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743, Construct a trellis around the, Staff Reports• City 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1957 - 2007 DATE: JULY 9, 2007 • ® 6 0/"''�n .._ 411% INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.: 4A Mtg. Date: 7/9/07 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR THROUGH: ANTON DAHLERBRUCH, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2007-09. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT TRELLISES ON A PROPERTY THAT REQUIRES PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW DUE TO EXISTING STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTION AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 3 EUCALYPTUS LANE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 743 (LOT 53-RH), (PIEPER). REOUEST AND RECOMMENDATION 1. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report or provide other direction to staff. 2. The applicants requested a Site Plan Review to construct two detached trellises totaling 520 square feet on a property that requires Planning Commission review, due to existing structural development restriction imposed during a Site Plan Review application for a new residence, which was recently completed, at 3 Eucalyptus Lane. BACKGROUND 3. The Planning Commission adopted the attached Resolution at their field trip meeting on June 19, 2007. The vote was 4-0. There is one vacancy on the Planning Commission. 4. In 2004 the Planning Commission approved a Site Plan Review to construct a 5,530 square foot residence, 973 square foot garage, 800 square foot swimming pool with a spa and pool equipment, future stable, a service yard and a 2,640 square foot basement. Printed on Recycled Poper 5. The Planning Commission approved the project with a condition that any further development on the property is subject to Planning Commission review and approval. In approving the project, the Commission was concerned with the disturbed area of the lot and the residential building pad coverage, which were close to the maximum permitted by Code. 6. The property is zoned RAS-1 and is 2.06 acres (gross) in size and 72,744 square feet (1.66 acres) net. The residential building pad coverage on the 26,580 square foot residential building pad was approved at 29.5%, (max. guideline-30%), and the disturbed area of the lot at 39.5%, (max. allowed-40.0%). 7. The applicant wishes. to construct two trellises totaling 520 square feet. Due to the restriction onany further development on the property in the Resolution, the applicant must seek Planning Commission approval. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE, 8. The structural coverage of the net lot would be 7,957 square feet (not including the barbecue/ fire place and the trellises, but including the future stable) or 10.9%, (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage proposed including the structures and paved areas would be 13,637 square feet or 18.7%, (35% permitted). (Pursuant to Section 17.16.200Q) of the Zoning Ordinance, for calculation purposes, detached structures of up to 800 square feet, not exceeding 12 feet in height and not more than 5 on the lot, are not counted towards the structural and total lot coverage, disturbed area of the lot or building pad coverage). 9. The trellises will be located on a previously disturbed area, which was approved at 28,720, square feet or 39.5%, (40% permitted) of the net lot area, and therefore no change in disturbance is proposed. 10. The residential building pad without the trellises and barbecue/fire place was approved at 29.5% (guideline max. 30%). The barbecue/fire place and the trellises do not count towards the building pad coverage, therefore, the coverage remains the same at 29.5%. ITEMS CONSIDERATION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION 11. The previous Planning Commission approval of the residence required that "any modification to the property, which would constitute additional structural development shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission". The proposed trellises do not count towards the structural and total lot.. coverage, disturbed area or the building pad coverage. However, pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, trellises are considered structures. 12. In reviewing this project the Commission determined that the project meets the Site Plan Review criteria. ‘CD • 13. Although the trellises add to the mass of the development on the property they are not counted towards the development standards, and therefore do not cause exceedances of any of the city's Zoning requirements. OTHER AGENCIES REVIEW 14. The Rolling Hills Community Association will review the proposed project at a later date. 15. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) CONCLUSION 16. The Rolling Hills Zoning Code allows the Planning Commission to place future development restrictions on properties in Site Plan Review and other discretionary cases. In 2004, during a Site Plan Review process for a new residence the Commission placed such a condition on the property. Therefore, when the applicant requested the trellises, the project had to be brought before the Commission. 17. Although the trellises .add to the mass of the development on the property they are not counted towards the development standards, and therefore do not cause exceedances of any of the city's Zoning requirements or previously approved structural, total and building pad coverages. 