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661, Construct Stable & Corral with, Staff Reports�v c Ci4 o iC0/�in J�tiCCU o .o 9- 'e) • 61- ..� NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityolrh@aol.com Agenda Item No.: 3f Mtg. Date: 8 / 22 / 05 DATE: AUGUST 22, 2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTN: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT RELATIVE TO ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY AFFORDING THREE ZONING CASES THE SAME BENEFIT OF EXTENSION OF TIME AS CURRENTLY AFFORDED OTHER CASES. BACKGROUND 1. The amended Zoning Ordinance, which took effect on December 22, 2004, established two-year shelf life of zoning cases approved by the Planning Commission, with the opportunity for a two-year time extension. Prior to the amended ordinance, zoning cases were valid for one year with the opportunity for extension for additional year. 2. Zoning cases that were processed after the new ordinance took effect are afforded two years shelf life and two years extensions. Those projects that were processed prior to the new ordinance taking effect are either under construction or were afforded two years extension by the Planning Commission, after being valid for one year. 3. However, there are three zoning cases that were approved in 2003 and were given a one-year time extension in 2004, just before the new ordinance took effect. One of those cases expires in August, 2005 and the other two in November, 2005. 4. The applicants in all three cases are diligently working towards completion of the preliminary tasks so that they can commence construction shortly. • • 5. Therefore, staff made an administrative policy of affording the benefit of the two-year rule to those three property owners who had one-year extension approvals implemented on the date the two-year rule took effect. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report. • Ct1 o/ /E'J/ sae, INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com DATE: AUGUST 17, 2004 TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 661, 5 CHUCKWAGON ROAD REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION. BACKGROUND Attached is a request from Bolton Engineering on behalf of Mrs. Soejima, property owner, requesting a one-year time extension for a previously approved requests for a Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a new stable and a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted slope for access to the stable, in Zoning Case No. 661, that was approved by the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 2003-11. The proposal is currently being reviewed by the County. If the request for extension is approved, the approval will expire on August 15, 2005. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission consider the request and adopt Resolution No. 2004-19 granting the extension. @Pr me l on Hc(.yr:I':d • BOSON ENGINEERING CORDRATION 707 Silver Spur Road Ste. 201 Rolling Hills Estates, Ca. 90274 (310) 544-6010 Fax (310) 544-0458 July 13, 2004 Arvel Witte Chairman of the Planning Commission City of Rolling Hills #2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, Ca. 90274 Dear Mr. Witte; I am writing to request an extension to the permit for the proposed barn located 5 Chuckwagon Road. Douglas K. McHattie Vice President Bolton Engineering Corporation RESOLUTION NO. 2004-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 AND APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW TO PERMIT GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW STABLE AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED SLOPE GRADIENT OF THE ACCESSWAY TO THE STABLE IN ZONING CASE NO. 661, AT 5 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, (LOT 1-CRB) (SOEJIMA). THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. A request has been filed by Bolton Engineering Inc. on behalf of Mrs. Soejima with respect to real property located at 5 Chuckwagon Road (Lot 1-CRB), Rolling Hills requesting an extension to previously approved Site Plan Review to permit grading and construction of a 1,512 square foot stable with a loft and corral and a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted slope for access to the stable. Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a meeting on August 17, 2004, at which time information was presented indicating that additional time is needed to process the development application through the County departments. Section 3. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 9 of Resolution No. 2003-11, dated July 15, 2003, to read as follows: "A. The Site Plan Review and Variance approvals shall expire within two years from the effective date of approval, unless work commences within that time period, as defined in Section 17.46.080 of the Zoning Ordinance." Section 4. Except as herein amended, the provisions of Resolution No. 2003-11 shall continue to be in full force and effect. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 17th DAY OF AUGUST. ARVEL WITTE, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2004-19 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 AND APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW TO PERMIT GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW STABLE AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED SLOPE GRADIENT OF THE ACCESSWAY TO THE STABLE IN ZONING CASE NO. 661, AT 5 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, (LOT 1-CRB) (SOEJIMA). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on August 17, 2004 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY CITY CLERK • • City 0/ RO/ft?l. INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com Agenda Item No.: 4A Mtg. Date: 7/28/03 DATE: JULY 28, 2003 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTN: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE AND CORRAL WHICH REQUIRE GRADING AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED SLOPE GRADIENT OF THE ACCESSWAY TO THE STABLE IN ZONING CASE NO. 661, AT 5 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, (LOT 1-CRB), (SOEJIMA). BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2003-11, which is attached, on July 15, 2003 at their regular meeting granting a request for a Site Plan Review for a 1,512 square foot stable and corral, which require grading and a Variance request to exceed the slope of the access to the stable. The vote was 5-0. 2. The applicants are proposing to construct a 1,512 square foot stable with a loft and a corral. The access to the stable is proposed through an existing trail, which traverses the property. The slope of the trail varies from 31% at the top of the trail to 5% at the bottom of the property. The Zoning Ordinance allows maximum slope of 25% for the access to stables, hence the Variance request. 3. In 1989, the then property owners, Mr. and Mrs. Rode entered into an agreement with the Rolling Hills Community Association, whereby the property owners granted an easement to the Association for the use of the trail. In exchange, the RHCA granted permission to the owners for the use of the trail for the "purpose of ingress and egress of motor vehicles and horse trailers for Grantors' personal use." The applicant submitted a letter from Peggy Minor, ZC NO. 661 CC 7/28/03 1 A, Printed on Recycled t'.muc RHCA Manager, which is attached, in support of the use of the trail for vehicular access to the proposed stable. Also attached is a copy of the agreement. 4. The Planning Commission expressed concerns that the trail may be too steep for a vehicular access to the future stable. At the May 20, 2003 public hearing, the applicant's representative submitted pictures of the trail and a vehicle on the trail to show that it is possible to traverse the trail in a vehicle. 5. The project requires grading of 955 cubic yards of cut and 955 cubic yards of fill, which will be balanced on site. 6. The property is developed with a 6,128 square foot residence, 687 square foot garage, a 600 square foot pool and service yard. The proposed stable will be located below the residence, on a separate building pad. 7. The subject site descends in an easterly direction from Chuckwagon Road. The proposed stable will be set into the hillside and will be located approximately 70 feet from the rear property line. The corral will be adjacent to the stable. The proposed stable will be located on a building pad, which will be 65 feet below the existing residential building pad and will not be visible from the roadway. 8. The gross lot area of subject property is 3.656 acres (159,255 square feet). The net lot area, as calculated by the city for development purposes, is 124,320 square feet, (2.85 acres). 9. The structural lot coverage proposed is 9,023 square feet or 7.3% of the net lot area, which includes the house, garage, pool, the service yard and 1,512 square foot proposed stable, (20% permitted). The . total net lot coverage proposed, including structures and paved areas is 17,524 square feet or 14.1%, (35% permitted). 