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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX (310) 377-7288
Agenda Item No.: 5-A
Mtg. Date: 06/13/16
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR
THRU: RAYMOND R, CRUZ, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2016-11. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW
TO CONSTRUCT A COVERED PORCH ON A PROPERTY WITH A RESTRICTED
DEVELOPMENT CONDITION IN ZONING CASE NO. 905 AT 13 OUTRIDER ROAD,
(LOT 94-A-EF), ROLLING HILLS, CA, (HANG JA YOO).
REQUEST AND PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
1. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report or provide
other direction to staff.
2. The applicant Mrs. Hang Ja Yoo requests a Site Plan Review to construct a 244
square foot porch. There is a condition on the property from previous approvals that
any construction requires a Site Plan Review, which includes a public hearing process.
3. The Planning Commission at their May 17, 2016 field trip meeting directed staff to
prepare a Resolution for that evening meeting and by a vote 4-0 approved the project
(Commissioner Kirkpatrick absent and excused).
The Planning Commission found that the project fits on the property, is of a small scale,
will not be obtrusive or make the lot look overbuilt and does not cause exceedance,
beyond what is allowed, of the development standards.
BACKGROUND
4. The Planning Commission on December 15, 2015 adopted Resolution No. 2015-23
approving a Site Plan Review to construct a 245 square foot addition to the residence, a
96 square foot pool equipment area and for grading of 26 cubic yards of dirt to construct
a parking area for 5 guest cars adjacent to the driveway; and variances to exceed the
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maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot (51.4%), to locate the pool equipment in
the front yard area of the site and to locate a portion of a not to exceed 36" high retaining
wall in the north side yard setback.
A 2009 approval by the City for an addition to the house included a Variance to waive
the requirement for a set aside area for a stable and corral on the property. A Variance
approval, once implemented, runs with the land. The stable set -aside Variance remains
in effect for this proposal as well.
The 2009 and 2015 approvals received a "No further development" condition on the
property, meaning that any construction requires a Site Plan Review.
5. Following the Planning Commission review and approval, the applicant
submitted the project to the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural
Committee. The Committee required that the applicant construct a covered porch along
the proposed addition to preserve the characteristics of a ranch style home on the
property.
6. The applicant is therefore proposing to add 244 square foot covered porch along
the front of the residence. Pursuant to Section 17.46.040 C the Commission may require a
Site Plan Review on projects that would normally be approvable administratively, as
follows:
C. The Commission shall act to approve, conditionally approve or deny the application. The
Commission may impose such conditions on an approval as it deems necessary to assure
compliance with the requirements of this title. The Commission may condition approval to
require site plan review for any future construction on the lot, regardless of whether site plan
review would ordinarily be applicable to such construction. Notwithstanding any such
condition, if future construction requires a variance or a conditional use permit, a site plan
review is not also required.
Further, notwithstanding any such condition on a discretionary plan review, the City
Manager or designee may, without site plan review, approve the following construction provided
that such construction meets the development standards of this title and no discretionary review
is otherwise required under this title:
1. Structures ancillary to the primary residence such as trellises, barbecues, fireplaces,
fountains, and similar minor amenities where the cumulative total of all such
improvements does not exceed three hundred square feet;
2. Hardscape improvements, walkways and pathways that do not exceed standards in this
title;
3. Garden and decorative walls not to exceed three feet in height;
4. Play areas (excluding sport courts) not to exceed one thousand square feet in area and
which do not require more than a total of fifty cubic yards of dirt;
5. Similar minor improvements determined by the City Manager or designee
to not have greater impacts on the property than those enumerated above.
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The above exceptions do not list a covered porch, where the concern would be the bulk
of the structure.
7. The property is zoned RAS-1 and consists of 1.3 acres gross (58,000 sq. ft.) and
42,176 sq. ft. net lot area for development purposes. The property is located towards the
end of a cul-de-sac and has two street frontages, on Eastfield Drive to the west (rear) and
on Outrider Road to the east (front). The property is accessed from Outrider Road via a
long, curving driveway.
8. With the previous approval the property will be developed with a 3,252 square
foot residence, 435 square foot garage, 376 square feet of covered porches (132 sq.ft.
existing and 244 sq.ft. proposed), 553 square foot swimming pool, pool equipment area
and 5 guest parking spaces, which will be located along the long driveway.
MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE
9. The net lot area of the lot is 42,176 square feet. The structural lot coverage is
proposed at 4,808 square feet or 11.4% of the net lot area, which includes all of the
structures (20% permitted). The total lot coverage proposed, including structures and
flatwork is 10,915 square feet or 25.9% of the net lot area, (35% permitted). The existing
driveway encompasses almost 4,200 square feet, which contributes to the total lot
coverage.
10. The previously approved disturbed area of the net lot will be 51.4% and will not
be affected by the construction of the porch. No grading is required for the construction
of the porch.
11. The residential building pad is 8,267 square feet. Coverage on the building pad
will be 4,808 square feet or 58.2% (previously approved 4,564 square feet pad coverage
or 55.2%). The building pad will not be enlarged to accommodate the covered porch.
CONCLUSION
12. The request for the covered porch resulted from the RHCA Architectural
Committee requirement and will add to the bulk of the structure. However, no
development standards exceedances will result, except as previously approved, and the
building pad coverage will increase by 3%.
13. When reviewing a development application the Planning Commission considers
the Site Plan Review criteria for granting this modification.
14. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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ZONING CASE NO. 905
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 for new
structures, grading and if size of the
residence increases by more than
999 sq. ft. in a 36-month period).
STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE
(20% maximum)
TOTAL LOT COVERAGE
(35% maximum)
BUILDING PAD COVERAGE.
(30% maximum guideline)
GRADING
Site plan review required if
excavation and/or fill or combination
thereof is more than 3 feet in depth
and covers more than 2,000 sq. ft.,
must be balanced on site
DISTURBED AREA
(40% maximum; any graded
building pad area, any remedial
grading (temporary disturbance),
any graded slopes and building pad
areas, and any nongraded area
where impervious surfaces exist.)
STABLE (minimum 450 sa. ft.) and
CORRAL (minimum 550 sq. ft.)
STABLE ACCESS
ACCESSWAY
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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EXISTING &RECENTLY
APPROVED
SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE, POOL,
POOL ENCLOSURE
AND GRADING
VARIANCES: FRONT
YARD, WALL HEIGHT,
DISTURBED AREA
Residence 3252 sq.ft
Garage 435 sq.ft
Stable 0 sq.ft.
Service 96 sq.ft
Pool 553 sq.ft.
Pool eqp. 96 sq.ft.
Porches 132 sq. ft.
TOTAL
10.8%
25.9%
55.2% of 8,267 sq.ft.
pad
4,564 sq.ft.
69 cubic yards cut and
69 cubic yards fill, to be
balanced on site
PROPOSED
COVERED PORCH
Residence 3252 sq.ft.
Garage 435 sq.ft.
Stable 0
Service 96 sq.ft.
Pool/spa 553 sq.ft.
Pool eqpm. 96 sq.ft.
Porches 376 sq. ft.
TOTAL 4,808 sq.ft.
11.4% of 42,176 sq.ft. net
lot area
25.9% of 42,176 sq.ft. net lot
area
4,808 sq.ft. or 58.2% of
8,267 sq.ft. pad
None
21,675sq.ft. — 51.4% of 21,675 sq.ft. — 51.4% of lot
lot
VARIANCE GRANTED
RESO. 2009-04
N/A
Existing from Outrider
N/A
N/A
VARIANCE GRANTED
RESO. 2009-04
N/A
Existing from Outrider
N/A
N/A
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SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA
17.46.010 Purpose.
The site plan review process is established to provide discretionary review of certain development
projects in the City for the purposes of ensuring that the proposed project is consistent with the City's
General Plan; incorporates environmentally and aesthetically sensitive grading practices; preserves
existing mature vegetation; is compatible and consistent with the scale, massing and development pattern
in the immediate project vicinity; and otherwise preserves and protects the health, safety and welfare of the
citizens of Rolling Hills.
17.46.050 Required findings.
A. The Commission shall be required to make findings in acting to approve, conditionally
approve, or deny a site plan review application.
