587, Construct a tennis court, Resolutions & Approval ConditionsRESOLUTION NO. 2000-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NOS. 99-6A AND 99-6B AND
APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A GUEST HOUSE, A
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
CONSTRUCT A RECREATION ROOM, AND A PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A GUEST HOUSE, RECREATION ROOM, AND THE
RELOCATION OF AN EXISTING BARN AT AN EXISTING SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 587.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY
FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A request has been filed by Mr. Hussain Shaikh with respect to
real property located at 28 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 103-A-RH), Rolling Hills,
requesting an extension to a previously approved Conditional Use Permit to
construct a guest house, a previously approved Conditional Use Permit to construct
a recreation room, and a previously approved Site Plan Review to permit the
construction of a guest house, recreation room, and the relocation of an existing
barn at an existing single family residence.
Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a meeting on March 21,
2000 at which time information was presented indicating that the extension of time
is necessary for the applicant to evaluate construction costs to determine project
feasibility.
Section 3. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning
Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 9 of both Resolution Nos. 99-
6A and 99-6B, dated March 16, 1999, to read as follows:
"A. The Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals
shall expire within two years of the approval of this Resolution."
Section 4. Except as herein amended, the provisions of Resolution Nos. 99-
6A and 99-6B shall continue to be in full force and effect.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21ST DA • F MA ' C 2 ) 00.
ALL • N ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
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ATTEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
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I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2000-05 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NOS. 99-6A AND 99-6B AND
APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A GUEST HOUSE, A
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
CONSTRUCT A RECREATION ROOM, AND A PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A GUEST HOUSE, RECREATION ROOM, AND THE
RELOCATION OF AN EXISTING BARN AT AN EXISTING SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 587.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
March 21, 2000 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Sommer, Witte and
Chairman Roberts.
None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None .
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 99-6B •
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
CONSTRUCT A DETACHED RECREATION ROOM AND GRANTING
SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE NEW RECREATION ROOM
STRUCTURE AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN
ZONING CASE NO. 587.
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. Hussain Shaikh with respect to
real property located at 28 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 103-RH), Rolling Hills,
requesting a Conditional Use Permit to construct a detached recreation room and
requesting Site Plan Review for the new structure. Applications were also filed to
construct a guest house, hobby structure, tennis court and the relocation of a barn but,
the hobby structure and tennis court were withdrawn during the hearing process. The
request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a guest house and Site Plan Review to
construct the guest house, and the relocation of the bam is addressed separately by
Resolution No. 99-6A.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing
to consider the applications.on November 17,1998, December 15,1998, January 19,1999
and February 16, 1999, and at field trip visits on December 12, 1998 and February 6,
1999. The applicants were notified of the public hearing in writing by first class mail
and through the City's newsletter. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons
interested in affecting said proposal, from all .persons protesting the same, and from
members of the; City; staff, and. the Planning. -Commission having reviewed, analyzed and.,
studied said proposal: The applicants were in attendance at the hearing. The following
concerns were expressed by the Commission and nearby property owners: The number
of structures and uses requested, tennis court and cabana noise, the relocation of the
barn, the existing trees, obstruction of views of the canyon, and the proximity of the
structures to the existing horse trail across the lower portion of the property. Members
of Caballeros were present at the field trips.
Section 3. On October 29,1998, Planning staff prepared an initial study for the
project. The initial study found that the project would not have a significant effect on
the environment if certain measures were included in the project. The Negative
Declaration was prepared with those mitigation measures and was circulated to the
applicant and other interested parties in accordance with State of California CEQA
Guidelines. The public notice of the Planning Commission's intent to recommend
approval of the Negative Declaration was published on October 31,1998. Copies of the
Negative Declaration were sent to adjacent cities and other government agencies. No
comments on the Negative Declaration were received.
