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484, Variance for encroachment in f, Staff Reports• o ;f c Cio � Op kitting INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 � T e� F1 ra JUIIaI NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 AGENDA ITEM FAX: (310) 377-7288 MEETING DATE 11/23/92 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTENTION: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 484 Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo S. Sheng, 1 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road (a portion of Lot 45-RH and 46-RH) RESOLUTION NO. 92-30: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT A STABLE AND CORRAL, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 484. 1. The Planning Commission approved the project in the subject case on October 20, 1992. 2. The applicants are requesting a Variance to construct a future stable in the front yard and Site Plan Review to construct a new 7,850 square foot residence, a 1,200 square foot garage, a 500 square foot pool, a 450 square foot stable, and a 96 square foot service yard to replace the existing structures. 3. A new 15 foot wide driveway with a 24 foot apron is proposed 30 feet southwest of the existing driveway. 4. Approximately, 45-feet of retaining walls, up to 2.5 feet high, are proposed on the southern portion of the lot at the driveway turnaround area. 5. A 2,864 square foot residence was built on this property in 1943 with the addition of a 1,053 square foot stable in 1971, and 934 square feet of additions plus a 792 square foot 3-car detached garage in 1957. The existing structural lot coverage totals 5,543 square feet. 6. Grading for the project site will require 3,800 cubic yards of cut and 3,800 cubic yards of fill. 7. The structural lot coverage proposed is 10,096 square feet or 6.09% and the total lot coverage proposed is 18,768 square feet or 11.3%. 8. The building pad coverage proposed is 10,096 square feet or 20.7% and includes the stable and corral area. Printed on Recycled Paper. ZONING CASE NO. 484 PAGE 2 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 92-30. RESOLUTION NO. 92-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT A STABLE AND CORRAL, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 484. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo S. Sheng with respect to real property located at 1 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road, Rolling Hills (a portion of Lot 45-RH and 46-RH): (1) A Variance to permit encroachment into the front yard to construct a stable and corral, and (2) Site Plan Review of a proposed new residence. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the applications on August 18, 1992, September 15, 1992, and October 20, 1992, and at field trip visits on September 3, 1992 and September 6, 1992. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to a Class 3 exemption provided by Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 4. Sections 17.32.010 through 17.32.030/permit approval of a Variance from the standards and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance when exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property and not applicable to other similar properties in the same zone prevent the owner from making use of a parcel of property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties. A Variance to Sections 17.16.011.H is required because this section states that corrals or pens may not be located in the front yard. The applicant is requesting a Variance to encroach up to 176 feet into the 257 foot irregular front yard setback to construct a 450 square foot stable and a 550 square foot corral. With respect to this request, the Planning Commission finds as follows: A. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to the property and the intended use that do not apply generally to the other property in the same vicinity and zone. The Variance for the stable and corral is necessary because the topography of the site prevents the construction of a stable and corral in the rear yard. The proper and logical location for the stable and corral is below the proposed building pad to the north because of the topographical nature of the lot. The proposed building pad for the residence will be located at the southern portion of the lot where the ground is most level and the southwestern rear yard slopes up, thereby precluding the creation of a flat area for a stable and corral in the rear yard. RESOLUTION NO. 92-30 PAGE 2 The area proposed for the stable and corral is the only place available on this property. B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone, but which is denied the property in question. The Variance is necessary because the General Plan encourages and the Zoning Ordinance requires the delineation of stables and corrals on properties in the City of Rolling Hills and a stable and corral could not be feasibly located in the rear yard. C. The granting of the Variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located. The Variance will permit the construction of a stable and corral which will not impact the street or neighboring properties because they will be nestled into the hillside. Also, the building pad for the stable is located near the junction of Middleridge Lane and Lower Blackwater Canyon Road where there are many other stables and corrals. Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Variance to permit the construction of a 450 square foot stable and a 550 square foot corral in the front yard of the residence located at 1 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road, subject to the conditions specified in Section 9. Section 6. 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 percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. Section 7. 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. Although the development is large it is sited on a lot twice the size of those in the area. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. The lot has a net square foot area of 165,794 square feet. The proposed residence and attached garage (8,545 sq.ft.), swimming pool (500 sq.ft.), service yard (96 sq.ft.), and future stable (450 sq.ft.) will have 9,591 square feet which constitutes 5.8% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% RESOLUTION NO. 92-30 PAGE 3 structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 18,263 square feet which equals 11% 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 away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development. The building structures are substantially away from other residences and will cover a small percentage of area on a very large lot. The pad is similar in size to several neighboring developments. B. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls) because a minimum amount of grading is proposed at the southwestern portion of the lot and will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away from the proposed residence and existing neighboring residences. C. 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 grading will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away from the proposed residence and existing neighboring residence. D. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the northwest side of this lot. E. 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. F. 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. Further, the proposed project will have a buildable pad coverage of 19.7%. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to preserve the rural atmosphere of the community and the scenic vistas across the northerly portions of the property. G. The proposed development 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. Grading shall be permitted only to restore the RESOLUTION NO. 92-30 PAGE 4 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. H. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize a road 30 feet from the existing vehicular access, thereby having little impact on the roadway. Also, the driveway will be unobstrusive and therefore, will 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 8. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 484 for a proposed residential development as indicated on the development plan incorporated herein as Exhibit A and subject to the conditions contained in Section 9. Section 9. The Variance to permit the construction of a stable, and corral that will encroach into the front yard approved in Section 5, and the Site Plan Review for residential development approved in Section 8 are subject to the following conditions: A. The Variance shall expire unless used within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.32.110 of the Municipal Code. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.34.080.A. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variance and 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 unless otherwise approved by Variance. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on•file marked Exhibit A except as otherwise provided in these conditions. RESOLUTION NO. 92-30 PAGE 5 E. A landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by the City of Rolling Hills Planning Department staff prior to the issuance of any grading and building permit. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or consistent with the rural character of the community. 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. F. To minimize the visibility of buildings on the pad, the structures, driveway, graded slopes and retaining walls shall be screened and shielded from view with native drought -resistant vegetation that is compatible with the surrounding vegetation of the community. G. The landscape plan shall include the retention and maintenance of the existing mature trees/on the lot supplemented with plantings of native landscaping or landscaping that is consistent with the rural character of the community, on the property as a whole, and specifically at the northwestern portion of the building pad and along Lower Blackwater Canyon Road. H. The landscape plan for the building pad shall not be developed with large expanses of lawn area. Instead, areas of mown grass shall be minimized. No lawn area shall be allowed below the location of the proposed pool. I. All retaining walls incorporated into the project shall not be greater than 5 feet in height at any one point. J. Walls shall not be permitted where the driveway meets the right-of-way. K. Driveway entry gates shall not be permitted. L. Driveway entrance pilasters shall not be permitted. M. The driveway access apron shall be twenty-four (24) feet wide. N. The driveway access apron shall be roughened to assist equestrian crossing. RESOLUTION NO. 92-30 PAGE 6 0. The driveway entryway shall not include lighting. P. 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. The grading plan shall utilize land form or contour grading techniques in its design so as to create slopes that blend with the natural horizontal and vertical contours of the existing terrain and in no case shall cut and fill slopes be steeper than the City of Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio. Special emphasis shall be given to the proposed cut and fill slope at the upper portion of the lot off Lower Blackwater Canyon Road to undulate and vary its contours from 2:1, 3:1, and 4:1 to minimize the slope. Q. 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. R. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review and must conform to the development plan approved with this application. S. The building pad coverage shall not exceed 19.7%. T. Notwithstanding Section 17.34.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional development shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission. U. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Variance, pursuant to Section 17.32.087, or the approval shall not be effective. V. Conditions A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, 0, P, Q, R, S, and U 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. 1992. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN RESOLUTION NO.92-3,0 PAGE 7 ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK The foregoing Resolution No. 92-30 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT A STABLE AND CORRAL, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 484. was approved and adopted at a regular adjourned meeting of the Planning Commission on call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: . 1992 by the following roll DEPUTY CITY CLERK i • • 411. Jicliazd ci. 9oxx 3 3LacI watt' Zan you ; k oad c?oLLin9 aTiLLs, eaLifoznia 90274 az,)0,&,7t /5J / f/ i a,,,,„„..✓ ' / • .60 41) Diane Long September 14, 1992 Rolling Hills Planning commission No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 E;g/EllYq SEP i 5 1992 Regarding: No. 1 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road Dear Commissioners, CITY OF ROLLING HILLS By My family and I live at No. 7 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road,. up the road from the Shengs. I'm familiar with the Sheng's property and have reviewed the proposed plans with Criss Gunderson, the Sheng's architect. In fact, Mr. Gunderson is also working with us on a project that your commission reviewed earlier this summer. Knowing Mr. Gunderson's work as we do, we have confidence in his abilities and feel comfortable with his design for the Sheng's. My husband and I not only have no objections with the house the Shengs are proposing to build, we feel strongly that it would be an asset to the neighborhood. We would like to urge the planning commission to approve the current design of the Sheng's house. If we may be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely D a Long >�2�v ue • XCE(Wq SEP 15 1992 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS By vkex,<_ ci2J20,2., 6d- n4),_, )4Udf:todde..? 0-7:14-e>, .{,t-t::C-622, /1^✓,./Jl1t F • • c C63�63 O l 0/ AWL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 26, 1993 TO: NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER S U EJECT: BACKGROUND ZONING CASE NO. 484 Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo S. Sheng, 1 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road (a portion of Lot 45-RH and 46-RH) REQUEST FOR A TIME EXTENSION OF ONE YEAR. Attached is a request from Mr. Criss Gunderson, Architect, requesting a one year time extension for a previously approved Variance to construct a future stable in the front yard and Site Plan Review for construction of a new single family residence and attached garage to replace an existing single family residence in Zoning Case No. 484. Planning Commission Resolution No. 92-30 was approved on November 21, 1992 (attached). Mr. Gunderson states that the Shengs will be unable to start construction of their new home until Spring, 1994 because of the poor economic conditions in Southern California this year. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed request. 46.1 Printed on Recycled Paper. kl SEP201993 CITY. OE ROLLING HILLS September 20, 1993 Chairman Roberts Rolling Hills Planning Commission City of Rolling Hills No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 Regarding: Expiration of approval for No. 1 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road Zoning case no. 484 Dear Chairman Roberts, In behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Sheng, I respectfully request an one year extension for the above mentioned approval. Due to the lack of improvement to the economic conditions of Southern California over the past year, the Shengs will be unable to start construction of their new home until the spring of 1994. s •unierson: A itect CCG:ccg cc: Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo Sheng 253 5th Street, Suite C, Seal Beach, California 90740 Tel: (310) 594.9157 Fax: (310) 594.5553 RESOLUTION NO. 92-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT A STABLE AND CORRAL, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 484. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo S. Sheng with respect to real property located at 1 Lower Bl'ackwater Canyon Road, Rolling Hills (a portion of Lot 45-RH and 46-RH): (1) A Variance to permit encroachment into .the front yard to construct a stable and corral, and (2) Site Plan Review of a proposed new residence. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the applications on August 18, 1992, September 15, 1992, and October 20, 1992, and at field trip visits on September 3, 1992 and September 6, 1992. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to a Class 3 exemption provided by Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 4. Sections 17.32.010 through 17.32.030 permit approval of a Variance from the standards and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance when exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property and not applicable to other similar properties in the same zone prevent the owner from making use of a parcel of property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties. A Variance to Sections 17.16.011.H is required because this section states that corrals or pens may not be located in the front yard. The applicant is requesting a Variance to encroach up to 176 feet into the 257 foot irregular front yard setback to construct a 450 square foot stable and a 550 square foot corral. With respect to this request, the Planning Commission finds as follows: A. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to the property and the intended use that do not apply generally to the other property in the same vicinity and zone. The Variance for the stable and corral is necessary because the topography of the site prevents the construction of a stable and corral in the rear yard. The proper and logical location for the stable and corral is below the proposed building pad to the north because of the topographical nature of the lot. The proposed building pad for the residence will be located at the southern portion of the lot where the ground is most level and the southwestern rear yard slopes up, thereby precluding the creation of a flat area for a stable and corral in the rear yard. RESOLUTION NO. 92-30 PAGE 2 The area proposed for the stable and corral is the only place available on this property. B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone, but which is denied the property in question. The Variance is necessary because the General Plan encourages and the Zoning Ordinance requires the delineation of stables and corrals on properties in the City of Rolling Hills and a stable and corral could not be feasibly located in the rear yard. C. The granting of the Variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located. The Variance will permit the construction of a stable and corral which will not impact the street or neighboring properties because they will be nestled into the hillside. Also, the building pad for the stable is located near the junction of Middleridge Lane and Lower Blackwater Canyon Road where there are many other stables and corrals. Section 5. Based upon the ,foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the.Variance to permit the construction of a 450 square foot stable and a 550 square foot corral in the front yard of the residence located at 1 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road, subject to the conditions specified in Section 9. Section 6. 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 percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. Section 7. 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. Although the development is large it is ited on a lot twice the size of those in the area. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. The lot has a net square foot area of 165,794 square feet. The proposed residence and attached garage (8,545 sq.ft.), swimming pool (500 sq.ft.), service yard (96 sq.ft.), and future stable (450 sq.ft.) will have 9,591 square feet which constitutes 5.8% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% RESOLUTION NO. 92-30 PAGE 3. structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 18,263 square feet which equals 11% 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 away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development. The building structures are substantially away from other residences and will cover a small percentage of area on a very large lot. The pad is similar in size to several neighboring developments. B. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum.extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls) because a minimum amount of grading is proposed at the southwestern portion of the lot and will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away from the proposed residence and existing neighboring residences. C.- 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 grading will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away from the proposed residence and existing neighboring residences. D. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the northwest side of this lot. E. 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. F. 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. Further, the proposed project will have a buildable pad coverage of 19.7%. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to preserve the rural atmosphere of the community and the scenic vistas across the northerly portions of the property. G. The proposed development 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. Grading shall be permitted only to restore the RESOLUTION NO. 92-30 PAGE 4 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. H. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to convenienceand safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize a road 30 feet from the existing vehicular access, thereby having little impact on the roadway. Also, the driveway will be unobstrusive and therefore, will 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 8. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 484 for a proposed residential development as indicated on the development plan incorporated herein as Exhibit A and subject to the conditions contained in Section 9. Section 9. The Variance to permit the construction of a stable, and corral that will encroach into the front yard approved in Section 5, and the Site Plan Review for residential development approved in Section 8 are subject to the following conditions: . A.' The Variance shall expire unless used within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.32.110 of the Municipal Code. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.34.080.A. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variance and 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 t.o 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 unless otherwise approved by Variance. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A except as otherwise provided in these conditions. RESOLUTION NO. 92-30 PAGE 5 E. A landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by the City of Rolling Hills Planning Department staff prior to the issuance of any grading and building permit. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and'intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or consistent with the rural character of the community. 