10. Structural coverage of the 24,400 square foot existing residential building pad is 7,511 square feet or 30.5%. Building pad coverage on the new 5,200 square foot stable -building pad is proposed at 1,512 square feet or 29.1%. 11. The disturbed area of the 124,320 square feet net lot will be 48,080 square feet or 38.7% (40% maximum permitted; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any non -graded area where impervious surfaces exist). 12. The Resolution of Approval includes conditions that utility lines to the stable be located underground and that the stable roof meet the City's and RHCA requirements for Class "A" material and assembly. In addition, all graded areas will be landscaped, with native vegetation, to the maximum extend practicable. The Commission also requested that a condition be placed on this development, which states that the existing trail, which will serve as the access to the stable, be open for equestrian uses at all times and not be paved. ZC NO. 661 CC 7/28/03 2 • 13. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council review the staff report and receive and file. STABLES APPROVED IN THE PAST 3 YEARS. WHICH REQUIRED GRADING 29 MIDDLERIDGE LANE 4 STORM HILL 80 SADDLEBACK DRIVE 1 BUGGY WHIP 6 POSSUM RIDGE LANE 3,200 square feet 2,064 square feet 2,664 square feet 1,200 square feet 1,680 square feet A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in question; and C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and E. That the variance does not grant special privilege; F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills. ZC NO.661 CC 7/28/03 ZONING CASE NO. 661 SITE PLAN REVIEW RA-S-2 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line STRUCTURES Site Plan Review required for grading requiring a grading permit, any new structure or if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month period. STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE (Guideline maximum of 30%) STABLE BUILDING PAD COVERAGE COMBINED BUILDING PAD COVERAGE 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. Must be balanced on site. 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. STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS EXISTING PROPOSED Single family residence with Stable/corral which require garage, pool grading Residence 6128 sq.ft. Residence 6128 sq.ft Garage 687 sq.ft. Garage 687 sq.ft. Service yard 96 sq.ft Service Yard 96 sq.ft. Stable 0 sq.ft. Stable 1512 sq.ft. Pool 600 sq.ft Pool 600 sq.ft Total 7,511 sq.ft. Total 9,023 sq.ft 6.0% 12.92% 30.8% Existing access from Chuckwagon Road N/A N/A 7.3% of 124, 320 sq.ft.net lot area 14.1% 30.8% of 24,400 sq.ft. building pad 29.1% of 5,200 sq.ft.building pad 30.5% 955 cubic yards cut 955 cubic yards fill 38.7% or 48,080 sq.ft of disturbed area Existing access from Chuckwagon Road on an established trail Existing access from Chuckwagon Road Planning Commission condition Planning Commission condition 1 ZC NO. 661 CC 7/28/03 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE AND CORRAL WHICH REQUIRE GRADING AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED SLOPE GRADIENT OF THE ACCESSWAY TO THE, STABLE IN ZONING CASE NO. 661, AT 5 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, (LOT 1-CRB). (SOEJIMA) 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. Soejima with respect to real property located at 5 Chuckwagon Road (Lot 1-CRB), Rolling Hills requesting a Site Plan Review to permit grading and construction of a 1,512 square foot stable with a loft and corral and a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted slope for access to the stable. Section 2. Access to the stable will be through an existing equestrian trail, which traverses the property. Section 3. In 1989, the then property owners, entered into an agreement with the Rolling Hills Community Association, whereby the owners granted an easement to the Rolling Hills Community Association for the use of the trail that traverses the property. In exchange, the RHCA granted permission to the owners for the use of the trail for the "purpose of ingress and egress of motor vehicles and horse trailers for Grantors' (property owners') personal use." Section 4. The slope of the trail varies from 31% at the top of the trail, near Chuckwagon Road, to 5% at the bottom of the property. Pursuant to Section 17.16.170 of the Zoning Ordinance a maximum of 25% slope for accesways to stables is required. Section 5. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the applications on April 15, 2003, May 20, 2003, June 17, 2003 and at a field trip visit on May 14, 2003. Section 6. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Exemption [State CA Guidelines, Section 15303 (e)] and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 7. Section 17.46.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any grading requiring a grading permit and any building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the building or structure by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. The applicant requests Site Plan Review for the construction of a stable and corral that require grading. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 PAGE 1 OF 6 r A. The proposed development of a stable and corral 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 and equestrian uses. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. The gross lot area of subject property is 3.65 acres. The net lot area, as calculated by the city for development purposes, is 124,320 square feet, (2.85 acres). The proposed project is on a relatively large lot with the proposed structure located below and away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development. Structural coverage of the 5,200 square foot building pad proposed for the new stable and corral will have coverage of 29.1%. The structural lot coverage proposed is 9,023 square feet or 7.3% of the net lot area, which includes 6,128 sq.ft. house, 687 sq.ft. garage, 600 sq.ft. pool, 96 sq.ft. service yard and 1,512 sq.ft. proposed stable, (20% permitted). The total net lot coverage proposed, including structures and paved areas is 17,524 square feet or 14.1%, (35% permitted). The disturbed area of the 124,320 square feet net lot will be 48,080 square feet or 38.7% (40% maximum permitted; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any non - graded area where impervious surfaces exist). B. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation. Although several of the non-native plants and shrubs will be removed to accommodate the proposed construction, additional landscaping will be required to minimize the impact of the proposed grading on the property. C. The subject site descends in an easterly direction. The proposed stable will be set into the hillside and will be located approximately 70 feet from the rear property line, 65 feet below the road. D. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. Specifically, the development plan preserves several mature trees and shrubs. E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structure will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped, including the horse trail, which is located on the property, but used by residents of the City. F. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum will not be exceeded and the proposed project is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 PAGE 2 OF 6 G. 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 generate additional traffic on Chuckwagon Road. H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. Section 8. Section 17.16.170 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires a vehicular access to the stable and corral that does not exceed a slope of twenty-five (25%) percent. The accessway need not be paved. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.38.050 permit approval of a Variance from the standards and requirements of the Zoning Code when exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property and not applicable to other similar properties in the same zone prevent the owner from making use of a parcel of property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties in the same vicinity. The applicant is requesting permission to allow the use of the existing trail as an accessway to the stable, which is steeper than 25%. With respect to this request for a Variance, the Planning Commission finds as follows: A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to the other property or class of use in the same zone because an equestrian trail, used by others in the community, traverses the subject property and the property owners have an easement agreement with the Rolling Hills Community Association for the use of this trail as access for personal use. The property is quite steep, and to create another access to the stable would require large amount of grading. B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone, but which is denied to the property in question because due to the existing grade, the placement of the stable is most feasible in the proposed location. The existing trail, although steeper than permitted in some places, allows an easy access to the stable. C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in which the property is located because the existing trail will remain open to the public, will not be paved and will serve as access way to the stable on subject property. Utilizing the existing trail would eliminate the necessity for any additional grading on the hillside. Section 9. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for the development of a stable that requires grading, and a Variance request to permit steeper than permitted access to the stable, subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review and Variance approvals shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval, unless work commences within that time period, as defined in Section 17.46.080 of the Zoning Ordinance. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review and Variance approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 PAGE 3 OF 6 1 given written notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for a period of thirty (30) days. C. All requirements of the Buildings and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file dated May 16, 2003 and marked Exhibit A, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 7.3% and total lot coverage shall not exceed 14.1%. F. Disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 48,080 square feet or 38.7% of the 124,400 square feet net lot area. G. The grading for the proposed stable and corral shall not exceed 955 cubic yards of cut soil and 955 cubic yards of fill soil and shall be balanced on site. H. Residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 30.5% of the 24,400 square foot residential building pad, and the building pad coverage for the stable shall not exceed 29.1% of the 5,200 square foot stable building pad. I. The existing topography, flora and natural features of the lot shall be retained to the greatest extent possible. J. All graded areas shall be landscaped. Landscaping shall incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent feasible, the existing trees and shrubs and provide for natural landscape screening surrounding the proposed stable and corral building pad. K. Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation, to the maximum extent feasible, that incorporates a low gallonage irrigation system, utilizes automatic controllers, incorporates an irrigation design using "hydrozones," considers slope factors and climate conditions in design, and utilizes means to reduce water waste resulting from runoff and overspray in accordance with Section 17.27.020 (Water Efficient Landscaping Requirements) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. L. Landscaping for the project shall be designed using native trees and shrubs. The trees, when planted, shall be mature and which at full maturity shall not obstruct views of neighboring properties but, obscure the stable. M. Two sets of landscaping plan incorporating the requirements specified above, shall be submitted to the Planning staff for review and approval and a bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan, including material, labor and irrigation, plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a grading permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. After the two-year period, upon the request of the applicant, the retained bond will be released by the City Manager after the City Manager or his designee determines that the landscaping was installed RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 PAGE 4 OF 6 0 • • pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. N. Pursuant to the DEED OF EASEMENT agreement, dated January 29,1989, between the Rolling Hills Community Association and the then property owners, the owners of subject property have the right to use the equestrian trail, described in said agreement, for the purpose of ingress and egress of horses, motor vehicles and horse trailers. Such trail shall remain open and rideable at all times for equestrian activities by others in the community and shall remain in a natural dirt condition and shall not be paved. O. During construction, any soil disturbance shall preserve the existing topography, flora, and natural features to the greatest extent possible. P. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, and objectionable odors shall be required. Q. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 1998 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles. R. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site. S. 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. T. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of septic tanks. U. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities. V. 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) related to solid waste. W. A drainage plan system shall be approved by the Planning Department and County District Engineer, to include any water from any site irrigation systems and that all drainage from the site shall be conveyed in an approved manner to the rear of the lot. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 PAGE 5 OF 6 X. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the development plan described in Condition D. Y. Utility lines to the stable shall be placed underground. Z. The material and construction of the roof of the proposed stable shall comply with the City and RHCA's requirements. AA. Prior to submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and drainage plan with related geology, soils and hydrology reports that conform to the development plan as approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review. Cut and fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio. AB. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit. AC. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Site Plan Review or the approval shall not be effective. AD. All conditions of this Site Plan Review approval, which apply, must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 15th DAY OF JULY, 2003. N2 EVIE HANKINS, CHAIRPERSON ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 PAGE 6 OF 6 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2003-11 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE AND CORRAL WHICH REQUIRE GRADING AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED SLOPE GRADIENT OF THE ACCESSWAY TO THE STABLE IN ZONING CASE NO. 661, AT 5 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, (LOT 1-CRB). (SOEJIMA) was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on July 15, 2003, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners DeRoy, Margeta, Witte, Sommer and Chairwoman Hankins. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices ,' • ivn.11A DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 PAGE 7 OF 6 • • SR0CCin1itC. community of eRanefio atoJ, (Vezdes £4.oeiatiorz NO. 1 PORTUGUESE BEND RD. • ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 544-6222 ROLLING HILLS Memorandum CALIFORNIA To: Yolanta Schwartz, Principal Planner /1 From: Peggy R. Minor, Association Manager 01 Date: May 20, 2003 Re: 5 Chuckwagon Road — Barn Access (3101 544-6766 FAX irra BY MAY 2 0 2003 C!TY OF ROLLING H LLS Roger Vink and I have reviewed the circumstances surrounding the easement given to the RHCA by Jack Rode for legalization and preservation of a long established major trail known as Lower Willow Springs. We felt very fortunate in being able to legally preserve this beautiful trail that is so important to Rolling Hills. The agreement made between the property owner and RHCA provided that the trail also be used as vehicular access to the Rode property. At the time, there was no question of the trail area being unsuitable for vehicular access since this access was already in use by the Association maintenance staff to maintain this major trail to Hesse's Gap. Mr. Bruce Kittrell, former owner of 7 Chesterfield also used the trail for vehicular service access to his barn and for weed abatement purposes. Furthermore, Mr. Don Thomas, former owner of 10 Chesterfield used the trail access for his maintenance crew to use to maintain his extensive orchard and vineyard. The Willow Springs trail is similar to many other vehicular access areas to horse facilities existing in Rolling Hills. Please let me know if you need any further clarification. PRM: JR RH CITY - Schwartz - Trail 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8' 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 r. r• RECORD AND RETURN TO: KINLEY AND STYSKAL 2600 Walnut, Suite E Tustin, California 92680 DEED OF EASEMENT (Non -Exclusive) FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, W. JACK RODE and ANN MARIE RODE, husband and wife as joint tenants with right of survivorship, hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Grantor", grants to the ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a