Section 4. The Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed Negative
Declaration and finds that it represents the independent judgment of the City and that it
was prepared in compliance with CEQA. Therefore, the Commission finds that
although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
will not be a significant effect in this case because mitigation measures have been added
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to the project, and are incorporated herein by reference. Based upon these findings, the
Planning Commission hereby adopts the mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Section 5. Section 17.16.210(A)(2) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code permits
approval of a detached recreation room under certain conditions. The applicants are
requesting to construct an 800 square foot detached recreation room at the central
portion of the lot. With respect to this request for a Conditional Use Permit, the
Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a
detached recreation room 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, and the
area proposed for the detached recreation room would be located in an area on the
property where such use will not change the existing configuration of structures on the
lot.
B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and
structures have been considered, and the construction of a detached recreation room
will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings,
or structures because the proposed detached recreation room will be constructed on a
portion of the secondary building pad and is a sufficient distance from nearby
residences so that the detached recreation room will not impact the view or privacy of
surrounding neighbors.
C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural
terrain, and surrounding residences because the detached recreation room will comply
with the low profile residential . development pattern of the ; community' and is located
on a 5.74 acre parcel of property that is adequate in size, shape and topography to
accommodate such use.
D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development
standards of the zone district because the detached recreation room does not encroach
into any setback areas.
E. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the portions of the Los
Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting
criteria for hazardous waste facilities because the project site is not listed on the current
State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List.
F. The proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of Title 17 of
the Zoning Code because there is an existing barn structure that will be relocated from
the northwest side of an existing corral to the southeast side of the corral.
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of an 800 square foot
detached recreation room in accordance with the development plan dated February 22,
1999 and marked Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 587 subject to the conditions contained
in Section 9 of this resolution.
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Section 7. Section 17.46.020 of the RollingHillMu ►ici al Code requires
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development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any
grading requiring a grading permit or 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. The
applicants request Site Plan Review for the construction of an 800 square foot detached
recreation room. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, 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 with the Conditional Use Permit for a
detached recreation room approved in Section 6 of this resolution.
The lot has a net square foot area of 215,727 square feet. The residence (4,415 sq.ft.),
attached garage (1,200 sq.ft.), proposed guest house (800 sq.ft.), proposed detached
recreation room (800 sq.ft.), pool (560 sq.ft.), barn (450 sq.ft.), service yard (100 sq.ft.)
will have 8,325 square feet which constitutes 3.8% of the lot which iswithin the
maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including
paved areas and driveway will be 11,317 square feet which equals 17.9% 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 structures located beyond a
hill that is away from the road so as to reduce .the visual impact of the development.
The building pad coverage proposed for the 13,525 square .foot residential building pad
is 45.7%, building pad coverage proposed for. the ;33;608 square foot guest house,
recreation room, barn pad will be 6.1%, and the total building pad coverage will be
17.7%.
B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and
structures have been considered, and the construction of a guest house, detached
recreation room, and the relocation of the barn would not adversely affect or be
materially detrimental to adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed
new structures would be constructed on a portion of the secondary building pad,
moved close to the hillside and away from the trail, and are a sufficient distance from
nearby residences so that the structures would not impact the view or privacy of
surrounding neighbors.
C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and
mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As indicated in
Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum will not be exceeded and the proposed project
is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to this irregular -
shaped lot. Grading shall be permitted only to restore the natural slope of the property.
D. 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 a minimum amount of grading is proposed
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and will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away from the
residence, new structures, and existing neighboring residences.
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. The
structures proposed will not be visible from Portuguese Bend Road. Significant
portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain scenic vistas across
portions of the property.
F. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize
grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the southeast
side (rear) of this lot.
G. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native
vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. Specifically, the development plan
preserves several mature trees and shrubs.
H. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the
convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed
project will utilize the same driveway to Portuguese Bend Road for access.
I. The project conforms with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. •
Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves Site Plan Review application for: Zoning Case No. 587 for a proposed,
construction of a detached recreation room at an existing single. family residence in
`accordance with4he'-developnient plan dated February 122, :1999 and marked :Exhibit A,
in Zoning Case No: 587 subject to the conditions contained in Section 9 of this
resolution.
Section 9. The Conditional Use Permit for a detached recreation room
approved in Section 6 and the Site Plan Review approved in Section 8 of this Resolution
are subject to the following conditions:
A. The Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals shall expire
within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.42.070(A)
and 17.46.080(A) unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of those
sections.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Conditional Use Permit and Site
Plan Review approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be
suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the
applicant has 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 Buildings and Construction Ordinance, the
Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be
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complied with unless o tt1'ierwise set forth in the Permit, oillt own otherwise on an
approved plan.
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.
E. Any retaining walls incorporated into the project shall not exceed 5 feet in
height, averaging no more than 2-1/2 feet.
F. The floor area of the detached recreation room shall not exceed 800 square
feet.
G. No kitchen or other cooking facilities shall be provided within the
detached recreation room.
H. No vehicular access or paved parking area shall be developed within 50
feet of the detached recreation room.
I. The recreation room shall not be used for guest or servant quarters.
J. Renting of the detached recreation room is prohibited.
K. Except as otherwise provided in Planning Commission Resolution.No. 99-
6A, residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 45.7%, the guest house,
recreation room, and barn pad coverage shall not exceed 6.1%. The total building pad
coverage shall not exceed 17.6%.
L.' : Except as otherwise provided in Planning Commission Resolution No. 99-
6A, grading for the proposed project shall not exceed 75 cubic yards of cut soil and 75
cubic yards of fill soil and shall not be allowed unless and until plans are approved and
a permit is issued by the County of Los Angeles.
M. Landscaping shall be provided to obscure the residence, guest house and
recreation room from neighboring residences to the maximum extent feasible.
N. Landscaping shall incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent
feasible, the existing mature trees and shrubs and the natural landscape screening
surrounding the secondary building pad.
O. The landscape plan shall include water efficient irrigation, to the
maximum extent feasible, that incorporates a low gallonage irrigation system, utilizes
automatic controllers, incorporates an irrigation design using "hydrozones," considers
slope factors and climate conditions in design, and utilizes means to reduce water waste
resulting from runoff and overspray in accordance with Section 17.27.020 (Water
efficient landscaping requirements) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
P. Two copies of a landscape plan must be submitted for review by the
Planning Department and include native drought -resistant vegetation that will not
disrupt the impact of the views of neighboring properties prior to the issuance of any
building or grading permit. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the
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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.
A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping
plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a grading and building
permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape
installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager after the City
Manager determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping
plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good
condition.
Q. The property owner shall be required to conform to County Health
Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of new septic tanks.
R. In the event that subsurface material of an archaeological, paleontological
or other cultural resource is encountered during project grading or development, all
grading and construction shall cease in the immediate area, and the find shall be left
untouched until a qualified professional archaeologist or paleontologist, whichever is
appropriate, is contacted and called in to evaluate the find and makes recommendations
as to disposition, mitigation or salvage. The developer shall incur the cost of such
professional investigation. The developer shall comply with the mitigation measures
recommended and approved by the City for the disposition, mitigation or salvage of
such material.
S. An. Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section 7010
of the 1996 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code. shall be prepared to
minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater.pollution as
• required by the County of Los Angeles. •
T. 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 shall not exceed a steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio.
U. 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.
V. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional
structural development shall require the filing of a new application for approval by
the Planning Commission, except for the 672 square foot infill residential
development currently in the plan check process.
W. The applicants 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.
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X. All conditions of these Conditional Use Perini and Site Plan Review
approvals must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit
from the County of Los Angeles.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 16TH DAY OF MARCH, 1999.
ATTEST:
rodoufi4,,y1S.1<.ehAi
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
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§§
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 99-6B entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
CONSTRUCT A DETACHED RECREATION ROOM AND GRANTING
SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE NEW RECREATION ROOM
STRUCTURE AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN
ZONING CASE NO. 587.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Cornmission
on March 16,1999 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Witte and Chairman Roberts
NOES: Commissioner Sommer
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
41. )(,4,1.„)
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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ZONING CASE NO. 587 SITE PLAN REVIEW , Z.
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I (We) the undersigned state:
I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows:
28 Portuguese -Bend Road,(Lot 103-RH), Rolling Hills, CA
This property is the subject of the above numbered case.
I am (We are) aware of, and accept, all the stated conditions in said
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-6A
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
CONSTRUCT A GUEST HOUSE AND GRANTING SITE PLAN
REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
GUEST HOUSE, AND THE RELOCATION OF AN EXISTING BARN
AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE
NO. 587.
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. Hussain Shaikh with respect to
real property located at 28 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 103-RH), Rolling Hills,
requesting the following: (1) a Conditional Use Permit to construct a cabana, (2) a
Conditional Use permit to construct a guest house, (3) a Conditional Use Permit to
construct a tennis court, and (4) Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a
new cabana structure, a new guest house structure, a new hobby structure, the
relocation of an existing barn, and the construction of a new tennis court that
requires grading at an existing single family residence. During the hearing process,
the cabana and the tennis court were withdrawn and the applications were revised
requesting the following: (1) a Conditional . Use Permit to construct an 800 square
foot guest house, (2) a Conditional Use Permit to construct an 800 square . foot
detached recreation room, and (3) Site Plan Review to permit the constructionof the
800 square foot guest house, 800 square foot detached recreation room, and the
relocation of an existing barn at an existing single family residence. The request for
a Conditional Use Permit to construct a detached recreation room and Site Plan
Review to permit construction of the new recreation room structure is addressed
separately by Resolution No. 99-6B.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the applications on November 17, 1998, December 15, 1998,
January 19, 1999 and February 16, 1999, and at field trip visits on December 12, 1998
and February 6, 1999. The applicants were notified of the public hearing in writing
by first class mail and through the City's newsletter. Evidence was heard and
presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal, from all persons
protesting the same, and from members of the City staff and the Planning
Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicants
were in attendance at the hearing. The following concerns were expressed by the
Commission and nearby property owners: The number of structures and uses
requested, tennis court and cabana noise, the relocation of the barn, the existing
trees, obstruction of views of the canyon, and the proximity of the structures to the
existing horse trail across the lower portion of the property. Members of Caballeros
were present at the field trips.
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Section 3. On October 29, 1998, Planning staff prepared an initial study for
the project. The initial study found that the project would not have a significant
effect on the environment if certain measures were included in the project. The
Negative Declaration was prepared with those mitigation measures and was
circulated to the applicant and other interested parties in accordance with State of
California CEQA Guidelines. The public notice of the Planning Commission's
intent to recommend approval of the Negative Declaration was published on
October 31, 1998. Copies of the Negative Declaration were sent to adjacent cities and
other government agencies. No comments on the Negative Declaration were
received.
Section 4. The Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed Negative
Declaration and finds that it represents the independent judgment of the City and
that it was prepared in compliance with CEQA. Therefore, the Commission finds
that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because mitigation
measures have been added to the project, and are incorporated herein by reference.
Based upon these findings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the mitigated
Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Section 5. Sections 17.16.210(A)(5) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code
permits approval of a guest house under certain conditions. The applicants are
requesting to construct an 800 square foot guest house at the central portion of the
lot. With respect to this request for a Conditional. Use Permit, the Planning
Commission finds as follows:
A. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a
guest house 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, and the
area proposed for the guest house would be located in an area on the property where
such use will not change the existing configuration of structures on the lot.
B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings,
and structures have been considered, and the construction of a guest house will not
adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or
structures because the proposed guest house will be constructed on a portion of the
secondary building pad and is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the
guest house will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors.
C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural
terrain, and surrounding residences because the guest house will comply with the
low profile residential development pattern of the community and is located on a
5.74 acre parcel of property that is adequate in size, shape and topography to
accommodate such use.
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D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable
development standards of the zone district because the 800 square foot size of the
guest house equals the 800 square foot maximum permitted and the guest house
does not encroach into any setback areas.
E. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the portions of the Los
Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting
criteria for hazardous waste facilities because the project site is not listed on the
current State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List.
F. The proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of Title 17
of the Zoning Code because there is an existing barn structure that will be relocated
from the northwest side of an existing corral to the southeast side of the corral.
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of an 800 square foot
guest house in accordance with the development plan dated February 22, 1999 and
marked Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 587 subject to the conditions contained in
Section 9 of this resolution.
Section 7. Section 17.46.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires a
development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any
grading requiring a grading permit or 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. The applicants request Site Plan Review for the construction of an
800 square foot guest house, and the relocation of an existing barn at an existing
single family residence. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, 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 structures comply
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 with the
Conditional Use Permit for a guest house approved in Section 6. The lot has a net.
square foot area of 215,727 square feet. The residence (4,415 sq.ft.), attached garage
(1,200 sq.ft.), proposed guest house (800 sq.ft.), pool (560 sq.ft.), barn (450 sq.ft.), service
yard (100 sq.ft.) will have 7,525 square feet which constitutes 3.5% of the lot which is
within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot
coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 20,565 square feet which equals
9.5% 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 structures located beyond a hill that is away from the road so as to reduce
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the visual impact of the development. The building pad coverage proposed for the
13,525 square foot residential building pad is 45.7%, building pad coverage proposed
for the 33,608 square foot guest house and barn pad will be 3.7%, and the total
building pad coverage will be 16.0%.
B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings,
and structures have been considered, and the construction of a guest house, and the
relocation of the barn would not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to
adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed new structures would be
constructed on a portion of the secondary building pad, moved close to the hillside
and away from the trail, and are a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that
the structures would not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors.
C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale
and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As indicated
in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum will not be exceeded and the proposed
project is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to this
irregular -shaped lot. Grading shall be permitted only to restore the natural slope of
the property.
D. 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 a minimum . amount of grading is
proposed and will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away
from the residence, new structures; and existing neighboring .residences.
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. The
structures proposed will not be visible from Portuguese Bend Road. Significant
portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain scenic vistas across
portions of the property.
F. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to
minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at
the southeast side (rear) of this lot.
G. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native
vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. Specifically, the development plan
preserves several mature trees and shrubs.
H. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the
convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the
proposed project will utilize the same driveway to Portuguese Bend Road for access.
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I. The Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed Negative
Declaration and finds that it represents the independent judgment of the City and
that it was prepared in compliance with CEQA. Therefore, the Planning
Commission finds that although the proposed project could have a significant effect
on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because
mitigation measures have been added to the project, and are incorporated herein by
reference. Based upon these findings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the
mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act.
Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 587 for a
proposed construction of a guest house, and the relocation of an existing barn at an
existing single family residence in accordance with the development plan dated
February 22, 1999 and marked Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 587 subject to the
conditions contained in Section 9 of this resolution.
Section 9. The Conditional Use Permit for a guest house approved in
Section 6 and the Site Plan Review approved in Section 8 of this Resolution are
subject to the following conditions:
A. The Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals shall
expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections
17.42.070(A) and 17.46.080(A) unless otherwise extended pursuant to the
requirements of those sections.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Conditional Use Permit and
Site Plan Review approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this
approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse;
provided that the applicant has 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 Buildings 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 the Permit, or shown otherwise on an
approved plan.
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.
E. Any retaining walls incorporated into the project shall not exceed 5 feet
in height, averaging no more than 2-1/2 feet.
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F. The floor area of the guest house shall not exceed 800 square feet.
G. No kitchen or other cooking facilities shall be provided within the
guest house.
H. No vehicular access or paved parking area shall be developed within 50
feet of the guest house.
I. Occupancy of the guest house shall be limited to persons employed on
the premises and their immediate family or by the temporary guest of the occupants
of the main residence. No guest may remain in occupancy for more than 30 days in
any six month period.
J. Renting of the guest house is prohibited.
K. Except as otherwise provided in Planning Commission Resolution No.
99-6B, residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 45.7%, the guest house and
barn pad coverage shall not exceed 3.7%. The total building pad coverage shall not
exceed 16.0%.
L. Except as otherwise provided in Planning Commission Resolution No.
99-6B, grading for the proposed project shall not. exceed 75 cubic yards of cut soil and
75 cubic yards of fill soil and shall not be allowed unless and until plans are
approved and a permit is issued by the County. of Los Angeles.
M. Landscaping shall be provided to obscure the residence and guest house
from neighboring residences to the maximum extent feasible.
