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782, Construct a 100 sq. ft. spa wi, Staff Reports• • ZONING CASE NO. 782 1 CREST ROAD EAST Due to proximity of Chairperson DeRoy's residence to subject site, (within 500 feet), Chairperson DeRoy may not deliberate in this case. • ear, Raab, qe& DATE: JULY 26, 2010 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR THROUGH: ANTON DAHLERBRUCH, CITY MANAGER Nt9 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2010-13. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SPA AND SPA EQUIPMENT ON A LOT THAT CONTAINS A CONDITION THAT ANY FURTHER DEVELOPMENT MUST BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND WHICH IS DEVELOPED WITH SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 782, AT 1 CREST ROAD EAST, (LOT 1-FT), (HUH). PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 RECOMMENDATION Agenda Item No.: 4D Mtg. Date: 7-26-10 1. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report or provide other direction to staff. REOUEST AND PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 2. The property owners requested a Site Plan Review for a 100 square foot spa and spa equipment area, on a property with a condition that any further development on the property be reviewed by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2010-13, which is attached by a 4-1-0 vote. Chairperson DeRoy abstained due to proximity of her property to subject property. The Planning Commission found that the project is minor in nature, does not require additional grading or disturbance of the lot, is placed on an existing building pad and would not be visible from the road or neighbors. • • BACKGROUND 3. In 2005 the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2005-29, approving a Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit to allow grading, a substantial home addition, swimming pool and guesthouse on the subject property (Zoning Case 712). The Planning Commission granted a time extension in 2007 and grading began in May 2008. On April 21, 2009 the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2009-03, approving a Site Plan Review modification, allowing the property owners to alter the original approved grading plan and a related Variance to exceed the maximum disturbed area. At this time the owners removed the prior approved 583 square foot swimming pool from the application; therefore a pool was not approved in the application. In granting the modification, the Planning Commission imposed a condition requiring that any future modifications to the project plan would require filing of another Site Plan Review application. and a public hearing. 4. In October, 2009 the property owners filed another Site Plan Review (Zoning Case 773) to allow construction of a stable and corral, with related grading, and new Variances to allow encroachments in the rear yard setback (portion of an "infinity" pool and corral) and to exceed the maximum disturbed net lot area beyond the degree prior approved. This application was approved by the Planning Commission on January 19, 2010 (Reso. 2010 — 02), and the case was taken under jurisdiction by the City Council at its meeting on January 21, 2010. The property owners subsequently withdrew this application, and their withdrawal was formally accepted by the City Council on February 22, 2010. 5. On April 23, 2010 the property owners submitted the subject application for a new Site Plan Review requesting solely to construct a 100 square foot outdoor spa and spa equipment enclosure in conjunction with landscaping within an existing graded area to the rear of the home. No other revisions to the effective approval for this project (Resolution 2009-03) are proposed. No additional grading is required and the proposed locations of the spa and equipment enclosure are in compliance with zoning regulations. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 6. The property is zoned RAS-2. The gross lot area is 4.8 acres or 209,088 sq.ft. The net lot area for development purposes is 98,960 square feet, (2.27 acres). The lot is irregular in shape and is located along two major streets, Crest Road and Portuguese Bend Road. 7. The total project scope approved for the property under Planning Commission Resolutions 2005-29 and 2009-03, includes: 6,722 square foot residence and 765 square foot basement, 1,045 square foot attached garage, 744 square foot guest house, 450 square foot (future) stable, 213 square feet ofcovered porches, .461 square foot porte cochere, 192 square foot deck and a 96 square foot service yard. Currently the house addition, remodel and guest house are nearing completion. 8. The structural coverage for the project including the proposed spa/equipment structures will be 10.95% (20% max. permitted) and 23.65% for combined -2- • structural/flatwork (35% max. permitted). The disturbed area shall remain as per the 2009 approved Variance, 53,600 square feet, or 54.2%. 9. The residential building pad for the property contains 29,520 square feet. With the proposed spa/equipment structures, the total residential pad coverage will be 28.62% (not including attached porch and deck). 10. When reviewing a site plan review application the Planning Commission considered whether the proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan; incorporates environmentally and aesthetically sensitive grading practices; preserves existing mature vegetation; is compatible and consistent with the scale, massing and development pattern in the immediate project vicinity; and otherwise preserves and protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rolling Hills. 11. The project will meet the City's development standards for spas and spa equipment storage. 12. The project provides for future construction of a stable, corral and access. 13. No additional grading is proposed. SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA 17.46.010 Purpose. The site plan review process is established to provide discretionary review of certain development projects in the City for the purposes of ensuring that the proposed project is consistent with the City's General. Plan; incorporates environmentally and aesthetically sensitive grading practices; preserves existing mature vegetation; is compatible and consistent with the scale, massing and developmentpattern in the immediate project vicinity; and otherwise preserves and protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rolling Hills. 