B. No project which requires site plan review approval shall be approved by the Commission,
or by the City Council on appeal, unless the following findings can be made:
1. The project complies with and is consistent with the goals and policies of
the general plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance;
2. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of
the lot by minimizing building coverage. Lot coverage requirements are regarded as maximums, and the
actual amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable area of the lot;
3. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural
terrain and surrounding residences;
4. The project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the greatest
extent possible, existing topographic features of the site, including surrounding native vegetation, mature
trees, drainage courses and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls);
5. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site and to
minimize the amount of grading required to create the building area;
6. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect drainage
flow, unless such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course;
7. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation and mature trees and
supplements these elements with drought -tolerant landscaping which is compatible with and enhances the
rural character of the community, and landscaping provides a buffer or transition area between private and
public areas;
8. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenient and safe
movement of pedestrians and vehicles; and
9. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT
A COVERED PORCH ON A PROPERTY WITH A RESTRICTED
DEVELOPMENT CONDITION AT 13 OUTRIDER ROAD, (LOT 94-A-
EF), ROLLING HILLS, CA, (HANG JA YOO).
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by Ms. Hang Ja Yoo with respect to
real property located at 13 Outrider, Rolling Hills, CA requesting a Site Plan Review to
construct a 244 square foot covered porch. There is a condition on the property from
previous approvals that any construction requires a Site Plan Review, which includes a
public hearing process.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing
to consider the application at a field visit on May 17, 2016 and at a regular meeting of
the Planning Commission on May 17, 2016. The applicants were notified of the public
hearing in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all
persons interested in affecting said proposal and from members of the City staff and the
Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The
applicant's representative was in attendance at the hearing.
Section 3. The property is zoned RAS-1 and consists of 1.3 acres gross (58,000
sq. ft.) and 42,176 sq. ft. net lot area for development purposes. It is a through lot,
fronting on Outrider Road and Eastfield Drive. The building pad and residence are
located on a knoll towards the lot's rear. The property is accessed from Outrider Road
via a long, curving driveway. Once construction is completed the property will be
developed with a 3,252 square foot residence, 435 square foot garage, 376 square foot
covered porch and 553 square foot swimming pool with pool equipment area and 5
parking spaces. The disturbed area is nonconforming at 51.4% of the net lot area and
will not increase with this proposal.
Section 4. In 2009 the applicants submitted an application to add 629 square
feet, mainly under the existing roofline, which would routinely be approved
administratively. No grading was proposed. However, because, pursuant to the
Zoning Ordinance, any addition requires that a stable/corral be constructed or an area
for a future stable/corral be set -aside on the property, the owner concurrently filed an
application for a Variance to waive the stable and corral requirement due to the
sloping conditions and the fact that the residential pad is at the rear, leaving
insufficient area for a conforming stable and corral without significant grading. The
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Planning Commission granted the Variance, thereby waiving the requirement to set
aside an area for future stable and corral construction (Resolution 2009-04).
In 2015 by a Resolution No. 2015-23 the property owners obtained a Site Plan Review
approval to construct a 245 square foot addition to the residence, a 96 square foot pool
equipment area, grading for 5 guest parking space adjacent to the driveway; and
variances to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot (51.4%), to locate
the pool equipment in the front yard area of the site and to locate a portion of a not to
exceed 36" high retaining wall in the north side yard setback.
The stable set -aside Variance remained in effect for this proposal. A "No further
development without a new application for a Site Plan Review" was imposed on both
applications. Therefore, a Site Plan Review is required for the proposed 244 square foot
covered porch.
Section 5. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt from
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a minor
addition to an existing residence pursuant to Section 15301.e of the CEQA Guidelines.
Section 6. Section 17.16.040C authorizes the Planning Commission to impose
a condition on a development that any future development on the lot shall require a Site
Plan Review. Such condition was placed on this property in 2009 and 2015 with the
previous approvals.
With respect to the Site Plan Review application to construct a 244 square foot
covered porch, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. The proposed development is compliant with all requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance and is compatible with the General Plan and surrounding uses
because the proposed project is consistent with goals and policies that require low
profile, low -density residential development with sufficient open space between
surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code lot coverage
requirements. No additional disturbance is proposed, as the project will be located on
previously disturbed area.
B. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and
undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the project is
relatively small in size and will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped.
