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507, Room Addition, Recreation Room, Staff Reports , , _ S 0 .e,40 HIL f c 14. f 9ek � eity ol9 ROLLLIZg LLLa INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 co . .1; ea.- 411 v a NO.2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD = = ROLLING HILLS,CALIF.90274 (310)377-1521 AGENDA ITEM 5-B FAX:(310)377-7288 MEETING DATE 5/9/94 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTENTION: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 507 Mr. and Mrs . David Oberman, 1 Acacia Lane (Lot 25- B-RH) RESOLUTION NO. 94-10 : A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONVERSION OF A TACK ROOM/STABLE' TO A MIXED USE GYMNASIUM/STABLE AND APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR SUBSTANTIAL BEDROOM AND BATH ADDITIONS IN ZONING CASE NO. 507 . BACKGROUND 1 . The Planning Commission approved the subject resolution approving the proposed project on May 7 , 1994 . 2 . The applicants are requesting a Conditional Use Permit to convert a tack room/stable to a proposed mixed use gymnasium/stable and requesting Site Plan Review for proposed bedroom and bath additions . 3 . Plans show 2 , 300 square feet added to the 2 , 350 square foot residence for a total of 4, 650 square feet with a 484 square foot attached garage. 3 . The existing house and attached garage were built in 1948 . In 1990 , the owners remodelled the kitchen and enclosed the porch. 4 . Grading for the project site will require 96 cubic yards of cut soil and 96 cubic yards of fill soil . 6. Disturbed area on the lot will be 2 , 300 square feet or 3% of the lot area. 7 . The structural lot coverage proposed is 5,854 square feet or 7 . 76% (20% permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 10, 404 square feet or 13 . 80% (35% permitted) . el ?Printed on Recycled Paper. 0 411 RESOLUTION NO. 94-10 PAGE 2 8 . The building pad will be enlarged by 1 , 200 square feet to accommodate the proposed additions . The building pad proposed is 22 , 200 square feet and structural coverage on the proposed building pad is 26. 37%. 9 . Access to and from the residence includes three existing driveways on this corner lot . There are two accessways at the southern portion of the lot off Acacia Lane and one accessway at the southwestern portion of the lot off Acacia Road. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 94-10 . 0 D •'' AFT RESOLUTION NO. 94-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONVERSION OF A TACK ROOM/STABLE TO A MIXED USE GYMNASIUM/STABLE AND APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR SUBSTANTIAL BEDROOM AND BATH ADDITIONS IN ZONING CASE NO. 507. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. David Oberman with respect to real property located at 1 Acacia Lane, Rolling Hills (Lot 25-B-RH) requesting a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a detached gymnasium and requesting Site Plan Review for substantial bedroom and bath additions. During the hearing process, the request for a detached gymnasium was withdrawn and the applicants requested a Conditional Use Permit for the conversion of a tack room/stable to a mixed use gymnasium/stable. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the applications for a Conditional Use Permit for the conversion of a tack room/stable to a mixed use gymnasium/stable and Site Plan Review for substantial bedroom and bath additions on February 15, 1994, March 15, 1994, and April 18, 1994, and at a field trip visit on February 26, 1994. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review as a Class 1 (minor alteration exemption) under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301). Section 4. Section 17.16.210(A)(6) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires a Conditional Use Permit to allow the conversion of a tack room/stable to a mixed use gymnasium/stable. Section 5. ` The Planning Commission makes the following findings: A. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the conversion of a tack room/stable to a mixed use gymnasium/stable would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan and will be desirable for the public convenience and welfare because the use is consistent with similar uses in the community, the area proposed for the gymnasium would be located in an area of the property where such use will be the least intrusive to surrounding properties. The new gymnasium will be separated from the existing stable by an existing breezeway. B. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan, because the mixed use gymnasium/stable will comply with the low profile residential development pattern of the community and is located on a 2.40 acre parcel of property that is adequate in size, shape and topography to accommodate such use. • • ! RESOLUTION NO. 94-10 PAGE 2 C. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan, because the mixed use gymnasium/stable will not impact the view or the privacy of neighbors as the existing structure used as a tack room/stable is close to City tennis courts to the north and traffic entering the main gate of the City at Portuguese Bend Road to the east. Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit for the conversion of a tack room/stable to a mixed use gymnasium/stable in accordance with the Development Plan attached hereto in Zoning Case No. 507 subject to the conditions contained in Section 10. Section 7. Section 17.46.010 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the building or structure by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. Section 8. The Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. The lot has a net square foot area of 75,360 square feet. The proposed residence (4,600 ' sq.ft.), garage (484 sq.ft.), gymnasium (300 sq.ft.), and stable (470 sq.ft.), will have 5,854 square feet which constitutes 7.76% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 10,404 square feet which equals 13.80% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. The proposed project is on a relatively large lot with most of the proposed additions located away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development and is similar and compatible with several neighboring developments. B. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls) and grading will be minimal to minimize building coverage on the building pad itself. C. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage'courses will continue to the Palos Verdes Drive North at the rear of this lot. D. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible and supplements it with landscaping 0 • • S RESOLUTION 94-10 PAGE 3 that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structures will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. Significant portions of the lot, will be left undeveloped so as to minimize the impact of development. F. The proposed development is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences because as indicated in Paragraph A, lot coverage maximums will not be exceeded and the proposed project is of consistent scale with the neighborhood, thereby grading will be required only to restore the natural slope of the property. The ratio of the proposed structure to lot coverage is similar to the ratio found on several properties in the vicinity. G. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize the existing vehicular access, thereby having no further impact on the roadway. H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. Section 9. Based upon the foregoing findings, the City Council hereby approves the Site Plan Review for residential additions as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the conditions contained in Section 10. Section 10. The Conditional Use Permit for a mixed use gymnasium/stable approved in Section 6 and the Site Plan Review for residential additions approved in Section 9 as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, are subject to the following conditions: A. The Conditional Use Permit and the Site Plan Review approval shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.42.070. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, the Permit shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for a period of thirty (30) days. 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 approved by Variance. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A except as otherwise provided in these conditions. • . u RESOLUTION NO. 94-10 PAGE 4 E. In lieu of a bond, a preliminary landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by the City of Rolling Hills Planning Department staff prior to the issuance of any grading and building permit. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or consistent with the rural character of the community. The landscape improvements shall be completed prior to final inspection of the residential structure. F. The mixed use of the gymnasium/stable shall be permitted until and unless the owners wish to return its use to a barn. G. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and drainage plan with related geology, soils and hydrology reports that conform to the development plan as approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review. Cut and fill slopes must conform to the City of Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio. H. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit. I. The building pad coverage shall not exceed 26.37%. J. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 17.42.060, or the approval shall not be effective. K. Conditions A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J of this Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approval must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 7TH DAY OF MAY, 1994. ALLAN ROBECHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK i S RESOLUTION NO. 94-10 PAGE 5 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No.94-10 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONVERSION OF A TACK ROOM/STABLE TO A MIXED USE GYMNASIUM/STABLE AND APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR SUBSTANTIAL BEDROOM AND BATH ADDITIONS IN ZONING CASE NO. 507. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May 7, 1994 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 DEPUTY CITY CLERK 0 0 e. ,4 VHII I y DDDD �� City Rolling �/ S INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 o � T 1� _ e� y a _ f - _ NO.2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD - T ROLLING HILLS,CALIF.90274 (310)377-1521 FAX:(310)377-7288 HEARING DATE: APRIL 18, 1994 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER APPLICATION NO. ZONING CASE NO. 507 SITE LOCATION: 1 ACACIA LANE (LOT 25-B-RH) ZONING & SIZE: RA-S-1, 2 . 40 ACRES APPLICANT: MR. AND MRS. DAVID OBERMAN REPRESENTATIVE: MR. TONY ASHAI , ARCHITECT PUBLISHED: FEBRUARY 5 , 1994 REQUEST The applicants request a Conditional Use Permit for the conversion of a tack room/stable to a proposed mixed-use gymnasium/stable and request for Site Plan Review for proposed bedroom and bath additions . BACKGROUND . 1 . Attached are revised plans that have omitted a detached gymnasium as a separate structure and include the conversion of an existing tack room/stable to a proposed mixed-use gymnasium/stable at the southeast portion of the lot . The gymnasium proposed will be 288 square feet attached to a 582 square foot stable. 2 . The applicants ' revised plans show an additional 400 square feet added to the size of the residential- additions at the northwest side of the house. There will be 2 , 300 square feet added to the 2 , 350 square foot residence for a total of 4, 650 square feet with a 484 square foot attached garage. 3 . The existing house and attached garage were built in 1948 . In 1990 , the owners remodelled the kitchen and enclosed the porch. 4 . Grading for the project site will require 96 cubic yards of cut soil and 96 cubic yards of fill soil . 6. Disturbed area on the lot will be 2 , 300 square feet or 3% of the lot area. COPrinted on Recycled Paper. • • ZONING CASE NO. 507 PAGE 2 7 . The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,004 square feet or 8 .0 % (20o permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 10 ,714 square feet or 14. 22% (35% permitted) . 8 . The building pad will be enlarged by 1600 square feet to accommodate the proposed additions . The building pad proposed is 22, 600 square feet and structural coverage on the proposed building pad is 26. 56%. 9. Access to and from the residence includes three existing driveways on this corner lot . There are two accessways at the southern portion of the lot off Acacia Lane and one accessway at the southwestern portion of the lot off Acacia Road. 10 . Attached is a letter from the Mr. and Mrs . Walter Gage at 3 Acacia Road supporting the project . 11 . The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) . RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and take public testimony. /t7 • r- 1 • Mrs. Walter H. Gage No. 3 Acacia Road, Rolling Hills, California 90274 „ila,),.. 7,%1 z g.eaeia't. /ethie- (-7/ q/a•4. • G , 444-<- ,/k-/e) )1/‘ 2.teefe/ / , jgeta-ce.ce-ce,( • ( 1041" , E] wsa:reAf JAN 1 0 1994 CG-a CITY OF ROLLING HIU.4 glt EIh7c rft/(- • . S -0����1G c Cry J/ fLCit Of Roll INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 1 /0 T � r7;_ �/ s NO.2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD. • - ROLLING HILLS,CALIF.90274 (310)377-1521 HEARING DATE: MARCH 15 , 1994 FAX:(310)377.7288 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER APPLICATION NO. ZONING CASE NO. 507 SITE LOCATION: 1 ACACIA LANE (LOT 25-B-RH) ZONING & SIZE: RA-S-1 , 2 . 40 ACRES APPLICANT: MR. AND MRS. DAVID OBERMAN REPRESENTATIVE: MR. TONY ASHAI , ARCHITECT PUBLISHED: FEBRUARY 5, 1994 REQUEST The applicants request a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed detached gymnasium and request Site Plan Review for proposed bedroom and bath additions for property at 1 Acacia Lane, Rolling Hills, CA; more precisely, Lot 25-B-RH. BACKGROUND 1 . The Planning Commission viewed a silhouette of the proposed project on February 26, 1994 . 2 . The applicants are requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed 400 square foot gymnasium to be constructed 38 feet to the east of the existing residence. Plans show a 23 foot long trellis attached to the existing stables at the roof line to the gymnasium which may constitute a mixed use under Building & Safety requirements . 