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DATE: JUNE 27, 2005
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ATTN: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR
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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.: 4B
Mtg. Date: 6 / 27 / 05
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-18. A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE AND CORRAL;
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONVERT AN
EXISTING STABLE INTO A RECREATION ROOM; GRANTING A
VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED
DISTURBED AREA OF THE LOT AND A SITE PLAN REVIEW
FOR DEVELOPMENT ON A PROPERTY THAT REQUIRES
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW DUE TO EXISTING
STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTION AT AN
EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO.
703, AT 18 EASTFIELD DRIVE, (LOT 69-A-EF), (RICH).
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2005-18, which is attached, on
June 14, 2005 at the adjourned regular meeting granting approval in Zoning Case No.
703. The vote was 4-0.
2. The applicants request to convert an existing 320 square foot stable to a
recreation room, to grade for and construct a new 450 square foot stable with 360 square
foot covered porch and approximately 2,200 square foot corral area in the rear of the
property, to add 109 square feet to the existing residence, reduce the existing entryway
by 84 square feet and to construct a 446 square foot basement. The applicants also
request a Variance to exceed the maximum allowed disturbed area, (48.4%).
3. The property is zoned RAS-1, and the gross lot area is 1.74 acres. The net lot area
for development purposes is 62,471 square feet, (1.43 acres).
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4. In 1996, the Planning Commission approved a Site Plan Review request for a
new single family residence and other improvements to replace an existing residence.
On July 21, 1998, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit to
construct a cabana and modification to the 1996 Site Plan Review approval for
additional grading. Both, the 1996 and 1998 Resolutions of Approval contain conditions
that any further development on the property is subject to Planning Commission
review and approval.
5. The property is currently developed with 5,079 square foot residence, 1,192
square foot garage, 624 square foot swimming pool, 320 square foot stable, 220 square
foot cabana, 96 square foot service yard, 72 square foot aviary and 816 square feet of
porches and a trellis. The existing stable is proposed to be converted to a recreation
room, and a portion of the front entryway is proposed to be converted to living area.
6. The applicant is proposing to utilize the existing driveway approach to the
property. Access to the stable will be from the existing driveway, then continuing along
the southern easement of the property, with a variable slope, not exceeding 20% at any
one point.
7. The conversion of the 320 square foot stable to recreation room is subject to
Section 17.16.210 of the Zoning Ordinance and requires a Conditional Use Permit. No
kitchen or other cooking facilities and no sleeping quarters are allowed in recreation
rooms. A list of development standards for a recreation room is enclosed.
8. Currently 39.9% of the lot is disturbed. With the addition of the stable and corral,
the disturbed area will be 48.4% of the net lot area, which requires a Variance. No
additional disturbance will result from the conversion of the entryway into living area
or from the conversion of the stable to recreation room.
9. Grading for the project will be 328 cubic yards of cut and 328 cubic yards of fill
and will be balanced on site, and includes the excavation for the basement and grading
for the stable and corral.
10. The property currently drains naturally to the rear. Two new dissipaters are
proposed to better channel the run-off towards the rear of the lot. The runoff from the
residential building pad is proposed to be discharged into a dissipater to be located in
the south side yard area in the middle of the property. The stable and corral area is
proposed to drain into an energy dissipater to be located at the southeastern corner of
the property.
11. The structural lot coverage on the 62,471 square foot net lot area is proposed to
be 9,254 square feet or 14.8%, which includes the residence, garage, pool, cabana,
recreation room, covered porches, trellis, service yard, aviary, and the new stable, (20%
permitted); and the total lot coverage proposed including the structures and paved
areas is proposed to be 20,352 square feet or 32.6%, (35% permitted).
12. The existing residential building pad is 26,786 square feet. The stable building
pad is proposed to be 3,168 square feet. Building pad coverage on the 26,786 square foot
residential building pad is proposed to be 7,712 square feet or 28.8% not including the
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covered porches. Including the 732 square feet of covered porches the residential
building pad will have 8,444 square feet or 31. 5% coverage. Building pad coverage on
the 3,168 square foot stable pad will be 25.6% including the 320 square feet covered area
and 14.2% not including the covered area. The combined coverage on both building
pads will be 27.2% not including the covered porches and 30.9% including the porches.
13. A less than a 3-foot garden wall is proposed along an area to be used for a play
yard, which will be covered with lawn. This level pad already exists and is included in
the disturbed area.
14. The height of the proposed stable will be 14 feet from the finished floor.
15. In response for justification for the Variance, the applicants' architect states that
this parcel is unique in that it is gently sloping and can handle the additional
disturbance. The disturbed areas are largely landscaped and are not massive hardscape
areas or structures, thus any impact that is perceived by exceeding the disturbed area
requirement is mitigated in an acceptable manner.
16. Utilities to the structures will be placed underground.
17. During the proceedings a letter of objection to the construction of the stable was
received from a neighbor at 4 Outrider Road. The Planning Commission in response to
the letter scheduled a second field visit to view the project from 4 Outrider Road. Prior
to the scheduled field trip, staff received correspondence from the owner of 4 Outrider
Road withdrawing the objection to the construction of the stable, and requesting that
the field trip be cancelled.
