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838, Addition & remodel existing SF, Staff ReportsRa qt INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.4A Mtg. Date: 06/10/13 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR THROUGH: STEVE BURRELL, INTERIM CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2013-07. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN ABOVE GRADE DECK AND TO RECONSTRUCT AN EXISTING DECK IN ZONING CASE NO. 838 AT 3 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, (LOT 40-EF) (LIU). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION 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, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Liu request a Site Plan Review to construct 1,289 square feet above grade deck and reconstruct and repair 1,464 square feet of the existing above ground deck. Other miscellaneous improvements including an addition and remodel of the residence, new porch and porte cochere and a new pool and spa are also proposed. These improvements will be approved administratively. 3. The Planning Commission approved the project unanimously and adopted the enclosed Resolution, finding the construction conforms to Zoning Code development standards; no additional disturbance is proposed, as the project will be located on previously disturbed area; the project is located entirely in the rear of the house and is screened from the road, so as to reduce the visual impact of the development; there is already an existing above grade deck and the new deck will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped; the existing shrubs and trees surrounding the existing deck area will ZC. No. 838 • remain and will screen the project and additional landscaping is required as a condition of approval, which will further screen the deck and fill in bare spots on the hill below the deck. No neighbors came forward either with an inquiry or concern regarding this project. 4. Attached is a Resolution with standard findings and facts, including conditions specific to this project as follows: • Provide screening of the decks with low growing plants/trees, which will not grow into a hedge or into neighbors' views. • Any further development on the property or modification to this project must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. BACKGROUND 5. The applicants request a Site Plan Review to construct additional 1,289 square feet above ground deck, which at the highest point will be 6'11" above grade and reconstruct the existing above grade deck. 6. The applicants also propose to remodel some of the interior spaces and add 229 square feet to the existing residence, construct a 472 square foot swimming pool with 30 square foot spa and replace the front entry with a 314 square foot porte cochere. 600 square feet of new covered porches are also proposed. These improvements do not require discretionary approval and will be approved administratively. 7. The property is zoned RAS-1 and the gross lot area is 2.3 acres. The net lot area for development purposes is 85,412 square feet or 1.96 acres. The lot is located along a bend on Chuckwagon Road and has a frontage of approximately 500 feet. The property is irregular in shape in that it is long and narrow. Other than the already existing building pad, the property is very steep. There is no backyard on this property except for the deck. 8. Building permits show that the residence with attached garage and the decks were built in 1977. The applicant will be required to obtain building permits for the entire project, which will include the new and reconstructed decks. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 9. Pursuant to Section 17.12.190 of the Zoning Ordinance, a deck raised 12 inches or more above grade is considered a structure that requires Site Plan Review. 10. The existing residential building pad (outside the setbacks) is 16,013 square feet and will have coverage of 9,740 square feet or 60.8%, which includes the decks, but excludes a portion of the covered porches. The existing coverage is 45.8%. The applicants show a future set aside for a stable and corral of 1,000 square feet on a separate building pad, which will have coverage of 45.0%, if 450 square foot stable is Z.C. No. 838 constructed. This is the same area that was set -aside in 1977 when the house was constructed. 11. The structural net lot coverage is proposed at 10,719 square feet or 12.5%, which includes all the structures and the proposed decks (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage including structures and paved areas is proposed at 16,737 square feet or 19.6%, (35% permitted). 12. Currently 29,622 square feet of the lot or 34.7% is disturbed. The proposed deck will be located on previously disturbed area. Additional disturbance would result if the stable corral and access were constructed. With the stable area developed, the total disturbance of the lot would be 33,318 square feet or 39.01 % of the net lot area. 13. No grading is proposed for the improvements, except that 272 cubic yards of dirt will be excavated for the deck, pool and spa and will be retained on site; to be used as back fill for the piles for the deck and pool. 14. When reviewing a site plan review application the Planning Commission considers whether 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. 15. The lot is irregular in shape with steep slopes in the rear and has a long frontage along Chuckwagon Road. 16. The project meets the City's development standards, except that the building pad coverage will be 60.8%, and includes the decks. The existing building pad coverage is 45.8%, which exceeds the guideline of 30%. 17. The lot contains an adequate area to construct a stable and corral in the future. The location would require disturbance and grading. 18. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Z.C. No. 838 ZONING CASE NO. 838 REVIEW CRITERIA RA -S-1 Zone Setbacks: Front: 50 ft. from front easement Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line Site Plan Review required if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. in a 36-month period, decks, grading and certain accessory structures Structural Lot Coverage (20% maximum) Total Lot Coverage (35% maximum) Building Pad Coverage (30% maximum -guideline) Stable Grading Disturbed Area (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist. Roadway Access Access to Stable Preserve Views Preserve Plants and Animals EXISTING Residence with accessory structures Residence Garage Swim Pool /spa Stable -future Service Yard Pool eqp. Att. Porch Att. Trellis Porte cochere Raised decks 5062 sq.ft. 659 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 150 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 476 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 1462 sq.ft. TOTAL 8,261 sq.ft. 9.8% (incl. future stable) 16.8% 45.8% on 16,013 sq.ft. pad 45% -Future N/A 34.7% Existing from Chuckwagon Future -from drwy off of Chuckwagon Road N/A N/ A SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA PROPOSED New deck Residence Garage Swim Pool /spa Stable -Future Service Yard Pool eqp. Att. porch Att. Trellis 5291 sq.ft. 659 sq.ft. 472 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 150 sq.ft. 30 sq.ft. 600 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. Porte cochere 314 sq.ft. Raised decks 2753 sq.ft. TOTAL 10,719 sq.ft. 12.5% (10,719 sq.ft.) of 85,412 s.f. net lot area. 19.6% (16,737 sq.ft.) 60.8% on 16,013 sq.ft. pad 45 %-Future 272 c.y. cut/excavation and 272 c.y. fill. Area for stable, if constructed, would require apprx. 275 c.y. cut and 275 c.y. fill 39.01%, with future stable corral and access Existing from Chuckwagon Future -from drwy off of Chuckwagon Road Planning Commission condition Planning Commission condition 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 Z.C. No. 838 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. 838 • THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK e L__ RESOLUTION NO. 2013-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN ABOVE GRADE DECK AND TO RECONSTRUCT AN EXISTING DECK IN ZONING CASE NO. 838 AT 3 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, (LOT 407EF) (LIU). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY 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. An application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Steven Liu with respect to real property located at 3 Chuckwagon Road, Rolling Hills, CA (Lot 40--EF) requesting a Site Plan Review to construct 1,289 square feet of new above ground deck and to reconstruct the existing deck. A swimming pool is proposed to be located on the deck area. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearing to consider the application at a field visit on April 16, 2013. The applicants were notified of the public hearing 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 Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicants' agents were in attendance at the hearing. No one from the public attended the meeting and no inquiries were received by staff regarding the proposed development. Section 3. At the field trip visit to the property, the Planning Commission directed staff to prepare a Resolution of approval for consideration at the May 21, 2013 regular meeting of the Planning Commission.. Section 4. The property is zoned RAS-1 and the gross lot area is 2.3 acres. The net lot area for development purposes is 85,412 square feet or 1.96 acres. The lot is located along a bend on Chuckwagon Road and has a frontage of approximately 500 feet. The property is irregular in shape in that it is long and narrow. Other than the already existing building pad, the property is very steep. Building permits show that the residence with attached garage and the decks were built in 1977. Section 5. property. An area for a future stable and corral has been designated on the Section 6. 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 7. Section 17.46.020 requires a development plan to be submitted for Site Plan Review for above grade deck. With respect to the Site Plan Review application requesting removal and reconstruction of the existing deck and construction of a new above ground deck, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low -density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code lot coverage requirements. No additional disturbance' is proposed, as the project will be located on previously disturbed area. 272 cubic yards of excavated material will be required, which will be used on site. The proposed project is screened Reso. 2013-07 3 Chuckwagon • • from the road and is located entirely in the rear of the house, so as to reduce the visual impact of the development. B. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new deck will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain open space on the property. The existing shrubs and trees surrounding the existing deck area will remain and will screen the project. Additional landscaping, as required by this approval, will further screen the deck and fill in bare spots on the hill below the deck. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures and the topography of the lot have been considered, and 'the construction of the proposed deck and pool will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed structures will be constructed on a portion of the lot which is least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with trees and shrubs, is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the proposed structures will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will utilize the existing previously graded area of the lot. C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximums set forth in the Zoning Code will not be exceeded. The proposed construction is compatible in scale and mass with adjacent properties. D. The development plan incorporates existing landscaping and is screened from other properties and the road by existing mature vegetation, which will be preserved and new landscaping introduced. E. The development plan follows the existing topography at the rear of the house and grading will consist of excavation for piles for the deck support and the swimming pool. The disturbance or grading will take place within the existing building pad area, which was previously disturbed. F. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the applicants will utilize an existing driveway and access. G. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt. Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review in Zoning Case No. 838 to reconstruct the existing 1,464 square feet of decking and to construct 1,289 square feet of new decks and a swimming pool subject to the following conditions: A. The conditions of approval specified herein shall be printed on all construction plans and shall be at all times available at the construction site. B. The Site approval 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 that section. C. It is declared and made a condition of the approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicants have 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. Reso. 2013-07 2 3 Chuckwagon D. All requirements of the Building and Construction Ordinance, Building Code including the use of construction materials in the VHFHSZ, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan. E. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file dated April 10, 2013, and landscaping plan stamp dated May 2, 2013 except as otherwise provided in these conditions. The person obtaining a building permit for this project shall execute a Certificate of Construction stating that the project will be constructed according to this Resolution and any plans approved therewith. F. There shall be no grading for the project, except for 272 cubic yards of excavation for the swimming pool and the deck, and back fill of the same amount. The disturbed area of the lot shall remain at 34.7% (not including grading for a future stable/ corral). G. The structural coverage of the net lot shall not exceed 10,719 square feet or 12.51 %, which includes the decks and the administratively approved improvements, including the pool and spa; new porch and porte cochere; minor addition; and future stable and the total coverage of the lot (structures and flatwork) shall not exceed 16,737 square feet or 19.6%. H. The structural coverage on the existing 16,013 square foot residential building pad shall not exceed 9,740 square feet or 60.8%. I. The area of the slope behind the decking shall be landscaped and the deck shall be screened from neighbors, as shown on the Landscaping plan dated May 2, 2013. Any trees and shrubs used in the Iandscaping scheme for this project shall be planted in a way that will not result in a hedge like configuration and shall not impair views from neighboring properties but is to screen the project site. The selected plants shall be fire resistant. J. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district requirements, storm water pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, objectionable odors, landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence shall be required. K. Minimum of 50% of the construction material spoils shall be recycled and diverted from landfills. The hauler shall obtain a Construction and Demolition Permit from the City and provide the appropriate documentation showing recycling. L. There shall be no dumping of any debris, trash, soil spoils, construction materials or any other matter on the property, into the canyon, easements or adjacent properties. M. No grading, construction or storage of any objects including building materials shall take place in the easement, unless approved by the RHCA. N. 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. O. All conditions of this Site Plan approval and the landscaping plan must be complied with prior to the issuance of a final inspection by City staff and Building Department. . P. The project must be reviewed and approved by the RHCA. Reso. 2013-07 3 Chuckwagon �U • • Q. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modification to this project, including change in elevation of the proposed decks or additional development or grading on to the property, shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission. Except that the recently proposed house remodel, small addition, swimming pool and spa, as well as miscellaneous porches and porte cochere, which are included on the site plan dated April 10, 2013 may be developed with administrative approval. R. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance Form of all conditions of this approval, pursuant to Section 17.46.065, or the approval shall not be effective. S. 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 21st DAY OF MAY 2013. ATTEST: 666 RA CHELF, CHAI AN HEIDI LUCE, DEPUTY CITY CLERK Reso. 2013-07 4 3 ChuckwagOn STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2013-07 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMNIISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN ABOVE GRADE DECK AND TO RECONSTRUCT AN EXISTING DECK IN ZONING CASE NO. 838 AT 3 CHUCKWAGON ROAD,, (LOT 40-EF) (LIU). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May 21, 2013 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Henke, Mirsch, Smith and Chairman Chelf. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. rmto DEPUTY CITY CLERK Reso. 2013-07 5 3 ChuckwagOn TO: FROM: ge-"f al Rollie, gad 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: 05-21-13 HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: RESOLUTION NO. 2013-07, ZONING CASE NO. 838 3 CHUCKWAGON ROAD (LOT 40-EF) RA-S-1, 2.3 ACRES (EXCL. ROAD) MR. & MRS. STEVEN LIU JERRY RODIN, ARCHITECT APRIL 4, 2013 REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION 1. The property owners, Mr. and Mrs. Liu, request a Site Plan Review to construct 1,289 square feet above grade deck and reconstruct and repair 1,464 square feet of the existing above ground decks. Other miscellaneous improvements including an addition and remodel of the residence, new porch and porte cochere and a new pool and spa are also proposed. These improvements will be approved administratively. 2. At the field visit to the site on April 16, 2013, the Planning Commission directed staff to prepare a resolution of approval in this case. There were no objections to this project from any neighbors. The Commission requested that the applicant submit a landscaping plan prior to the meeting, which is enclosed. 3. Attached is a Resolution with standard findings and facts, including conditions as follows: • Provide screening of the decks with low growing plants/trees, which will not grow into a hedge or into neighbors' views. • Any further development on the property or modification to this project must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. 4. It is recommended that the Planning Commission review and adopt the attached resolution. Z.C. No. 838 -1- e • THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK • RESOLUTION NO. 2013-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN ABOVE GRADE DECK AND TO RECONSTRUCT AN EXISTING DECK IN ZONING CASE NO. 838 AT 3 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, (LOT 40-EF) (LIU). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY 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. An application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Steven Liu with respect to real property located at 3 Chuckwagon Road, Rolling Hills, CA (Lot 40--EF) requesting a Site Plan Review to construct 1,289 square feet of new above ground deck and to reconstruct the existing deck. A swimming pool is proposed to be located on the deck area. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearing to consider the application at a field visit on April 16, 2013. The applicants were notified of the public hearing 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 Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicants' agents were in attendance at the hearing. No one from the public attended the meeting and no inquiries were received by staff regarding the proposed development. Section 3. At the field trip visit to the property, the Planning Commission directed staff to prepare a Resolution of approval for consideration at the May 21, 2013 regular meeting of the Planning Commission. Section 4. The property is zoned RAS-1 and the gross lot area is 2.3 acres. The net lot area for development purposes is 85,412 square feet or 1.96 acres. The lot is located along a bend on Chuckwagon Road and has a frontage of approximately 500 feet. The property is irregular in shape in that it is long and narrow. Other than the already existing building pad, the property is very steep. Building permits show that the residence with attached garage and the decks were built in 1977. Section 5. property. Reso. 2013-07 3 Chuckwagon An area for a future stable and corral has been designated on the • • Section 6. 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 7. Section 17.46.020 requires a development plan to be submitted for Site Plan Review for above grade deck. With respect to the Site Plan Review application requesting removal and reconstruction of the existing deck and construction of a new above ground deck, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low -density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code lot coverage requirements. No additional disturbance is proposed, as the project will be located on previously disturbed area. 272 cubic yards of excavated material will be required, which will be used on site. The proposed project is screened from the road and is located entirely in the rear of the house, so as to reduce the visual impact of the development. B. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new deck will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain open space on the property. The existing shrubs and trees surrounding the existing deck area will remain and will screen the project. Additional landscaping, as required by this approval, will further screen the deck and fill in bare spots on the hill below the deck. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures and the topography of the lot have been considered, and the construction of the proposed deck and pool will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed structures will be constructed on a portion of the lot which is least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with trees and shrubs, is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the proposed structures will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will utilize the existing previously graded area of the lot. C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximums set forth in the Zoning Code will not be exceeded. The proposed construction is compatible in scale and mass with adjacent properties. D. The development plan incorporates existing landscaping and is screened from other properties and the road by existing mature vegetation, which will be preserved and new landscaping introduced. Reso. 2013-07 3 Chuckwagon 2 0 • • E. The development plan follows the existing topography at the rear of the house and grading will consist of excavation for piles for the deck support and the swimming pool. The disturbance or grading will take place within the existing building pad area, which was previously disturbed. F. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the applicants will utilize an existing driveway and access. G. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt. Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review in Zoning Case No. 838 to reconstruct the existing 1,464 square feet of decking and to construct 1,289 square feet of new decks and a swimming pool subject to the following conditions: A. The conditions of approval specified herein shall be printed on all construction plans and shall be at all times available at the construction site. B. The Site approval 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 that section. C. It is declared and made a condition of the approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicants have 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. D. All requirements of the Building and Construction Ordinance, Building Code including the use of construction materials in the VHFHSZ, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan. E. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file dated April 10, 2013, and landscaping plan stamp dated May 2, 2013 except as otherwise provided in these conditions. The person obtaining a building permit for this project shall execute a Certificate of Construction stating that the project will be constructed according to this Resolution and any plans approved therewith. F. There shall be no grading for the project, except for 272 cubic yards of excavation for the swimming pool and the deck, and back fill of the same amount. The Reso. 2013-07 3 3 Chuckwagon • disturbed area of the lot shall remain at 34.7% (not including grading for a future stable/ corral). G. The structural coverage of the net lot shall not exceed 10,719 square feet or 12.51 %, which includes the decks and the administratively approved improvements, including the pool and spa; new porch and porte cochere; minor addition; and future stable and the total coverage of the lot (structures and flatwork) shall not exceed 16,737 square feet or 19.6%. H. The structural coverage on the existing 16,013 square foot residential building pad shall not exceed 9,740 square feet or 60.8%. I. The area of the slope behind the decking shall be landscaped and the deck shall be screened from neighbors, as shown on the landscaping plan dated May 2, 2013. Any trees and shrubs used in the landscaping scheme for this project shall be planted in a way that will not result in a hedge like configuration and shall not impair views from neighboring properties but is to screen the project site. The selected plants shall be fire resistant. J. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district requirements, storm water pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, objectionable odors, landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence shall be required. K. Minimum of 50% of the construction material spoils shall be recycled and diverted from landfills. The hauler shall obtain a Construction and Demolition Permit from the City and provide the appropriate documentation showing recycling. L. There shall be no dumping of any debris, trash, soil spoils, construction materials or any other matter on the property, into the canyon, easements or adjacent properties. M. No grading, construction or storage of any objects including building materials shall take place in the easement, unless approved by the RHCA. N. 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. O. All conditions of this Site Plan approval and the landscaping plan must be complied with prior to the issuance of a final inspection by City staff and Building Department. Reso. 2013-07 3 Chuckwagon 4 P. The project must be reviewed and approved by the RHCA. Q. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modification to this project, including change in elevation of the proposed decks or additional development or grading on to the property, shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission. Except that the recently proposed house remodel, small addition, swimming pool and spa, as well as miscellaneous porches and porte cochere, which are included on the site plan dated April 10, 2013 may be developed with administrative approval. R. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance Form of all conditions of this approval, pursuant to Section 17.46.065, or the approval shall not be effective. S. 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 21st DAY OF MAY 2013. BRAD CHELF, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: HEIDI LUCE, DEPUTY CITY CLERK Reso. 2013-07 3 Chuckwagon 5 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2013-07 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN ABOVE GRADE DECK AND TO RECONSTRUCT AN EXISTING DECK IN ZONING CASE NO. 838 AT 3 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, (LOT 40-EF) (LIU). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May 21, 2013 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. Reso. 2013-07 3 Chuckwagon DEPUTY CITY CLERK 6 TO: • Cis Reee:09qiceei • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No: 4A-Field Trip Mtg. Date: 04-16-13 HONORABLE VICE-CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: ZONING CASE NO. 838 3 CHUCKWAGON ROAD (LOT 40-EF) RA-S-1, 2.3 ACRES (EXCL. ROAD) MR. & MRS. STEVEN LIU JERRY RODIN, ARCHITECT APRIL 4, 2013 REQUST AND RECOMMENDATION 1. The property owners, Mr. and Mrs. Liu, request a Site Plan Review to construct 1,289 square feet above grade deck at an existing single family residence and reconstruct and repair 1,464 square feet of the existing above ground decks. It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report, view the project in the field, take public testimony and continue the meeting to the regular Planning Commission meeting or provide other direction to staff. BACKGROUND AND MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 2. The applicants request a Site Plan Review to construct additional 1,289 square feet above ground deck, which at the highest point will be 6'11" out of grade and reconstruct and repair parts of the existing above grade decks. 3. The applicants also propose to remodel some of the interior spaces and add 229 square feet to the existing residence, construct a 472 square foot swimming pool with 30 square foot spa and replace the front entry with a 314 square foot porte cochere. 600 square feet of new covered porches are also proposed. These improvements do not Z.C. No. 838 • • require discretionary approval and will be approved administratively. However, pursuant to Section 17.12.190 of the Zoning Code, a deck raised 12 inches or more above grade is considered a structure that requires Site Plan Review. 4. The property is zoned RAS-1 and the gross lot area is 2.3 acres. The net lot area for development purposes is 85,412 square feet or 1.96 acres. The lot is located along a bend on Chuckwagon Road and has a frontage of approximately 500 feet. The property is irregular in shape in that it is long and narrow. Other than the already existing building pad, the property is very steep. 5. Building permits show that the residence with attached garage and the decks were built in 1977. The applicant will be required to obtain building permits for the entire project, which will include the new and reconstructed decks. 6. The existing residential building pad (outside the setbacks) is 16,013 square feet and will have coverage of 9,740 square feet or 60.8%, which includes the decks, but excludes a portion of the covered porches. The existing coverage is 45.8%. The applicants show a future set aside for a stable and corral of 1,000 square feet on a separate building pad, which will have coverage of 45.0%, if 450 square foot stable is constructed. This is the same area that was set -aside in 1977 when the house was constructed. 7. The structural net lot coverage is proposed at 10,719 square feet or 12.5%, which includes all the structures and the proposed decks (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage including structures and paved areas is proposed at 16,737 square feet or 19.6 %, (35 % permitted). 8. Currently 29,622 square feet of the lot or 34.7% is disturbed. The proposed deck will be located on previously disturbed area. Additional 3,692 square feet of disturbance would be required for the future stable, corral and access. The architect estimates that approximately 275 cubic yards of dirt would need to be graded if the stable area was developed, including for access. With the stable area developed, the total disturbance of the lot would be 33,318 square feet or 39.01 % of the net lot area. 9. No grading is proposed for the improvements to the house, except that 272 cubic yards of dirt will be excavated for the deck, pool and spa and will be retained on site; most to be used as back fill for the piles for the deck and pool. 10. When reviewing a site plan review application the Planning Commission must consider whether 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. Z.C. No. 838 11. The lot is irregular in shape with steep slopes in the rear and has a long frontage along Chuckwagon Road. 12. The project meets the City's development standards, except that the building pad coverage will be 60.8%, and includes the decks. The existing building pad coverage is 45.8%, which exceeds the guideline of 30%. 13. The lot contains an adequate area to construct a stable and corral in the future. The location would require disturbance and grading. 14. The Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Committee will review this project at a future date. 15. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ZONING CASE NO. 838 REVIEW CRITERIA RA -S-1 Zone Setbacks: Front: 50 ft. from front easement Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line Site Plan Review required if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. in a 36-month period, decks, grading and certain accessory structures Structural Lot Coverage (20% maximum) Total Lot Coverage (35% maximum) Building Pad Coverage (30% maximum -guideline) Stable Grading Disturbed Area (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial EXISTING Residence with accessory structures Residence Garage Swim Pool /spa Stable -future Service Yard Pool eqp. Att. Porch Att. Trellis Porte cochere Raised decks 5062 sq.ft. 659 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 150 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 476 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 1462 sq.ft. TOTAL 8,261 sq.ft. 9.8% (incl. future stable) 16.8% 45.8% on 16,013 sq.ft. pad 45% -Future N/A 34.7% PROPOSED New deck Residence Garage Swim Pool /spa Stable -Future Service Yard Pool eqp. Att. porch Att. Trellis Porte cochere Raised decks 5291 sq.ft. 659 sq.ft. 472 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 150 sq.ft. 30 sq.ft. 600 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 314 sq.ft. 2753 sq.ft. TOTAL 10,719 sq.ft. 12.5% (10,719 sq.ft.) of 85,412 s.f. net lot area. 19.6% (16,737 sq.ft.) 60.8% on 16,013 sq.ft. pad 45%-Future 272 c.y. cut/excavation and 272 c.y. fill. Area for stable, if constructed, would require apprx. 275 c.y. cut and 275 c.y. fill 39.01%, with future stable corral and access Z.C. No. 838 grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist. Roadway Access Access to Stable Preserve Views Preserve Plants and Animals Existing from Chuckwagon From drwy off of Chuckwagon Road N/A N/A SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA Existing from Chuckwagon From drwy off of Chuckwagon Road 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; 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; Z.C. No. 838 • • 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. 838