non-yro! i t Cal i forr t Corporation, hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Grantee", an easement for horse trail (bridle trail) purposes, and the main- tenance of said horse trail, and for no other purpose, in and to a strip of land 10.00 feet wide, located on a portion of Lot 1, Tract No. 23103, as per Map recorded in Book 607, pages 36 and 37, of Maps, Records of Los Angeles County, located in the City_o Rolling Hills, County of Los Angeles, State of California, more particularly described as follows: A strip of land ten (10) feet wide, lying five (5) feet on each side of the following described centerline: Beginning at point in the Easterly line of Chuckwagon Road (private street) within said Lot 1, 11.00 feet Northerly of the Southerly terminus of that certain course having a bearing of N 9°42'28" E and a length of 163.21 feet; thence N 40°00'00" E, 16.73 feet to a point of tangency with a curve concave to the Southeast and having a radius of 350 feet; thence Northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 21°00'00", an arc length of 128.28 feet to a point of tangency with a line (io 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 bearing N 61°00'00" E; thence along said tangent line 50.95 feet to a point; thence N 67°00'00" E, 20.00 feet; thence N 55°00'00" E, 110.00 feet; thence N 63°00'00" E, 90.00 feet; thence N 58°30'00" E, 39.88 feet; thence N 54°00'00 E, 70.00 feet to a point of tangency with a curve concave to the Northwest and having a radius of 100.00 feet; thence Northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 26°11'08", an arc length of 45.70 feet to a non -tangent point of intersection 23.76 feet Northerly of the Southerly terminus of the Easterly line of said Lot 1 having a bearing of N 6°29' 30" E and a length of 108.67 feet. The sidelines of said strip shall be prolonged or shortened so as to terminate at said Easterly line of Chuckwagon Road (private street) within Lot 1 and at said Easterly line of Lot 1. Containing 5,723 square feet, more or less. This Easement Agreement shall cease and terminate without notice to either party upon conveyance or transfer by the Grantee of its right of use to all or any part of the real prop- erty described hereinabove, provided, however, that said easement herein granted to Grantee may be renewed and continued by the transferees of this Agreement with the written consent and agree- ment of the Grantors. Grantors expressly reserve the right to use the area granted herein to Grantee for the purpose of ingress and egress of motor vehicles and horse trailers for Grantors' personal use. In the event that Grantee ceases to use the subject easement for horse trail purposes for a period exceeding twenty- four (24) months, Grantors expressly reserve the right to then terminate this Agreement by giving Grantee (or their transferee) one hundred eighty (180) days written notice of its intention to so terminate the Agreement and thereafter all rights of the Grantee (or their transferee) to use the real property which is the subject of this easement, described hereinabove, shall -2- 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 111 ( • immediately terminate and end. This easement is given SUBJECT TO: 1. All taxes and assessments, including all assessments by the Grantors herein; 2. Covenants, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and matters of record; and, 3. All prior covenants and transfers by Grantors. DATED this day of (1/22212t2f, 1989. W. JACK' RODE' / S / ANN MARIE RODE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss. 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DOUGLAS McHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING APRIL 5; 2003 Request for a Site Plan Review to construct a 1,512 square foot stable and corral that require grading at an existing single-family residence and request for a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted gradient for access to the proposed stable. BACKGROUND The Planning Commission at the June 17, 2003, meeting, directed staff to prepare a Resolution of approval, regarding the above request in Zoning Case No. 661, with standard conditions of approval and a condition that the trail remain unpaved. The vote was 5-0. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2003-11, which is attached, approving Zoning Case No. 661. Print ct or. Rocvr lr:ri RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE AND CORRAL WHICH REQUIRE GRADING AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED SLOPE GRADIENT OF THE ACCESSWAY TO THE STABLE IN ZONING CASE NO. 661, AT 5 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, (LOT 1-CRB). (SOEJIMA) 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. Soejima with respect to real property located at 5 Chuckwagon Road (Lot 1-CRB), Rolling Hills requesting a Site Plan Review to permit grading and construction of a 1,512 square foot stable with a loft and corral and a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted slope for access to the stable. Section 2. Access to the stable will be through an existing equestrian trail, which traverses the property. Section 3. In 1989, the then property owners, entered into an agreement with the Rolling Hills Community Association, whereby the owners granted an easement to the Rolling Hills Community Association for the use of the trail that traverses the property. In exchange, the RHCA granted permission to the owners for the use of the trail for the "purpose of ingress and egress of motor vehicles and horse trailers for Grantors' (property owners') personal use." Section 4. The slope of the trail varies from 31 % at the top of the trail, near Chuckwagon Road, to 5% at the bottom of the property. Pursuant to Section 17.16.170 of the Zoning Ordinance a maximum of 25% slope for accesways to stables is required. Section 5. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the applications on April 15, 2003, May 20, 2003, June 17, 2003 and at a field trip visit on May 14, 2003. Section 6. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Exemption [State CA Guidelines, Section 15303 (e)] and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 7. Section 17.46.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any grading requiring a grading permit and any building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the building or structure by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. The applicant requests Site Plan Review for the construction of a stable and corral that require grading. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 PAGE 1 OF 6 • • A. The proposed development of a stable and corral 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 and equestrian uses. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. The gross lot area of subject property is 3.65 acres. The net lot area, as calculated by the city for development purposes, is 124,320 square feet, (2.85 acres). The proposed project is on a relatively large lot with the proposed structure located below and away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development. Structural coverage of the 5,200 square foot building pad proposed for the new stable and corral will have coverage of 29.1%. The structural lot coverage proposed is 9,023 square feet or 7.3% of the net lot area, which includes 6,128 sq.ft. house, 687 sq.ft. garage, 600 sq.ft. pool, 96 sq.ft. service yard and 1,512 sq.ft. proposed stable, (20% permitted). The total net lot coverage proposed, including structures and paved areas is 17,524 square feet or 14.1%, (35% permitted). The disturbed area of the 124,320 square feet net lot will be 48,080 square feet or 38.7% (40% maximum permitted; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any non - graded area where impervious surfaces exist). B. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation. Although several of the non-native plants and shrubs will be removed to accommodate the proposed construction, additional landscaping will be required to minimize the impact of the proposed grading on the property. C. The subject site descends in an easterly direction. The proposed stable will be set into the hillside and will be located approximately 70 feet from the rear property line, 65 feet below the road. D. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. Specifically, the development plan preserves several mature trees and shrubs. E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structure will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped, including the horse trail, which is located on the property, but used by residents of the City. F. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum will not be exceeded and the proposed project is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 PAGE 2 OF 6 • • G. 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 generate additional traffic on Chuckwagon Road. H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. Section 8. Section 17.16.170 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires a vehicular access to the stable and corral that does not exceed a slope of twenty-five (25%) percent. The accessway need not be paved. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.38.050 permit approval of a Variance from the standards and requirements of the Zoning Code when exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property and not applicable to other similar properties in the same zone prevent the owner from making use of a parcel of property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties in the same vicinity. The applicant is requesting permission to allow the use of the existing trail as an accessway to the stable, which is steeper than 25%. With respect to this request for a Variance, the Planning Commission finds as follows: A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to the other property or class of use in the same zone because an equestrian trail, used by others in the community, traverses the subject property and the property owners have an easement agreement with the Rolling Hills Community Association for the use of this trail as access for personal use. The property is quite steep, and to create another access to the stable would require large amount of grading. B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone, but which is denied to the property in question because due to the existing grade, the placement of the stable is most feasible in the proposed location. The existing trail, although steeper than permitted in some places, allows an easy access to the stable. C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in which the property is located because the existing trail will remain open to the public, will not be paved and will serve as access way to the stable on subject property. Utilizing the existing trail would eliminate the necessity for any additional grading on the hillside. Section 9. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for the development of a stable that requires grading, and a Variance request to permit steeper than permitted access to the stable, subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review and Variance approvals shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval, unless work commences within that time period, as defined in Section 17.46.080 of the Zoning Ordinance. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review and Variance approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 PAGE 3 OF 6 given written notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for a period of thirty (30) days. C. All requirements of the Buildings and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file dated May 16, 2003 and marked Exhibit A, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 7.3% and total lot coverage shall not exceed 14.1%. F. Disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 48,080 square feet or 38.7% of the 124,400 square feet net lot area. G. The grading for the proposed stable and corral shall not exceed 955 cubic yards of cut soil and 955 cubic yards of fill soil and shall be balanced on site. H. Residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 30.5% of the 24,400 square foot residential building pad, and the building pad coverage for the stable shall not exceed 29.1% of the 5,200 square foot stable building pad. I. The existing topography, flora and natural features of the lot shall be retained to the greatest extent possible. J. All graded areas shall be landscaped. Landscaping shall incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent feasible, the existing trees and shrubs and provide for natural landscape screening surrounding the proposed stable and corral building pad. K. Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation, to the maximum extent feasible, that incorporates a low gallonage irrigation system, utilizes automatic controllers, incorporates an irrigation design using "hydrozones," considers slope factors and climate conditions in design, and utilizes means to reduce water waste resulting from runoff and overspray in accordance with Section 17.27.020 (Water Efficient Landscaping Requirements) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. L. Landscaping for the project shall be designed using native trees and shrubs. The trees, when planted, shall be mature and which at full maturity shall not obstruct views of neighboring properties but, obscure the stable. M. Two sets of landscaping plan incorporating the requirements specified above, shall be submitted to the Planning staff for review and approval and a bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan, including material, labor and irrigation, plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a grading permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. After the two-year period, upon the request of the applicant, the retained bond will be released by the City Manager after the City Manager or his designee determines that the landscaping was installed RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 PAGE 40F 6 • • pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. N. Pursuant to the DEED OF EASEMENT agreement, dated January 29, 1989, between the Rolling Hills Community Association and the then property owners, the owners of subject property have the right to use the equestrian trail, described in said agreement, for the purpose of ingress and egress of horses, motor vehicles and horse trailers. Such trail shall remain open and rideable at all times for equestrian activities by others in the community)aod shall not be paved) ' sitese..e /L < O. During construction, any soil disturbance shall preserve the existing topography, flora, and natural features to the greatest extent possible. P. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, and objectionable odors shall be required. Q. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 1998 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles. R. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site. S. 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. T. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of septic tanks. U. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities. V. 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) related to solid waste. W. A drainage plan system shall be approved by the Planning Department and County District Engineer, to include any water from any site irrigation systems and that all drainage from the site shall be conveyed in an approved manner to the rear of the lot. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 PAGE 5 OF 6 • • X. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the development plan described in Condition D. Y. Utility lines to the stable shall be placed underground. Z. The material and construction of the roof of the proposed stable shall comply with the City and RHCA's requirements. AA. Prior to submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and drainage plan with related geology, soils and hydrology reports that conform to the development plan as approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review. Cut and fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio. AB. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit. AC. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Site Plan Review or the approval shall not be effective. AD. All conditions of this Site Plan Review approval, which apply, must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 15th DAY OF JULY, 2003. EVIE HANKINS, CHAIRPERSON ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 PAGE 6 OF 6 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2003-11 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE AND CORRAL WHICH REQUIRE GRADING AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED SLOPE GRADIENT OF THE ACCESSWAY TO THE STABLE IN ZONING CASE NO. 661, AT 5 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, (LOT 1-CRB). (SOEJIMA) was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on July 15, 2003, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 2003-11 PAGE 7 OF 6 • G. DATE: TO: FROM: City 0/ ieoffing i��� INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 JUNE 17, 2003 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE PUBLISHED: REOUEST ZONING CASE NO. 661 5 CHUCKWAGON ROAD (LOT 1-CRB) RA-S-2, 3.25 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. SOEJIMA MR. DOUGLAS McHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING APRIL 5, 2003 Request for a Site Plan Review to construct a 1,512 square foot stable and corral that require grading at an existing single-family residence and request for a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted gradient for access to the proposed stable. BACKGROUND 1. . The applicants are proposing to construct a 1,512 square foot stable with a loft and a corral. The access to the stable is proposed through an existing trail, which traverses the property. The slope of the trail varies from 31% at the top of the trail to 5% at the bottom of the property. The Zoning Ordinance allows no more than 25% slope for the access to stables, hence the Variance request. 