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RESOLUTION NO. 89-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN
REVIEW APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 394
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. Richard Baldinger with respect to real property located at
6 Cinchring Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 7-CH) requesting site plan
review approval for a proposed new residential development on the
site.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing to consider the application on May 16,
1989 and June 20, 1989, and conducted a field site review on
June 6, 1989.
Section 3. Section 17.34.010 requires a development
plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any
building or structure may be constructed or any expansion,
addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made
whichinvolve changes to grading or an increase to the size of
the building or structure by more than twenty-five (25%) percent
in any thirty-six (36) month period.
of fact:
Section 4. The Commission makes the following findings
A. 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 con-
forms to the Zoning Code setback and lot coverage
requirements. The lot has a net square foot area
of 104,108 square feet. The proposed residential
structure and garage will have 5,949 square feet
which constitutes 6% of the lot, which is within
the maximum 20% lot coverage requirement. The
total lot coverage including paved areas, swimming
pool and stable will be 12,704 square feet which
equals 12.1% of the lot, which is within the 35%
maximum structural lot coverage requirement. The
proposed project is similar and compatible with
surrounding land use patterns. The proposed
residential structure is compatible in mass and
scale with surrounding residential structures.
B. The proposed development preserves and integrates
into the site design, to the maximum extent
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feasible, the natural topographic features of the
lot because grading is limited to a relatively
small portion of the site and only on that area
needed to create a building pad.
C. The project follows the natural contours of the
site described in paragraph B, above. Grading is
limited to a small portion of the lot adjacent to
the street easement. All drainage flow will be
channeled into existing drainage courses.
D. To the maximum extent possible, the predominate
native vegetation of wild grasses and flowers will
be preserved.
E. The project substantially preserves the natural
and undeveloped state of the lot in that the
proposed structure is less than one-third of the
size that is allowable on that lot and
approximately one-third of what is allowable for
total lot coverage.
F. Although the Development Plan specifies a
relatively large residential structure, the
project is harmonious in scale and mass for the
site in. that the project is located on a 2.4 acre
parcel of land. The proposed structure is 60
feet from the nearest residence.
G. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to
the convenience and safety of circulation for
pedestrians and vehicles in that the driveway
location will be reviewed and approved by the
Traffic Commission.
H. The project conforms to the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act and is
categorically exempt from environmental review.
Section 5. Based on the foregoing findings, the
Commission hereby approves the site plan review application
for a proposed residential project to the property located at
6 Cinchring Road subject to following conditions:
A. Any modifications to the project which would
constitute a modification to the Development Plan
as approved by the Planning Commission, shall
require the filing of an application for
modification of the Development Plan pursuant to
Section 17.34.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code.
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B. A landscaping plan must be submitted to the City
of Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for
approval. The plan submitted must comply with the
purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review
Ordinance. The landscaping plan shall incorporate
existing mature trees and native vegetation and
shall be designed to preserve the viewscapes from
residences to the north and across the canyon. A
bond in the amount of the cost estimate for the
landscaping plus 15% shall be posted and retained
with the City for not less than two years after
landscape installation. The retained bond will be
released by the City after the City Manager deter-
mines that the landscaping was installed pursuant
to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such
landscaping is properly established and in good
condition.
C. Prior to the submittal of a final grading plan to
the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a
detailed grading 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.
D. The maximum depth of full slopes shall be five (5)
feet above existing natural grade.
E. The residence and garage shall not exceed 40% of
the building pad area. The building pad area is
23,142 square feet. When the grading necessary for
the building pad area has been completed, the
City's Planning Staff and City Engineer shall
determine whether the view from the property to
the north will be significantly impaired. If in
the determination of the City's Planning Staff and
City Engineer, the viewscape from the property to
the north is significantly impaired by the
completed grading, the applicant shall modify the
grading to the maximum extent feasible to preserve
the viewscape of the property to the north. The
proposed building plan must be approved by the
Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural
Review Committee before any grading permit is
issued.
F. If the swimming pool is constructed, all drainage
of the pool must be accomplished by pumping the
water into a tank truck designed for that purpose,
and disposed of outside the City of Rolling Hills.
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G. The proposed driveway location and design must be
reviewed and approved by the City Traffic
Commission before any grading permit is issued.
H. The working drawing submitted to the County
Department of Building and Safety for plan check
review must conform to the Development Plan
approved with the site plan review.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of
July , 1989.
ATTEST:
Deputy Clerk
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/s/ Allan Roberts
Chairman