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city O/ Rotting Jhll6 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 February 3,1998 Dr. and Mrs. Richard Oas 40 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: EXPIRATION OF APPROVALS FOR ZONING CASE NO. 542 40 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 119-RH) RESOLUTION NO. 805 Dear Dr. and Mrs. Oas: This letter is to inform you that it has been almost one year since the approval of Zoning Case No. 542. Approvals will expire on March 10, 1998. You can extend approvals for one year only if you apply to the Planning Commission in writing to request an extension prior to the expiration date. The filing fee for the time extension is $200 to be paid to the City of Rolling Hills. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, LOLA UNGAR PLANNING DIRECTOR cc: Mr. Bruce Bertea, South Bay Engineering Printed on Recycled Paper. City ot Rolling JODY MURDOCK Mayor B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tem THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember January 28, 1997 Dr. and Mrs. Richard Oas 40 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 542 Dear Dr. and Mrs. Oas: 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 At the regular City Council meeting held Monday, January 27, 1997, City Councilmembers took jurisdiction of Zoning Case No. 542. We have enclosed the Resolution and the staff report that was presented to the City Council on the 27th for your information. We will schedule a formal public hearing to begin City Council review of your case on Monday, February 10, 1997. At that meeting, it is anticipated that members of the City Council will establish a date and time to conduct a field review of your proposed development. We look forward to seeing you on Monday, February 10th. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let me know. Sincerely, "b6 Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk oas.lfr cc: Mr. Doug McHattie Principal Planner Lola Ungar Panted on Recycled Paper. DATE: TO: ATTN: FROM: SUBJECT: • Cu 0/R0Rolling Jh//J JANUARY 27, 1997 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER RESOLUTION NO. 97-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 542. Dr. and Mrs. Richard Oas, 40 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 119-RH) INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 BACKGROUND NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX (310) 377.7288 E-mail: ci ofrh@aol.com Agenda Item No.: 5.A, Mtg. Date: 1/27/97 1. The Planning Commission approved the attached resolution on January 21, 1997 at their regular meeting (3-2). Commissioners Margeta and Sommer opposed the project. During the hearing process, the Planning Commission discussed, among other issues, the size of the residence, the size of the residence relative to adjacent residences, and landscape screening of the residence from the road. 2. The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of 5,770 square feet of residential additions and 930 square feet of garage additions (4- cars) to their existing 1,978 square foot residence and 630 square foot 2-car garage. The new residence will be 7,748 square feet and have 1,560 square feet of garage space. The additions will step down from the 529.57 foot elevation of the existing residence from east to west to the 527.87 foot elevation and then north to the 524.87 foot elevation, north to the 526.37 foot elevation where the one portion will step down to the north to the 524.87 foot elevation and up to the east to the 527.87 foot elevation, and finally, east to the existing 529.37 foot elevation. Some areas of the new residence will be 4.5 feet below the existing residential portion of the project. RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 1 ®Pnnced on Recycle.: Paper • • There is also a new driveway access that is proposed from Portuguese Bend Road that will be relocated from the existing driveway that is within the southwest easement and will be 80 feet from the southern property line. The new driveway will have a slope of 6.2% off Portuguese Bend Road. The existing driveway will be vacated. The new driveway access was reviewed by the Traffic Commission and recommended the following: • That the driveway apron be 24 feet in width; • That the driveway apron be scored for equestrian purposes; and • That the southerly most portion of the driveway apron shall be located 80 feet north of the property line as marked in the field. 3. Staff prepared a table showing the sizes of a total of 29 residences along Portuguese Bend Road south to Poppy Trail that also includes 4 residences both east and west on Crest Road as requested by the Commission. To be consistent, we used the Assessor maps and information. The entire residential structure will be 40 feet from the side property line and encroach into the 50 foot side yard setback required by the Zoning Code. This requires a Variance. But, to preclude the need for a Variance, the applicants applied to the Community Association to reduce the southern 25 foot easement to 10 feet and the Association agreed. The applicant is currently preparing the required documentation. Thus, once the agreement is recorded, the side yard setback would then be reduced to 35 feet. [See Section 17.16.120(B) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code]. The recordation has not yet taken place and is a required condition of the Resolution. The plans show drainage that will flow to the canyon at the northeast instead of the current drainage that flows to the north towards Mrs. Ridder's property (38 Portuguese Bend Road). Staff had noted that Ms. Janice Coale, 5772 Capeswood Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, and caregiver for Mrs. Ridder at 38 Portuguese Bend Road, who came to City Hall on September 23, 1996, to voice her concern about drainage onto Mrs. Ridder's property that has been a problem in the past. 4. There is an existing 667 square foot stable with a corral that is more than 550 square feet. Access to the stable will be from the proposed driveway access at Portuguese Bend Road (6.2% slope) and then from the circular driveway along a path to the north at a 6.7% slope. 5. The structural lot coverage proposed is 10,953 square feet or 5.9% (20% permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 29,825 square feet or 15.9% (35% permitted). RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 2 • • 6. The 35,895 square foot residential building pad will have proposed coverage of 10,286 square feet or 28.6%. The existing 12,050 square foot stable pad coverage is 667 square feet or 5.5%. Total building pad coverage will be 22.8%. 7. Grading for the project site will require 3,190 cubic yards of cut soil and 3,190 cubic yards of fill soil. 8. The disturbed area of the lot will be 56,681 square feet or 30.3% (40% permitted). 9. Building permits show that the existing house was built in 1951 along with a 630 square foot garage and apartment. A stable was built at the northeast portion of the lot at the same time. In 1977, a swimming pool was constructed. 10. 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 receive and file Resolution No. 97-1. I SITE PLAN REVIEW RA-S-2ZONE 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 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%) I EXISTING I PROPOSED No encroachments See Paragraph 3 above. Residence 1,978 Garage 630 SwimPool 882 Stable 667 Service Yd. 96 Residence 7,748 Garage 1,560 SwimPool 882 Stable 667 Service Yd. 96 Total 4,253 Total 10,953 2.9% 5.9% 10.1% 15.9% N/A 28.6% of 35,895 sq.ft. pad STABLE AND CORRAL BUILDING 4.8% PAD COVERAGE RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 3 5.5% of 12,050 sq.ft. pad TOTAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE N/A GRADING . N/A Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof that 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), graded slopes and building pad areas, any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist and any planned landscaped areas) STABLE (450 SQ.FT. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 4 7% Existing 667 sq.ft. stable and more than 550 sq.ft. corral Existing off Portuguese Bend Road from driveway access Existing 9' foot wide roadway from the east side of Portuguese Bend Road N/A N/A 22.8% 3,190 cu.yds cut soil 3,190 cu.yds fill soil 30.3% Existing 667 sq.ft. stable and more than 550 sq.ft. corral Existing off Portuguese Bend Road from driveway access Construct new roadway access that will be 16' wide 80' north of southern property line on the east side of Portuguese Bend Road Planning Commission review Planning Commission review ADDRESS LOT NO. 1 Poppy Trail 90-B-RH 24 Portuguese Bend Rc .90-RH 25 " 89-A-RH 89-C-RH & 92-RH 26 " 91-RH 27 " 92-2-RH 28 " 103-A-RH 29 " 92-1-RH 30 " 104-B-RH 31 " 105-1-RH 32 " 104-A-RH 33 " 105-2-RH 1 Wagon Lane 110-3-RH 5 " 110-4-RH 7 " 110-5-RH 34 Portuguese Bend RL.111-1-RH 36„ 38 " 40„ 42„ 44„ 1 Crest Road East 2„ 5" 6" 2 Possum Ridge 1 Crest West 2" 3" 5" RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 5 111-2-RH 118-RH 119-RH 120-RH 124-RH 1-FT 125-RH 2-FT 192-A-MS 123-RH 122-RH 4-C-CH 115-1-RH 55-B-MS NEARBY PROPERTIES OWNER Taus LaCaze Welbourne Johnson Rosenzweig Chung Barth Thomas, K. Wishner Greenberg Fixler Stewart Colich Trujillo Husnak Strike Ridder Oas (Existing) Bhasker Link Harris (formerly Saffo) Cashman Luna Claessens Cronin Drown Leake Zee Torino AVERAGE PROPOSED ASSESSOR'S GROSS LOT AREA (ACRES) 4.30 4.48 13.7 7.01 2.13 5.04 2.85 5.04 5.00 5.08 4.39 2.48 4.00 2.20 4.20 2.28 5.08 4.72 4.51 4.37 4.17 4.52 3.58 6.52 4.16 5.00 2.39 2.58 2.85 4.44 4.72 ASSESSOR'S RESIDENCE SIZE (SQUARE FEET) 6,490 8,661 3,287 5,204 5,934 3,374 4,378 4,581 4,080 7,218 3,878 2,889 5,921 5,183 3,721 2,552 5,112 1,978 4,504 4,758 4,680 3,599 4,188 6,159 2,016 4,968 5,825 7,193 10,181 4,914 7,748 RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 542. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application has been filed by Dr. and Mrs. Richard Oas with respect to real property located at 40 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 119- RH), requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of substantial additions to an existing single family residence. Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a public hearing on July 16, 1996, August 20, 1996, September 17, 1996, October 15, 1996, November 19, 1996 and December 17, 1996, and at field trip visits on August 3, 1996 and December 7, 1996. During the hearing process, the Planning Commission discussed, among other issues, the size of the residence and landscape screening of the residence from the road. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption (State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301(e)) and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 4. Section 17.46.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval for any grading requiring a grading permit and before any building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or structure by 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 applicants request Site Plan Review for substantial residential and garage additions to an existing residence. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. The lot has a net square foot area of 197,119 square feet. The proposed residence (7,748 sq.ft.), attached garage (1,560 sq.ft.), swimming pool spa (882 sq.ft.), service yard (96 sq.ft.) RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 1 OF 5 • • and existing stable (667 sq.ft.) will have 10,953 square feet which constitutes 5.9% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 29,825 square feet which equals 15.9%, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. The proposed project is on a relatively large lot with most of the proposed structures located away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development. B. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls) because a minimum amount of grading is proposed and will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away from the proposed residence and existing neighboring residences. C. , The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the northeast side (rear) of this lot. 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, and augments them with a landscape plan that will screen the project's visibility from the street. E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structures will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. The percentage of pad coverage will not exceed the Planning Commission's established guideline. Further, the proposed project is designed to minimize grading. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain scenic vistas across the northerly portions of the property. 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. The proposed project is consistent with the scale of other homes in the immediate , neighborhood when compared to the large size of the lot. Only a moderate amount of grading is permitted. 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 utilize a new driveway from Portuguese Bend Road for access. H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 2 OF 5 • Section 5, Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for construction of substantial additions to an existing single family residence as indicated on the Development Plan marked, Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 542, subject to the conditions specified in Section 6. Section 6, The Site Plan Review application approved in Section 5 of this Resolution is subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review approvals shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.46.080. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to cease such violation 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 marked, Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 542 dated January 15, 1997, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. Grading shall not exceed 3,190 cubic yards of cut soil and 3,190 cubic yards of fill soil. F. All retaining walls incorporated into the project shall not be greater than 5 feet in height at any one point. G. Residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 28.6%. H. Maximum disturbed area shall not exceed 30.3% of the net lot area. I. Landscaping shall incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent feasible, the existing mature trees and shrubs and the natural landscape screening surrounding the proposed building pad. J. Landscaping shall incorporate. to the maximum extent feasible, trees and shrubs to screen the residence from the street. RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 3 OF 5 • K. Two copies of a landscape plan must be submitted for review by the Planning Department and include native drought -resistant vegetation that will not disrupt the impact of the views of neighboring properties prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or consistent with the rural character of the community. A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a grading and building permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager after the City Manager determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. L. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, an Agreement between the applicants and the Community Association to reduce the southern 25 foot easement to 10 feet to allow a 35 foot side yard setback shall be recorded, or the approval shall not be effective. M. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and drainage plan with related geology, soils and hydrology reports that conform to the development plan as approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review. Cut and fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio. N. 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. O. Notwithstanding Section 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional development shall require the filing of a new application for Site Plan Review approval by the Planning Commission. P. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 17.42.060, or the approval shall not be effective. Q. All conditions of this Site Plan Review approvals must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE4OF5 !' i PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY • • ARYJ997. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: i..c Tve-) MARILYN RN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 97-1 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 542. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on January 21, 1997 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Hankins, Witte and Chairman Roberts. Commissioners Margeta and Sommer. None. None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. • k -/Aft`i DEPUTY CITY` LERK RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 5 OF 5 • City 0/ /10fftflINCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 JODY MURDOCK FAX: (310) 377-7288 Mayor E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tem THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember February 25, 1997 Dr. and Mrs. Richard Oas 40 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 542 DR. AND. MRS. RICHARD OAS, 40 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 119-RH) AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. Dear Dr. and Mrs. Oas: As you know, at the City Council meeting held February 24, 1997, members of the City Council closed the public hearing and approved your application in Zoning Case No. 542. As a result, staff will prepare a Resolution of Approval memorializing the City Council action for presentation at the City Council meeting on March 10,.1997. A copy of that Resolution will be sent to you prior to that meeting. Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to call. We appreciate your cooperation. Sincerely, Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk 02/25/97oas.ltr cc: City Council Lola Ungar, Principal Planner Doug McHattie Printed on Recycled Paper. • • City 0/ Rotting CERTIFIED MAIL January 23, 1997 Dr. and Mrs. Richard Oas 40 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 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 SUBJECT: APPEAL PERIOD AND AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM ZONING CASE NO. 542, 40 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 119-RH) RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 Dear Dr. and Mrs. Oas: This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission adopted a resolution on January 21, 1997 to approve your request for Site Plan Review for the construction of substantial additions to an existing single family residence 40 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA; more precisely, Lot 119-RH in Zoning Case No..542. That action, accompanied by the record of the proceedings before the Commission, is tentatively scheduled to be placed as a report item on the City Council's agenda at the Council's regular meeting on Monday, January 27, 1997. The Planning Commission's decision in this matter shall become effective thirty days after the adoption of the resolution by the Commission, unless an appeal has been filed or the City Council takes jurisdiction of the case within that thirty (301 day appeal period. (Section 17.54.010(B) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code). Should there be an appeal, the Commission's decision will be stayed until the Council completes its proceedings in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code. If no appeals are filed within the thirty (30) day period after adoption of the Planning Commission's resolution, the Planning Commission's action will become final and you will be required to cause to be recorded an Affidavit of Acceptance Form together with the subject resolution in the Office of the County Recorder before the Commission's action takes effect. We have enclosed a copy of RESOLUTION NO. 97-1, specifying the conditions ,of approval set forth by the Planning Commission and the approved Exhibit A Development Plan to keep for your files. Once you have reviewed the Resolution, please complete the enclosed AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM, have the signature(s) notarized, and forward the completed form and a copy of the Resolution to: Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder Real Estate Records Section 12400 East Imperial Highway Norwalk, CA 90650 Printed on Recycled Paper. Include a check in the amount of $7.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page. The City will notify the Los Angeles County Building & Safety Division to issue permits only when the Affidavit of Acceptance is received by us and any conditions of the Resolution required prior to issuance of building permits are met. Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, PRINCIPAL PLANNER ENC: RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 EXHIBIT A DEVELOPMENT PLAN AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM APPEAL SECTION OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. cc: Mr. Douglas McHattie RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 542. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application has been filed by Dr. and Mrs. Richard Oas with respect to real property located at 40 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 119- RH), requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of substantial additions to an existing single family residence. Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a public hearing on July 16, 1996, August 20, 1996, September 17, 1996, October 15, 1996, November 19, 1996 and December 17, 1996, and at field trip visits on August 3, 1996 and December 7, 1996. During the hearing process, the Planning Commission discussed, among other issues, the size of the residence and landscape screening of the residence from the road. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption (State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301(e)) and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 4. Section 17.46.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval for any grading requiring a grading permit and before any building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or structure by 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 applicants request Site Plan Review for substantial residential and garage additions to an existing residence. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the, General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. The lot has a net square foot area of 197,119 square feet. The proposed residence (7,748 sq.ft.), attached garage (1,560 sq.ft.), swimming pool spa (882 sq.ft.), service yard (96 sq.ft.) RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 1 OF 5 • and existing stable (667 sq.ft.) will have 10,953 square feet which constitutes 5.9% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 29,825 square feet which equals 15.9%, which is . within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. The proposed project is on a relatively large lot with most of the proposed structures located away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development. B. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls) because a minimum amount of grading is proposed and will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away from the proposed residence and existing neighboring residences. C. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the northeast side (rear) of this lot. 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, and augments them with a landscape plan that will screen the project's visibility from the street. E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structures will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. The percentage of pad coverage will not exceed the Planning Commission's established guideline. Further, the proposed project is designed to minimize grading. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain scenic vistas across the northerly portions of the property. 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. The proposed project is consistent with the scale of other homes in the immediate neighborhood when compared to the large size of the lot. Only a moderate amount of grading is permitted. 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 utilize a new driveway from Portuguese Bend Road for access. H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 2 OF 5 Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for construction of substantial additions to an existing single family residence as indicated on the Development Plan marked, Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 542, subject to the conditions specified in Section 6. Section 6. The Site Plan Review application approved in Section 5 of this Resolution is subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review approvals shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.46.080. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to cease such violation 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 marked, Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 542 dated January 15, 1997, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. Grading shall not exceed 3,190 cubic yards of cut soil and 3,190 cubic yards of fill soil. F. All retaining walls incorporated into the project shall not be greater than 5 feet in height at any one point. G. Residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 28.6%. H. Maximum disturbed area shall not exceed 30.3% of the net lot area. I. Landscaping shall incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent feasible, the existing mature trees and shrubs and the natural landscape screening surrounding the proposed building pad. J. Landscaping shall incorporate. to the maximum extent feasible, trees and shrubs to screen the residence from the street. RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 3 OF 5 • �`• K. Two copies of 'a landscape plan must be submitted for review by the Planning Department and include native drought -resistant vegetation that will -not disrupt the impact of the views of neighboring properties prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or consistent with the rural character of the community. A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a grading and building permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager after the City Manager determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. L. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, an Agreement between the applicants and the Community Association to reduce the southern 25 foot easement to 10 feet to allow a 35 foot side yard setback shall be recorded, or the approval shall not be effective. M. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and drainage plan with related geology, soils and hydrology reports that conform to the development plan as approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review. Cut and fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio. N. 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. O. Notwithstanding Section 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional development shall require the filing of a new application for Site Plan Review approval by the Planning Commission. P. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 17.42.060, or the approval shall not be effective. Q. All conditions of this Site Plan Review approvals must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 4 OF 5 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY • • ARY 997. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: rtio g - ._4 n MARILRN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 97-1 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE, .CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 542. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on January 21, 1997 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Hankins, Witte and Chairman Roberts. Commissioners Margeta and Sommer. None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 5 OF 5 RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND MAIL TO: CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 Recorder's Use Please record this form with the Registrar -Recorder's Office and return to: City of Rolling Hills, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 (The Registrar -Recorder's Office requires that the form be notarized before recordation). ___ AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) ZONING CASE NO. 542 SITE PLAN REVIEW MI VARIANCE 0 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 0 I (We) the undersigned state: I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows: 40 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 119-RH) This property is the subject of the above numbered case. I am (We are) aware of, and accept, all the stated conditions in said ZONING CASE NO. 542 SITE PLAN REVIEW S VARIANCE 0 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 0 I (We) certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Print Print Owner_______ Owner Name Name Signature Signature Address Address City/State City/State Signatures must be acknowledged by a notary nublic. State of California ) County of Los Angeles ) On before me, personally appeared [ ] Personally known to me -OR- [ ] proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies) and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. Witness by hand and official seal. Signature of Notary • 17.54 010 17.54 APPEALS 17.54.010 Time for Filing Appeals A. All actions of the Planning Commission authorized by this Title may be appealed to the City Council. All appeals shall be filed in writing with the City Clerk. B. All appeals must be filed on or before the 30th calendar day after adoption of the Planning Commission's resolution on the project or application. Application fees shall be paid as required by Section 1730.030 of this Title. C. Within 30 days after the Planning Commission adopts a resolution which approves or denies a development application, the City Clerk shall place the resolution as a report item on the City Council's agenda. The City Council may, by an affirmative vote of three members, take jurisdiction over the application. In the event the City Council takes jurisdiction over the application, the Planning Commission's decision will be stayed until the City Council completes its proceedings in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. 