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827, Conversion of existing stable , Staff Reports44 Refle:09 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No: 4-A Mtg. Date: 10/22/12 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR THROUGH: ANTON DAHLERBRUCH, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2012-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR AN ADDITION ON A PROPERTY WITH A CONDITION THAT ANY FURTHER DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES A DISCRETIONARY REVIEW IN ZONING CASE NO. 827, AT 1 LOWER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD, (LOT 46-RH) (DENNEE). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). REQUEST AND PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 1. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report or provide other direction to staff. 2. The applicants request a Site Plan Review to construct 364 square foot addition to the existing residence. The property received a condition in previous cases that any further development on the property is subject to Planning Commission review and approval. 3. The Planning Commission approved the project and adopted the enclosed Resolution, finding that the project is in substantial compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan and due to the fact that the project is relatively minor. The Vote was 3-0. Chairman Pieper and Commissioner Smith were absent and excused. However, at the meeting when the Commission directed staff to prepare a Resolution of approval all Commissioners voted for the approval. The following conditions were placed on the development: • Any future development on the property may be permitted with Planning Commission review and approval ZC. No. 827 • The applicant is to obtain building permits for the unauthorized structures on the lot (bbq, fire place and trellis). BACKGROUND 4. In February 2010, the Planning Commission approved a CUP to convert the existing stable to a recreation room and a Site Plan Review to construct a 396 square foot above grade deck. In February 2012 the Planning Commission approved a 2-year time extension to commence the project. The applicant has not started this project. A set aside area for a future stable and corral elsewhere on the lot was previously approved. 5. Recently the Zoning Ordinance was amended to permit staff to approve certain development on properties with the "No further development" condition. However the proposed 364 square foot addition exceeds that authority. 6. Building records show that the house was built in 1940. It was remodeled in 1943. In 1957 an addition and a 3-car garage were constructed. In 1960 a pool and stable were constructed. In 2003 the house was re -roofed. There are no permits on file for the existing barbeque, fireplace and detached trellis. As part of the application, the applicant is required to obtain building permits for those structures from the Building and Safety Department. 7. The property is zoned RAS-1 and consists of 4.5 acres gross, (196,020 sq.f.t). The net lot area for development purposes is 119,661 square feet or 2.75 acres. The lot is irregular in shape and is located at the convergence of three streets, Lower Blackwater Canyon Road, Williamsburg Lane and Middleridge Lane North. Lower Blackwater Canyon Road goes through the property and consists of a forty -foot wide roadway easement. 8. Lower Blackwater Canyon Road crosses the lot. The area of the lot located below the roadway is too steep for development and is less than one acre (approx. 35,900 sq.ft.). Recently, the applicants obtained approval to reduce the roadway easement from 60 feet to 40 feet and to relocate the roadway easement to more closely align with the actual paved road. 9. The location of set backs for this lot were determined with the previous applications. At that time it was established that the side yard setbacks are along Lower Blackwater Canyon Road and Middleridge Lane, the rear setback is at the southern portion of the property, where the future stable is proposed to be located, and the front along the northern portion of the lot. 10. Currently, the property is developed with 2,852 square foot residence, 792 square foot detached garage, 643 square foot swimming pool with 64 square foot equipment area, 48 square foot porch, 327 square foot attached trellis, 255 square foot detached trellis, 102 square foot barbeque and fire place, 663 square foot stable and service yard. Z.C. No. 827 MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 11. The applicants currently propose to construct a 364 square foot addition to the residence for a total of 3,216 square foot residence. No grading is required for this project. Due to the "No further development" condition on the property, this project requires Planning Commission review and approval. Otherwise it would have beeen approved administratively. 12. The set aside for the future stable and corral is located in the rear setback, which is permitted by code. 13. The net lot area of the lot is 119,661 square feet. The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,695 square feet or 5.6% of the net lot area, (20% max. permitted-excl. detached trellis and bbq)). The total lot coverage proposed, including structures and flatwork, will be 11,513 square feet or 9.6%, (35% max permitted). The roadway is not included in the total lot coverage calculations, as roadways maintained by the RHCA are not counted towards total coverage. 14. 'There are two building pads on the property. The existing residential building pad is 10,748 square feet and will have coverage of 5,258 square feet or 48.9%, not including the trellises, and miscellaneous structures, and is not proposed to change. The stable pad, when the stable and deck are constructed will be 3,407 square feet. The coverage on this pad is proposed to be 44.3%, which includes the new deck, recreation room and future stable. 15. The disturbed area of the lot is 14,155 square feet or 11.8% of the net lot area. Should the stable be constructed in the future, the disturbed area would be 12.2%. 16. It is required that all utility lines to the residence be placed underground. CONCLUSION 17. The proposed addition requires Planning Commission review and approval due to the previously imposed condition of the property that any further development requires a new application. 18. The Planning Commission must find that the application meets the criteria for granting of a Site Plan Review for the addition. 19. The project is compatible with the surrounding properties. The lot is large, irregular in shape with a road going through it and is bounded by two additional roads. In that respect this lot is unique. 20. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Z.C. No. 827 C) ZONING CASE NO. 827 SITE PLAN REVIEW RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line STRUCTURES (Site Plan Review required for new residences and if size of structure increases by less than 1,000 sq. ft. in a 36-month period). STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) BUILDING PAD COVERAGE RESIDENTIAL COVERAGE (30% max) STABLE/RECR. RM PAD GRADING Site plan review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof is more than 3 feet in depth and covers more than 2,000 sq. ft.,/balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA (40% maximum; STABLE (minimum 450 sa. ft.) a CORRAL (minimum 550 sa. ft.) STABLE ACCESS ACCESSWAY VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS Z.C. No. 827 EXISTING & PREVIOUSLY APPROVED Single family residence & accessory structures Residence Porch Garage Stable Service yd Pool Pool equip. Att. Trellis Det.Trellis/entry Bbq/fire place TOTAL 4.6% 2852 sq.ft. 48 sq.ft. 792 sq.ft. 663 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft. 643 sq.ft. 64 sq.ft. 327 sq.ft. 255 sq.ft. 102 sq.ft. 5,842 sq.ft PROPOSED Addition Residence Porch Garage Stable -future Service Yd. Pool Pool eq. Att.Trellis Det.Trellis/entry Recr. Rm Deck -future Bbq/fire place 3216 sq.ft 48 sq.ft. 792 sq.ft 450 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft 643 sq.ft. 64 sq.ft. 327 sq.ft. 255 sq.ft. 663 sq.ft. 396 sq.ft. 102 sq.ft. TOTAL 7,052 sq.ft 5.5% of 119,661 sq.ft. net lot area (excl. bbq & gazebo) 9.2% 9.6% of 119,661 sq.ft. net lot area 45.5 % of 10,748 sq.ft. residential building pad 19.4% of 3,407 sq.ft. building pad N/A 12.2% including future stable Existing Existing Existing from Lower Blackwater Canyon Road N/A N/A 48.9% of 10,748 sq.ft. residential building pad 44.3% of 3,407 sq.ft. building pad (inc. future stable and deck) None Future 43 c.y. for stable 12.2% including future stable Future Future Existing from Lower Blackwater Canyon Rd. Planning Commission review Planning Commission review SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA 17.46.010 Purpose. The site plan review process is established to provide discretionary review of certain development projects in the City for the purposes of ensuring that the proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan; incorporates environmentally and aesthetically sensitive grading practices; preserves existing mature vegetation; is compatible and consistent with the scale, massing and development pattern in the immediate project vicinity; and otherwise preserves and protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rolling Hills. 17.46.050 Required findings. A. The Commission shall be required to make findings in acting to approve, conditionally approve, or deny a site plan review application. B. No project which requires site plan review approval shall be approved by the Commission, or by the City Council on appeal, unless the following findings can be made: 1. The project complies with and is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance; 2. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage. Lot coverage requirements are regarded as maximums, and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable area of the lot; 3. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences; 4. The project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the greatest extent possible, existing topographic features of the site, including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls); 5. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site and to minimize the amount of grading required to create the building area; 6. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect drainage flow, unless such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course; 7. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation and mature trees and supplements these elements with drought -tolerant landscaping which is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community, and landscaping provides a buffer or transition area between private and public areas; 8. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenient and safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles; and 9. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance Z.C. No. 827 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK RESOLUTION NO. 2012-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR AN ADDITION ON A PROPERTY WITH A CONDITION THAT ANY FURTHER DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES A DISCRETIONARY REVIEW IN ZONING CASE NO. 827, AT 1 LOWER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD, (LOT 46-RH) (DENNEE). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT. PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. David Dennee with respect to real property located at 1 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road (Lot 46-RH) requesting a Site Plan Review to construct a 364 square foot addition to the existing residence for a total of 3,216 square foot residence. Section 2. The property is zoned RAS-1 and consists of 4.5 acres gross, (196,020 sq.ft.). The net lot area for development purposes is 119,661 square feet or 2.75 acres. Section 3. The lot is irregular in shape and is located at the convergence of three streets, Lower Blackwater Canyon Road, Williamsburg Lane and Middleridge Lane North. Lower Blackwater Canyon Road goes through the property and consists of a forty -foot wide roadway easement. Section 4. The property is currently developed with a 2,852 square foot residence, porch, attached trellis, 792 square foot detached garage, 663 square foot stable, service yard, swimming pool and equipment area, detached gazebo and trellis, barbeque and fire place. Records for the property include building permits for the existing home, remodeling, a house addition, garage, pool and stable. There are no permits of record for an outdoor barbeque, fireplace and detached trellis but permits are required to be obtained concurrent with the new work. Section 5. In February 2012 the Planning Commission granted an extension to a Conditional Use Permit, which was approved iri January 2010, to convert an existing stable into the recreation room, a Site Plan Review to construct an above grade deck and set aside an area for a future stable and corral elsewhere on the property. This approval expires in February of 2014. Section 6. On September 18, 2012 the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the subject application and a field trip to the property and directed Staff to prepare a Resolution to approve the subject project. The applicant was notified of the public hearings in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal and from members of the City staff and the Planning Reso. 2012-21 1 Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicant's representative was in attendance at the hearings. Section 7. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption, Existing Facilities, and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 8. Section 17.46.040 states that the Planning Commission may condition an approval to require Site Plan Review for any future construction or grading on a property, regardless of whether site plan review would ordinarily be applicable to such construction. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, due to the restriction placed on this property in 2010 by the Planning Commission, the proposed project must be, reviewed by the Planning Commission. With respect to the Site Plan Review application requesting construction of the addition, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development consists of a new 364 square foot addition to the existing residence and meets all of the Zoning Code development standards. B. The project is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed addition is small in scale and complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low -density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project will conform to Zoning Code setback and other requirements. The net lot area of the lot is 119,661 square feet. The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,695 square feet or 5.6% of the net lot area (20% maximum permitted -excluding detached trellis and BBQ). The total lot coverage proposed, including structures and flatwork (excluding driveway and the roadway maintained by the RHCA) is 11,513 square feet or 9.6%, (35% permitted). There are currently two building pads: the residential building pad is 10,748 square feet and has coverage of 5,258 square feet or 48.9%, not including the trellises, and miscellaneous structures, and is not proposed to change. The existing stable pad is 3,407 square feet and will remain the same. The coverage is proposed to be 44.3%, which includes the future deck, recreation room and future stable. The combined building pads coverage is proposed at 44.9%. C. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot in that no grading is required for the addition and lot disturbance (less than 1%) is estimated to be necessary if a new stable structure and corral are constructed in the future. The topography and the configuration of the lot has been considered, and it was determined that the proposed development will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed construction will be confined to an existing building pad, will be the least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with existing shrubs and trees, is of sufficient distance from nearby residences and located at the main residence so that it will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners. Reso. 2012-21 2 D. The proposed development is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, and is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to properties in the vicinity. The proposed project will maintain the existing appearance of the property and will not mass the site. E. The development plan incorporates existing trees and vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. F. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new construction will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped and will be located on an existing pad. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped. No grading is proposed with this construction. G. The development plan preserves surrounding vegetation and mature trees and the landscaping provides a buffer or transition area between private and public areas. 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 not change the existing circulation pattern. 1. The project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 9. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves Zoning Case No. 827, a Site Plan Review to allow construction of a 364 square foot addition, subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review approvals shall expire within two years from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.46.080, unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of this section. B. It is declared and made a condition of this approval 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 this 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 dated September 6, 2012 except as otherwise provided in these conditions. The working drawings submitted to the Department of Building and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the approved development plan. All conditions of the Site Plan approval, Reso. 2012-21 3 herein as applicable, shall be incorporated into the building permit working drawings and/or complied with prior to issuance of a building permit from the building department. E. Prior to submittal of final working drawings to the Building and Safety Department for issuance of building permits, the plans for the project shall be submitted to City staff for verification that the final plans are in compliance with the plans approved by the Planning Commission and that the RHCA Architectural Committee approved the plans. The conditions of approval shall be printed on the plans. F. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 6,695 square feet or 5.6% of the net lot area, in conformance with lot coverage limitations (20% maximum). G. The total lot coverage proposed, including structures and flatwork shall not exceed 11,513 square feet or 9.6%, of the net lot area, in conformance with lot coverage limitations (35% max). H. The disturbed area of the lot is 14,155 square feet or 11.8% of the net lot area, and would increase to 12.2% should a new stable be constructed in the future, in conformance with disturbed area limitations. 1. The existing residential building pad is 10,748 square feet and will have coverage of 5,258 square feet or 48.9%, not including the trellises, and miscellaneous structures. The stable pad is 3,407 square feet and will remain the same. The pad coverage is proposed to be 44.3%, which includes the new deck, recreation room and future stable. J. There shall be no grading for this project. K. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modification to the property, which would constitute grading or structural development, shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission. L. The property owners shall comply with all requirements of the Lighting Ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills (RHMC 17.16.190 E), pertaining to lighting on said property, roof covering requirements, (RHMC 17.16.190) and all other requirements of the • Zoning Code. M. All utility lines to the residence shall be placed underground, subject to all applicable standards and requirements. N. The un-permitted outdoor fireplace, barbecue and trellis shall be brought to compliance as necessary and building permits obtained concurrent with the addition construction. O. Perimeter easements and trails, if any, including roadway easements shall remain free and clear of any improvements including, but not be limited to, fences -including Reso. 2012-21 4 construction fences, landscaping, irrigation and drainage devices, play equipment, parked vehicles, building materials, debris and equipment, except as otherwise approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association. P. 50% of any demolition work, including roofing material and appliances, must be recycled. Construction and Demolition Permit (C&D) must be obtained and verification submitted to regarding diversion of the material. No final inspection shall be granted until all documentation is filed with the City. Q. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule and regulate construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday only, when construction and mechanical equipment noise is permitted, so as not to interfere with the quiet residential environment of the City of Rolling Hills. R. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby roadway easements. • S. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management Practices (BMP's) requirements related to solid waste and storm water management. T. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this permit pursuant to Zoning Ordinance, or the approval shall not be effective. U. Any action challenging the final decision of the City made as a result of the public hearing on this application must be filed within the time limits set forth in Section 17.54.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code and Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. PASSED PPR ND ADOPTED THIS 16th DAY OF OCTOBER 2012. D CHELF,WCE-C AIRMAN ATTEST: HEIDI LUCE, DEPUTY CITY CLERK Reso. 2012-21 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2012-21 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR AN ADDITION ON A PROPERTY WITH A CONDITION THAT ANY FURTHER DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES A DISCRETIONARY REVIEW IN ZONING CASE NO. 827, AT 1 LOWER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD, (LOT 46-RI) (DENNEE). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN . DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). was approved and adopted at regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 16, 2012 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Henke, Mirsch and Vice Chairman Chelf. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Smith and Chairman Pieper. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices HEIDI LUCE, DEPUTY CITY CLERK Reso. 2012-21 TO: FROM: eat, Roaft9 gee& INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.6A Mtg. Date: 10/16/12 HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR ZONING CASE NO. 827 1 LOWER BLACICWATER CANYON ROAD (LOT 46-RH) RA-S-1, 4.5 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. DAVID DENNEE VVILLIAM HOWE CONSTRUCTION SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION 1. The applicants request a Site Plan Review to construct 364 square foot addition to the existing residence. The property received a condition in previous cases that any further development on the property is subject to Planning Commission review and approval. Due to this condition, this submittal requires Planning Commission review. 2. At the September 18, 2012 field trip public hearing the Planning Commission directed staff to prepare a resolution of approval in this case. There were no objections to this project from any neighbors. Attached is a Resolution with standard findings and facts, including: • Any future development on the property may be permitted with Planning Commission review and approval • The applicant is to obtain building permits for the unauthorized structures on the lot (bbq, fire place and trellis). 3. It is recommended that the Planning Commission review and adopt the attached resolution. ZC. No. 827 4 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK g 0 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR AN ADDITION ON A PROPERTY WITH A CONDITION THAT ANY FURTHER DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES A DISCRETIONARY REVIEW IN ZONING CASE NO. 827, AT 1 LOWER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD, (LOT 46-RH) (DENNEE). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. David Dennee with respect to real property located at 1 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road (Lot 46-RH) requesting a Site Plan Review to construct a 364 square foot addition to the existing residence for a total of 3,216 square foot residence. Section 2. The property is zoned RAS-1 and consists of 4.5 acres gross, (196,020 sq.ft.). The net lot area for development purposes is 119,661 square feet or 2.75 acres. Section 3. The lot is irregular in shape and is located at the convergence of three streets, Lower Blackwater Canyon Road, Williamsburg Lane and Middleridge Lane North. Lower Blackwater Canyon Road goes through the property and consists of a forty -foot wide roadway easement. Section 4. The property is currently developed with a 2,852 square foot residence, porch, attached trellis, 792 square foot detached garage, 663 square foot stable, service yard, swimming pool and equipment area, detached gazebo and trellis, barbeque and fire place. Records for the property include building permits for the existing home, remodeling, a house addition, garage, pool and stable. There are no permits of record for an outdoor barbeque, fireplace and detached trellis but permits are required to be obtained concurrent with the new work. Section 5. In February 2012 the Planning Commission granted a Conditional Use Permit to convert an existing stable into the recreation room, a Site Plan Review to construct an above grade deck and set aside an area for a future stable and corral elsewhere on the property. This approval expires in February of 2014. The Planning Commission placed a condition on the property that the Commission shall review any future development. Section 6. On September 18, 2012 the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the subject application and a field trip to the property and directed Staff to prepare a Resolution to approve the subject project. The applicant was notified of the public hearings in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal and from members of the City staff and the Planning Reso. 2012-21 Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicant's representative was in attendance at the hearings. Section 7. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption, Existing Facilities, and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 8. Section 17.46.040 states that the Planning Commission may condition an approval to require Site Plan Review for any future construction or grading on a property, regardless of whether site plan review would ordinarily be applicable to such construction. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, due to the restriction placed on this property in 2010 by the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission must review the proposed project. With respect to the Site Plan Review application requesting construction of the addition, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development consists of a new 364 square foot addition to the existing residence and meets all of the Zoning Code development standards. B. The project is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed addition is small in scale and complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low -density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project will conform to Zoning Code setback and other requirements. The net lot area of the lot is 119,661 square feet. The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,695 square feet or 5.6% of the net lot area (20% maximum permitted -excluding detached trellis and BBQ). The total lot coverage proposed, including structures and flatwork (excluding driveway and the roadway maintained by the RHCA) is 11,513 square feet or 9.6%, (35% permitted). There are currently two building pads: the residential building pad is 10,748 square feet and has coverage of 5,258 square feet or 48.9%, not including the trellises, and miscellaneous structures, and is not proposed to change. The existing stable pad is 3,407 square feet and will remain the same. The coverage is proposed to be 44.3%, which includes the future deck, recreation room and future stable. The combined building pads coverage is proposed at 44.9%. C. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot in that no grading is required for the addition and lot disturbance (less than 1%) is estimated to be necessary if a new stable structure and corral are constructed in the future. The topography and the configuration of the lot has been considered, and it was determined that the proposed development will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed construction will be confined to an existing building pad, will be the least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with existing shrubs and trees, is of sufficient distance from nearby residences and located at the main residence so that it will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners. Reso. 2012-21 2 DI D. The proposed development is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, and is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to properties in the vicinity. The proposed project will maintain the existing appearance of the property and will not mass the site. E. The development plan incorporates existing trees and vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. F. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new construction will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped and will be located on an existing pad. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped. No grading is proposed with this construction. G. The development plan preserves surrounding vegetation and mature trees and the landscaping provides a buffer or transition area between private and public areas. 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 not change the existing circulation pattern. 1. The project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 9. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves Zoning Case No. 827, a Site Plan Review to allow construction of a 364 square foot addition, subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review approvals shall expire within two years from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.46.080, unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of this section. B. It is declared and made a condition of this approval 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 this 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 dated September 6, 2012 except as otherwise provided in these conditions. The working drawings submitted to the Department of Building and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the approved development plan. All conditions of the Site Plan approval, Reso. 2012-21 herein as applicable, shall be incorporated into the building permit working drawings and/or complied with prior to issuance of a building permit from the building department. E. Prior to submittal of final working drawings to the Building and Safety Department for issuance of building permits, the plans for the project shall be submitted to City staff for verification that the final plans are in compliance with the plans approved by the Planning Commission and that the RHCA Architectural Committee approved the plans. The conditions of approval shall be printed on the plans. F. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 6,695 square feet or 5.6% of the net lot area, in conformance with lot coverage limitations (20% maximum). G. The total lot coverage proposed, including structures and flatwork shall not exceed 11,513 square feet or 9.6%, of the net lot area, in conformance with lot coverage limitations (35% max). H. The disturbed area of the lot is 14,155 square feet or 11.8% of the net lot area, and would increase to 12.2% should a new stable be constructed in the future, in conformance with disturbed area limitations. 1. The existing residential building pad is 10,748 square feet and will have coverage of 5,258 square feet or 48.9%, not including the trellises, and miscellaneous structures. The stable pad is 3,407 square feet and will remain the same. The pad coverage is proposed to be 44.3%, which includes the new deck, recreation room and future stable. J. There shall be no grading for this project. K. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modification to the property, which would constitute grading or structural development, shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission. L. The property owners shall comply with all requirements of the Lighting Ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills (RHMC 17.16.190 E), pertaining to lighting on said property, roof covering requirements, (RHMC 17.16.190) and all other requirements of the Zoning Code. M. All utility lines to the residence shall be placed underground, subject to all applicable standards and requirements. N. The un-permitted outdoor fireplace, barbecue and trellis shall be brought to compliance as necessary and building permits obtained concurrent with the addition construction. O. Perimeter easements and trails, if any, including roadway easements shall remain free and clear of any improvements including, but not be limited to, fences -including Reso. 2012-21 4 construction fences, landscaping, irrigation and drainage devices, play equipment, parked vehicles, building materials, debris and equipment, except as otherwise approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association. P. 50% of any demolition work, including roofing material and appliances, must be recycled. Construction and Demolition Permit (C&D) must be obtained and verification submitted to regarding diversion of the material. No final inspection shall be granted until all documentation is filed with the City. Q. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule and regulate construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday only, when construction and mechanical equipment noise is permitted, so as not to interfere with the quiet residential environment of the City of Rolling Hills. R. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby roadway easements. S. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management Practices (BMP's) requirements related to solid waste and storm water management. T. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this permit pursuant to Zoning Ordinance, or the approval shall not be effective. U. Any action challenging the final decision of the City made as a result of the public hearing on this application must be filed within the time limits set forth in Section 17.54.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code and Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 16th DAY OF OCTOBER 2012. BRAD CHELF, VICE-CHAIRMAN ATTEST: HEIDI LUCE, DEPUTY CITY CLERK Reso. 2012-21 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2012-21 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR AN ADDITION ON A PROPERTY WITH A CONDITION THAT ANY FURTHER DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES A DISCRETIONARY REVIEW IN ZONING CASE NO. 827, AT 1 LOWER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD, (LOT 46-RH) (DENNEE). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). was approved and adopted at regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 16, 2012 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 HEIDI LUCE, DEPUTY CITY CLERK Reso. 2012-21 6 4 TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: • eerie/4 Rote", qlead • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.8B Mtg. Date: 9/18/12 HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR 1') ZONING CASE NO. 827 1 LOWER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (LOT 46-RH) RA-S-1, 4.5 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. DAVID DENNEE WILLIAM HOWE CONSTRUCTION SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 RECOMMENDATION AND REOUEST 1. The Planning Commission visited the site earlier today. It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report, open the public hearing, take public testimony and provide direction to staff. 2. The applicants request a Site Plan Review to construct 364 square foot addition to the existing residence. The property received a condition in previous cases that any further development on the property is subject to Planning Commission review and approval. BACKGROUND 3. In February 2010, the Planning Commission approved a CUP to convert the existing stable to a recreation room and a Site Plan Review to construct a 396 square foot above grade deck. In February 2012 the Planning Commission approved a 2-year time extension to commence the project. The applicant has not started this project. A set aside area for a future stable and corral elsewhere on the lot was previously approved. 4. Recently the Zoning Ordinance was amended to permit staff to approve certain development on properties with the "No further development" condition. However the proposed 364 square foot addition exceeds that authority. ZC. No. 827 5. Building records show that the house was built in 1940. It was remodeled in 1943. In 1957 an addition and a 3-car garage were constructed. In 1960 a pool and stable were constructed. In 2003 the house was re -roofed. There are no permits on file for the existing barbeque, fireplace and detached trellis. As part of the application, the applicant will be required to obtain building permits for those structures from the Building and Safety Department. 6. The property is zoned RAS-1 and consists of 4.5 acres gross, (196,020 sq.f.t). The net lot area for development purposes is 119,661 square feet or 2.75 acres. The lot is irregular in shape and is located at the convergence of three streets, Lower Blackwater Canyon Road, Williamsburg Lane and Middleridge Lane North. Lower Blackwater Canyon Road goes through the property and consists of a forty -foot wide roadway easement. However, only 18-20 feet of the roadway easement is paved. 7. Lower Blackwater Canyon Road crosses the lot. The area of the lot located below the roadway is too steep for development and is less than one acre (approx. 35,900 sq.ft.). Recently, the applicants obtained approval to reduce the roadway easement from 60 feet to 40 feet and to relocate the roadway easement to more closely align with the actual paved road. 8. The location of set backs for this lot were determined with the previous applications. At that time it was established that the side yard setbacks are along Lower Blackwater Canyon Road and Middleridge Lane, the rear setback is at the southern portion of the property, where the future stable is proposed to be located, and the front along the northern portion of the lot. 9. Currently, the property is developed with 2,852 square foot residence, 792 square foot detached garage, 643 square foot swimming pool with 64 square foot equipment area, 48 square foot porch, 327 square foot attached trellis, 255 square foot detached trellis, 102 square foot barbeque and fire place, 663 square foot stable and service yard. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 10. The applicants currently propose to construct a 364 square foot addition to the residence for a total of 3,216 square foot residence. No grading is required for this project. Due to the "No further development" condition on the property, this project requires Planning Commission review and approval. Otherwise it would be approved administratively. 11. The set aside for the future stable and corral is located in the rear setback, which is permitted by code. 12. The net lot area of the lot is 119,661 square feet. The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,695 square feet or 5.6% of the net lot area, (20% max. permitted-excl. detached trellis and bbq)). The total lot coverage proposed, including structures and flatwork, will be 11,513 square feet or 9.6%, (35% max permitted). The roadway is not included in the total lot coverage calculations, as roadways maintained by the RHCA are not counted towards total coverage. Z.C. No. 827 4. 13. There are two building pads on the property. The existing residential building pad is 10,748 square feet and will have coverage of 5,258 square feet or 48.9%, not including the trellises, and miscellaneous structures, and is not proposed to change. The stable pad, when the stable and deck are constructed will be 3,407 square feet. The coverage on this pad is proposed to be 44.3%, which includes the new deck, recreation room and future stable. 14. The disturbed area of the lot is 14,155 square feet or 11.8% of the net lot area. Should the stable be constructed in the future, the disturbed area would be 12.2%. 15. It will be required that all utility lines to the residence be placed underground. CONCLUSION 16. The proposed addition requires Planning Commission review and approval due to the previously imposed condition of the property that any further development requires a new application. 17. The Planning Commission must find that the application meets the criteria for granting of a Site Plan Review for the addition. 18. The project is compatible with the surrounding properties. The lot is large, irregular in shape with a road going through it and is bounded by two additional roads. In that respect this lot is unique. 19. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 20. The Rolling Hills Community Association reviewed the project for architectural elements and design. ZONING CASE NO. 776 SITE PLAN REVIEW RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line STRUCTURES (Site Plan Review required for new residences and if size of structure increases by less than 1,000 sq. ft. in a 36-month period). EXISTING & PREVIOUSLY I APPROVED Single family residence & accessory structures Residence 2852 sq.ft. Porch 48 sq.ft. Garage 792 sq.ft. Stable 663 sq.ft. Service yd 96 sq.ft. Pool 643 sq.ft. Pool equip. 64 sq.ft. Att. Trellis 327 sq.ft. Det.Trellis/entry 255 sq.ft. Bbq/fire place 102 sq.ft. TOTAL 5,842 sq.ft PROPOSED Addition Residence Porch Garage Stable -future Service Yd. Pool Pool eq. Att.Trellis Det.Trellis/entry Recr. Rm Deck -future Bbq/fire place TOTAL 3216 sq.ft 48 sq.ft. 792 sq.ft 450 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft 643 sq.ft. 64 sq.ft. 327 sq.ft. 255 sq.ft. 663 sq.ft. 396 sq.ft. 102 sq.ft. 7,052 sq.ft Z.C. No. 827 • • STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) BUILDING PAD COVERAGE RESIDENTIAL COVERAGE (30% max) STABLE/RECR. RM PAD GRADING Site plan review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof is more than 3 feet in depth and covers more than 2,000 sq. ft.,/balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA (40% maximum; STABLE (minimum 450 sa. ft.) a CORRAL (minimum 550 sa. ft.) STABLE ACCESS ACCESSWAY VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS 4.6% 5.5% of 119,661 sq.ft. net lot area (excl. bbq & gazebo) 9.2% 9.6% of 119,661 sq.ft. net lot area 45.5 % of 10,748 sq.ft. residential building pad 19.4% of 3,407 sq.ft. building pad N/A 11.8% Existing Existing Existing from Lower Blackwater Canyon Road N/A N/A SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA 48.9% of 10,748 sq.ft. residential building pad 44.3% of 3,407 sq.ft. building pad (inc. future stable and deck) None Future 43 c.y. for stable 12.2% including future stable Future Future Existing from Lower Blackwater Canyon Rd. Planning Commission review Planning Commission review 17.46.010 Purpose. The site plan review process is established to provide discretionary review of certain development projects in the City for the purposes of ensuring that the proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan; incorporates environmentally and aesthetically sensitive grading practices; preserves existing mature vegetation; is compatible and consistent with the scale, massing and development pattern in the immediate project vicinity; and otherwise preserves and protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rolling Hills. 17.46.050 Required findings. A. The Commission shall be required to make findings in acting to approve, conditionally approve, or deny a site plan review application. B. No project which requires site plan review approval shall be approved by the Commission, or by the City Council on appeal, unless the following findings can be made: 1. The project complies with and is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance; 2. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage. Lot coverage requirements are regarded as maximums, and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable area of the lot; Z.C. No. 827 Ate • 3. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences; 4. The project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the greatest extent possible, existing topographic features of the site, including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls); 5. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site and to minimize the amount of grading required to create the building area; 6. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect drainage flow, unless such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course; 7. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation and mature trees and supplements these elements with drought -tolerant landscaping which is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community, and landscaping provides a buffer or transition area between private and public areas; 8. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenient and safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles; and 9. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance Z.C. No. 827 A TO: FROM: • eav Rea, qieed • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.4B Mtg. Date: 9/18/12 Field Trip HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR ZONING CASE NO. 827 1 LOWER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (LOT 46-RH) RA-S-1, 4.5 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. DAVID DENNEE WILLIAM HOWE CONSTRUCTION SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 RECOMMENDATION AND REOUEST 1. It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report, view the silhouette of the proposed project in the field, take public testimony and continue the meeting to the regular meeting of the Planning Commission at 6:30 PM tonight. 2. The applicants request a Site Plan Review to construct 364 square foot addition to the existing residence. The property received a condition in previous cases that any further development on the property is subject to Planning Commission review and approval. BACKGROUND 3. In February 2010, the Planning Commission approved a CUP to convert the existing stable to a recreation room and a Site Plan Review to construct a 396 square foot above grade deck. In February 2012 the Planning Commission approved a 2-year time extension to commence the project. The applicant has not started this project. A set aside area for a future stable and corral elsewhere on the lot was previously approved. 4. Recently the Zoning Ordinance was amended to permit staff to approve certain development on properties with the "No further development" condition. However the proposed 364 square foot addition exceeds that authority. ZC. No. 827 5. Building records show that the house was built in 1940. It was remodeled in 1943. In 1957 an addition and a 3-car garage were constructed. In 1960 a pool and stable were constructed. In 2003 the house was re -roofed. There are no permits on file for the existing barbeque, fireplace and detached trellis. As part of the application, the applicant will be required to obtain building permits for those structures from the Building and Safety Department. 6. The property is zoned RAS-1 and consists of 4.5 acres gross, (196,020 sq.f.t). The net lot area for development purposes is 119,661 square feet or 2.75 acres. The lot is irregular in shape and is located at the convergence of three streets, Lower Blackwater Canyon Road, Williamsburg Lane and Middleridge Lane North. Lower Blackwater Canyon Road goes through the property and consists of a forty -foot wide roadway easement. However, only 18-20 feet of the roadway easement is paved. 7. Lower Blackwater Canyon Road crosses the lot. The area of the lot located below the roadway is too steep for development and is less than one acre (approx. 35,900 sq.ft.). Recently, the applicants obtained approval to reduce the roadway easement from 60 feet to 40 feet and to relocate the roadway easement to more closely align with the actual paved road. 8. The location of set backs for this lot were determined with the previous applications. At that time it was established that the side yard setbacks are along Lower Blackwater Canyon Road and Middleridge Lane, the rear setback is at the southern portion of the property, where the future stable is proposed to be located, and the front along the northern portion of the lot. 9. Currently, the property is developed with 2,852 square foot residence, 792 square foot detached garage, 643 square foot swimming pool with 64 square foot equipment area, 48 square foot porch, 327 square foot attached trellis, 255 square foot detached trellis, 102 square foot barbeque and fire place, 663 square foot stable and service yard. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 10. The applicants currently propose to construct a 364 square foot addition to the residence for a total of 3,216 square foot residence. No grading is required for this project. Due to the "No further development" condition on the property, this project requires Planning Commission review and approval. Otherwise it would be approved administratively. 11. The set aside for the future stable and corral is located in the rear setback, which is permitted by code. 12. The net lot area of the lot is 119,661 square feet. The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,695 square feet or 5.6% of the net lot area, (20% max. permitted-excl. detached trellis and bbq)). The total lot coverage proposed, including structures and flatwork, will be 11,513 square feet or 9.6%, (35% max permitted). The roadway is not included in the total lot coverage calculations, as roadways maintained by the RHCA are not counted towards total coverage. Z.C. No. 827 13. There are two building pads on the property. The existing residential building pad is 10,748 square feet and will have coverage of 5,258 square feet or 48.9%, not including the trellises, and miscellaneous structures, and is not proposed to change. The stable pad, when the stable and deck are constructed will be 3,407 square feet. The coverage on this pad is proposed to be 44.3%, which includes the new deck, recreation room and future stable. 14. The disturbed area of the lot is 14,155 square feet or 11.8% of the net lot area. Should the stable be constructed in the future, the disturbed area would be 12.2%. 15. It will be required that all utility lines to the residence be placed underground. CONCLUSION 16. The proposed addition requires Planning Commission review and approval due to the previously imposed condition of the property that any further development requires a new application. 17. The Planning Commission must find that the application meets the criteria for granting of a Site Plan Review for the addition. 18. The project is compatible with the surrounding properties. The lot is large, irregular in shape with a road going through it and is bounded by two additional roads. In that respect this lot is unique. 19. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 20. The Rolling Hills Community Association reviewed the project for architectural elements and design. ZONING CASE NO. 776 SITE PLAN REVIEW RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line STRUCTURES (Site Plan Review required for new residences and if size of structure increases by less than 1,000 sq. ft. in a 36-month period). Z.C. No. 827 EXISTING & PREVIOUSLY APPROVED Single family residence & accessory structures Residence Porch Garage Stable Service yd Pool Pool equip. Att. Trellis Det.Trellis/entry Bbq/fire place TOTAL 2852 sq.ft. 48 sq.ft. 792 sq.ft. 663 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft. 643 sq.ft. 64 sq.ft. 327 sq.ft. 255 sq.ft. 102 sq.ft. 5,842 sq.ft PROPOSED Addition Residence Porch Garage Stable -future Service Yd. Pool Pool eq. Att.Trellis Det.Trellis/entry Recr. Rm Deck -future Bbq/fire place TOTAL 3216 sq.ft 48 sq.ft. 792 sq.ft 450 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft 643 sq.ft. 64 sq.ft. 327 sq.ft. 255 sq.ft. 663 sq.ft. 396 sq.ft. 102 sq.ft. 7,052 sq.ft STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) BUILDING PAD COVERAGE RESIDENTIAL COVERAGE (30% max) STABLE/RECR. RM PAD GRADING Site plan review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof is more than 3 feet in depth and covers more than 2,000 sq. ft.,/balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA (40% maximum; STABLE (minimum 450 sa. ft.) a CORRAL (minimum 550 sa. ft.) STABLE ACCESS ACCESSWAY VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS 4.6°/0 5.5% of 119,661 sq.ft. net lot area (excl. bbq & gazebo) 9.2% 9.6% of 119,661 sq.ft. net lot area 45.5 % of 10,748 sq.ft. residential building pad 19.4% of 3,407 sq.ft. building pad N/A 11.8% Existing Existing Existing from Lower Blackwater Canyon Road N/A N/A SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA 48.9% of 10,748 sq.ft. residential building pad 44.3% of 3,407 sq.ft. building pad (inc. future stable and deck) None Future 43 c.y. for stable 12.2% including future stable Future Future Existing from Lower Blackwater Canyon Rd. Planning Commission review Planning Commission review 17.46.010 Purpose. The site plan review process is established to provide discretionary review of certain development projects in the City for the purposes of ensuring that the proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan; incorporates environmentally and aesthetically sensitive grading practices; preserves existing mature vegetation; is compatible and consistent with the scale, massing and development pattern in the immediate project vicinity; and otherwise preserves and protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rolling Hills. 17.46.050 Required findings. A. The Commission shall be required to make findings in acting to approve, conditionally approve, or deny a site plan review application. B. No project which requires site plan review approval shall be approved by the Commission, or by the City Council on appeal, unless the following findings can be made: 1. The project complies with and is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance; 2. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage. Lot coverage requirements are regarded as maximums, and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable area of the lot; Z.C. No. 827 3. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences; 4. The project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the greatest extent possible, existing topographic features of the site, including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls); 5. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site and to minimize the amount of grading required to create the building area; 6. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect drainage flow, unless such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course; 7. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation and mature trees and supplements these elements with drought -tolerant landscaping which is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community, and landscaping provides a buffer or transition area between private and public areas; 8. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenient and safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles; and 9. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance Z.C. No. 827