N. Landscaping shall incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent
feasible, the existing mature trees and shrubs and the natural landscape screening
surrounding the secondary building pad.
O. The landscape plan shall include water efficient irrigation, to the
maximum extent feasible, that incorporates a low gallonage irrigation system,
utilizes automatic controllers, incorporates an irrigation design using "hydrozones,"
considers slope factors and climate conditions in design, and utilizes means to
reduce water waste resulting from runoff and overspray in accordance with Section
17.27.020 (Water efficient landscaping requirements) of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code.
P. Two copies of a landscape plan must be submitted for review by the
Planning Department and include native drought -resistant vegetation that will not
disrupt the impact of the views of neighboring properties prior to the issuance of
any building or grading 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
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feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or consistent with the rural character
of the community.
A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping
plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a grading and
building permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after
landscape installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager after
the City Manager determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the
landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and
in good condition.
Q. The property owner shall be required to conform to County Health
Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of new septic tanks.
R. In the event that subsurface material of an archaeological,
paleontological or other cultural resource is encountered during project grading or
development, all grading and construction shall cease in the immediate area, and
the find shall be left untouched until a qualified professional archaeologistor
paleontologist, whichever is appropriate, is contacted and called in to evaluate the
find and makes recommendations as to disposition, mitigation or salvage. The
developer shall incur the cost of such professional investigation. The developer
shall comply with the mitigation measures recommended . and approved by the City
for the disposition, mitigation or salvage of such material.
S. An Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section
7010 of the 1996 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building. Code shall . be prepared ,to
minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater
pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles.
T. 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 shall not exceed a
steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio.
U. 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.
V. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional
structural development shall require the filing of a new application for approval by
the Planning Commission, except for the 672 square foot infill residential
development currently in the plan check process, and unless otherwise authorized
in Planning Commission Resolution No. 99-6B.
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W. The applicants 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.
X. All conditions of these Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review
approvals must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading
permit from the County of Los Angeles.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 16TH DAY OF MARCH, 1999.
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 99-6A entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A GUEST
HOUSE AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A GUEST HOUSE, AND THE RELOCATION OF AN EXISTING
BARN AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 587.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting•of the Planning Commission on March 16,
1999 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Sommer, Witte, and Chairman Roberts
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
CONSTRUCT A DETACHED RECREATION ROOM AND GRANTING
SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE NEW RECREATION ROOM
STRUCTURE AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN
ZONING CASE NO. 587.
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. Hussain Shaikh with respect to
real property located at 28 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 103 RH), Rolling Hills,
requesting a Conditional Use Permit to construct a detached recreation room and
requesting Site Plan Review for the new structure. Applications were also filed to
construct a guest house, hobby structure, tennis court and the relocation of a barn but,
the hobby structure and tennis court were withdrawn during the hearing process. The
request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a guest house and Site Plan Review to
construct the guest house, and the relocation of the barn is addressed separately by
Resolution No. 99-6A.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing
to consider the applications,on November 17,1998, December 15,1998, January 19,1999
and February 16, 1999, and at field trip visits on December 12, 1998 and February 6,
1999. The applicants were notified of the public hearing in writing by first class mail
and through the City's newsletter. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons
interested in affecting said proposal, from all persons protesting the same, .and from
members of the City staff and the Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and .
studied said proposal. The applicants were in attendance at the hearing. The following
concerns were expressed by the Commission and nearby property owners: The number
of structures and uses requested, tennis court and cabana noise, the relocation of the
barn, the existing trees, obstruction of views of the canyon, and the proximity of the
structures to the existing horse trail across the lower portion of the property. Members
of Caballeros were present at the field trips.
Section 3. On October 29,1998, Planning staff prepared an initial study for the
project. The initial study found that the project would not have a significant effect on
the environment if certain measures were included in the project. The Negative
Declaration was prepared with those mitigation measures and was circulated to the
applicant and other interested parties in accordance with State of California CEQA
Guidelines. The public notice of the Planning Commission's intent to recommend
approval of the Negative Declaration was published on October 31,1998. Copies of the
Negative Declaration were sent to adjacent cities and other government agencies. No
comments on the Negative Declaration were received.