17.54.020 Persons Authorized to File an Appeal Any person, including the City Manager, may appeal a decision of the Planning Commission to the City Council, in accordance with the terms of this Chapter. 17.54.030 Form, Content, and Deficiencies in an Appeal Application A. All appeals shall be filed in writing with the City Clerk on a form or forms provided by the City Clerk. No appeal shall be considered filed until the required appeal fee has been received by the City Clerk. , B. The appeal application shall state, at a minimum, the name and address of the appellant, the project and action being appealed, and the reasons why the appellant believes that the Planning Commission erred or abused its discretion, or why the Planning Commission's decision is not support by evidence in the record. 76 ROWNG HILLS ZONING MAY 24, 1993 • 17.54.010 C. If the appeal application is found to be deficient, the City Clerk shall deliver or mail (by certified mail), to the appellant a notice specifying the reasons why the appeal is deficient. The appellant shall correct the deficiency with an amendment to the appeal force within seven calendar days of receiving the deficiency notice. Otherwise, the appeal application will be deemed withdrawn, and, the appeal fee will be returned to the applicant. 17.54.040 Request for Information Upon receipt of a written and complete appeal application and fee, the City Clerk shall direct the Planning Commission Secretary to transmit to the City Council the complete record of the entire proceeding before the Planning Commission. 17.54.050 Scheduling of Appeal Hearing Upon receiving an appeal, the City Clerk shall set the appeal for a hearing before the City Council to occur within 20 days of the filing of The appeal. In the event that more than one appeal is filed for the same project, the Clerk shall schedule all appeals to be heard at the same time. 17.54.060 Proceedings A. Noticing The hearing shall be noticed as required by Section 17.30.030 of this Title. In addition. the following parties shall be noticed: 1. The applicant of the proposal being appealed; 2. The appellant; and 3. Any person who provided oral testimony or written comments to the Planning Commission during or as part of the public hearing on the project. B. Hearing The City Council shall conduct a public hearing pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1734 of this Title. The Council shall consider all information in the record, as well as additional information presented at the appeal hearing, before taking action on the appeal. ROLLING HILLS ZONING 77 MAY 24, 1993 . i • 1734.060 C. Action The Council may act to uphold, overturn, or otherwise modify the Planning Commission's original action on the proposal, or the Council may remand the application back to the Planning Commission for further review and direction. The Council shall make findings to support its decision. D. Finality of Decision The action of the City Council to approve, conditionally approve, or deny an application shall be final and conclusive. E. Record of Proceedings The decision of the City Council shall be set forth in full in a resolution or ordinance. A copy of the decision shall be sent to the applicant or the appellant. 17.54.070 Statute of Limitations Any action challenging a final administrative order or decision by the City made as a result of a proceeding in which by law a hearing is required to be given, evidence is required to be taken, and discretion regarding a final and non -appealable determination of facts is vested in the City of Rolling Hills, the City Council, or in any of its Commissions, officers, or employees, must be filed within the time limits set forth in the California Code of Civil Procedure, Section 1094.6 78 ROLLING HILLS ZONING MAY 24, 1993 P 852 865 206 RECEIPT FOR CERTIFIED MAIL NO INSURANCE COVERAGE PROVIDED NOT FOR INTERNATIONAL MAIL (See Reverse) Certified Fee II Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee Return ReceiPtotwing to whoma e f9,,f red J v v Retur f e silowirig'�t"o, tiom, Date, fnd`Address of Delivery, TOTtilliOsta e'ar4d Fees '� �. IS , yy Postmar`rote j to and ZrP Code //. 4')l�5 (A9-02-7y� Postage 7s. se I I. �a I I I ai SENDER: •Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. mi ■ Complete items 3, 4a, and 4b. • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can return thi card to you. • Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece, or on the back if space does not permit. ■ Write'Retum Receipt Requested' on the mailpiece below the article number. • The Retum Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date delivered. w m c 0 �► �. Mrs' ©e,--2.) eae,. Q 5. Received By: (Print Name) W m g 6. Sig er(Ad' 3811, December 1994 I also wish to receive the following services (for an s extra fee): 1. ❑ Addressee's Address 2. ❑ Restricted Delivery rn al Consult postmaster for fee. 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Article Number r a g l05 2o, 4b. Service Type ❑ Registered Certified ❑ Express Mail ❑ Insured ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise 0 COD 7. Date of De ivery_ � 8. Mdresseet's Address (Only if requested c and fee is paid) 1— Domestic Return Receipt C1iy one S JUL December 19, 1996 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 Dr. and Mrs. Richard Oas 40 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: Zoning Case No. 542, Request for Site Plan Review for the construction of substantial additions to an existing single family residence for property at 40 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA; more precisely, Lot 119-RH. Dear Dr. and Mrs. Oas: This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission voted at their regular meeting on December 17, 1996' to direct staff to prepare a resolution to approve your request for Site Plan Review for the construction of substantial additions to an existing single family residence in Zoning Case No. 542 that shall be confirmed in the draft resolution that is being prepared. The Planning Commission will review and consider the draft resolution, together with conditions of approval, at an upcoming meeting and make its final decision on your application at that subsequent meeting. The findings and conditions of approval of the draft resolution will be forwarded to you before being signed by the Planning Commission Chairman and City Clerk. The decision shall become effective thirty days after the adoption of the Planning Commission's resolution unless an appeal has been filed or the City Council takes jurisdiction of the case within that thirty (30) day appeal period. (Section 17.54.010(B) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code). Should there be an appeal, the Commission's decision will be stayed until the Council completes its proceedings in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code. The Planning Commission's action taken by resolution approving the development application is tentatively scheduled for January 21, 1997. That action, accompanied by the record of the proceedings before the Commission, is tentatively scheduled to be placed as a report item on the City Council's agenda at the Council's regular meeting on January 27,1997. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, LOLA M. UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNER cc: Mr. Douglas McHattie Printed on Recycled Paper. • C1iy 0/ RJ/L4_,ue� FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION November 25, 1996 Dr. and Mrs. Richard Oas 40 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 • 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 SUBJECT: Zoning Case No. 542, Request for Site Plan Review for the construction of substantial additions to an existing single family residence for property at 40 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA; more precisely, Lot 119-RH. Dear Dr. and Mrs. Oas: We have arranged for the Planning Commission to conduct a field inspection of your property to view a silhouette of the proposed project on Saturday, December 7, 1996. The Planning Commission's timetable is to meet at 7:30 AM at your property. The site must be prepared according to the enclosed Silhouette Construction Guidelines and the following requirements: • A full-size silhouette in conformance with the attached guidelines must be prepared for ALL STRUCTURES of the project showing the footprints, roof ridges and bearing walls; • Stake the limits of the building pad; and • Show the height of the finished floor of the proposed building pad, areas to be graded and driveway grade elevations. The owner and/or representative should be present to answer any questions regarding the proposal. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, LOLA M. UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNE Enclosure: Silhouette Construction Guidelines cc: Mr. Douglas McHattie Printed on Recycled Paper. • • City O /e0t4 i�>�a INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377.1521 FAX (213) 377-7288 SILHOUETTE CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES, 1. When required by the Planning Commission or City Council, a silhouette of proposed construction should be erected for the week preceding the designated Planning Commission or City Council meeting. The Silhouette shall not remain erected for a period longer than one week unless directed by the Planning Commission or City Council. 2. Silhouettes should be constructed with 2" x 4" lumber. Printed boards are not acceptable. 3. Bracing should be provided where possible. 4. Wire, twine or other suitable material should be used to delineate roof ridges and eaves. 5. Small pieces of cloth or flags should be attached to the wire or twine to aid in the visualization of the proposed construction. 6. The application may be delayed if inaccurate or incomplete silhouettes are constructed. 7. If you have any futher questions contact the Planning Department Staff at (213) 377-1521. 11 II 44 SECTION 111 ai PLAN • 41 SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING COMPANY t1: •September 12, 1996 Lola Ungar Principle Planner City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese .Bend Road Rolling dills, CA 90274 bear Ms. Ungar: SEP 1.21996 CITY OF Fay. I herewith respectfully request an extension of time to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the planning commission in the consideration of the Richard Oas site plan review. This delay is necessary in order that we may properly evaluate and exeoute the suggestions that were voiced at your August Planning Commission meeting.. Thank you.. • . Sincerely, SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING COMPANY Douglas K. McHattie Vice President .961oas.sai tni96ja 304 TEJON PLACE • PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA 90274 '• (310) 375.2556 IN L.A. (213) 772.1555 • FAX (31Q) 0 521 SPECTRUM CIRCLE, SUITE A • OXNARD, CA 93030 • (805) 278.0381 :• FAX (805) 278-0681 • • RICHARD A. and POLLY J. OAS 40 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 September 3, 1996 Planning Commission city of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Commissioners: Ei E-4 IL SEP 0 4 1996 CITY OF By We need to cancel the site visit scheduled for September 7th due to Mr. Doug McHatties vacation during the period since the public hearing in August. He is not scheduled to return until September 6th and. there won't be adequate time for reparation of the site plan due to' the changes needed in the revised plan. Sincerely, chard A. Oas, M.D. • Ci1y `eo eenq wee FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION August 21, 1996 • 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 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Oas 40 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: Zoning Case No. 542, Request for Site Plan Review for the construction of substantial additions to an existing single family residence for property at 40 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA; more precisely, Lot 119-RH. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Oas: We have arranged for the Planning Commission to conduct a field inspection of your property to view a silhouette of the proposed project on Saturday. September 7, 1996. The Planning Commission's timetable is to meet at 7:30 AM at 50 Eastfield Drive and then proceed to your property at 40 Portuguese Bend Road. Do not expect the Commission at 7:30 AM but, be assured that the field trip will take place before 9:30 AM. The site must be prepared according to the enclosed Silhouette Construction Guidelines and the following requirements: • A full-size silhouette must be prepared for ALL STRUCTURES of the project showing the footprints,. roof ridges and bearing walls; • Stake the limits of the building pad; and • Delineate areas to be graded showing finished floor or grade elevations. The owner and/or representative should be present to answer any questions regarding the proposal. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, red M LOLA M. UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNER Enclosure: Silhouette Construction Guidelines cc: Mr. Douglas McHattie Printed on Recycled Paper. C1t, ofi? P?•erg JJi/h INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377.1521 FAX: (213) 377.7288 SILHOUETTE CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES 1. When required by the Planning Commission or City Council, a silhouette of proposed construction should be erected for the week preceding the designated Planning Commission or City Council meeting. The Silhouette shall not remain erected for a period longer than one week unless directed by the Planning Commission or City Council. 2. Silhouettes should be constructed with 2" x 4" lumber. Printed boards are not acceptable. 3. Bracing should be provided where possible. 4. Wire, twine or other suitable material should be used to delineate roof ridges and eaves. 5. Small pieces of cloth or flags should be attached to the wire or twine to aid in the visualization of the proposed construction. 6. The application may be delayed if inaccurate or incomplete silhouettes are constructed. 7. If you have any futher questions contact the Planning Department Staff at (213) 377-1521. r PLAN SECTION '�i Cu• y ol Rolling JODY MURDOCK Mayor B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tern THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember January 28, 1997 Dr. and Mrs. Richard Oas 40 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 542 Dear Dr. and Mrs. Oas: 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 At the regular City Council meeting held Monday, January 27, 1997, City Councilmembers took jurisdiction of Zoning Case No. 542. We have enclosed the Resolution and the staff report that was presented to the City Council on the 27th for your information. We will schedule a formal public hearing to begin City Council review of your case on Monday, February 10, 1997. At that meeting, it is anticipated that members of the City Council will establish a date and time to conduct a field review of your proposed development. We look forward to seeing you on Monday, February 10th. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let me know. Sincerely, "A6 Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk oas.ltr cc: Mr. Doug McHattie Principal Planner Lola Ungar ®Printed on Recycled Paper DATE: TO: ATTN: FROM: SUBJECT: • Ciiy oil Rolling _Aird INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 E•maik cjtyclrh@aol.com Agenda Item No.: 5.A. Mtg. Date: 1/27/97 JANUARY 27,1997 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER RESOLUTION NO. 97-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 542. Dr. and Mrs. Richard Oas, 40 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 119-RH) BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission approved the attached resolution on January 21, 1997 at their regular meeting (3-2). Commissioners Margeta and Sommer opposed the project. During the hearing process, the Planning Commission discussed, among other issues, the size of the residence, the size of the residence relative to adjacent residences, and landscape screening of the residence from the road. 2. The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of 5,770 square feet of residential additions and 930 square feet of garage additions (4- cars) to their existing 1,978 square foot residence and 630 square foot 2-car garage. The new residence will be 7,748 square feet and have 1,560 square feet of garage space. The additions will step down from the 529.57 foot elevation of the existing residence from east to west to the 527.87 foot elevation and then north to the 524.87 foot elevation, north to the 526.37 foot elevation where the one portion will step down to the north to the 524.87 foot elevation and up to the east to the 527.87 foot elevation, and finally, east to the existing 529.37 foot elevation. Some areas of the new residence will be 4.5 feet below the existing residential portion of the project. RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 1 t. Pr,nted on Recyclea Ranee' • • There is also a new driveway access that is proposed from Portuguese Bend Road that will be relocated from the existing driveway that is within the southwest easement and will be 80 feet from the southern property line. The new driveway will have a slope of 6.2% off Portuguese Bend Road. The existing driveway will be vacated. The new driveway access was reviewed by the Traffic Commission and recommended the following: • That the driveway apron be 24 feet in width; • That the driveway apron be scored for equestrian purposes; and • That the southerly most portion of the driveway apron shall be located 80 feet north of the property line as marked in the field. 3. Staff prepared a table showing the sizes of a total of 29 residences along Portuguese Bend Road south to Poppy Trail that also includes 4 residences both east and west on Crest Road as requested by the Commission. To be consistent, we used the Assessor maps and information. The entire residential structure will be 40 feet from the side property line and encroach into the 50 foot side yard setback required by the Zoning Code. This requires a Variance. But, to preclude the need for a Variance, the applicants applied to the Community Association to reduce the southern 25 foot easement to 10 feet and the Association agreed. The applicant is currently preparing the required documentation. Thus, once the agreement is recorded, the side yard setback would then be reduced to 35 feet. [See Section 17.16.120(B) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code]. The recordation has not yet taken place and is a required condition of the Resolution. The plans show drainage that will flow to the canyon at the northeast instead of the current drainage that flows to the north towards Mrs. Ridder's property (38 Portuguese Bend Road). Staff had noted that Ms. Janice Coale, 5772 Capeswood Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, and caregiver for Mrs. Ridder at 38 Portuguese Bend Road, who came to City Hall on September 23, 1996, to voice her concern about drainage onto Mrs. Ridder's property that has been a problem in the past. 4. There is an existing 667 square foot stable with a corral that is more than 550 square feet. Access to the stable will be from the proposed driveway access at Portuguese Bend Road (6.2% slope) and then from the circular driveway along a path to the north at a 6.7% slope. 5. The structural lot coverage proposed is 10,953 square feet or 5.9% (20% permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 29,825 square feet or 15.9% (35% permitted). RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 2 • . 6. The 35,895 square foot residential building pad will have proposed coverage of 10,286 square feet or 28.6%. The existing 12,050 square foot stable pad coverage is 667 square feet or 5.5%. Total building pad coverage will be 22.8%. 7. Grading for the project site will require 3,190 cubic yards of cut soil and 3,190 cubic yards of fill soil. 8. The disturbed area of the lot will be 56,681 square feet or 30.3% (40% permitted). 9. Building permits show that the existing house was built in 1951 along with a 630 square foot garage and apartment. A stable was built at the northeast portion of the lot at the same time. In 1977, a swimming pool was constructed. 10. 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 receive and file. Resolution No. 97-1. SITE PLAN REVIEW RA-S-2ZONE 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 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%) EXISTING I PROPOSED No encroachments Residence 1,978 Garage 630 SwimPool 882 Stable 667 Service Yd. 96 See Paragraph 3 above. Residence 7,748 Garage 1,560 SwimPool 882 Stable 667 Service Yd. 96 Total 4,253 Total 10,953 2.9% 5.9% 10.1% 15.9% N/A 28.6% of 35,895 sq.ft. pad STABLE AND CORRAL BUILDING 4.8% 5.5% of 12,050 sq.ft. pad PAD COVERAGE RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 3 • • TOTAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE GRADING Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof that 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 ad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), graded slopes and building pad areas, any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist and any planned landscaped areas) STABLE (450 SQ.FT. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 4 N/A N/A 7% Existing 667 sq.ft. stable and more than 550 sq.ft. corral Existing off Portuguese Bend Road from driveway access Existing 9' foot wide roadway from the east side of Portuguese Bend Road N/A N/A 22.8% 3,190 cu.yds cut soil 3,190 cu.yds fill soil 30.3% Existing 667 sq.ft. stable and more than 550 sq.ft. corral Existing off Portuguese Bend Road from driveway access Construct new roadway access that will be 16' wide 80' north of southern property line on the east side of Portuguese Bend Road Planning Commission review Planning Commission review ADDRESS 11 Poppy Trail 90-B-RH 24 Portuguese Bend Rc..90-RH 25 " 89-A-RH 89-C-RH & 92-RH 91-RH 92-2-RH 103-A-RH 92-1-RH 104-B-RH 105-1-RH 104-A-RH 105-2-RH 110-3-RH 110-4-RH 110-5-RH 26 " 27„ 28 29 " 30„ 31 " 32 " 33„ 1 Wagon Lane 5" 17" 134 Portuguese Bend R�.:.111-1-RH 36„ 38„ 40 " 42„ 44„ 1 Crest Road East 2" 5" 16" 12 Possum Ridge 1 Crest West 2„ 3" 5" 1 1 RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 5 111-2-RH 118-RH 119-RH 120-RH 124-RH 1-FT 125-RH 2-FT 192-A-MS 123-RH 122-RH 4-C-CH 115-1-RH 55-B-MS NEARBY PROPERTIES ASSESSOR'S LOT NO. OWNER GROSS LOT AREA (ACRES) Taus 4.30 LaCaze 4.48 Welboume 13.7 Johnson Rosenzweig Chung Barth Thomas, K. Wishner Greenberg Fixler Stewart Colich Trujillo Husnak Strike Ridder Oas (Existing) Bhasker Link Harris (formerly Saffo) Cashman Luna Claessens Cronin Drown Leake Zee Torino AVERAGE PROPOSED ASSESSOR'S RESIDENCE SIZE (SQUARE FEET) 6,490 8,661 3,287 7.01 5,204 2.13 5,934 5.04 3,374 2.85 4,378 5.04 4,581 5.00 4,080 5.08 7,218 4.39 3,878 2.48 2,889 1 4.00 5,921 2.20 5,183 4.20 3,721 2.28 2,552 5.08 5,112 4.72 1,978 4.51 4,504 4.37 4,758 4.17 4,680 4.52 3,599 3.58 4,188 6.52 6,159 4.16 2,016 5.00 4,968 2.39 5,825 2.58 7,193 2.85 10,181 4.44 1 4,914 4.72 1 7,748 RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 542. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application has been filed by Dr. and Mrs. Richard Oas with respect to real property located at 40 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 119- RH), requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of substantial additions to an existing single family residence. Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a public hearing on July 16, 1996, August 20, 1996, September 17, 1996, October 15, 1996, November 19, 1996 and December 17, 1996, and at field trip visits on August 3, 1996 and December 7, 1996. During the hearing process, the Planning Commission discussed, among other issues, the size of the residence and Iandscape screening of the residence from the road. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption (State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301(e)) and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 4. Section 17.46.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval for any grading requiring a grading permit and before any building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or structure by 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 applicants request Site Plan Review for substantial residential and garage additions to an existing residence. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. The lot has a net square foot area of 197,119 square feet. The proposed residence (7,748 sq.ft.), attached garage (1,560 sq.ft.), swimming pool spa (882 sq.ft.), service yard (96 sq.ft.) RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 1 OF 5 • • and existing stable (667 sq.ft.) will have 10,953 square feet which constitutes 5.9% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 29,825 square feet which equals 15.9%, which is within the 35°/0 maximum overall lot coverage requirement. The proposed project is on a relatively large lot with most of the proposed structures located away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development. B. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls) because a minimum amount of grading is proposed and will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away from the proposed residence and existing neighboring residences. C. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the northeast side (rear) of this lot. 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, and augments them with a landscape plan that will screen the project's visibility from the street. E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structures will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. The percentage of pad coverage will not exceed the Planning Commission's established guideline. Further, the proposed project is designed to minimize grading. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain scenic vistas across the northerly portions of the property. 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. The proposed project is consistent with the scale of other homes in the immediate neighborhood when compared to the large size of the lot. Only a moderate amount of grading is permitted. 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 utilize a new driveway from Portuguese Bend Road for access. H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 2 OF 5 Section 5, Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for construction of substantial additions to an existing single family residence as indicated on the Development Plan marked, Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 542, subject to the conditions specified in Section 6. Section 6. The Site Plan Review application approved in Section 5 of this Resolution is subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review approvals shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.46.080. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to cease such violation 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 marked, Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 542 dated January 15, 1997, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. Grading shall not exceed 3,190 cubic yards of cut soil and 3,190 cubic yards of fill soil. F. All retaining walls incorporated into the project shall not be greater than 5 feet in height at any one point. G. Residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 28.6%. H. Maximum disturbed area shall not exceed 30.3% of the net lot area. I. Landscaping shall incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent feasible, the existing mature trees and shrubs and the natural landscape screening surrounding the proposed building pad. J. Landscaping shall incorporate. to the maximum extent feasible, trees and shrubs to screen the residence from the street. RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 3 OF 5 K. Two copies of a landscape plan must be submitted for review by the Planning Department and include native drought -resistant vegetation that will not disrupt the impact of the views of neighboring properties prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or consistent with the rural character of the community. A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a grading and building permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager after the City Manager determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. L. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, an Agreement between the applicants and the Community Association to reduce the southern 25 foot easement to 10 feet to allow a 35 foot side yard setback shall be recorded, or the approval shall not be effective. M. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and drainage plan with related geology, soils and hydrology reports that conform to the development plan as approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review. Cut and fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio. N. 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. O. Notwithstanding Section 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional development shall require the filing of a new application for Site Plan Review approval by the Planning Commission. P. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 17.42.060, or the approval shall not be effective. Q. All conditions of this Site Plan Review approvals must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 4 OF 5 • • PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY • • • ARY 997. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: =Tel RN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 97-1 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 542. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on January 21, 1997 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Hankins, Witte and Chairman Roberts. Commissioners Margeta and Sommer. None. None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. RESOLUTION NO. 97-1 PAGE 5 OF 5 1.kRiv,".) DEPUTY ITY LERK Co)