18. The Rolling Hills Community Association reviewed and approved the entryway
addition, and will review the stable construction at a later date.
19. 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 this report or provide other
direction to staff.
CABANA/RECREATION ROOM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
• Cabana/recreation room shall not be located in the front yard or in any
setback.
• The building housing the cabana or recreation room shall
not contain more than 800 square feet of net floor area.
• No kitchen or other cooking facilities shall be permitted.
• No sleeping quarters shall be permitted.
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ZONING CASE NO. 703
SITE PLAN REVIEW
RA-S- 1 ZONE SETBACKS
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
STRUCTURES
(Site Plan Review required 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
1 (35% maximum)
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD
COVERAGE (30% maximum -guideline)
BARN PAD COVERAGE
TOTAL COVERAGE
GRADING
Site Plan Review required if excavation
and/or fill or combination thereof that is
more than 3 feet in depth or 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 (min. 450 SQ.FT.
& 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
EXISTING
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE,
STABLE, CABANA & POOL
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Stable
Cabana
Aviary
Covered porches
Service yard
5079 sq.ft.
1192 sq.ft.
624 sq.ft.
320 sq,ft.
220 sq.ft.
72 sq.ft.
816 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
TOTAL 8,419 sq.ft.
13.5% of 62,471 sq.ft. net lot area
PROPOSED
ADDITION TO SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE, NEW
STABLE/CORRAL AND CONVERT
STABLE TO REC.RM.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Stable
Cabana
Rec. Rm.
Covered porches
Service yard
Aviary
Basement
TOTAL
14.8% of 62,471 sq.
5188 sq.ft.
1192 sq.ft.
624 sq.ft.
450 sq.ft.
220 sq.ft.
320 sq.ft
1092 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft
72 sq.ft.
446 sg.ft
9,254 sq.ft.
ft. net lot area
30.8% 32.6% of 62,471 sq. ft. net lot area
31.1% of 26,786 sq.ft. pad
includina porches
28% not includina porches
N/A
31.5% of 26,786 sq.ft. building pad,
includina covered porches;
28.8% not includina porches:
25.6% of 3,168 sq.ft. stable pad
including the covered area
14.2% not includina the covered area
Combined — 30.9% including porches
27.2% not includina porches
328 cubic yards cut
328 cubic yards fill
including excavation of basement
39.9% 48.4% of 62,471 sq.ft of net lot area
320 sq. ft existing
550 sq. ft. corral
Existing along southern side yard
and easement
Existing driveway approach from
Eastfield Drive
N/A
N/A
450 sq.ft. with 360 sq.ft. covered area
and
2,200 sq. ft. corral
Existing along southern side yard
and easement
Existing driveway approach from
Eastfield Drive
Planning Commission condition.
Planning Commission condition.
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NEARBY PROPERTIES
For information only
ADDRESS
23 Eastfield
22 Eastfield
21 Eastfield
20 Eastfield
17 Eastfield
19 Eastfield
16 Eastfield
AVERAGE
18 Eastfield
NAME
Cobb
Yoshimura
Lyons
Dyer
Raleigh
Cannon
Gregorio
Rich
SQ.FT.
RESIDENCE
4,452
4,543
4,055
4,458
4,060
3,530
5,264
4,338
Existing: 5,079
Proposed: 5,188
NET LOT AREA
(ACRES)
159,590
56,640
55,756
56,040
61,320
57,480
78,280
60,872
75,820
SOURCE: Assessors' and City records. Garages and other accessory uses are
not included. Roadway easements are not included.
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.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE
PLAN. REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A
STABLE AND CORRAL; GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO CONVERT AN EXISTING STABLE INTO A
RECREATION ROOM; GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED
THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA OF THE LOT
AND A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR DEVELOPMENT ON A
PROPERTY THAT REQUIRES PLANNING COMMISSION
REVIEW DUE TO EXISTING STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT
RESTRICTION AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
IN ZONING CASE NO. 703, AT 18 EASTFIELD DRIVE, (LOT 69-
A-EF), (RICH).
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 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rich,
with respect to real property located at 18 Eastfield Drive, (Lot 69-A-EF), Rolling
Hills, requesting a Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a 450 square
foot stable with 360 square foot covered porch and a corral, Conditional Use
Permit to convert an existing 320 square foot stable into a recreation room, a
Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot and a Site
Plan Review for the proposed development on a property that requires Planning
Commission review, due to existing structural development restriction approved
in 1996 and in 1998. An addition of 446 square feet to the existing basement and
modification to the entryway are also proposed.
Section 2. In 1996, the Planning Commission approved a Site Plan
Review request for a new single family residence and other improvements to
replace an existing residence on subject property. On July 21, 1998, the Planning
Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit to construct a cabana and
modification to the 1996 Site Plan Review approval for additional grading. Both,
the 1996 and 1998 Resolutions of Approval contain a condition that any further
development on the property is subject to Planning Commission review and
approval.
Section 3 The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public
hearings to consider the request in Zoning Case No. 703 on April 19, 2005, May
17, 2005 and at a field trip on May 17, 2005. The applicants were notified of the
hearings in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from
all persons interested in said proposal. The Planning Commission heard a report
from the City staff and reviewed, analyzed and studied the proposal. The
applicants and the applicants' representative were in attendance at the hearings.
Section 4. The City staff received a letter from a neighbor objecting to
the proposed location of the stable. The Planning Commission reviewed and
analyzed the letter and scheduled a visit to view the proposed project from the
objecting neighbor's property. Prior to the field trip, the neighbor submitted a
letter recanting her objection and requesting that the field trip to view the project
from her property be cancelled.
Section 5. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as
a Class 3 Exemption (The State of CA Guidelines, Section 15303) and is therefore
categorically exempt from environmental review under the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Section 6 Section 17.46.030 requires a development plan to be
submitted for site plan review and approval before any development requiring a
grading permit or 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 by more than twenty-five,percent (25%) in any thirty-six (36) month
period. With respect to the Site Plan Review application for grading for the stable
and corral and the restriction placed in 1996 and 1998 on any future development
on subject property the Planning Commission makes the following findings of
fact:
A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan,
and surrounding uses because the proposed stable 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 setbacks and the grading will be minimal.
B. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped
state of the lot. The proposed stable will be constructed on an existing building
pad and minimal grading is required. The project is of sufficient distance from
nearby residences so that the stable will not impact the view or privacy of
surrounding neighbors, and will permit the owners to enjoy their property
without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners.
C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale
and mass with the site. Although the disturbed net lot area exceeds the
maximum permitted, the proposed project is consistent with the scale of the
neighborhood when compared to properties in the vicinity. The grading for the
stable and corral will increase the disturbed lot area by 8.5%, which is minimal.
D. The development plan incorporates existing vegetation to the
maximum extent feasible. The development plan substantially preserves the
natural and undeveloped state of the lot and the stable will not cause the lot to
look overdeveloped. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as
to maintain open space.
E. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the
convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the
proposed project will not change the existing circulation pattern and will utilize
an existing driveway. No new stable access from Outrider Road or Eastifeld
Drive is proposed.
F. The proposed project is to construct a stable and corral area of
sufficient size that meets all standards for vehicular access thereto in
conformance with site plan review requirements.
G. The project is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Section 7. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.38.050 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code permit approval of a Variance from the standards and
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance 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. A
Variance to Section 17.16.070 (B) is required because it states that the lot
disturbance shall be limited to 40% of the net lot area. With respect to this
request for a Variance for lot disturbance of 48.4%, the Planning Commission
finds as follows:
A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and
conditions applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply
generally to the other property or class of use in the same zone. The Variance for
the total disturbance is necessary because the configuration, and topography of
the lot create a difficulty in meeting this Code requirement.
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. The
Variance is necessary because of the existing conditions of the lot. The existing
320 square foot stable is located in proximity to the cabana and swimming pool
and is not utilized for a stable. The proposed stable will be located away from the
"living area" of the lot and will retain an equestrian flavor. The stable will only
minimally affect the disturbance of the lot. 328 cubic yards of grading is required
for this construction, which includes excavation for a basement. One of the goals
of the General Plan is to encourage construction of equestrian uses, which this
Variance would accommodate.
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. All development will
occur within required setbacks, and will be adequately screened to prevent
adverse visual impact to surrounding properties.
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Section 8. Section 17.16.210(A)(2) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code
permits approval of a recreation room under certain conditions, provided the
Planning Commission approves a Conditional Use Permit. The applicant is
requesting to convert the existing 320 square foot stable into a recreation room.
With respect to this request for a Conditional Use Permit, the Planning
Commission finds as follows:
A. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the recreation
room would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning
Ordinance and General Plan and will be desirable for the public convenience and
welfare because the use is consistent with similar uses in the community, and the
area proposed for the recreation room would be located in an area on the
property where such use will not change the existing configuration of structures
on the lot.
B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses,
buildings, and structures have been considered, and the conversion will not
adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or
structures because the proposed recreation room will be located in a cluster with
other structures and will promote pad integration. The proposed recreation room
is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that it will not impact the view
or privacy of surrounding neighbors.
C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site,
the natural terrain, and surrounding residences because the recreation room will
comply with the low profile residential development pattern of the community.
D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable
development standards of the zone district because the 320 square foot size of the
recreation room is less than the maximum permitted under the Municipal Code.
E. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the portions
of the Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting
and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities because the project site is not
listed on the current State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites
List.
F. The proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent
of Title 17 of the Zoning Code because an adequate area is set -aside for the
construction of a stable structure, adjacent corral and access.
Section 9. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the
record, the Planning Commission hereby approves a Site Plan Review for
grading and construction of a 450 square foot stable, a Variance request to exceed
the maximum permitted disturbance of the lot and a Conditional Use Permit to
convert an existing 320 square foot stable into a recreation room, and a Site Plan
Review for the total proposed development due to the restriction placed on the
previously approved applications for subject property, in accordance with the
development plan dated March 28, 2005 and marked Exhibit A in Zoning Case
No. 703 subject to the following conditions:
A. The Site Plan, Variance and Conditional Use Permit approvals shall
expire within two years from the effective date of approval if work has not
commenced as defined in Sections 17.38.070, 17.42.070 and 17.46.080 of the
Zoning Ordinance, unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of
these sections.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the approval, that if any
conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the
privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the City has given the
applicants written notice to cease such violation, the opportunity for a hearing
has been provided, and if requested, has been held, and thereafter the applicant
fails to correct the violation within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of
the City's determination.
C. All requirements of the Building 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. This shall include, but not be limited to, the requirements of
the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance, Undergrounding of Utilities Ordinance, Roof
Covering Ordinance and others.
D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial
conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated March 28,
2005, except as otherwise provided in these conditions.
E. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 9,254 square feet or 14.8%
in conformance with lot coverage limitations.
F. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed
20,352 square feet or 32.6% in conformance with lot coverage limitations.
G. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 30,236 square feet or
48.4% in conformance with the Variance approval.
H. Building pad coverage on the stable pad shall not exceed 25.6%,
including the covered patio. Building pad coverage on the residential building
pad shall not exceed 31.5% including covered porches and 28.8% not including
covered porches.
I. Grading for the stable and excavation for the basement shall not
exceed 328 cubic yards of cut and 328 cubic yards of fill and shall be balanced on
site.
J. The stable and recreation room shall be screened from adjacent
properties. Landscaping shall be designed using mature trees and shrubs so as
not to obstruct views from neighboring properties, but to screen these structures
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on the lot. If trees are to be incorporated into the landscaping scheme, at maturity
they shall be no higher than the ridge height of the stable and the recreation room
on the lot.
K. The stable and corral shall be located a minimum of twenty-five
feet from the rear property line and twenty feet from the side property line.
L. 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.
M. No kitchen or other cooking facilities shall be permitted in the
recreation room. No sleeping quarters shall be permitted in the recreation room.
N. The stable shall be used exclusively for keeping permitted domestic
animals. Commercial uses are not permitted.
O. During construction, dust control measures shall be used to stabilize
the soil from wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable odors generated by
construction activities in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management
District, Los Angeles County and local ordinances and engineering practices.
P. During construction, conformance with the Air Quality Management
District requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and
local ordinances and engineering practices shall be required so that people or
property are not exposed to undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, objectionable odors,
landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence.
Q. During and after construction, all soil preparation, drainage, and
landscape sprinklers shall protect the building pad from erosion and direct
surface water in an approved manner.
R. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the
project site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby
roadway easements.
S. 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. If any walls are to be incorporated into the design of this project,
they shall not be located in any setback nor shall they exceed 3-feet in height.
U. The drainage plan system shall be approved by the Planning
Department and the County Drainage Engineer and shall assure that any water
from any site irrigation systems and all drainage from the site shall be conveyed.
in an approved manner and shall remain on the property and not cross over any
easements.
V. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional
Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for
the installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities.
W. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional
Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best
Management Practices (BMP's) related to solid waste.
X. The project shall be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills
Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance
of any permits.
Y. 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.
Z. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling
Hills Municipal Code, any modifications to the property, which would
constitute additional structural development or grading, shall require the
filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission.
AA. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all
conditions of this Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Variance approvals,
pursuant to Sections 17.38.060, 17.42.060 and 17.46.065 of the Zoning Ordinance,
or the approval shall not be effective.
AB. All conditions of this Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit and
Variance approval, which apply, must be complied with prior to the issuance of
a building permit from the County of Los Angeles.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14th DAY OF JUNE 2005.
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RC)/G R SOMMER CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
1 T U �i.'� i .,� • .
MARILYN L. KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS)
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2005-18 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE AND CORRAL; GRANTING
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONVERT AN EXISTING STABLE INTO
A RECREATION ROOM; GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA OF THE LOT AND A SITE PLAN
REVIEW FOR DEVELOPMENT ON A PROPERTY THAT REQUIRES
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW DUE TO EXISTING STRUCTURAL
DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTION AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 703, AT 18 EASTFIELD DRIVE, (LOT 69-
A-EF), (RICH).
was approved and adopted at an adjourned regular meeting of the Planning
Commission on June 14, 2005 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner DeRoy, Hankins, Witte and Chairman Sommer.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
DEPUT9' CITY CLERK
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
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NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
JUNE 14, 2005
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 703
18 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 69-A-EF)
RA-S-1, 1.74 ACRES (GROSS)
MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH RICH
BLAIR ASSOCIATES
APRIL 9, 2005
Request for a Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a new stable and
corral, Conditional Use Permit to convert an existing stable into a recreation
room, a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot and
a Site Plan Review for a minor addition to the front of the residence on a
property that requires Planning Commission review, due to existing structural
development condition approved in July 1998, at an existing single family
residence at 18 Eastfield Drive.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission at their May 17, 2005 meeting, in response to a
letter of objection from a neighbor, scheduled a second field visit to view the
proposed project from a property located at 4 Outrider Road.
2. On May 27, 2005, staff received correspondence from the objecting
property owner, which is attached, withdrawing her opposition to the
construction of the stable, and requesting that the field trip be cancelled.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission cancel the field trip to subject
site and continue this matter to the adjourned regular meeting of the Planning
Commission scheduled for June 14, 2005 at 6:30 P.M.
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From: Marilynjmm@aol.com
Date: Fri, 27 May 2005 14:40:49 EDT
To: ys@cityofrh.net
have decided to withdraw my objection to the proposed construction of a new stable and corral at # 18
Eastfield. Please notify the members of the Planning Commission that the meeting at my home on June
14th re: this matter has been cancelled. Thank you.
Marilyn Malmuth
1 of 1
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From: Marilynjmm@aol.com
Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 15:42:00 EDT
To: ys@cityofrh.net
I will greatly appreciate your advising the Planning Commission at their meeting this evening of my
thoughts regarding the request from the residents at #18 Eastfield.
Having now seen the the flags for the proposed stable and corral which has been submitted for approval
at the extreme far end of the property at #18 Eastfield I wish to state that I strongly protest the positioning
of this construction. Placing it at the most distant area from the existing house might be nice for the
residents of that particular property since it will neither impact their view or force them to deal with the smell
of horse manure and the flies that will undoubtedly congregate. But what about the people who live
nearby?
This is a very deep lot and there are many other places available for this construction. Putting it where
they request would severely impact my view of the city lights. They have already constructed a most
unattractive high rise trampoline which I am forced to look at from every angle and also blocks part of my
view. There are many groves of large trees along the far side of their property (as viewed from my home)
which permanently block a lot of my view. However, blocking off that lower area esentially would end my
view far over to the right from where it is now. Placing the construction in an area where the background
would be the existing trees would have no effect on my view. They have chosen the only area that that
would be strongly detrimental to my property.
Aside from my personal desire not to lose my opportunity to see the city lights at night I also feel that
allowing this would be a really poor public relations decision as it effects residents of Rancho Palos
Verdes who have homes in that adjacent area. The previous owners of the property at #18 Eastfield
constructed a mini motor cross course so that their children could ride motorcycles right up to the end of
the property which abuts the city line. It was extremely noisy to both the RPV homeowners and many
Rolling Hills neighbors, yet the city was unwilling to even ask them not to be so inconsiderate. I was told
that the only thing the city cared about was how much grading they did to create the eyesore, noise and
fire hazard that was such a detriment to the neighborhood. I also encountered refusal from some of the
residents in that area who were unwilling to allow tree trimming of out of control trees bacause they viewed
Rolling Hills people as elitists who wouldn't allow
them to use our roads and had no respect for their property rights when deciding how to use their own
land. Therefore many homes in Rolling Hills were affected by one homeowner's actions and I hope you
will not let this happen again.
When the planning commission allowed one of my next door neighbors to build into the easement
between our homes it did not take long before they felt free to knock down my fence, cut away the
plantings on my property to improve their view (without even asking my permission - which I would have
granted) and now have their gardeners just push all of their yard trimmings down the hillside slope on to
my property which I have to pay my gardener to remove). Have I reported these incidents to the city?
Absolutely! Have they taken any action? Absolutely not!
So I think this puts an even a greater responsibility on the committee that has been given the authority to
say yes or no to the requests that take into consideration only what one particular resident wants and not
all of the broad ramifications that their decisions may have on others. I have no objection to them having
horse facilities but feel that you should look at the whole picture and not just what may sound like a simple
request from a new resident. Once you make a decision there is no followup if someone opts to overstep
what seems like common decency to many of us, but obviously not to all.
Thank you,
Marilyn Malmuth
#4 Outrider Road
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(no subject)
Subject: (no subject)
From: Marilynjmm@aol.com
Date: Fri, 27 May 2005 14:40:49 EDT
To: ys@cityofrh.net
I have decided to withdraw my objection to the proposed construction of a new stable and corral at # 18
Eastfield. Please notify the members of the Planning Commission that the meeting at my home on June
14th re: this matter has been cancelled. Thank you.
Marilyn Malmuth
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityotrh@aol.com
MAY 17, 2005
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 703
18 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 69-A-EF)
RA-S-1, 1.74 ACRES (GROSS)
MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH RICH
BLAIR ASSOCIATES
APRIL 9, 2005
Request for a Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a new stable and
corral, Conditional Use Permit to convert an existing stable into a recreation
room, a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot and
a Site Plan Review for a minor addition to the front of the residence on a
property that requires Planning Commission review, due to existing structural
development condition approved in July 1998, at an existing single family
residence at 18 Eastfield Drive.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission visited the subject site to view the proposed
project earlier today.
2. The applicants request to convert an existing 320 square foot stable to a
recreation room, to grade for and construct a new 450 square foot stable with 360
square foot covered porch and approximately 2,200 square foot corral area in the
rear of the property, to add 109 square feet to the existing residence, reduce the
existing entryway by 84 square feet and to construct a 446 square foot basement.
The applicants also request a Variance to exceed the maximum allowed
disturbed area, (48.4%).
3. The property is zoned RAS-1, and the gross lot area is 1.74 acres. The net
lot area for development purposes is 62,471 square feet, (1.43 acres).
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4. In 1996, the Planning Commission approved a Site Plan Review request
for a new single family residence and other improvements to replace an existing
residence. On July 21, 1998, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional
Use Permit to construct a cabana and modification to the 1996 Site Plan Review
approval for additional grading. Both, the 1996 and 1998 Resolutions of
Approval contain conditions that any further development on the property is
subject to Planning Commission review and approval.
5. The property is currently developed with 5,079 square foot residence,
1,192 square foot garage, 624 square foot swimming pool, 320 square foot stable,
220 square foot cabana, 96 square foot service yard, 72 square foot aviary and 816
square feet of porches and a trellis. The existing stable is proposed to be
converted to a recreation room, and a portion of the front entryway is proposed
to be converted to living area.
6. The applicant is proposing to utilize the existing driveway approach to the
property. Access to the stable will be from the existing driveway, then continuing
along the southern easement of the property, with a variable slope, not exceeding
20% at any one point.
7. The conversion of the 320 square foot stable to recreation room is subject to
Section 17.16.210 of the Zoning Ordinance and requires a Conditional Use Permit.
No kitchen or other cooking facilities and no sleeping quarters are allowed in
recreation rooms. A list of development standards for a recreation room is
enclosed.
8. Currently 39.9% of the lot is disturbed. With the addition of the stable and
corral, the disturbed area will be 48.4% of the net lot area, which requires a
Variance. No additional disturbance will result from the conversion of the
entryway into living area or from the conversion of the stable to recreation room.
9. Grading for the project will be 328 cubic yards of cut and 328 cubic yards of
fill and will be balanced on site, and includes the excavation for the basement and
grading for the stable and corral.
10. The property currently drains naturally to the rear. Two new dissipators are
proposed to better channel the run-off towards the rear. The runoff from the
residential building pad is proposed to be discharged into a dissipator to be
located in the south side yard area in the middle of the property. The stable and
corral area is proposed to drain into an energy dissipator to be located at the
southeastern corner of the property.
11. The structural lot coverage on the 62,471 square foot net lot area is proposed
to be 9,254 square feet or 14.8%, which includes the residence, garage, pool,
cabana, recreation room, covered porches, trellis, service yard, aviary, and the new
stable, (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage proposed including the
structures and paved areas is proposed to be 20,352 square feet or 32.6%, (35%
permitted).
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12. The existing residential building pad is 26,786 square feet. The stable
building pad is proposed to be 3,168 square feet. Building pad coverage on the
26,786 square foot residential building pad is proposed to be 7,712 square feet or
28.8% not including the covered porches. Including the 732 square feet of covered
porches the residential building pad will have 8,444 square feet or 31. 5% coverage.
Building pad coverage on the 3,168 square foot stable pad will be 25.6% including
the 320 square feet covered area and 14.2% not including the covered area. The
combined coverage on both building pads will be 27.2% not including the covered
porches and 30.9% including the porches.
13. A less than a 3-foot garden wall is proposed along an area to be used for a
play yard, which will be covered with lawn. This level pad already exists and is
included in the disturbed area.
14. The height of the proposed stable will be 14 feet from the finished floor.
15. In response for justification for the Variance, the applicants' architect
states that this parcel is unique in that it is gently sloping and can handle the
additional disturbance. The disturbed areas are largely landscaped and are not
massive hardscape areas or structures, thus any impact that is perceived by
exceeding the disturbed area requirement is mitigated in an acceptable manner.
16. Utilities to the structures will be placed underground.
17. The Rolling Hills Community Association reviewed and approved the
entryway addition, and will review the stable construction at a later date.
18. 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, open
the continued public hearing and provide direction to staff.
CABANA/RECREATION ROOM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
• Cabana/recreation room shall not be located in the front yard or in any
setback.
• The building housing the cabana or recreation room shall
not contain more than 800 square feet of net floor area.
• No kitchen or other cooking facilities shall be permitted.
• No sleeping quarters shall be permitted.
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ZONING CASE NO. 703
SITE PLAN REVIEW
RA-S- 1 ZONE SETBACKS
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
STRUCTURES
(Site Plan Review required 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 (30% maximum -guideline)
BARN PAD COVERAGE
TOTAL COVERAGE
GRADING
Site Plan Review required if excavation
and/or fill or combination thereof that is
more than 3 feet in depth or 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 (min. 450 SQ.FT.
& 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
EXISTING 11
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE,
STABLE, CABANA & POOL
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Stable
Cabana
Aviary
Covered porches
Service yard
TOTAL
13.5% of 62,471
5079 sq.ft.
1192 sq.ft.
624 sq.ft.
320 sq,ft.
220 sq.ft.
72 sq.ft.
816 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
8,419 sq.ft.
sq.ft. net lot area
PROPOSED
ADDITION TO SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE, NEW
STABLE/CORRAL AND CONVERT
STABLE TO REC.RM.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Stable
Cabana
Rec. Rm.
Covered porches
Service yard
Aviary
Basement
TOTAL
5188 sq.ft.
1192 sq.ft.
624 sq.ft.
450 sq.ft.
220 sq.ft.
320 sq.ft
1092 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft
72 sq.ft.
446 sq.ft
9,254 sq.ft.
14.8% of 62,471 sq. ft. net lot area
30.8% 32.6% of 62,471 sq. ft. net lot area
31.1 %. of 26,786 sq.ft. pad
including porches
28% not including porches
N/A
31.5% of 26,786 sq.ft. building pad,
including covered porches;
28.8% not including porches:
25.6% of 3,168 sq.ft. stable pad
including the covered area
14.2% not including the covered area
Combined — 30.9% including porches
27.2% not including porches
328 cubic yards cut
328 cubic yards fill
including excavation of basement
39.9% 48.8% of 62,471 sq.ft of net lot area
320 sq. ft existing
550 sq. ft. corral
Existing along southern side yard
and easement
Existing driveway approach from
Eastfield Drive
N/A
N/A. - -
450 sq.ft. with 360 sq.ft. covered
area and
2,200 sq. ft. corral
Existing along southern side yard
and easement
Existing driveway approach from
Eastfield Drive
Planning Commission review.
Planning Commission review.
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NEARBY PROPERTIES
For information only
ADDRESS
23 Eastfield
22 Eastfield
21 Eastfield
20 Eastfield
17 Eastfield
19 Eastfield
16 Eastfield
AVERAGE
18 Eastfield
NAME
Cobb
Yoshimura
Lyons
Dyer
Raleigh
Cannon
Gregorio
Rich
SQ.FT.
RESIDENCE
4,452
4,543
4,055
4,458
4,060
3,530
5,264
4,338
Existing: 5,079
Proposed: 5,188
NET LOT AREA
(ACRES)
59,590
56,640
55,756
56,040
61,320
57,480
78,280
60,872
75,820
SOURCE: Assessors' and City records. Garages and other accessory uses are
not included. Roadway easements are not included.
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.
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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
APRIL 19, .2005
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 703
18 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 69-A-EF)
RA-S-1, 1.74 ACRES (GROSS)
MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH RICH
BLAIR ASSOCIATES
APRIL 9, 2005
Request for a Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a new stable and
corral, Conditional Use Permit to convert an existing stable into a recreation
room, a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot and
a Site Plan Review for a minor addition to the front of the residence on a
property that requires Planning Commission review, due to existing structural
development condition approved in July 1998, at an existing single family
residence at 18 Eastfield Drive.
BACKGROUND
1. The applicants request to convert an existing 320 square foot stable to a
recreation room, to grade for and construct a new 450 square foot stable with 360
square feet covered porch and approximately 2,200 square foot corral area'in the
rear of the property, to add 109 square feet to the existing residence, reduce the
existing entryway by 84 square feet and to construct a 446 square foot basement.
The applicants also request a Variance to exceed the maximum allowed
disturbed area, (48.4%).
2. The property is zoned RAS-1, and the gross lot area is 1.74 square feet. The
net lot area for development purposes is 62,471 square feet, (1.43 acres).
3. In 1996, the Planning Commission approved a Site Plan Review request
for a new single family residence and other improvements to replace an existing
residence. On July 21, 1998, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional
Use Permit to construct a cabana and modification to the 1996 Site Plan Review
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approval for additional grading. Both, the 1996 and 1998 Resolutions of
Approval contain conditions that any further development on the property is
subject to Planning Commission review and approval.
4. The property is currently developed with 5,079 square foot residence,
1,192 square foot garage, 624 square foot swimming pool, 320 square foot stable,
220 square foot cabana, 96 square foot service yard, 72 square foot aviary and 816
square feet of porches and a trellis. The existing stable is proposed to be.
converted to a recreation room, and a portion of the front entryway is proposed
to be converted to living area.
5. The applicant is proposing to utilize the existing driveway approach to the
property. Access to the stable will be from the existing driveway, then continuing
along the southern easement of the property.
6. The conversion of the 320 square foot stable to recreation room is subject to
Section 17.16.210 of the Zoning Ordinance and requires a Conditional Use Permit.
No kitchen or other cooking facilities and no sleeping quarters are allowed in
recreation rooms. A list of development standards for a recreation room is
enclosed.
7. Currently 39.9% of the lot is disturbed. With the addition of the stable and
corral, the disturbed area will be 48.4% of the net lot area, which requires a
Variance. No additional disturbance will be required for the conversion of the
entryway into living area or for the conversion of the stable to recreation room.
8. Grading for the project will be 328 cubic yards of cut and 328 cubic yards of
fill and will be balanced on site, and includes the excavation for the basement and
grading for the stable and corral.
9. The property currently drains naturally to the rear. Two new dissipators are
proposed to better channel the run-off towards the rear. The runoff from the
residential building pad is proposed to be discharged into a dissipator to be
located in the south side yard area in the middle of the property. The stable and
corral area is proposed to drain into an energy dissipator to be located at the
southeastern corner of the property.
