring, and barn in the front yard. The barn is located
approximately 250 feet back from Crest Road East. The existing residence is located in the
rear portion of the main building pad. The second building pad is developed with a pool and
spa in the southwestern portion of the property.
The lot has a depth of approximately 870 feet and a lot width of approximately 540 feet. The
property slopes downward from Crest Road East to the rear of the property toward the south.
The grade elevation between the main building pad and the street is approximately 30 feet.
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Past Approvals
On August 16, 2005, the Planning Commission Approved Zoning Case No. 706 and
Resolution No. 2005-22 for a Site Plan Review for grading and a 3,381-square-foot addition to
a single-family residence, 4,160 square feet of covered porches along the rear of the
residence, 216 square feet to the existing garage, and a 7,350-square-foot basement.
On July 17, 2007, the Planning Commission approved a time extension for Zoning Case No.
706. The Applicant also proposed to scale down the project by eliminating the basement and
decreasing the size of the addition. The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 2007-
1 1 for a modification to Resolution No. 2005-22 for a Site Plan Review for grading and an
addition.
On November 28, 2011, the Planning Commission approved Zoning Case No. 806 and
Resolution No. 2011-11 granting a Site Plan Review for the grading and construction of a new
residence and accessory structures. A Variance was granted to exceed the maximum
permitted grading quantities for a sports court. Conditional Use Permits were granted for the
construction of a detached garage and sports court. The project was taken under the
jurisdiction of the City Council, and was approved by the City Council on January 9, 2012.
DISCUSSION:
Applicant Request
On January 5, 2023, an application was duly filed by Yaohui Wang requesting a Site Plan
Review to convert a total of 2,876 square feet of covered porches and an attached garage into
enclosed living areas. The Project will: 1) demolish an existing attached covered porch and
build a new roof that will extend to the existing footprint at the southern end of the residence,
and construct a 1,910-square-foot addition for a living room, bathrooms, and mediation room;
2) convert 1,250 square feet of existing lawn next to the existing attached covered porch into
paved area; 3) convert an existing 244-square-foot attached porch in the northwestern corner
of the residence into a tea room; and 4) convert a 702-square-foot garage into a Chinese wok
kitchen and remodel the southern wall. The proposed living room addition at the southern end
of the residence is located behind the house with views of the ocean. The U-shaped footprint
of the residence will be modified to create a donut-shaped footprint with an open courtyard in
the center.
The project also includes the removal of a window and addition of a pair of windows to the
existing residence’s eastern wall as a result of an interior remodel that will convert one of the
bedrooms into two bathrooms, which is not subject to discretionary review. The garage will be
converted to a kitchen and the garage door removed and replaced with windows.
Site Plan Review
The Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires a Site Plan Review for the construction of an
addition which increases the size of the residence by more than 999 square feet pursuant to
RHMC Section 17.46.020(A). The Project will add 2,876 square feet of habitable space to the
existing residence bringing the total from 8,796 square feet to 11,672 square feet.
The existing covered patio located in the southern portion of the residence will be enclosed
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and converted into living area. The new living room will be extended in depth by 13 feet 4
inches and increased in area by 418 square feet from the existing porch in the southern
portion. The attached covered porch roof is currently 22 feet wide by 60 feet long, and the
Applicant proposes to demolish this section and build a new roof with a roofline that will
extend to the existing footprint of the existing patio which will result in a total of 1,910 square
feet.
The Project will add a 1,250-square-foot paved patio south of the proposed addition in an
existing lawn area. An existing 244-square-foot attached covered porch in the front of the
residence will be enclosed into a tea room.
MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE
Setbacks
The project complies with all of the required setbacks in the RAS-2 Zone.
Lot Coverage and Building Pad Coverage
The existing structural coverage is 21,871 square feet or 5.5%, and the project proposes a net
of 682 square feet, for a total of 22,553 square feet or 5.7%. This is still under the maximum
allowed 20% structural coverage. The existing flatwork coverage is 30,672 square feet or
7.7%, and the project proposes a 1,250 square feet, for a total of 31,922 square feet or 8.1%.