2. The public hearing for the Variance request was noticed in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News on June 7, 2003 and notices to property owners within 1000-foot radius were mailed on June 6, 2003. A notice of the public hearing was also sent to Caballeros President, Leslie Stetson. 3. In 1989, the then property owners, Mr. and Mrs. Rode entered into an agreement with the Rolling Hills Community Association, whereby they granted an easement to the Association for the use of the trail. In exchange, the RHCA granted permission to the owners for the use of the trail for the "purpose of ingress and egress of motor vehicles and horse trailers for Grantors' personal use." The applicant submitted a letter from Peggy Minor, RHCA Manager, which is attached, which supports the use of the trail for vehicular access to the proposed stable. ZC NO. 661 PC 6/17/03 1 ®Pnntvrl or) Nrx;y r, l�: ci f'-q �r•i 4. The Planning Commission expressed concerns that the trail may be too steep for a vehicular access to the future stable. At the May 20, 2003 public hearing, the applicant's representative submitted pictures of the trail and a vehicle on the trail to show that it is possible to traverse the trail in a vehicle. 5. Also proposed is an unpaved, 8-foot wide accessway to the stable from the existing trail with a maximum slope of 25%. 6. The project requires grading of 955 cubic yards of cut and 955 cubic yards of fill, which will be balanced on site. 7. The property is developed with a 6,128 square foot residence, 687 square foot garage, a 600 square foot pool and service yard. The proposed stable will be located below the residence, on a separate building pad. 8. The subject site descends in an easterly direction from Chuckwagon Road. The proposed stable will be set into the hillside and will be located approximately 70 feet from the rear property line. The corral will be adjacent to the stable. The proposed stable will be located on a building pad, which will be 65 feet below the existing residential building pad and will not be visible from the roadway. 9. The gross lot area of subject property is 3.656 acres (159,255 square feet). The net lot area, as calculated by the city for development purposes, is 124,320 square feet, (2.85 acres). 10. The structural lot coverage proposed is 9,023 square feet or 7.3% of the net lot area, which includes the house, garage, pool, the service yard and 1,512 square feet proposed stable, (20% permitted). The total net lot coverage proposed, including structures and paved areas is 17,524 square feet or 14.1%, (35% permitted). 11. Structural coverage of the 24,400 square foot existing residential building pad is 7,511 square feet or 30.5%. Building pad coverage on the new 5,200 square foot stable -building pad is proposed at 1,512 square feet or 29.1%. 12. The disturbed area of the 124,320 square feet net lot will be 48,080 square feet or 38.7% (40% maximum permitted; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any non -graded area where impervious surfaces exist). 13. It will be required that utility lines to the stable be located underground and that the stable roof meet the City's and RHCA requirements for Class "A" material and assembly. In addition, all graded areas will be required to be re - landscaped with native vegetation to the maximum extend practicable. 14. At the April 15, 2003 public hearing, an objection to the location of the stable was voiced by Mr. Liu, adjacent property owner, at 3 Chuckwagon Road. ZC NO.661 PC 6/17/03 2 • • 15. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission open the public hearing, take testimony and provide direction to staff. STABLES APPROVED IN THE PAST 3 YEARS, WHICH REOUIRED GRADING 29 MIDDLERIDGE LANE 4 STORM HILL 80 SADDLEBACK DRIVE 1 BUGGY WHIP 6 POSSUM RIDGE LANE 3,200 square feet 2,064 square feet 2,664 square feet 1,200 square feet 1,680 square feet VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGS A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in question; and C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and E. That the variance does not grant special privilege; F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills. ZC NO. 661 PC 6/17/03 3 ZONING CASE NO. 661 SITE PLAN REVIEW RA-S-2 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line STRUCTURES Site Plan Review required for grading requiring a grading permit, any new structure or if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month period. STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE (Guideline maximum of 30%) STABLE BUILDING PAD COVERAGE COMBINED BUILDING PAD COVERAGE 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. Must be balanced on site. 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. STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS EXISTING PROPOSED Single family residence with Stable/corral which require garage, pool grading Residence Garage Service yard Stable Pool Total 6128 sq.ft. 687 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft 0 sq.ft. 600 sq.ft 7,511 sq.ft. Residence Garage Service Yard Stable Pool Total 6128 sq.ft 687 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft. 1512 sq.ft. 600 sq.ft 9,023 sq.ft 6.0% 7.3% of 124, 320 sq.ft.net lot area 12.92% 30.8% Existing access from Chuckwagon Road N/A N/A 14.1% 30.8% of 24,400 sq.ft. building pad 29.1% of 5,200 sq.ft.building pad 30.5% 955 cubic yards cut 955 cubic yards fill 38.7% or 48,080 sq.ft of disturbed area Existing access from Chuckwagon Road on an established trail Existing access from Chuckwagon Road Planning Commission will review Planning Commission will review ZC NO. 661 PC 6/17/03 4 • • (310) 544-6222 cRottLn) OJLLL . eommunitj OglloaiaU on ✓✓ of eRaaa%o raP01 (i/E2dEl No. 1 PDRTIJGUESE BEND RD. • ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 ROLLING HILLS Memorandum CALIFORNIA To: Yolanta Schwartz, Principal Planner From: Peggy R. Minor, Association Manager Date: May 20, 2003 Re: 5 Chuckwagon Road — Barn Access (310) 544-6766 FAX MAY 2 0 2003 C°� ?T' I„ h' ;=ct;'_:'r!ti:7 Hit.LS ay �f. Roger Vink and I have reviewed the circumstances surrounding the easement given to the RHCA by Jack Rode for legalization and preservation of a long established major trail known as Lower Willow Springs. We felt very fortunate in being able to legally preserve this beautiful trail that is so important to Rolling Hills. The agreement made between the property owner and RHCA provided that the trail also be used as vehicular access to the Rode property. At the time, there was no question of the trail area being unsuitable for vehicular access since this access was already in use by the Association maintenance staff to maintain this major trail to Hesse's Gap. Mr. Bruce Kittrell, former owner of 7 Chesterfield also used the trail for vehicular service access to his barn and for weed abatement purposes. Furthermore, Mr. Don Thomas, former owner of 10 Chesterfield used the trail access for his maintenance crew to use to maintain his extensive orchard and vineyard. The Willow Springs trail is similar to many other vehicular access areas to horse facilities existing in Rolling Hills. Please let me know if you need any further clarification. PRM: JR RH CITY — Schwartz - Trail 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 si RECORD AND RETURN TO: KINLEY AND STYSKAL 2600 Walnut, Suite E Tustin, California 92680 re 91-, iv( DEED OF EASEMENT (Non -Exclusive) FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, W. JACK RODE and ANN MARIE RODE, husband and wife as joint tenants with right of survivorship, hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Grantor", grants to the ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, a n rnftt Calif�.,ila Corporation, hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Grantee", an easement for horse trail (bridle trail) purposes, and the main- tenance of said horse trail, and for no other purpose, in and to a strip of land 10.00 feet wide, located on a portion of Lot 1, Tract No. 23103, as per Map recorded in Book 607, pages 36 and 37, of Maps, Records of Los Angeles County, located in the City_of_ Rolling Hills, County of Los Angeles, State of California, more particularly described as follows: A strip of land ten (10) feet wide, lying five (5) feet on each side of the following described centerline: Beginning at point in the Easterly line of Chuckwagon Road (private street) within said Lot 1, 11.00 feet Northerly of the Southerly terminus of that certain course having a bearing of N 9°42'28" E and a length of 163.21 feet; thence N 40°00'00" E, 16.73 feet to a point of tangency with a curve concave to the Southeast and having —a radius of 350 feet; thence Northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 21°00'00", an arc length of 128.28 feet to a point of tangency with a line tr bearing N 61°00'00" E; thence along said tangent line 50.95 feet to a point; thence N 67°00'00" E, 20.00 feet; thence N 55°00'00" E, 110.00 feet; thence N 63°00'00" E, 90.00 feet; thence N 58°30'00" E, 39.88 feet; thence N 54°00'00 E, 70.00 feet to a point of tangency with a curve concave to the Northwest and having a radius of 100.00 feet; thence Northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 26°11'08", an arc length of 45.70 feet to a non -tangent point of intersection 23.76 feet Northerly of the Southerly terminus of the Easterly line of said Lot 1 having a bearing of N 6°29'30" E and a length of 108.67 feet. The sidelines of said strip shall be prolonged or shortened so as to terminate at said Easterly line of Chuckwagon Road (private street) within Lot 1 and at said Easterly line of Lot 1. Containing.5,723 square feet, more or less. This Easement Agreement shall cease and terminate without notice to either party upon conveyance or transfer by the Grantee of its right of use to all or any part of the real prop- erty described hereinabove, provided, however, that said easement herein granted to Grantee may be renewed and continued by the transferees of this Agreement with the written consent and agree- ment of the Grantors. Grantors expressly reserve the right to use the area granted herein to Grantee for the purpose of ingress and egress of motor vehicles and horse trailers for Grantors' personal use. In the event that Grantee ceases to use the subject easement for horse trail purposes for a period exceeding twenty- four (24) months, Grantors expressly reserve the right to then terminate this Agreement by giving Grantee (or their transferee) one hundred eighty (180) days written notice of its intention to so terminate the Agreement and thereafter all rights of the Grantee (or their transferee) to use the real property which is the subject of this easement, described hereinabove, shall (13D -2- (-4111 1 immediately terminate and end. 2` This easement is given SUBJECT TO: 1. All taxes and assessments, including all 4 assessments by the Grantors herein; 5 2. Covenants, restrictions, reservations, easements, 6 rights of way, and matters of record; and, 7 3. All prior covenants and transfers by Grantors. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 DATED this /1 day of /LS / W. JACK RODE / S / ANN MARIE RODE 1989. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss.. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) On c2 9 , r 7 , 79'before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared 18 W. JACK RODE and ANN MARIE RODE, personally known to me (or proved 19 to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons 20 whose names are subscribed to the within instrument and acknow- 21 1 ledged to me that they executed the same. 22 23 24 .25 26 27- - 28 WITNESS my hand and official seal. -3- I S/ Notary Public/ 4 r DATE: TO: FROM: • 0 CityO/ ailing ✓ `I L4{.J ,?1,:::!.; i.?,f.`c.) ...ti,TED, Li!,H . AP1' 24. MAY 20, 2003 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE PUBLISHED: REQUEST ZONING CASE NO. 661 5 CHUCKWAGON ROAD (LOT 1-CRB) RA-S-2, 3.25 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. SOEJIMA MR. DOUGLAS McHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING APRIL 5, 2003 Request for a Site Plan Review to construct a 1,512 square foot stable and corral that require grading at an existing single-family residence. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission visited the subject site on May 14, 2003. At the field trip the Commissioners expressed concern about access to the stable and methods of bringing supplies to the proposed stable and taking waste out. Commissioners directed staff to review the agreement that the applicants have with the RHCA concerning the use of the trail for access. 2. The applicants are proposing to construct a 1,512 square foot stable with a loft and a corral. The project requires grading of 955 cubic yards of cut and 955 cubic yards of fill, which will be balanced on site. 3. The property is developed with a 6,128 square foot residence, 687 square foot garage, a 600 square foot pool and service yard. The proposed stable will be located below the residence, on a separate building pad. 4. Also proposed is an unpaved, 8-foot wide accessway to the stable from the existing trail located on the property. Access to the stable is proposed to be taken from the established trail. 5. The house was built in 1988, and an addition was constructed in 1998. • • 6. The subject site descends in an easterly direction from Chuckwagon Road. The proposed stable will be set into the hillside and will be located approximately 70 feet from the rear property line. The corral will be adjacent to the stable. The proposed stable will be located on a building pad, which will be 65 feet below the existing residential building pad and will not be visible from the roadway. 7. The gross lot area of subject property is 3.656 acres (159,255 square feet). The net lot area, as calculated by the city for development purposes, is 124,320 square feet, (2.85 acres). 8. The structural lot coverage proposed is 9,023 square feet or 7.3% of the net lot area, which includes the house, garage, pool, the service yard and 1,512 square feet proposed stable, (20% permitted). The total net lot coverage proposed, including structures and paved areas is 17,524 square feet or 14.1%, (35% permitted). 9. Structural coverage of the 24,400 square foot existing residential building pad is 7,511 square feet or 30.5%. Building pad coverage on the new 5,200 square foot stable -building pad is proposed at 1,512 square feet or 29.1%. 10. The disturbed area of the 124,320 square feet net lot will be 48,080 square feet or 38.7% (40% maximum permitted; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any non -graded area where impervious surfaces exist). 11. It will be required that utility lines to the stable be located underground and that the stable roof meet the City's and RHCA requirements for Class "A" material and assembly. In addition, all graded areas will be required to be re - landscaped with native vegetation to the maximum extend practicable. 12. At the April 15, 2003 public hearing, an objection to the location of the stable was voiced by Mr. Lee, adjacent property owner, at 3 Chuckwagon Road. 13. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report and provide direction to staff. STABLES APPROVED IN THE PAST 3 YEARS, WHICH REQUIRED GRADING 29 MIDDLERIDGE LANE 4 STORM HILL 80 SADDLEBACK DRIVE 1 BUGGY WHIP 6 POSSUM RIDGE LANE 3,200 square feet 2,064 square feet 2,664 square feet 1,200 square feet 1,680 square feet • • ZONING CASE NO. 661 SITE PLAN REVIEW RA-S-2 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line STRUCTURES Site Plan Review required for grading requiring a grading permit, any new structure or if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month period. STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE ' (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE (Guideline maximum of 30%) STABLE BUILDING PAD COVERAGE I COMBINED BUILDING PAD COVERAGE 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. Must be balanced on site. 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. STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS IPLANTS AND ANIMALS EXISTING PROPOSED Single family residence with Stable/corral which require garage, pool grading Residence 6128 sq.ft. Residence 6128 sq.ft Garage 687 sq.ft. Garage 687 sq.ft. Service yard 96 sq.ft Service Yard 96 sq.ft. Stable 0 sq.ft. Stable 1512 sq.ft. Pool 600 sa.ft Pool 600 sa.ft Total 7,511 sq.ft: Total 9,023 sq.ft 6.0% 12.92% 30.8% Existing access from Chuckwagon Road IN/A IN/A 7.3% of 124, 320 sq.ft.net lot area 14.1% 30.8% of 24,400 sq.ft. building pad 29.1% of 5,200 sq.ft.building pad 30.5% 955 cubic yards cut 955 cubic yards fill 38.7% or 48,080 sq.ft of disturbed area Existing access from Chuckwagon Road Existing access from Chuckwagon Road IPlanning Commission will review IPlanning Commission will review a • Ci1y ofieofeng�e� DATE: MAY 14, 2003 TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE PUBLISHED: REQUEST ZONING CASE NO. 661 5 CHUCKWAGON ROAD (LOT 1-CRB) RA-S-2, 3.25 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. SOEJIMA MR. DOUGLAS McHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING APRIL 5, 2003 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com Request for a Site Plan Review to construct a 1,512 square foot stable and corral thatrequire grading at an existing single-family residence. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission at the April 15, 2003 public hearing scheduled a field visit to subject site for May 14, 2003. 2. The applicants are proposing to construct a 1,512 square foot stable with a loft and a corral. The project requires grading. 3. The property is developed with a 6,128 square foot residence, 687 square foot garage, a 600 square foot pool and service yard. The proposed stable will be located below the residence, on a separate building pad. 4. Grading for this project is proposed at 955 cubic yards of cut and 955 cubic yards of fill, which will be balanced on site. 5. Also proposed is an unpaved, 8-foot wide accessway to the stable from the existing trail located on the property. A recorded agreement between the property owners and the RHCA allows the property owners to use the trail as access to the stable. 6. The house was built in 1988, and an addition was constructed in 1998. 7. The subject site descends in an easterly direction from Chuckwagon Road. The proposed stable will be set into the hillside and will be located ZC 661 1 PC field trip 5/14/03 ®Pr,Merl • • approximately 70 feet from the rear property line. The corral will be adjacent to the stable. The proposed stable will be located on a building pad, which will be 65 feet below the existing residential building pad. 8. The gross lot area of subject property is 3.656 acres (159,255 square feet). The net lot area, as calculated by the City for development purposes, is 124,320 square feet, (2.85 acres). 9. The structural lot coverage proposed is 9,023 square feet or 7.3% of the net lot area, which includes the house, garage, pool, the service yard and 1,512 square feet proposed stable, (20% permitted). The total net lot coverage proposed, including structures and paved areas is 17,524 square feet or 14.1%, (35% permitted). 10. Structural coverage of the 24,400 square foot existing residential building pad is 7,511 square feet or 30.8%. Building pad coverage on the new 5,200 square foot stable -building pad is proposed at 1,512 square feet or 29.1%. 11. The disturbed area of the 124,320 square feet net lot will be 48,080 square feet or 38.7% (40% maximum permitted; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any non -graded area where impervious surfaces exist). 12. It will be required that utility lines to the stable be located underground and that the stable roof meet the City's and RHCA requirements for Class "A" material and assembly. In addition, a landscaping plan will be required. 13. At the April 15, 2003 public hearing, an objection to the location of the stable was voiced by Mr. Lee, an adjacent property owner, at 3 Chuckwagon Road. 14. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 15. In keeping with the City procedures, notice of the field trip was mailed to all property owners within 1000-foot radius of subject site. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission view the proposed project. STABLES APPROVED IN THE PAST 3 YEARS, WHICH REQUIRED GRADING 29 MIDDLERIDGE LANE 4 STORM HILL 80 SADDLEBACK DRIVE 1 BUGGY WHIP 6 POSSUM RIDGE LANE 3,200 square feet 2,064 square feet 2,664 square feet 1,200 square feet 1,680 square feet ZC 661 2 PC field trip 5/14/03 ZONING CASE NO. 661 SITE PLAN REVIEW RA-S-2 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line STRUCTURES Site Plan Review required for grading requiring a grading permit, any new structure or if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month period. STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE (Guideline maximum of 30%) STABLE BUILDING PAD COVERAGE COMBINED BUILDING PAD COVERAGE 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. Must be balanced on site. 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. STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS EXISTING PROPOSED Single family residence with Stable/corral which requires garage, pool grading Residence 6128 sq.ft. Residence 6128 sq.ft Garage 687 sq.ft. Garage 687 sq.ft. Service yard 96 sq.ft Service Yard 96 sq.ft. Stable 0 sq.ft. Stable 1512 sq.ft. Pool 600 sa.ft Pool 600 sa.ft Total 7,511 sq.ft. Total 9,023 sq.ft 6.0% 12.92% 130.8% Existing access from Chuckwagon Road N/A IN/A 7.3% of 124, 320 sq.ft.net lot area 114.1% 1 30.8% of 24,400 sq.ft. building pad 29.1% of 5,200 sq.ft.building pad 1 30.5% 955 cubic yards cut 955 cubic yards fill 38.7% or 48,080 sq.ft of disturbed area Existing access from Chuckwagon Road Existing access from I Chuckwagon Road IPlanning Commission will review IPlanning Commission will review ZC 661 3 PC field trip 5/14/03 �o�s HI!! f �9 0 0 � r Z DATE: TO: FROM: • • City 0/ le. M,.y APRIL 15, 2003 gA INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE PUBLISHED: REOUEST ZONING CASE NO. 661 5 CHUCKWAGON ROAD (LOT 1-CRB) RA-S-2, 3.25 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. SOEJIMA MR. DOUGLAS McHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING APRIL 5, 2003 Request for a Site Plan Review to construct a 1,512 square foot stable and corral that require grading at an existing single-family residence. BACKGROUND 1. The applicants are proposing to construct a 1,512 square foot stable with a loft and a corral. The project requires grading. 2. The property is developed with a 6,128 square foot residence, 687 square foot garage, a 600 square foot pool and service yard. The proposed stable will be located below the residence, on a separate building pad. 3. Grading for this project is proposed at 955 cubic yards of cut and 955 cubic yards of fill, which will be balanced on site. 4. Also proposed is an unpaved, 8-foot wide accessway to the stable from the existing trail located on the property. A recorded agreement between the property owners and the RHCA allows the property owners to use the trail as access to the stable. 5. The house was built in 1988, and an addition was constructed in 1998. 6. The subject site descends in an easterly direction from Chuckwagon Road. The proposed stable will be set into the hillside and will be located approximately 70 feet from the rear property line. The corral will be adjacent to the stable. The proposed stable will be located on a building pad, which will be 65 feet below the existing residential building pad and will not be visible from the roadway. ZC 661 Ping. Comm. 4/15/03 ry 14 Printed on Recycled Paper. • • 7. The gross lot area of subject property is 3.656 acres (159,255 square feet). The net lot area, as calculated by the city for development purposes, is 124,320 square feet, (2.85 acres). 8. The existing residential building pad is 24,400 square feet and has coverage of 30.8%. The proposed stable pad will be 5,200 square feet and will have coverage of 29.1 %. The combined building pad coverage will be 30.5%. 9. The structural lot coverage proposed is 9,023 square feet or 7.3% of the net lot area, which includes the house, garage, pool, the service yard and 1,512 square feet proposed stable, (20% permitted). The total net lot coverage proposed, including structures and paved areas is 17,524 square feet or 14.1%, (35% permitted). 10. Structural coverage of the 24,400 square foot existing residential building pad is 7,511 square feet or 30.5%. Building pad coverage on the new 5,200 square foot stable - building pad is proposed at 1,512 square feet or 29.1%. 11. The disturbed area of the 124,320 square feet net lot will be 48,080 square feet or 38.7% (40% maximum permitted; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any non - graded area where impervious surfaces exist). 12. It will be required that utility lines to the stable be located underground and that the stable roof meet the City's and RHCA requirements for Class "A" material and assembly. In addition, a landscaping plan will be required. 13. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report and take public testimony. STABLES APPROVED IN THE PAST 3 YEARS, WHICH REQUIRED GRADING 29 MIDDLERIDGE LANE 4 STORM HILL 80 SADDLEBACK DRIVE 1 BUGGY WHIP 6 POSSUM RIDGE LANE 3,200 square feet 2,064 square feet 2,664 square feet 1,200 square feet 1,680 square feet ZC 661 Ping. Comm. 4/15/03 ZONING CASE NO. 661 SITE PLAN REVIEW RA-S-2 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line STRUCTURES Site Plan Review required for grading requiring a grading permit, any new structure or if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month period. STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE (Guideline maximum of 30%) STABLE BUILDING PAD COVERAGE COMBINED BUILDING PAD COVERAGE 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. Must be balanced on site. 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. STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS EXISTING PROPOSED Single family residence with Stable/corral which requires garage, pool grading Residence 6128 sq.ft. Residence 6128 sq.ft Garage 687 sq.ft. Garage 687 sq.ft. Service yard 96 sq.ft Service Yard 96 sq.ft. Stable 0 sq.ft. Stable 1512 sq.ft. Pool 600 sa.ft Pool 600 sa.ft Total 7,511 sq.ft. Total 9,023 sq.ft 6.0% 12.92% 30.8% Existing access from Chuckwagon Road N/A N/A 7.3% of 124, 320 sq.ft.net lot area 14.1% 30.8% of 24,400 sq.ft. building pad 29.1% of 5,200 sq.ft.building pad 30.5% 955 cubic yards cut 955 cubic yards fill 38.7% or 48,080 sq.ft of disturbed area Existing access from Chuckwagon Road Existing access from Chuckwagon Road Planning Commission will review Planning Commission will review ZC 661 Ping. Comm. 4/15/03