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. F. To minimize the visibility of buildings on the pad, the structures, driveway, graded slopes and retaining walls shall be screened and shielded from view with native drought -resistant vegetation that is compatible with the surrounding vegetation of the community. G. The landscape plan shall include the retention and maintenance of the existing mature trees on the lot supplemented with plantings of native landscaping or landscaping that is consistent with the rural character of the community, on the property as a whole, and specifically at the northwestern portion of the building pad and along Lower Blackwater Canyon Road. H. The landscape plan for the building pad shall not be developed with large expanses of lawn'area. Instead, areas of mown grass shall be minimized. No lawn area shall be allowed below the location of the proposed pool. I. All retaining walls incorporated into the project shall not be greater than 5 feet in height at any one point. J. Walls shall not be permitted where the driveway meets the right-of-way. K. Driveway entry gates shall not be permitted. L. Driveway entrance pilasters shall not be permitted. M. The driveway access apron shall be twenty-four (24) feet wide. N. The driveway access apron shall be roughened to assist equestrian crossing. RESOLUTION NO. 92-30 PAGE 6 0. The driveway entryway shall not include lighting. P. 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. The grading plan shall utilize land form or contour grading techniques in its design so as to create slopes that blend with the natural horizontal and vertical contours of the existing terrain and in no case shall cut and fill slopes be steeper than the City of Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio. Special emphasis shall be given to the proposed cut and fill slope at the upper portion of the lot off Lower Blackwater Canyon Road to undulate and vary its contours from 2:1, 3:1, and 4:1 to minimize the slope. Q. 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. R. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review and must conform to the development plan approved with this application. S. The building pad coverage shall not exceed 19.7%. T. Notwithstanding Section 17.34.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional development shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission. U. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Variance, pursuant to Section 17.32.087, or the approval shall not be effective. V. Conditions A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, 0, P, Q, R, S, and U 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 THIS 2(51 DAY OF ri �"• 6,v2 1992. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN RESOLUTION NO.92-30 PAGE 7 ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK The foregoing Resolution No. 92-30 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT A STABLE AND CORRAL, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 484. was approved and adopted at a regular adjourned meeting of the Planning Commission on November 21 . 1992 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Frost, Lay, Raine and Chairman Roberts NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Hankins ABSTAIN: None DEPUTY C Y CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 93-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED VARIANCE TO PERMIT ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT A STABLE AND CORRAL AND APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW IN ZONING CASE NO. 484. 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. and Mrs. Alfredo S. Sheng with respect to real property located at 1 Lower Black water Canyon Road (a portion of Lot 45-RH and 46-RH), Rolling Hills, requesting an extension to a previously approved Variance to permit encroachment into the front yard to construct a stable and corral and a previously approved Site Plan Review for a proposed new residence. Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a meeting on October 26, 1993 at which time information was presented indicating that the extension of time is necessary for the Shengs to wait until Spring, 1994 to begin construction because of the poor economic conditions in Southern California this year. Section 3. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 9 of Resolution No. 92-30, dated November 21, 1992, to read as follows: "A. The Variance 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 No. 92- 30 shall continue to be in full force and effect. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF OCTOBER,.1993. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 93-33 PAGE 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ss I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 93-33 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED VARIANCE TO PERMIT ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT A STABLE AND CORRAL AND APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW IN ZONING CASE NO. 484. was approved and adopted at an adjourned regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 26, 1993 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 • cry oyaffinS HEARING DATE: OCTOBER 20, 1992 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 APPLICATION NO. ZONING CASE NO. 484 SITE LOCATION: 1 LOWER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (A PORTION OF LOT 45-RH AND 46-RH) ZONING & SIZE: RAS-1, 4.51 ACRES APPLICANT: MR. AND MRS. ALFREDO S. SHENG REPRESENTATIVE: MR. DOUGLAS MCHATTIE, SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING PUBLISHED: AUGUST 8, 1992 REQUEST The applicants request a Variance to construct a future stable in the front yard and Site Plan Review for construction of a new single family residence and attached garage to replace an existing single family residence. DISCUSSION 1. The Planning Commission viewed a second silhouette and revised plans of the subject proposal on September 26, 1992. These revised plans are included in the Planning Commission's latest packet. 