This is still under the maximum allowable 15% structural coverage. The existing structural and
flatwork coverage is 52,423 square feet or 13.2%, and the project increases that by 1,932
square feet or 0.5%. The total overall structural and flatwork coverage will result in 54,355
square feet or 13.7%, which is still well under the maximum allowed 35% structural and
flatwork coverage.
The existing Building Pad 1 Coverage with deductions is 19,142 square feet or 32.6%, and
with an increase of 1,250 square feet, and the total proposed Building Pad Coverage with
deductions is 21,052 square feet or 32.6%, this exceeds the maximum 30% guideline by
2.6%. The existing Building Pad Coverage of Pad 2 is 3.03% and is below the maximum 30%
guideline.
Disturbance
The existing disturbed area is 146,670 square feet or 37.0% which is still below the maximum
allowed 40%. There is no increase of disturbance because the proposed project is in an area
that is already disturbed and located within the existing footprint.
Stable Access
The proposed stable is accessible from an existing sloped driveway accessible from Crest
Road East.
Neighbor Concerns
No public comments have been received on the date of publication of this Agenda item.
Environmental Review
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The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303(e) (New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts accessory
structures.
17.46.050 - Required Site Plan Review findings
The Commission shall be required to make findings in acting to approve, conditionally
approve, or deny a Site Plan Review application.
1. No project which requires Site Plan Review approval shall be approved by the
Commission, or by the City Council on appeal, unless the following findings can be made:
1. The project complies with and is consistent with the goals and policies of the general
plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance;
2. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by
minimizing building coverage. Lot coverage requirements are regarded as maximums,
and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable
area of the lot;
3. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and
surrounding residences;
4. The project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the greatest extent possible,
existing topographic features of the site, including surrounding native vegetation, mature
trees, drainage courses and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls);
5. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site and to minimize the
amount of grading required to create the building area;
6. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect drainage flow, unless
such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course;
7. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation and mature trees and supplements
these elements with drought-tolerant landscaping which is compatible with and
enhances the rural character of the community, and landscaping provides a buffer or
transition area between private and public areas;
8. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenient and safe movement of
pedestrians and vehicles; and
9. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
If all of the above findings cannot be made with regard to the proposed project, or cannot be
made even with changes to the project through project conditions imposed by City staff and/or
the Planning Commission, the site plan review application shall be denied.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, discuss the project, close the public
hearing, and adopt Resolution No. 2023-04 approving the project as presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1. Development Table
Attachment 2. Development Plans
Attachment 3. Resolution No. 2023-04
Attachment 4. Vicinity Map
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Development Table
Zoning Case No. 23-018
17 Crest Road East
Site Plan Review, EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL
RAS-2 Zone SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE,
GARAGE GUEST
HOUSE, STABLE,
POOL/SPA, WATER
FEATURE,
RECREATION
COURT, PORCHES,
TRELLISES, &
SERVICE YARD
2,876 ADDITION TO
MAIN HOUSE
(CONVERT COVERED