3 . The applicants also request Site Plan Review for proposed 1 , 900 square feet of bedroom and bath additions to be added at the rear or northern portion of the 2 ,350 square foot residence. The new residence will be 4,250 square feet with an existing 484 square foot attached garage. There is an existing 870 square foot stable at the southeast portion of the lot near Portuguese Bend Read. 4. The existing house and attached garage were built in 1948. In 1.990 , the owners remodelled the kitchen and enclosed the porch. 5 . Grading for the project site will require 96 cubic yards of cut soil and 96 cubic yards of fill soil . 6. Disturbed area on the lot will be 3, 800 square feet or 4% of the lot area. �+ Printed on" dap 4Il ZONING CASE NO. 507 PAGE 2 7 . The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,004 square feet or 8 .0 % (20% permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 10 ,714 square feet or 14. 22% (35% permitted) . 8 . The building pad will be enlarged by 1200 square feet to accommodate the proposed additions. The building pad proposed is 22 , 200 square feet and structural coverage on the proposed building pad is 28 . 6%. 9. Access to and from the residence includes three existing driveways on this corner lot . There are two accessways at the southern portion of the lot off Acacia Lane and one accessway at the southwestern portion of the lot off Acacia Road. 10 . Attached is a letter from the Mr. and Mrs . Walter Gage at 3 Acacia Road supporting the project . 11. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) . RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and take public testimony. 0 0 14/77 � `J Mrs. Walter H. Gage No. 3 Acacia Road, Rolling Hills, California 90274 ei'i 7/ 4,07. wem, w2 ,Zeote,- ,A.A/P--64i:A.fy_ei (lc- g � Z ---de- .a.41471-a411 A.ISGle4-e-,e-- *--/ ,aeaclat,' 0Z-.44-e__-i r�t q/ce4',Z1 - ,e,14.-1' /44t-L.. v4-6 7"- ('-e r -,14-ey c....4-11,---41Ce--e--' --.7%• fr,l—e-eT -(A.t..06/ Tie-- EglaTs).-ED) "/ JAN 101994 iez,a 47e i ... ,_ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 3 G aG'GCl/ ....>'' • 0H01•ei `. City O/ /EO//Lfl4h1 /E INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 o 0 NO.2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS,CALIF.90274 HEARING DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 1994 (310)377.1521 FAX:(310)377-7288 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER APPLICATION NO. ZONING CASE NO. 507 SITE LOCATION: 1 ACACIA LANE (LOT 25-B-RH) ZONING & SIZE: RA-S-1, 2 . 40 ACRES APPLICANT: MR. AND MRS. DAVID OBERMAN REPRESENTATIVE: MR. TONY ASHAI , ARCHITECT PUBLISHED: FEBRUARY 5 , 1994 REQUEST The applicants request a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed detached gymnasium and request Site Plan Review for proposed bedroom and bath additions for property at 1 Acacia Lane, Rolling Hills, CA; more precisely, Lot 25-B-RH. DISCUSSION In reviewing the applicant 's request under Title 17 (Zoning) , staff would identify the following issues for evaluation: 1 . The applicants are requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed 400 square foot gymnasium to be constructed 38 feet to the east of the existing residence. Plans show a 23 foot long trellis attached to the existing stables at the roof line to the gymnasium which may constitute a mixed use under Building & Safety requirements . 2 . The applicants also request Site Plan Review for proposed 1900 square feet of bedroom and bath additions to be added at the rear or northern portion of the 2,350 square foot residence. The new residence will be 4, 250 square feet with an existing 484 square foot attached garage. There is an existing 870 square foot stable at the southeast portion of the lot near Portuguese Bend Road. 3 . The existing house and attached garage were built in 1948 . In 1990, the owners remodelled the kitchen and enclosed the porch. 4. Grading for the project site will require 96 cubic yards of cut soil and 96 cubic yards of fill soil . 5. Disturbed area on the lot will be 3 ,800 square feet or 4% of the lot area. Printed on Recycled Paper, • • ZONING CASE NO. 507 PAGE 2 6. The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,004 square feet or 8 .0 % (20o permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 10, 714 square feet or 14. 22% (35% permitted) . 7 . The building pad will be enlarged by 1200 square feet to accommodate the proposed additions. The building pad proposed is 22 ,200 square feet and structural coverage on the proposed building pad is 28. 6%. 6. Access to and from the residence includes three existing driveways on this corner lot. There are two accessways at the southern portion of the lot off Acacia Lane and one accessway at the southwestern portion of the lot off Acacia Road. 7 . The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) . RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and take public testimony.