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RESOLUTION NO. q0-l0.4
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN
REVIEW APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE. NO. 420
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 Mrs. Tina
Greenberg with respect to real property located at 5 Hillside Lane,
Rolling Hills (Lot 126-C-RH) requesting site plan review approval for
a proposed residential redevelopment on the site.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing to consider the application on February 20,
1990, March 20,1990, and April 18, 1990; and conducted a field site
review on March 17, 1990 and April 7, 1990.
Section 3. Section 17.34.010 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 more than twenty-five (25%) percent in any thirty-six
(36) month period.
of fact:
Section 4. The Commission makes the following findings
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 94,922 square
feet. The proposed residential structure, garage,
swimming pool, stable, and service yard will have
10,355 square feet which constitutes 10.9% of the lot,
which is within the maximum 20% structurallot
coverage requirement. The total lot coverage
including paved areas and driveway will be 14,869
square feet which equals 15.69% of the lot, which is
within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage
requirement. The proposed project is similar and
compatible with neighboring development patterns.
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) because the proposed development will be
constructed approximately at the location of the
existing residence that will be removed from the
building pad, and grading will be minimized to expand
the building pad and maintain the existing vegetation
to an extent possible.
C. The development plan follows natural contours of the
site to minimize grading because all drainage flow
from the site will be channeled into existing drainage
courses to the canyon.
D. The development plan will retain, a substantial
portion of. the mature, native vegetation on the
existing slopes of the site and supplements it with
landscaping at the fill and cut areas 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 construction will not
exceed the building pad coverage policy of 40% with a
project of 31.6 percent, which will be generally on.
the building pad where the present residence exists.
F. The proposed development is harmonious in scale and
mass with the site, the natural terrain and
surrounding residences because as indicated in
paragraphs A and E, the project will have structural
lot and building pad coverages that are substantially
less than permitted.
G. The proposed development is sensitive and not
detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation
for pedestrians and vehicles because the project will
have the required setbacks from the roadway and
easements, and the present driveway access to the site
will be unchanged.
H. The project conforms with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act and is
categorically exempt from environmental review.
Section 5. Based on the foregoing findings, the
Commission hereby approves the site plan review application for a
proposed residential project to the property located at 5 Hillside
Lane, as indicated on the development plan attached hereto as.
"Exhibit A" and subject to the following conditions:
A. Any modifications to the project which would
constitute a modification to the Development Plan as
approved by the Planning Commission, shall require the
filing of an application for modification of the
Development Plan pursuant to Section 17.34.070 of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
B. A landscaping plan must be submitted to the City of
Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for approval.
The plan submitted must comply' with the purpose and
intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance. A bond in
the amount of the cost estimate for the landscaping
plus 15% may be required to be posted and retained
with the City for not less than two years after
landscape installation. The retained bond will be
released by the City after the City Manager determines
that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the
landscaping as approved, and that such landscaping is
properly established and in good condition.
C. Native vegetation that is compatible with the rural
character of the community shall be reestablished and
maintained upon the new cut and fill areas.
D. The exposed section of the new four (4') foot high
retaining wall shall be screened with landscaping.
E. Prior to submittal of a 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.
F. The proposed building plan must be approved by the
Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural
Review Committee before any grading or building permit
is issued.
G. The working drawings submitted to the County
Department of Building and Safety for plan check
review must conform to the Development Plan approved
with this Site Plan Review.
H. The existing drainage pipes that empty onto an
abutting property must be removed and redesigned to be
incorporated into the drainage plan for the subject
property. This work shall be indicated upon the site
plan.
I. The access to the stable must be clearly delineated on
the Development Plan. Any required approvals from the
Rolling Hills Community Association allowing access to
the stable through Association. easements must be
obtained by the applicant prior to submitting any
drawings from the proposed residence to the County of
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ATTEST:
Los Angeles for a building permit.
J. The proposed Development Plan must be approved by the
Los Angeles County Fire Department before any grading
or building permit is issued.
K. The applicant shall execute an affidavit of acceptance
of all conditions pursuant to 17.32.087 or this
approval shall not be effective.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May ,
Depu; C ty Clerk
/s/ Allan Roberts
Chairman