PORCHES INTO
HABITABLE SPACE)
Gross Lot Area 419,918 SF (9.64 AC) 419,918 SF (9.64 AC)
Net Lot Area 395,840 SF (9.08 AC)395,840 SF (9.08 AC)
Residence 8,796 SF 2,876 SF 11,672 SF
Garage 1,747 SF -702 SF 1,045 (9 SF
Swimming Pools/Spa 320 SF 0 SF 320 SF
Pool Equipment 42 SF 0 SF 42 SF
Guest House 0 SF 0 SF 0 SF
ADU 0 SF 0 SF 0 SF
Stable minimum: 450 SF
Corral minimum: 550SF
2,720 SF
550 SF
0 SF 2,720 SF
550 SF
New Planter Box 0 SF 0 SF 0 SF
Recreation Court 4,700 SF 0 SF 4,700 SF
Attached Covered Porches 2,087 SF -1,492 SF 1,279 SF
Entryway/Porte Cochere, Breezeways 527 SF 0 SF 527 SF
Service Yard 96 SF 0 SF 96 SF
Basement Area 1,139 SF 1,139 SF
Equestrian Riding Ring 0 SF 0 SF 0 SF
Primary Driveway 10,137 SF 0 SF 10,137 SF
Paved walkways 2,258 SF 1,250 SF 3,508 SF
Other paved driveways, road easements,
parking pads
13,038 SF 0 SF 13,038 SF
Grading --0 CY 0 CY Total
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum & with deductions)
21,751 SF (5.5%)682 SF (0.17%)22,433 SF (5.7%)
Flatwork Lot Coverage
(15% maximums & with deductions)
30,672 SF (7.7 %)1,250 SF (0.5%)31,922 SF (8.1%)
Total Lot Coverage (Structures and
Flatwork) (35% maximum & with
deductions)
52,423 SF (13.3%)1,932 SF (0.5%)54,355 SF (13.7%)
Total Disturbed Area
(40% maximum)
146,670 SF (37%)0 SF (0%)146,670 SF (37%)
Building Pad 1
(30% Maximum Guideline)
19,142 SF (29.6%)1,250 SF (3.0%) 20,392 SF (32.6%)
Building Pad 2
(30% Maximum Guideline)
362 SF (3%)362 SF (3.0 %)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF ZONING CASE NO. 23-004 FOR
A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONVERT ATTACHED COVERED PORCHES TO
ENCLOSED LIVING AREAS, PAVE 1,250 SQUARE FEET OF LAWN AREA,
CONVERT AN EXISTING GARAGE INTO A KITCHEN, AND FOR INTERIOR
AND EXTERIOR REMODEL IMPROVEMENTS ON A PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 17 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 9-FT), ROLLING HILLS, CA (WANG)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND,
RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by Yaohui Wang with respect to real property
located at 17 Crest Road East, Rolling Hills (Lot 9-FT) requesting a site plan review to:
demolish an existing attached porch at the southern end of the residence and construct a living
room, bathrooms, and mediation room; convert 1,250 square feet of existing lawn next to the
existing attached porch into paved area; convert an existing attached porch at the
northwestern corner of the residence into a tea room; and convert an existing garage into a
Chinese wok kitchen and remodel the southern wall. The project also includes the removal of a
window and addition of a pair of windows to the existing residence’s eastern wall as a result of
an interior remodel that will convert one of the bedrooms into two bathrooms, which is not
subject to discretionary review.
Section 2.In 2012, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 1116
approving a Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a new residence and accessory
structures, a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted grading quantities for a sports court,
and a Conditional Use Permit to construct a detached garage and a sports court in Zoning
Case No 806.
The subject property is currently developed with a 8,796-square-foot residence, 702-
square-foot attached garage, and 1,139-square-foot basement; 2,087 square feet of covered
porches attached to the residence; 527-square-foot porte cochere; 1,045-square-foot detached
garage; 4,700-square-foot sports court; 240-foot long retaining wall ranging from 0 feet to 5
feet in height; 1,732-square-foot stable with an attached 648-square-foot covered porch; a
745-square-foot detached trellis; swimming pool; water feature; service yard; and a barbeque
area.
Section 3.The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to
consider the application at a field trip meeting and regular meeting on April 18, 2023.
Neighbors within a 1,000-foot radius were notified of the public hearings and a notice was
published in the Daily Breeze on April 8, 2023. The applicant and agent were notified of the
public hearings in writing by first class mail and the agent was in attendance at the hearings.
Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal.