17.46.050 Required findings. A. The Commission shall be required to make findings in acting to approve, conditionally approve, or deny a site plan review application. B. No project which requires site plan review approval shall be approved by the Commission, or by the City Council on appeal, unless the following findings can be made: 1. The project complies with and is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance; 2. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage. Lot coverage requirements are regarded as maximums, and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable area of the lot; -3- • 3. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences; 4. The project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the greatest extent possible, existing topographic features of the site, including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls); 5. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site and to minimize the amount of grading required to create the building area; 6. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect drainage flow, unless such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course; 7. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation and mature trees and supplements these elements with drought -tolerant landscaping which is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community, and landscaping provides a buffer or transition area between private and public areas; 8. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenient and safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles; and 9. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance RESOLUTION NO. 2010-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SPA AND SPA EQUIPMENT ON A LOT THAT CONTAINS A CONDITION THAT ANY FURTHER DEVELOPMENT MUST BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND WHICH IS DEVELOPED WITH SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 782, AT 1 CREST ROAD EAST, (LOT 1-FT), (HUH). PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. 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 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Huh with respect to real property located at 1 Crest Road East (Lot 1-FT), Rolling Hills, CA requesting a Site Plan Review 100 square foot spa and spa equipment area, on a property with a condition that any development be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Section 2. The Planning Commission held duly noticed public hearing on June 15, 2010 and at a field trip on June 15, 2010. The applicants and their representative were notified of the public hearings in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal and from members of the City staff, and the Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The property owners and their representatives were in attendance at the hearings. Section 3. In 2005 the Planning Commission granted approval for grading consisting of 445 cubic yards of cut and 445 cubic yards of fill, 2,690 square foot addition to the existing residence, 976 square foot basement, 744 square foot guest house, 450 square feet future stable with 550 square foot corral and 583 square foot swimming pool with spa. The disturbed area was approved at 36.9%. No Variances were requested at that time. Three building pads were approved that were separated by 2:1 slopes and the rear of the lot, where a pool was to be located was on a different level than the main house. A 2:1 slope continued past the pool pad towards Portuguese Bend Road to the rear. Section 4. In May 2009, the Planning Commission approved a modification to the 2005 approval. The request for modification was to permit additional grading of 467 cubic yards of cut and 467 cubic yards of fill for a total of 912 cubic yards, which was conducted prior to City's review and approval of the additional grading and which caused exceedance of the maximum allowed disturbance of the lot (54.2%), requiring a Variance. Section 5. In January 2010, the Planning Commission approved, with one disapproving vote, a swimming pool, which would encroach into the rear setback and a stable with corral, which would be larger than originally approved. With that application the disturbed area would increase by 0.4% of the originally approved. The City Council took the project under jurisdiction and subsequently the property owners withdrew the request for the swimming pool and stable. ZC NO. 782 1 Section 6. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Exemption (Guidelines for California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15303) and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 7. Pursuant to Section 17.46.040 the Planning Commission may condition an approval to require site plan review for any future construction on the property, regardless of whether site plan review would ordinarily be applicable to such construction. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, due to the restriction placed on this property in 2005 by. the Planning Commission on any future development on subject property, the proposed spa and spa equipment area is required to be reviewed by the Planning. Commission. Otherwise, this project would be approved administratively. With respect .to this project the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, and surrounding uses because the proposed project complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low -density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures, and equestrian uses. The project will not require grading nor exceed the disturbed area of the lot, as previously approved. The proposed spa is of no significant size will be located on an existing building pad. B. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot. The proposed structure will be constructed on existing building pad in the backyard of the residence. The project is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that it will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners. In addition, the immediately adjacent property owners were in attendance at the public hearings and did not object to the project. C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site. The proposed project is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to properties in the vicinity. It is located close to the residence and will be located below surface with no protruding structures above it. D. The project will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain open space. E. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will not change the existing circulation pattern. F. The project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. ZC NO.782 2 DATE: TO: FROM: eaf od ?C€&i9 qaed JULY 20, 2010 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: ZONING CASE NO. 782 1 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 1-FT) RA-S-2, 4.8 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. HUH DOUG MORRIS, CONTRACTOR JUNE 3, 2010 RECOMMENDATION AND REOUEST 1. It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolution of approval, No. 2010-13. The property owners request a Site Plan Review for a 100 square foot spa and spa equipment area, on a property with a condition that any development on the property be reviewed by the Planning Commission. BACKGROUND 1. At the June 15, 2010 Planning Commission meeting the Planning Commission directed staff to prepare a Resolution approving the proposed project. All Commissioners participating concurred. 2. The enclosed Resolution contains standard findings of facts and conditions, including: • That any further development on the property, may be approved with Planning Commission review only • • This page is intentionally blank. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SPA AND SPA EQUIPMENT ON A LOT THAT CONTAINS A CONDITION THAT ANY FURTHER DEVELOPMENT MUST BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND WHICH IS DEVELOPED WITH SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 782, AT 1 CREST ROAD EAST, (LOT 1-FT), (HUH). PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. 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 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Huh with respect to real property located at 1 Crest Road East (Lot 1-FT), Rolling Hills, CA requesting a Site Plan Review 100 square foot spa and spa equipment area, on a property with a condition that any development be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Section 2. The Planning Commission held duly noticed public hearing on June 15, 2010 and at a field trip on June 15, 2010. The applicants and their representative were notified of the public hearings in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal and from members of the City staff, and the Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The property owners and their representatives were in attendance at the hearings: Section 3. In 2005 the Planning Commission granted approval for grading consisting of 445 cubic yards of cut and 445 cubic yards of fill, 2,690 square foot addition to the existing residence, 976 square foot basement, 744 square foot guest house, 450 square feet future stable with 550 square foot corral and 583 square foot swimming pool with spa. The disturbed area was approved at 36.9%. No Variances were requested at that time. Three building pads were approved that were separated by 2:1 slopes and the rear of the lot, where a pool was to be located was on a different level than the main house. A 2:1 slope continued past the pool pad towards Portuguese Bend Road to the rear. Section 4. In May 2009, the Planning Commission approved a modification to the 2005 approval. The request for modification was to permit additional grading of 467 cubic yards of cut and 467 cubic yards of fill for a total of 912 cubic yards, which was conducted prior to City's review and approval of the additional grading and which caused exceedance of the maximum allowed disturbance of the lot (54.2%), requiring a Variance. Section 5. In January 2010, the Planning Commission approved, with one disapproving vote, a swimming pool, which would encroach into the rear setback anda stable with corral, which would be larger than originally approved. With that application the disturbed area would increase by 0.4% of the originally approved. The City Council took the project under jurisdiction and subsequently the property owners withdrew the request for the swimming pool and stable. ZC NO. 782 • • Section 6. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Exemption (Guidelines for California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15303) and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 7. Pursuant to Section 17.46.040 the Planning Commission may condition an approval to require site plan review for any future construction on the property, regardless of whether site plan review would ordinarily be applicable to such construction. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, due to the restriction placed on this property in 2005 by the Planning Commission on any future development on subject property, the proposed spa and spa equipment area is required to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Otherwise, this project would be approved administratively. With respect to this project the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, and surrounding uses because the proposed project complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low -density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures, and equestrian uses. The project will not require grading nor exceed the disturbed area of the lot, as previously approved. The proposed spa is of no significant size will be located on an existing building pad. B. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot. The proposed structure will be constructed on existing building pad in the backyard of the residence. The project is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that it will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners. In addition, the immediately adjacent property owners were in attendance at the public hearings and did not object to the project. C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site. The proposed project is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to properties in the vicinity. It is located close to the residence and will be located below surface with no protruding structures above it. D. The project will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain open space. E. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will not change the existing circulation pattern. F. The project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. ZC NO. 782 l"J • 40 Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 782 as shown on the Development Plans dated May 13, 2010 subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan approval shall expire within two years from the effective date of approval if work has not commenced as defined in Section 17.46.080 of the Zoning Ordinance, unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of this section. B. It is declared and made a condition of the approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicants have been given written notice to cease such violation, the opportunity for a hearing has been provided, and if requested, has been held, and thereafter the applicant fails to correct the violation within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the City's determination. 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 set forth in this Permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan. D. The working drawings, soils and geology reports if required, shall be submitted and approved by the Department of Building and Safety and Public Works Department. E. There shall be no grading for this project. F. There shall be no further disturbance of the lot with this project. G. Building pads coverage shall be as follows: the residential building pad shall not exceed 29,520 square feet and have a coverage of 28.6 The guest house building pad shall be 12,800 square feet with coverage of 1,242 square feet or 10.7%; and the stable pad shall be 1,950 square feet (not in setbacks) with coverage 36.5%. Combined coverage on all pads is proposed at 23.9%. H. The structural coverage of the lot shall not exceed 10.95%, and the total lot coverage shall not exceed 23.65%. The disturbed area shall remain at 54.2% of the net lot area. I. The spa and spa equipment area shall be screened from the neighbors with mature trees and shrubs. Plants shall be planted so as not to obstruct views of neighboring properties but to screen the spa on site. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in a manner, so that when mature, will not result in a hedge like screen. J. The existing landscaping along Portuguese Bend Road may remain, but no other plants may be added, so that when mature, could result in a hedge like screen. K. A landscaping plan for the entire project has been submitted, which includes the area of the proposed spa and the plan has been previously approved. ZC NO. 782 i • L. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby roadway easements. M. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association. N. The spa equipment shall be located adjacent to the residence. O. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule and regulate construction and related 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. P. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and post construction maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities. Q. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modification to this project or to the property, which would constitute additional structural development, grading or addition and any deviation from the approved plan, shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission. R. The conditions of approval specified herein shall be printed on the Plans submitted to RHCA and to Building and Safety Department for plan check review and on all subsequent plans. S. Until the applicants execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Site Plan Review and Variances approvals, and record them, as required by the Municipal Code, the approvals shall not be effective. T. 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 20th DAY OF JULY 2010. JILL V. SMITH, VICE -CHAIRPERSON ATTEST: HEIDI LUCE, DEPUTY CITY CLERK ZC NO. 782 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2010-13 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SPA AND SPA EQUIPMENT ON A LOT THAT CONTAINS A CONDITION THAT ANY FURTHER DEVELOPMENT MUST BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND WHICH IS DEVELOPED WITH SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 782, AT 1 CREST ROAD EAST, (LOT 1-FT), (HUH). PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on July 20, 2010 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 ZC NO. 782 • • This page is intentionally blank. TO: FROM: DATE: INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE E3END ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item 4B on 6/15 field trip mtg Agenda Item 6D on 6/15 regular PC mtg HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCH-IWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR JUNE 15 FIELD TRIP AND JUNE 15 REGULAR PC MEETING APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: RECOMMENDATION ZONING CASE NO. 782 1 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 1-FT) RA-S-2, 4.8 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. HUH DOUG MORRIS CONSTRUCTION JUNE 3, 2010 It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report, view the project, open the public hearing, take public testimony and provide direction to staff. REQUEST Mr. and Mrs. Peter Huh of 1 Crest Road East Road request a Site Plan Review for construction of a 100 square foot spa on an existing building pad, on a lot that is subject to a condition that any further development must be reviewed by the Planning Commission. A 25 square foot spa equipment structure is also proposed. BACKGROUND 1. In 2005 the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2005-29, approving a Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit to allow grading, a substantial home addition, swimming pool and guesthouse on the subject property (Zoning Case 712). The Planning Commission granted a time extension in 2007 and grading began in May 2008. ZC NO.782 1 1 Crest Rd. E. • • On April 21, 2009 the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2009-03, approving a Site Plan Review modification, allowing the property owners to alter the original approvedgrading plan and a related Variance to exceed the maximum disturbed area. At this time the owners removed the prior approved 583 square foot swimming pool from the application; therefore a pool was not approved in the application. In granting the modification, the Planning Commission imposed a condition requiring that any future modifications to the project plan would require filing of another Site Plan Review application and a public hearing. 