2. As requested by the Planning Commission, staff prepared a table showing the size of existing residences and lots on Lower .Blackwater Canyon Road. LOWER BLACKWATER CANYON RESIDENTIAL/SO.FT. LOT SIZE/ACRES Sheng 1 RAS-1 Existing 3,798 4.51 Proposed 7,850 Zappas 2 4,020 2.162 Foxx 3 3,200 2.557 House 5 tt2,547 5.621 Long 7 RAS-2 7,096 6.166 3. The applicants are requesting a Variance to construct a future stable in the front yard and Site Plan Review to construct a new 7,850 square foot residence, a 1.,200 square foot garage, a 500 square foot pool, a.450 square foot stable, and a 96 square foot service yard to replace the existing structures. Printed on Recycled aper. ZONING CASE NO. 484 PAGE 2 4. A new 15 foot wide driveway with a 24 foot apron is proposed 30 feet southwest of the existing driveway. 5. Approximately, 45-feet of retaining walls, up to 2.5 feet high, are proposed on the southern portion of the lot at the driveway turnaround area. 6. A 2,864 square foot residence was built on this property in 1943 with the addition of a 1,053 square foot stable in 1971, and 934 square feet of additions plus a 792 square foot 3-car detached garage in 1957. The existing structural lot coverage totals 5,543 square feet. 7. Grading for the project site will require 3,800 cubic yards of cut and 3,800 cubic yards of fill. 8. The structural lot coverage proposed is 10,096 square feet or 6.09% and the total lot coverage proposed is 18,768 square feet or 11.3%. 9. The building pad coverage proposed is 10,096 square feet or 20.7% and includes the stable and corral area. 10. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and take public testimony. HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST C;4 Waiting INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 SEPTEMBER 15, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377.1521 FAX: (213) 377-7288 ZONING CASE NO. 484 1 BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD NORTH (A PORTION OF LOT 45-RH AND 46-RH) RAS-1, 4.51 ACRES MR. AND MRS. ALFREDO S. SHENG MR. DOUGLAS MCHATTIE, SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING AUGUST 8, 1992 The applicants request a Variance to construct a future stable in the front yard and Site Plan Review for construction of a new single family residence and attached garage to replace an existing single family residence. DISCUSSION 1. The Planning Commission viewed a silhouette of the subject proposal on September 3, 1992. 2. Staff received a letter from Mr. Ralph Schmoller on August 14, 1992 (attached). 3. The applicants are requesting a Variance to construct a future stable in the front yard and Site Plan Review to construct a new 8,500 square foot residence, a 1,200 square foot garage, a 500 square foot stable, and a 96 square foot service yard to replace the existing structures. 4. A new driveway is proposed 30 feet west of the existing driveway. 5. 45-feet of retaining walls, up to 4 feet high, are proposed on the west portion of the lot, 4 feet behind the garage. 6. A 2,864 square foot residence was built on this property in 1943 with the addition of a 1,053 square foot stable in 1971, and 934 square feet of additions plus a 792 square foot 3-car detached garage in 1957. The structural lot coverage totals 5,543 square feet. 7. Grading for the project site will require 2,950 cubic feet of cut and 2,950 square feet of fill. ZONING CASE NO. 484 PAGE 2 8. The structural lot coverage proposed is 10,746 square feet or 6.4% (20% permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 19,418 square feet or 11.7% (35% permitted). 9. The residential building pad coverage proposed is 10,296 square feet or 29.8% and overall building pad coverage is 24%. 10. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and take public testimony. HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST Ci4f oeleo llin9 �ae� INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 AUGUST 18, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX: (213) 377-7288 ZONING CASE NO. 484 1 BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD NORTH (A PORTION OF LOT 45-RH AND 46-RH) RAS-1, 4.51 ACRES MR. AND MRS. ALFREDO S. SHENG MR. DOUGLAS MCHATTIE, SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING AUGUST 8, 1992 The applicants request a Variance to construct a future stable in the front yard and Site Plan Review for construction of a new single family residence and attached garage to replace an existing single family residence. DISCUSSION In reviewing the applicants' request under Title 17 (Zoning), staff would identify the following issues for evaluation: 1. The applicants are requesting a Variance to construct a future stable in the front yard and Site Plan Review to construct a new 8,500 square foot residence, a 1,200 square foot garage, a 500 square foot stable, and a 96 square foot service yard to replace the existing structures. 2. A new driveway is proposed 30 feet west of the existing driveway. 3. 45-feet of retaining walls, up to 4 feet high,are proposed on the west portion of the lot, 4 feet behind the garage. 4. A 2,864 square foot residence was built on this property in 1943 with the addition of a 1,053 square foot stable in 1971, and 934 square feet of additions plus a 792 square foot 3-car detached garage in 1957. The structural lot coverage totals 5,543 square feet. 5. Grading for the project site will require 2,950 cubic feet of cut and 2,950 square feet of fill. 6. The structural lot coverage proposed is 10,746 square feet or 6.4% (20% permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 19,418 square feet or 11.7% (35% permitted). • • ZONING CASE NO. 484 PAGE 2 7. The residential building pad coverage proposed is 10,296 square feet or 29.8% and overall building pad coverage is 24%. 8. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and take public testimony.