10. The structural lot coverage on the 62,471 square foot net lot area is proposed
to be 9,254 square feet or 14.8%, which includes the residence, garage, pool,
cabana, recreation room, covered porches, service yard, aviary, and the stable,
(20% permitted); and the total lot coverage proposed including the structures and
paved areas will be 20,352 square feet or 32.6%, (35% permitted).
11. The existing residential building pad is 26,786 square feet. The stable
building pad is proposed to be 3,168 square feet. Building pad coverage on the
26,786 square foot residential building pad is proposed to be 7,712 square feet or
28.8% not including the covered porches. Including the 732 square feet of covered
porches and trellis, the residential building pad will have 9,033 square feet or
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33. 7% coverage. Building pad coverage on the 3,168 square foot stable pad will be
25.6% including the 320 square feet covered area and 14.2% not including the
covered area. The combined coverage on both building pads will be 27.1% not
including the covered porches and 30.3% including the porches.
12. A less than a 3-foot garden wall is proposed along an area to be used for a
play yard, which will be covered with lawn. This level pad already exists and is
included in the disturbed area.
13. The height of the proposed stable will be 14 feet from the finished floor.
14. In response for justification for the Variance, the applicants' architect
states that this parcel is unique in that it is gently sloping and can handle the
additional disturbance. The disturbed areas are largely landscaped and are not
massive hardscape areas or structures, thus any impact that is perceived by
exceeding the disturbed area requirement is mitigated in an acceptable manner.
15. Utilities to the structures will be placed underground.
16. The Rolling Hills Community Association reviewed and approved the
entryway addition, and will review the stable construction at a later date.
17. 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, open
the public hearing and take public input.
CABANA/RECREATION ROOM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
• Cabana/recreation room shall not be located in the front yard or in any
setback.
• The building housing the cabana or recreation room shall
not contain more than 800 square feet of net floor area.
• No kitchen or other ten facilities shall be permitted.
• No sleeping quarters all be permitted.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW
RA-S- 1 ZONE SETBACKS
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side:. 20 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
STRUCTURES
(Site Plan Review required 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 (30% maximum -guideline)
BARN PAD COVERAGE
TOTAL COVERAGE
GRADING
Site Plan Review required if excavation
and/or fill or combination thereof that is
more than 3 feet in depth or 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 (min. 450 SQ.FT.
& 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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EXISTING
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE,
STABLE, CABANA & POOL
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Stable
Cabana
Aviary
Covered porches
Service yard
TOTAL
13.5% of 62,471
5079 sq.ft.
1192 sq.ft.
624 sq.ft.
320 sq,ft.
220 sq.ft.
72 sq.ft.
816 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
8,419 sq.ft.
sq.ft. net lot area
PROPOSED
ADDITION TO SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE, NEW
STABLE/CORRAL AND CONVERT
STABLE TO REC.RM.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Stable
Cabana •
Rec. Rm.
Covered porches
Service yard
Aviary
Basement
TOTAL
14.8% of 62,471 sq.
5188 sq.ft.
1192 sq.ft.
624 sq.ft.
450 sq.ft.
220 sq.ft.
320 sq.ft
1092 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft
72 sq.ft.
446 sq.ft
9,254 sq.ft.
ft. net lot area
30.8% 32.6% of 62,471 sq. ft. net lot area
31.4% of 26,786 sq.ft. pad
including porches
28% not including porches
N/A
33.7% of 26,786 sq.ft. building pad,
including covered porches;
28.8% not including porches:
25.6% of 3,168 sq.ft. stable pad
including the covered area
14.2% not including the covered area
Combined — 30.3% including porches
27.1% not including porches
328 cubic yards cut
328 cubic yards fill
including excavation of basement
39.9% 48.8% of 62,471 sq.ft of net lot area
320 sq. ft existing
550 sq. ft. corral
Existing along southern side yard
and easement
Existing driveway approach from
Eastfield Drive
N/A
N/A
450 sq.ft. with 360 sq.ft. covered
area and
2,200 sq. ft. corral
Existing along southern side yard
and easement
Existing driveway approach from
Eastfield Drive
Planning Commission review.
Planning Commission review.
NEARBY PROPERTIES
For information only
ADDRESS
23 Eastfield
22 Eastfield
21 Eastfield
20 Eastfield
17 Eastfield
19 Eastfield
16 Eastfield
AVERAGE
18 Eastfield
NAME
Cobb
Yoshimura
Lyons
Dyer
Raleigh
Cannon
Gregorio
Rich
SQ.FT.
RESIDENCE
4,452
4,543
4,055
4,458
4,060
3,530
5,264
4,338
Existing: 5,079
Proposed: 5,188
NET LOT AREA
(ACRES)
59,590
56,640
55,756
56,040
61,320
57,480
78,280
60,872
75,820
SOURCE: Assessors' and City records. Garages and other accessory uses are
not included. Roadway easements are not included.
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.703
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