2. In October, 2009 the property owners filed another Site Plan `Review (Zoning Case 773) to allow construction of a stable and corral, with related grading, and new Variances to allow encroachments in the rear yard setback (portion of an "infinity" pool and corral) and to exceed the maximum disturbed net lot area beyond the degree prior approved. This application was approved by the Planning Commission on January 19, 2010 (Reso. 2010-02), and the case was taken under jurisdiction by the City Council at its meeting on January 21, 2010. The property owners subsequently withdrew this application, and their withdrawal was formally accepted by the City Council on February 22, 2010. 3. On April 23, 2010 the property owners submitted the subject application for a new Site Plan Review requesting solely to construct a 100 square foot outdoor spa and spa equipment enclosure in conjunction with landscaping within an existing graded area to the rear of the home. No other revisions to the effective approval for this project (Resolution 2009-03) are proposed. No additional grading is required and the proposed locations of the spa and equipment enclosure are in compliance with zoning regulations. 4. Residents within a 1,000 foot radius of the property have been notified of this public hearing. 5. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 6. The property is zoned RAS-2. The gross lot area is 4.8 acres or 209,088 sq.ft. The net lot area for development purposes is 98,960 square feet, (2.27 acres). The lot is irregular in shape and is located along two major streets, Crest Road and Portuguese. Bend Road. 7. The total project scope approvedfor the property under Planning Commission Resolutions 2005-29 and 2009-03, includes: 6,722 square foot residence and 765 square foot basement, 1,045 square foot attached garage, 744 square foot guest house, 450 square foot (future) stable, 213 square feet of covered porches, 461 square foot porte cochere, 192 square foot deck and a 96 square foot service yard. Currently the house addition, remodel and guest house are nearing completion. -2- • • 8. The structural coverage for the project including the proposed spa/equipment structures will be 10.95% (20% max. permitted) and 23.65% for combined structural/flatwork (35% max. permitted). The disturbed area shall remain as per the 2009 approved Variance, 53,600 square feet, or 54.2%. 9. The residential building pad for the property contains 29,520 square feet. With the proposed spa/equipment structures, the total residential pad coverage will be 28.62% (not including attached porch and deck). 10. When reviewing a site plan review application the Planning Commission should consider whether the proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan; incorporates environmentally and aesthetically sensitive grading practices; preserves existing mature vegetation; is compatible and consistent with the scale, massing and development pattern in the immediate project vicinity; and otherwise preserves and protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rolling Hills. 11. The project will meet the City's development standards forspas and spa equipment storage. 12. The project provides for future construction of a stable, corral and access. 13. No additional grading is proposed. OTHER AGENCIES REVIEW 14. The Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Committee will review the project at a later date. -3- • • SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA 17.46.010 Purpose. The site plan review process is established to provide discretionary review of certain development projects in the City for the purposes of ensuring that the proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan; incorporates environmentally and aesthetically sensitive grading practices; preserves existing mature vegetation; is compatible and consistent with the scale, massing and development pattern in the immediate project vicinity; and otherwise preserves and protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rolling Hills. 17.46.050 Required findings. A. The Commission shall be required to make findings in acting to approve, conditionally approve, or deny a site plan review application. B. No project which requires site plan review approval shall be approved by the Commission, or by the City Council on appeal, unless the following findings can be made: 1. The project complies with and is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance; 2. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage. Lot coverage requirements are regarded as maximums, and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable area of the lot; 3. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences; 4. The project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the greatest extent possible, existing topographic features of the site, including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls); 5. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site and to minimize the amount of .grading required to create the building area; 6. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect drainage flow, unless such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course; 7. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation and mature trees and supplements these elements with drought -tolerant landscaping which is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community, and landscaping provides a buffer or transition, area between private and public areas; 8. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenient and safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles; and 9. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance