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RESOLUTION NO. 97-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE WITH LOFT AND CORRAL
AREA THAT REQUIRES GRADING IN ZONING CASE NO. 559.
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. Frank Robinson
with respect to real property located at 1 Georgeff Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 57-A-1-
MS) requesting Site Plan Review approval for a stable with loft and corral area that
requires grading.
Section 2. A. In 1990, requests for a Conditional Use Permit for a
pavilion/cabana, Site Plan Review to construct a pavilion/cabana, and a Variance to
install kitchen/cooking facilities at a pavilion cabana were approved for Mr. and
Mrs. Craig Caldwell along with a lot line adjustment between 1 and 3 Georgeff
subject to certain conditions in Zoning Case No. 416.
B. In 1991, the lot line adjustment was revoked due to lack of
compliance with conditions of Resolution No. 91-9 in Zoning Case No. 416. Those
conditions required removal of the residence and trellis at 3 Georgeff Road within a
set time period. The residence at 3 Georgeff was removed by the the Robinsons in
1996.
C. The tennis court was completed in October, 1990 and an
exterior trellis and patio roof were completed in February, 1991. Building permits
expired for a pavilion/cabana with kitchen in 1987, 1990, 1992, and 1994 and for a
barn/court in 1992. The barn/court was not constructed. Therefore, permits for the
existing pavilion, according to Building & Safety records, are incomplete.
Section 3. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the application for Site Plan Review on May 20, 1997 and June
17, 1997, and at a field trip visit on June 14, 1997.
Section 4. Section 17.46.030 requires a development plan to be submitted
for site plan review and approval before any building or structure may be
constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may
be made which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building
or structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the
building or structure by more than 25% in any 36-month period.
Section 5. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning
Commission makes the following findings of fact:
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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 196,592 square feet. The proposed stable (1,152 sq.ft.), existing
residence (7,221 sq.ft.), garage (880 sq.ft.), existing swimming pool (791 sq.ft.), tennis
court (7,200 sq.ft.), pavillion (350 sq.ft.) and existing service yard (96 sq.ft.) will have
17,590 square feet which constitutes 8.9% of the lot which is within the maximum
20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved
areas and driveway will be 34,415 square feet which equals 17.5% of the lot, which is
within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. Coverage on the lower
stable pad will be 8.1% which is similar in size to several neighboring
developments.
B. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and
undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new
structure will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. Further,
the proposed project on a lower pad will have a buildable pad coverage of 8.1%.
Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain trail access
near the eastern property line and scenic vistas across the northeasterly portions of
the property.
C . The proposed stable and corral 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 other structures in the neighborhood. Grading shall be
permitted only to restore the natural slope of the property. The ratio of the proposed
structure to lot coverage is similar to the ratio found on several properties in the
vicinity.
D. The proposed development on the lower pad 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 proposed stable and corral, existing residence and existing
neighboring residences.
E. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site and to
minimize the amount of grading required to create the building area because
grading will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away from
the proposed stable and corral, existing residence and existing neighboring
residences, and the grading will be limited to 788 cubic yards of cut soil and 788 cubic
yards of fill soil.
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F. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect
drainage flow because grading after development will follow the natural contours of
the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the
canyon which exists along the eastern side of this lot.
G. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native
vegetation to the maximum extent feasible and, with the conditions attached to this
approval, supplements it with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the
rural character of the community. The project preserves surrounding native
vegetation and mature trees and is compatible with and enhances the rural
character of the community. Existing landscaping provides a buffer or transition
area between properties. The area proposed for development of the stable and corral
is gently sloped and without significant vegetation. Thus, this project will not have
a significant effect on natural topographic features and native vegetation.
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 Georgeff Road for access. Also, the existing driveway is
approached within an easement as a flag lot and will therefore create little
interference with traffic.
I. The project conforms with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental
review.
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 559 for a
proposed stable with loft and corral development as indicated on the development
plan incorporated herein as Exhibit A and subject to the conditions contained in
Section 7.
Section 7. The Site Plan Review for a stable with loft and corral that
requires grading approved in Section 6 is subject to the following conditions:
A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within one year from the
effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.46.080(A).
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review approval,
that if any conditions thereof are violated, the Permit shall be suspended and the
privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been
given written notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for a period of
thirty (30) days.
C. All requirements of the Building and Construction Ordinance, the
Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be
complied with unless otherwise approved by Variance.
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D. The stable, loft and corral 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. Grading shall not exceed 788 cubic yards of cut soil and 788 cubic yards
of fill soil.
F. The stable loft shall have no glazed openings and the loft area shall be
limited in use to the storage of feed, tack, and stable equipment.
G. All free-standing retaining walls incorporated into the project shall not
be greater than 5 feet in height at any one point.
H. The building pad coverage for the stable and corral shall not exceed
8.1%.
I. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County
of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and drainage plan with related
geology, soils and hydrology reports that conform to the development plan as
approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills
Planning Department staff for their review. Cut and fill slopes must conform to the
City of Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio.
J. 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.
K. Permits for the existing pavilion shall be completed, reviewed and
finalled by the County of Los Angeles prior to plan check approval.
L. 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 application.
M. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions
of this Site Plan Review, or the approval shall not be effective.
N. All conditions of this Site Plan Review approval . must be complied
with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los
Angeles.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 15TH DAY OF JULY, 1997.
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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. 97-18 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE WITH LOFT AND
CORRAL AREA THAT REQUIRES GRADING IN ZONING CASE NO.
559.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
July 15, 1997 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Hankins, Margeta and Chair Roberts.
None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Witte.
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Sommer.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
MA:kAJL---,-- re, i*<
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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