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Section 4.The property is zoned RAS-2 and the net lot area excluding the roadway
easement is 9.1 acres (395,840 square feet). The property is irregularly shaped and has a lot
depth of approximately 870 feet and a lot width of approximately 540 feet. The property slopes
downward from the Crest Road East to the rear of the property which connects to Portuguese
Bend Road. The grade elevation between the proposed main building pad and the street is
approximately 30 feet.
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 single family residence and accessory structures,
including but not limited to garages, carports, patios, swimming pools and fences. Here, the
Project includes the construction of a new single-family residence 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. The site has already
been graded and existing structures are on site.
Section 6.Site Plan Review. Site Plan Review is required for construction of an
addition which increases the size of the residence by more than 999 square feet pursuant to
RHMC Section 17.46.020(A). The Project proposes a total of 2,876 square feet of structural
coverage to the existing residence. The project proposes to convert the existing attached
covered porches into living areas. 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, which includes additions to an existing residence 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 additions will be built on the existing building
pad and connected to the main residence, which will reduce the visual impact from neighboring
properties and from Crest Road East.
The project conforms to Zoning Code lot coverage requirements. The net lot area of the
lot is 9.1 acres per RHMC Section 17.16.060(A). The structural net lot coverage is proposed at
22,433 square feet or 5.7% (20% max. permitted) excluding exempt structures; and the total
lot coverage proposed, including flatwork, would be 54,355 square feet or 13.7% (35% max.
permitted). The disturbed area of the lot is proposed to be 146,670 square feet or 37% (40%
max permitted).
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.
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The topography and the configuration of the lot have been considered, and the
proposed additions will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to adjacent uses,
buildings, or structures; the additions will be on the existing building pad which enables
proposed project elements to be the least intrusive to surrounding properties. The additions
preserve the existing topography of the graded pad. Further, the additions will be a sufficient
distance from nearby residences so views and privacy of surrounding neighbors will not be
impacted. The lot will has an existing main building pad and a stable pad and 37% of the lot is
already disturbed with the remaining area either landscaped or left in a natural state.
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 Crest Road East as it will be located at a lower elevation and connected to the existing
residence. 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).
A landscape plan has been prepared and reviewed by the City’s landscape consultant
to properly screen the development. The landscape plan will introduce additional landscaping,
which will be compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community, and the
landscaping will provide a buffer or transition area between private and public areas. The
additions are designed to preserve the existing topography.
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.
The project involves no grading other than preparation for the foundations. There will be
no import or export of dirt since the site is already disturbed and the project will be located on
an existing building pad.
F.Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect drainage
flow, unless such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course.
No grading is involved with the proposed project. Existing drainage flow will not be
changed or redirected. Drainage will follow the natural drainage courses of the lot.
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.
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Surrounding native vegetation and mature trees will not be affected and new
landscaping will be considerate of the environment and will enhance the rural character of the
community. Landscaping will provide a buffer or transition between various pads on the
property. As such, the rural character of the community is maintained and privacy is
maintained with neighbors.
H. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety
of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles.
The proposed additions to the existing residence are in close proximity to the existing
driveway and courtyard. Adequate circulation will be provided around the additions to meet
Fire Department requirements. There is ample parking in the garage and driveway. An
adequate pathway is proposed to safely accommodate pedestrians from the residence to other
areas on the property.
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 the construction of additions to an
existing single-family residence. 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.
Section 7.Approval Conditions. Based upon the foregoing findings, and the evidence
in the record, the Planning Commission hereby approves Zoning Case No. 23-004 subject to
the following conditions:
A.The Site Plan approval shall expire within two years from the effective date of
approval as defined in RHMC Sections 17.46.080 and 17.38.070 unless otherwise extended
pursuant to the requirements of these sections.
B.If any condition of this resolution is violated, the entitlements 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
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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 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 RHMC
Chapter 17.58.
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 April 18, 2023,
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 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 mature. Minor modifications are subject to approval by the
City Manager or his or her designee. Major modifications are subject to approval by the
Planning Commission after a public hearing. The 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.
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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.
G.Structural lot coverage of the lot shall not exceed 22,433 square feet or 5.67% of
the net lot area, in conformance with structural lot coverage limitations (20% maximum). The
flatwork coverage shall not exceed 31,922 square feet or 8.1%, in conformance with the
flatwork coverage limitation (15% maximum).
The total lot coverage proposed, including structures and flatwork, shall not exceed
54,355 square feet or 13.7% of the net lot area, in conformance with lot coverage limitations
(35% maximum).
H.The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 37%, and the Project does not
propose any additional disturbance.
I.The existing Building Pad 1 coverage is 19,142 square feet or 29.6%, and the
Project proposes an additional 1,250 square feet, and shall not exceed coverage of 20,392
square feet or 32% with allowed deductions. This exceeds the guideline by 2%. The existing
Building Pad 2 coverage is 320 square feet or 3.03%. There are not proposed changes to
building Pad 2.
J.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, or as
otherwise required by the Fire Department.
K.A drainage plan, as required by the Building Department shall be prepared and
approved by City Staff prior to issuance of a construction permit. Such plan shall be subject to
LA County Code requirements.
L.The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Lighting Ordinance of the
City of Rolling Hills (RHMC 17.16.190.E), pertaining to lighting on said property, roofing and
material requirements of properties in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, and Low
Impact Development requirements for storm water management on site (RHMC Chapter 8.32).
M.All utility lines shall be undergrounded pursuant to Section 17.27.030.
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 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 and approved by the City’s landscape
consultant. A detailed landscaping plan shall provide that any trees and shrubs used in the
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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 the proposed
additions with vegetation not to exceed 10 feet in height, and that the vegetation used for
screening shall be planted in an offset manner, 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.
The landscaping shall be subject to the requirements of the City’s Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance, (Chapter 13.18 of the RHMC).
Pursuant to Chapter 8.30 of the RHMC, the property shall at all times be maintained
free of dead trees and vegetation.
R.A construction fence may be required. If needed, it shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Department for location, height, and screening material prior to
installation.
S.Perimeter easements, including roadway easements and trails, if any, shall
remain free and clear of any of 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.
T.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.
U.During construction, the site shall be maintained in a safe manner so as not to
threaten the health, safety, or general welfare of the public.
V.During construction, conformance with the air quality management district
requirements, storm water pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances and
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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.
W.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
pedestrian and equestrian passage shall be available and be clear of
vehicles, construction materials and equipment at all times.
X.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.
Y.Prior to demolition of any 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.
Z.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.
AA.Storm water shall drain in accordance with the approved grading and drainage
plan at the discretion of the Building Official. Drainage dissipaters shall be constructed outside
of any easements. The drainage system shall be approved by the Department of Building and
Safety if applicable. 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.
BB.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.
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CC.During construction, an Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in
Section 7010 of the 2016 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be followed to
minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control storm water pollution.
DD.The property owner 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.
EE.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.
FF.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.
GG.This Resolution’s approvals shall not be effective until the applicants execute an
Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions set forth herein.
HH.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.
II.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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18th DAY OF APRIL, 2023.
BRAD CHELF, CHAIRMAN
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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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2023-04 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF ZONING CASE NO. 23-004 FOR
A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONVERT ATTACHED COVERED PORCHES TO
ENCLOSED LIVING AREAS, PAVE 1,250 SQUARE FEET OF LAWN AREA,
CONVERT AN EXISTING GARAGE INTO A KITCHEN, AND FOR INTERIOR
AND EXTERIOR REMODEL IMPROVEMENTS ON A PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 17 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 9-FT), ROLLING HILLS, CA (WANG)
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on April 18,
2023, 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
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City of Rolling Hills
TITLE
VICINITY MAP
CASE NO.
ZONING CASE NO. 23-004
Site Plan Review
OWNER WANG
ADDRESS 17 CREST ROAD EAST, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 SITE
1,000’
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