Section 4. The Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed Negative
Declaration and finds that it represents the independent judgment of the City and that it
was prepared in compliance with CEQA. Therefore, the Commission finds that
although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
will not be a significant effect in this case because mitigation measures have been added
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to the project, and are incorporated herein by reference. Based upon these findings, the
Planning Commission hereby adopts the mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Section 5. Section 17.16.210(A)(2) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code permits
approval of a detached recreation room under certain conditions. The applicants are
requesting to construct an 800 square foot detached recreation room at the central
portion of the lot. With respect to this request for a Conditional Use Permit, the
Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a
detached recreation room 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, and the
area proposed for the detached recreation room would be located in an area on the
property where such use will not change the existing configuration of structures on the
lot.
B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and
structures have been considered, and the construction of a detached recreation room
will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings,
or structures because the proposed detached recreation room will be constructed on a
portion of the secondary building pad and is a sufficient distance from nearby
residences so that the detached recreation room will not impact the view or privacy of
surrounding neighbors.
C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural
terrain, and surrounding residences because the detached recreation room will comply,
with the low profile residential development pattern of the 'community and is located
on a 5.74 acre parcel of property that is adequate in size, shape and topography to
accommodate such use.
D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development
standards of the zone district because the detached recreation room does not encroach
into any setback areas.
E. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the portions of the Los
Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting
criteria for hazardous waste facilities because the project site is not listed on the current
State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List.
F. The proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of Title 17 of
the Zoning Code because there is an existing barn structure that will be relocated from
the northwest side of an existing corral to the southeast side of the corral.
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of an 800 square foot
detached recreation room in accordance with the development plan dated February 22,
1999 and marked Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 587 subject to the conditions contained
in Section 9 of this resolution.
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Section 7. Section 17.46.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires a
development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any
grading requiring a grading permit or 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. The
applicants request Site Plan Review for the construction of an 800 square foot detached
recreation room. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, 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 with the Conditional Use Permit for a
detached recreation room approved in Section 6 of this resolution.
The lot has a net square foot area of 215,727 square feet. The residence (4,415 sq.ft.),
attached garage (1,200 sq.ft.), proposed guest house (800 sq.ft.), proposed detached
recreation room (800 sq.ft.), pool (560 sq.ft.), barn (450 sq.ft.), service yard (100 sq.ft.)
will have 8,325 square feet which constitutes 3.8% of the lot which iswithin the
maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including
paved areas and driveway will be 11,317 square feet which equals 17.9% 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 structures located beyond a
hill that is away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development.
The building pad coverage proposed for the 13,525 square foot residential building pad
is 45.7%, building pad coverage proposed for the 33,608 square foot guest house,
recreation room, barn pad will be 6.1%, and 'the total building pad . coverage will be
17.7%.
B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and
structures have been considered, and the construction of a guest house, detached
recreation room, and the relocation of the barn would not adversely affect or be
materially detrimental to adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed
new structures would be constructed on a portion of the secondary building pad,
moved close to the hillside and away from the trail, and are a sufficient distance from
nearby residences so that the structures would not impact the view or privacy of
surrounding neighbors.
C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and
mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As indicated in
Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum will not be exceeded and the proposed project
is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to this irregular -
shaped lot. Grading shall be permitted only to restore the natural slope of the property.
D. 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 a minimum amount of grading is proposed
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and will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away from the
residence, new structures, and existing neighboring residences.
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. The
structures proposed will not be visible from Portuguese Bend Road. Significant
portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain scenic vistas across
portions of the property.
F. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize
grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the southeast
side (rear) of this lot.
G. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native
vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. Specifically, the development plan
preserves several mature trees and shrubs.
H. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the
convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed
project will utilize the same driveway to Portuguese Bend Road for access.
I. The project conforms with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review.
Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings,, the Planning Commission
hereby approves Site Plan Review application for:Zoriing Case No. 587 for a.proposed
construction of a detached recreation room at an existing singlefamily residence in
accordance with the development plan dated February 22, 4999 and marked Exhibit A
in Zoning Case No. 587 subject to the conditions contained in Section 9 of this
resolution.