C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and
mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. The proposed project
is consistent with the scale of development in the surrounding RA-S-1 similarly zoned
neighborhood. The addition is under an existing roof not adding to the mass and bulk of
the structure and the resulting residence would not cause the lot to be overbuilt. The
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construction will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses,
buildings, or structures because the proposed porch improvement will be constructed on
a portion of the lot which is least intrusive to surrounding properties, has been
previously graded and disturbed (the addition) and is very minimal for the porch, and is
of sufficient distance from nearby residences that the proposed project will not impact
the view or privacy of neighbors.
D. The development plan generally follows natural contours of the site to the
maximum extent practicable to accomplish a porch to satisfy requirements of the Rolling
Hills Community Association.
E. Natural drainage courses will not be affected by the project. No grading
is proposed and therefore existing drainage channels will not be impacted. The project
construction will not be located in a canyon or on existing slopes that exceed 25%.
F. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the
convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because no change is
proposed to the existing driveway, which is in compliance with applicable
requirements.
G. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act because it is categorically exempt.
Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Site Plan Review in Zoning Case No. 905 subject to the following
conditions:
A. The Site Plan approval shall expire within two years from the effective
date of approval if construction pursuant to this approval has not commenced within
that time period, as required by Sections 17.38.070(A) and 17.46.080 (A) of the Rolling
Hills Municipal Code, or the approval granted is otherwise extended pursuant to the
requirements of those 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 a hearing
has been requested, it 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 this approval, or shown otherwise on an approved
plan.
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D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance
with the site plan on file dated April 14, 2016 except as otherwise provided in these
conditions.
E. There shall be no grading on the property in conjunction with this
project.
F. The structural lot coverage on the 42,176 square foot net lot shall not
exceed 4,808 square feet or 11.4%-with allowed deductions (20% permitted); and the
total lot coverage including the structures and paved areas shall not exceed 10,915
square feet or 26.0%, with allowed deductions, (35% permitted).
G. Disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 51.4% or 21,675 square feet of
the net lot area.
H. Coverage on the existing 8,267 square foot residential building pad shall
not exceed 58.2%.
I. The Variance previously granted to waive the requirement for a set aside
or construction of a stable and corral is applicable to this proposed development and
its findings remain intact.
J. During construction, conformance with the air quality management
district requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and local
ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to
undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, and objectionable odors shall be required.
K. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site
and, if necessary, any overflow parking may take place within nearby unimproved
roadway easements, but not to obstruct neighboring driveways or trails. During
construction, to maximum extend feasible, employees of the contractor shall car-pool
into the City.
L. At all times 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.
M. 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 and septic tank facility.
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N. The property owners shall be required to conform to the City of Rolling
Hills Outdoor Lighting Ordinance.
O. The licensed professional preparing construction plans for this project for
Building Department review shall execute a Certificate affirming that the plans
conform in all respects to this Resolution approving this project and all of the
conditions set forth therein and the City's Building Code and Zoning Ordinance.
Further, the person obtaining a building permit for this project shall execute a
Certificate of Construction stating that the project will be constructed according to this
Resolution and any plans approved therewith.
P. The contractor shall not use tools that could produce a spark, including
for clearing and grubbing, during red flag warning conditions. Weather conditions can
be found at:
http;//www.wrh.noaa.gov/lox/main.php?suite=safety&page=hazard_definitions#FIR
E. It is the sole responsibility of the property owner and/or his/her contractor to
monitor the red flag warning conditions. Should a red flag warning be declared and if
work is to be conducted on the property, the contractor shall have readily available fire
distinguisher.
Q. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code, any modifications to the property or this project, which would
constitute additional grading, height or any structural development shall require the
filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission.
R. Until the applicants execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions
of this approval, the approvals shall not be effective.
S. All conditions of this approval, that apply, shall be complied with prior
to the issuance of building permits and these conditions shall be printed on the
approved plans.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOP
ATTEST: '
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HEIDI LUCE, CITY CLERK
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Any action challenging the final decision of the City made as a result of the
public hearing on this application must be filed within the time limits set forth in
section 17.54.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code and Code of Civil
Procedure Section 1094.6.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2016-11 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A
COVERED PORCH ON A PROPERTY WITH A RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT
CONDITION AT 13 OUTRIDER ROAD, (LOT 94-A-EF), ROLLING HILLS, CA,
(HANG JA YOO).
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
May 17, 2016 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Cardenas, Gray, Smith and Chairman Chelf.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Kirkpatrick.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
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CITY CLERK
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FROM:
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
OWNER:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
BACKGROUND
Ra qe INCORPORATED JANUARY
24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX (310) 377-7288
Agenda Item No.: 7A
Mtg. Date: 05-17-16
HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR
ZONING CASE NO. 905
13 OUTRIDER ROAD, (LOT 94-A-EF)
RA-S-1,1.3 ACRES (GROSS)
MRS. HANG JA YOO
MYUNG C. CHUNG, A.I.A, PROJECT ARCHITECT
MAY 5,2016
1. The Planning Commission viewed the project in the field in the morning of May
17, 2016.
2. It is recommended that the Planning Commission continue the public hearing,
take public testimony and consider adoption of the draft Resolution No. 2016-11,
prepared by staff, including the "no further development" condition, or provide other
direction to staff.
3. The Planning Commission on December 15, 2015 adopted Resolution No. 2015-
23 approving a Site Plan Review to construct a 245 square foot addition to the
residence, a 96 square foot pool equipment area and for grading of 26 cubic yards of
dirt to construct a parking area for 5 guest cars adjacent to the driveway; and variances
to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot (51.4%), to locate the pool
equipment in the front yard area of the site and to locate a portion of a not to exceed
36" high retaining wall in the north side yard setback.
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A 2009 approval by the City for an addition to the house included a Variance to waive
the requirement for a set aside area for a stable and corral on the property. A Variance
approval, once implemented, runs with the land. The stable set -aside Variance
remains in effect for this proposal as well.
The 2009 and 2015 approvals received a "No further development" condition on the
property, meaning that any construction requires a Site Plan Review.
4. Following the Planning Commission review and approval, the applicant
submitted the project to the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural
Committee. The Committee required that the applicant construct a porch along the
proposed addition in the front to keep the characteristics of a ranch style home on the
property.
5. The applicant is therefore proposing to add 244 square foot covered porch along
the front of the residence. Pursuant to Section 17.46.040 C the Commission may require
a Site Plan Review on projects that would normally be approvable administratively, as
follows:
C. The Commission shall act to approve, conditionally approve or deny the application.
The Commission may impose such conditions on an approval as it deems necessary
to assure compliance with the requirements of this title. The Commission may
condition approval to require site plan review for any future construction on the lot,
regardless of whether site plan review would ordinarily be applicable to such
construction. Notwithstanding any such condition, if future construction requires a
variance or a conditional use permit, a site plan review is not also required.
Further, notwithstanding any such condition on a discretionary plan review, the
City Manager or designee may, without site plan review, approve the following
construction provided that such construction meets the development standards of this
title and no discretionary review is otherwise required under this title:
1. Structures ancillary to the primary residence such as trellises, barbecues,
fireplaces, fountains, and similar minor amenities where the cumulative total of
all such improvements does not exceed three hundred square feet;
2. Hardscape improvements, walkways and pathways that do not exceed standards
in this title;
3. Garden and decorative walls not to exceed three feet in height;
4. Play areas (excluding sport courts) not to exceed one thousand square feet in
area and which do not require more than a total of fifty cubic yards of dirt;
5. Similar minor improvements determined by the City Manager or designee
to not have greater impacts on the property than those enumerated above.
The above exceptions do not list a covered porch, where the concern would be the bulk
of the structure.
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6. The property is zoned RAS-1 and consists of 1.3 acres gross (58,000 sq. ft.) and
42,176 sq. ft. net lot area for development purposes. The property is located towards the
end of a cul-de-sac and has two street frontages, on Eastfield Drive to the west (rear)
and on Outrider Road to the east (front). The property is accessed from Outrider Road
via a long, curving driveway.
7. With the previous approval the property will be developed with a 3,252 square
foot residence, 435 square foot garage, 376 square feet of covered porches (132 sq.ft.
existing and 244 sq.ft. proposed), 553 square foot swimming pool, pool equipment area
and 5 guest parking spaces, which will be located along the long driveway.
MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE
8. The net lot area of the lot is 42,176 square feet. The structural lot coverage is
proposed at 4,808 square feet or 11.4% of the net lot area, which includes all of the
structures (20% permitted). The total lot coverage proposed, including structures and
flatwork is 10,915 square feet or 25.9% of the net lot area, (35% permitted). The existing
driveway encompasses almost 4,200 square feet, which contributes to the total lot
coverage. The proposed guest parking area will encompass 3,105 square feet, but
because it is to be finished with permeable pavers is not counted towards flatwork
coverage.
9. The previously approved disturbed area of the net lot will be 51.4% and will not
be affected by the construction of the porch. No grading is required for the construction
of the porch.
10. The residential building pad is 8,267 square feet. Coverage on the building pad
will be 4,808 square feet or 58.2% (previously approved 4,564 square feet pad coverage
or 55.2%). The building pad will not be enlarged to accommodate the covered porch.
CONCLUSION
11. The request for the covered porch resulted from the RHCA Architectural
Committee requirement and will add to the bulk of the structure. However, no
development standards exceedances will result, except as previously approved, and the
building pad coverage will increase by 3%.
12. When reviewing a development application the Planning Commission should
consider the Site Plan Review criteria for granting this modification.
13. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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ZONING CASE NO. 905
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 for new
structures, grading and if size of the
residence increases by more than
999 sq. ft. in a 36-month period).
STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE.
(20% maximum)
TOTAL LOT COVERAGE
(35% maximum)
BUILDING PAD COVERAGE
(30% maximum guideline)
GRADING
Site plan review required if
excavation and/or fill or combination
thereof is more than 3 feet in depth
and covers more than 2,000 sq. ft.,
must be balanced on site
DISTURBED AREA
(40% maximum; any graded
building pad area, any remedial
grading (temporary disturbance),
any graded slopes and building pad
areas, and any nongraded area
where impervious surfaces exist.)
STABLE (minimum 450 sq. ft.) and
CORRAL (minimum 550 sq. ft.)
STABLE ACCESS
ACCESSWAY
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
ZC NO. 905
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RECENTLY
APPROVED
SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE, POOL
,POOL ENCLOSURE
AND GRADING
VARIANCES: FRONT
YARD, WALL HEIGHT,
DISTURBED AREA
Residence 3252 sq.ft
Garage 435 sq.ft
Stable 0 sq.ft.
Service 96 sq.ft
Pool 553 sq.ft.
Pool eqp. 96 sq.ft.
Porches 132 sq. ft.
TOTAL
10.8%
25.9%
55.2% of 8,267 sq.ft.
pad
69 cubic yards cut and
69 cubic yards fill, to be
balanced on site
21,675sq.ft. — 51.4% of
lot
VARIANCE GRANTED
RESO. 2009-04
N/A
Existing from Outrider
N/A
N/A
PROPOSED
COVERED PORCH
Residence
Garage
Stable
Service
Pool/spa
Pool eqpm.
Porches
4,564 sq.ft TOTAL
3252 sq.ft.
435 sq.ft.
0
96 sq.ft.
553 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
376 sq. ft..
4,808 sq.ft.
11.4% of 42,176 sq.ft. net
lot area
25.9% of 42,176 sq.ft. net lot
area
4,808 sq.ft. or 58.2% of
8,267 sq.ft. pad
None
21,675 sq.ft. — 51.4% of lot
VARIANCE GRANTED
RESO. 2009-04
N/A
Existing from Outrider
Planning Commission review
Planning Commission review
SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA
17.46.010 Purpose.
The site plan review process is established to provide discretionary review of certain
development projects in the City for the purposes of ensuring that the proposed project is
consistent with the City's General Plan; incorporates environmentally and aesthetically sensitive
grading practices; preserves existing mature vegetation; is compatible and consistent with the
scale, massing and development pattern in the immediate project vicinity; and otherwise
preserves and protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rolling Hills.
17.46.050 Required findings.
A. The Commission shall be required to make findings in acting to approve,
conditionally approve, or deny a site plan review application.
B. No project which requires site plan review approval shall be approved by the
Commission, or by the City Council on appeal, unless the following findings can be made:
1. The project complies with and is consistent with the goals and
policies of the general plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance;
2. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped
state of the lot by minimizing building coverage. Lot coverage requirements are regarded as
maximums, and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable
area of the lot;
3. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the
natural terrain and surrounding residences;
4. The project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the
greatest extent possible, existing topographic features of the site, including surrounding native
vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls);
5. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site
and to minimize the amount of grading required to create the building area;
6. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect
drainage flow, unless such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course;
7. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation and mature
trees and supplements these elements with drought -tolerant landscaping which is compatible with
and enhances the rural character of the community, and landscaping provides a buffer or
transition area between private and public areas;
8. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenient and
safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles; and
9. The project conforms to the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
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cD
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT
A COVERED PORCH ON A PROPERTY WITH A RESTRICTED
DEVELOPMENT CONDITION AT 13 OUTRIDER ROAD, (LOT 94-A-
EF), ROLLING HILLS, CA, (HANG JA YOO).
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by Ms. Hang Ja Yoo with respect to
real property located at 13 Outrider, Rolling Hills, CA requesting a Site Plan Review to
construct a 244 square foot covered porch. There is a condition on the property from
previous approvals that any construction requires a Site Plan Review, which includes a
public hearing process.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing
to consider the application at a field visit on May 17, 2016 and at a regular meeting of
the Planning Commission on May 17, 2016. The applicants were notified of the public
hearing in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all
persons interested in affecting said proposal and from members of the City staff and the
Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The
applicant's representative was in attendance at the hearing.
Section 3. The property is zoned RAS-1 and consists of 1.3 acres gross (58,000
sq. ft.) and 42,176 sq. ft. net lot area for development purposes. It is a through lot,
fronting on Outrider Road and Eastfield Drive. The building pad and residence are
located on a knoll towards the lot's rear. The property is accessed from Outrider Road
via a long, curving driveway. Once construction is completed the property will be
developed with a 3,252 square foot residence, 435 square foot garage, 376 square foot
covered porch and 553 square foot swimming pool with pool equipment area and 5
parking spaces. The disturbed area is nonconforming at 51.4% of the net lot area and
will not increase with this proposal.
Section 4. In 2009 the applicants submitted an application to add 629 square
feet, mainly under the existing roofline, which would routinely be approved
administratively. No grading was proposed. However, because, pursuant to the
Zoning Ordinance, any addition requires that a stable/corral be constructed or an area
for a future stable/corral be set -aside on the property, the owner concurrently filed an
application for a Variance to waive the stable and corral requirement due to the
sloping conditions and the fact that the residential pad is at the rear, leaving
insufficient area for a conforming stable and corral without significant grading. The
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Planning Commission granted the Variance, thereby waiving the requirement to set
aside an area for future stable and corral construction (Resolution 2009-04).
In 2015 by a Resolution No. 2015-23 the property owners obtained a Site Plan Review
approval to construct a 245 square foot addition to the residence, a 96 square foot pool
equipment area, grading for 5 guest parking space adjacent to the driveway; and
variances to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot (51.4%), to locate
the pool equipment in the front yard area of the site and to locate a portion of a not to
exceed 36" high retaining wall in the north side yard setback.
The stable set -aside Variance remained in effect for this proposal. A "No further
development without a new application for a Site Plan Review" was imposed on both
applications. Therefore, a Site Plan Review is required for the proposed 244 square foot
covered porch.
Section 5. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt from
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a minor
addition to an existing residence pursuant to Section 15301.e of the CEQA Guidelines.
Section 6. Section 17.16.040C authorizes the Planning Commission to impose
a condition on a development that any future development on the lot shall require a Site
Plan Review. Such condition was placed on this property in 2009 and 2015 with the
previous approvals.
With respect to the Site Plan Review application to construct a 244 square foot
covered porch, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. The proposed development is compliant with all requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance and is compatible with the General Plan and surrounding uses
because the proposed project is consistent with goals and policies that require low
profile, low -density residential development with sufficient open space between
surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code lot coverage
requirements. No additional disturbance is proposed, as the project will be located on
previously disturbed area.
B. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and
undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the project is
relatively small in size and will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped.
C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and
mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. The proposed project
is consistent with the scale of development in the surrounding RA-S-1 similarly zoned
neighborhood. The addition is under an existing roof not adding to the mass and bulk of
the structure and the resulting residence would not cause the lot to be overbuilt. The
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construction will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses,
buildings, or structures because the proposed porch improvement will be constructed on
a portion of the lot which is least intrusive to surrounding properties, has been
previously graded and disturbed (the addition) and is very minimal for the porch, and is
of sufficient distance from nearby residences that the proposed project will not impact
the view or privacy of neighbors.
D. The development plan generally follows natural contours of the site to the
maximum extent practicable to accomplish a porch to satisfy requirements of the Rolling
Hills Community Association.
E. Natural drainage courses will not be affected by the project. No grading
is proposed and therefore existing drainage channels will not be impacted. The project
construction will not be located in a canyon or on existing slopes that exceed 25%.
F. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the
convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because no change is
proposed to the existing driveway, which is in compliance with applicable
requirements.
G. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act because it is categorically exempt.
Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Site Plan Review in Zoning Case No. 905 subject to the following
conditions:
A. The Site Plan approval shall expire within two years from the effective
date of approval if construction pursuant to this approval has not commenced within
that time period, as required by Sections 17.38.070(A) and 17.46.080 (A) of the Rolling
Hills Municipal Code, or the approval granted is otherwise extended pursuant to the
requirements of those 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 a hearing
has been requested, it 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 this approval, or shown otherwise on an approved
plan.
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D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance
with the site plan on file dated April 14, 2016 except as otherwise provided in these
conditions.
E. There shall be no grading on the property in conjunction with this
project.
F. The structural lot coverage on the 42,176 square foot net lot shall not
exceed 4,808 square feet or 11.4%-with allowed deductions (20% permitted); and the
total lot coverage including the structures and paved areas shall not exceed 10,915
square feet or 26.0%, with allowed deductions, (35% permitted).
G. Disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 51.4% or 21,675 square feet of
the net lot area.
H. Coverage on the existing 8,267 square foot residential building pad shall
not exceed 58.2%.
I. The Variance previously granted to waive the requirement for a set aside
or construction of a stable and corral is applicable to this proposed development and
its findings remain intact.
J. During construction, conformance with the air quality management
district requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and local
ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to
undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, and objectionable odors shall be required.
K. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site
and, if necessary, any overflow parking may take place within nearby unimproved
roadway easements, but not to obstruct neighboring driveways or trails. During
construction, to maximum extend feasible, employees of the contractor shall car-pool
into the City.
L. At all times 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.
M. 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 and septic tank facility.
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N. The property owners shall be required to conform to the City of Rolling
Hills Outdoor Lighting Ordinance.
O. The licensed professional preparing construction plans for this project for
Building Department review shall execute a Certificate affirming that the plans
conform in all respects to this Resolution approving this project and all of the
conditions set forth therein and the City's Building Code and Zoning Ordinance.
Further, the person obtaining a building permit for this project shall execute a
Certificate of Construction stating that the project will be constructed according to this
Resolution and any plans approved therewith.
P. The contractor shall not use tools that could produce a spark, including
for clearing and grubbing, during red flag warning conditions. Weather conditions can
be found at:
http;//www.wrh.noaa.gov/lox/main.php?suite=safety&page=hazard_definitions#FIR
E. It is the sole responsibility of the property owner and/or his/her contractor to
monitor the red flag warning conditions. Should a red flag warning be declared and if
work is to be conducted on the property, the contractor shall have readily available fire
distinguisher.
Q. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code, any modifications to the property or this project, which would
constitute additional grading, height or any structural development shall require the
filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission.
R. Until the applicants execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions
of this approval, the approvals shall not be effective.
S. All conditions of this approval, that apply, shall be complied with prior
to the issuance of building permits and these conditions shall be printed on the
approved plans.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 17th DAY OF MAY 2016.
BRAD CHELF, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
HEIDI LUCE, CITY CLERK
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Any action challenging the final decision of the City made as a result of the
public hearing on this application must be filed within the time limits set forth in
section 17.54.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code and Code of Civil
Procedure Section 1094.6.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2016-11 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A
COVERED PORCH ON A PROPERTY WITH A RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT
CONDITION AT 13 OUTRIDER ROAD, (LOT 94-A-EF), ROLLING HILLS, CA,
(HANG JA YOO).
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
May 17, 2016 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
CITY CLERK
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