Section 9. The Conditional Use Permit for a detached recreation room
approved in Section 6 and the Site Plan Review approved in Section 8 of this Resolution
are subject to the following conditions:
A. The Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals shall expire
within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.42.070(A)
and 17.46.080(A) unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of those
sections.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Conditional Use Permit and Site
Plan Review approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be
suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the
applicant has 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 Buildings and Construction Ordinance, the
Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be
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complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an /5
approved
a d plan.
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.
E. Any retaining walls incorporated into the project shall not exceed 5 feet in
height, averaging no more than 2-1/2 feet.
F. The floor area of the detached recreation room shall not exceed 800 square
feet.
G. No kitchen or other cooking facilities shall be provided within the
detached recreation room.
H. No vehicular access or paved parking area shall be developed within 50
feet of the detached recreation room.
I. The recreation room shall not be used for guest or servant quarters.
J. Renting of the detached recreation room is prohibited.
K. Except as otherwise provided in Planning Commission Resolution -No. 99-
6A, residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 45.7%, the guest house,
recreation room, and barn pad coverage shall not exceed 6.1%. The total building pad
coverage shall not exceed 17.6%.
L.' Exceptas otherwise provided in Planning Commission Resolution. No. 99-
6A, grading for the proposed project shall not exceed 75 cubic yards of cut soil and 75
cubic yards of fill soil and shall not be allowed unless and until plans are approved and
a permit is issued by the County of Los Angeles.
M. Landscaping shall be provided to obscure the residence, guest house and
recreation room from neighboring residences to the maximum extent feasible.
N. Landscaping shall incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent
feasible, the existing mature trees and shrubs and the natural landscape screening
surrounding the secondary building pad.
O. The landscape plan shall include water efficient irrigation, to the
maximum extent feasible, that incorporates a low gallonage irrigation system, utilizes
automatic controllers, incorporates an irrigation design using "hydrozones," considers
slope factors and climate conditions in design, and utilizes means to reduce water waste
resulting from runoff and overspray in accordance with Section 17.27.020 (Water
efficient landscaping requirements) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
P. Two copies of a landscape plan must be submitted for review by the
Planning Department and include native drought -resistant vegetation that will not
disrupt the impact of the views of neighboring properties prior to the issuance of any
building or grading permit. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the
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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.
A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping
plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a grading and building
permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape
installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager after the City
Manager determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping
plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good
condition.
Q. The property owner shall be required to conform to County Health
Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of new septic tanks.
R. In the event that subsurface material of an archaeological, paleontological
or other cultural resource is encountered during project grading or development, all
grading and construction shall cease in the immediate area, and the find shall be left
untouched until a qualified professional archaeologist or paleontologist, whichever is
appropriate, is contacted and called in to evaluate the find and makes recommendations
as to disposition, mitigation or salvage. The developer shall incur the cost of such
professional investigation. The developer shall comply with the mitigation measures
recommended and approved by the City for the disposition, mitigation or salvage of
such material.
S. - An. Erosion Control Plan containing .the elements set .forth in Section 7010
of the 1996 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building. Code. shall be prepared to
minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control, stormwater.pollution as
required by the County of Los Angeles. .
T. 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 shall not exceed a steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio.
U. 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.
V. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional
structural development shall require the filing of a new application for approval by
the Planning Commission, except for the 672 square foot infill residential
development currently in the plan check process.
W. The applicants 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.
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X. All conditions of these Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review
approvals must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit
from the County of Los Angeles.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 16TH DAY OF MARCH, 1999.
vV \J
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
Al EST:
nadAA-Lryl S. i< -OW
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 99-6B entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
CONSTRUCT A DETACHED RECREATION ROOM AND GRANTING
SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE NEW RECREATION ROOM
STRUCTURE AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN
ZONING CASE NO. 587.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission
on March 16,1999 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Witte and Chairman Roberts
NOES: Commissioner Sommer
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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