18. The trellises are proposed to be located on an already disturbed pad and will not cause exceedance of the previously approved 39.5 % disturbance of the lot. ZONING CASE NO. 743- 3 EUCALYPTUS LANE 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-auidelinel GRADING Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof that is more than 3 feet in depth and covers more than 2,000 sq.ft.) must be balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA (40% maximum; any graded building 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 IIAPPROVED- PREVIOUSLY UNDER C STRUCT OII N PROPOSED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TRELLISES Residence Garage Swim Pool Pool eqpm. Stable Service yard Barbecue area Basement 5530 sq.ft. 973 sq.ft. 800 sq.ft 108 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft 120 sq.ft. 2640 sq.ft I TOTAL 8077 sq.ft. 10.9% of 72,744 sq.ft. net lot area (not inc. barbecue area) 18.7%(not including barbecue area) 29.5% of 26,580 sq.ft. building pad area, includes stable 1,935 cubic yards cut 1,935 cubic yards fill 39.5% (28,720 sq.ft.) 450 sq.ft. -future 550 sq. ft -future IProposed from Eucalyptus Lane along easement Proposed from Eucalyptus Lane IPlanning Commission condition Planning Commission condition Residence Garage Pool/spa Pool eqpm. Stable Service yard Barbecue area Trellises Basement TOTAL 5530 sq.ft. 973 sq.ft. 800 sq.ft 108 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft 120 sq.ft. 520 sq.ft. 2640 sq.ft 8617 sq.ft. 10.9% of 72,744 sq.ft. net lot area (not inc. barbecue and trellises) 18.7%(not including barbecue and trellises) 29.5% of 26,580 sq.ft. building pad area, includes stable None 39.5% (28,720 sq.ft.) 450 sq.ft. -future 550 sq. ft -future Proposed from Eucalyptus Lane along easement From Eucalyptus Lane 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. SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance RESOLUTION NO. 2007-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT TRELLISES ON A PROPERTY THAT REQUIRES PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW DUE TO EXISTING STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTION AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 3 EUCALYPTUS LANE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 743 (LOT 53-RH), (PIEPER). THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Pieper with respect to real property located at 3 Eucalyptus Lane, (Lot 53-RH), Rolling Hills, CA requesting a Site Plan Review to permit construction of two detached trellises, for a total of 520 square feet. A Site Plan Review application approved. in 2004 for grading and construction of a new 5,530 square foot single family residence, 973 square foot garage, 800 square foot swimming pool/spa, service yard, 450 square foot future stable, 2,640 square foot basement and a new driveway contains a condition that any further development on subject property requires a site plan review by the Planning Commission. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the application on May 15, 2007 and at a field trip visit on June 19, 2007. The applicants were notified of the public hearings 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 applicants were in attendance at the hearings. Section 3. The property is zoned RAS-1 and is 2.06 acres (gross) in size and 1.7 acres net. A new residence, approved in 2004, is currently under construction. Section 4. , 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 5. Section 17.46.040 allows the Planning Commission to condition any approval to require a new Site Plan Review application for any further development on the property, regardless of whether Site Plan Review would ordinarily be applicable to such construction. Resolution 2004-14 for approval of a new residence contains such a condition, and therefore the construction of the trellises is subject to a Site Plan Review by the Planning Commission. With respect to the Site Plan Review application requesting construction of the trellises, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structures comply with • • the General Plan requirement of low profile, low -density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code setbacks, lot disturbance and lot coverage requirements. Pursuant to Section 17.16.200J of the Zoning Ordinance, free standing structures, such as trellises, barbeques, gazebos and similar structures are not counted towards structural, total and disturbed area of the net lot, or building pad coverage, provided there is no more than 5 such structures on the lot or the combined size of such structures does not exceed 800 square feet. Therefore, the proposed structures are not counted against the maximum permitted lot coverage or disturbance and will not exceed the previously approved development standards. The structural coverage of the net lot was approved at 7,957 square feet (not including the barbecue/fire place and the trellises, but including the future stable) or 10.9%, (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage proposed including the structures and paved areas was approved at 13,637 square feet or 18.7%, (35% permitted). The disturbed area of the lot was approved at 39.5%, which is within the 40% maximum permitted, and includes the stable. The proposed project is screened from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development. B. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structures will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain open space on the property. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures and the topography of the lot have been considered, and the construction of the trellises will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed structures will be constructed on a portion of the lot which is the least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with trees and shrubs, is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the proposed structures will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will utilize the existing building pad for the new construction. C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum set forth in the Zoning Code will not be exceeded and the proposed project is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood. D. The development plan incorporates existing trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. Specifically, the development plan preserves dense brush and shrubs and supplements it with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. E. The development plan shows the trellises on an existing building pad and there is no grading proposed. F. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the trellises will be accessed from the residence and no change to the circulation is proposed. G. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt. Resolution No. 2007-09 3 Eucalyptus 2 • • Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 743 for 520 square feet trellises as shown on the Development Plan dated April 20, 2007 and marked Exhibit A, subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review 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 Section 17.46.080(A) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, or the approval granted is otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of that section. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicants have been given 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. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated April 20, 2007 except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review must conform to the development plan approved with this application. F. There shall be no grading for this project. G. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 7,957 square feet or 10.9%. H. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 13,637 square feet or 18.7% in conformance with lot coverage limitations. I. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 28,720 square feet or 39.5% of the net lot area in conformance with lot disturbance limitations. J. Residential building pad coverage on the 26,580 square foot residential building pad shall not exceed 7,849 square feet or 29.5%. K. 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. Resolution No. 2007-09 3 Eucalyptus 3 • • L. 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. M. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of grading or building permit. N. Until the applicants execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Site Plan Review approval, as required by Section 17.46.065, the approval shall not be effective.' O. All conditions of the Site Plan approval, that apply, shall be complied with prior to the issuance of a building permit from the County of Los Angeles. P. All conditions of Resolution No: 2004-14 shall continue to be in full force and effect. Q. 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. PASSED, APPROVED AND AD91-TE THIS 19TH DAY OF JUNE 2007. ATTEST: MARILYN KE Resolution No. 2007-09 3 Eucalyptus ARVEL WITTE, CHAIRMAN , DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS I certify that the foregoing. Resolution No. 2007-09 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT TRELLISES ON A PROPERTY THAT REQUIRES PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW DUE TO EXISTING STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTION AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 3 EUCALYPTUS LANE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 743 (LOT 53-RH), (PIEPER). was approved and adopted at a regular.meeting of the Planning Commission on June 19, 2007 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners DeRoy, Henke, Sommer and Chairman Witte. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at Administrative Offices. DEPUTY CITY CLERK Resolution No. 2007-09 3 Eucalyptus 5 i HIC N 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1957 — 2007 DATE: TO: FROM: • • 0 J4111% C✓ INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 (310)377.1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 JUNE 19, 2007 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: ZONING CASE NO. 743 3 EUCALYPTUS LANE (LOT 53-RH) RA-S-1, 2.06 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. JEFFREY PIEPER MR. PIEPER MAY 5, 2007 REOUEST AND RECOMMENDATION, 1. Request for a Site Plan Review to construct two detached trellises totaling 520 square feet on a property that requires Planning Commission review, due to existing structural development restriction imposed during a Site Plan Review application for a new residence, currently under construction, at 3 Eucalyptus Lane. 2. It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report, consider the Site Plan Review criteria for approving Site Plan Review applications, open the continued public hearing and provide direction to staff. BACKGROUND 3. The Planning Commission viewed the subject site earlier today. After reviewing the staff report and the project the Planning Commission continued the hearing to this evening's meeting. 4. In 2004 the Planning Commission approved a Site Plan Review to construct a 5,530 square foot residence, 973 square foot garage, 800 square foot swimming pool with a spa and pool equipment, future stable, a service yard and a 2,640 square foot basement. The project is currently under construction. 5. The Planning Commission approved the project with a condition that any further development on the property is subject to Planning Commission review and approval. In approving the project, the Commission was concerned with the disturbed area of the lot and the residential building pad coverage, which were almost at the maximum permitted. ZC. NO. 743 3 Eucalyptus 1 1'1i0tcd nil R 'c cd Pripet 6. The property is zoned RAS-1 and is 2.06 acres (gross) in size and 72,744 square feet (1.66 acres) net. The residential building pad coverage on the 26,580 square foot residential building pad was approved at 29.5%, (max. guideline-30%), and the disturbed area of the lot at 39.5%, (max. allowed-40.0%). 7. The applicant wishes to construct two trellises totaling 520 square feet. Due to the restriction on any further development on the property in the Resolution, the applicant must seek Planning Commission approval. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE, 8. The structural coverage of the net lot would be 7,957 square feet (not including the barbecue/fire place and the trellises, but including the future stable) or 10.9%, (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage proposed including the structures and paved areas would be 13,637 square feet or 18.7%, (35% permitted). (Pursuant to Section 17.16.200(J) of the Zoning Ordinance, for calculation purposes, detached structures of up to 800 square feet, not exceeding 12 feet in height and not more than 5 on the lot, are not counted towards the structural and total lot coverage, disturbed area of the lot or building pad coverage). 9. The trellises will be located on a previously disturbed area, which was approved at 28,720, square feet or 39.5%, (40% permitted) of the net lot area, and therefore no change in disturbance is proposed. 10. The residential building pad without the trellises and barbecue/fire place was approved at 29.5% (guideline max. 30%). The barbecue/fire place and the trellises do not count towards the building pad coverage, therefore, the coverage remains the same at 29.5%. ITEMS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION, 11. The previous Planning Commission approval of the residence required that "any modification to the property, which would constitute additional structural development shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission". The proposed trellises do not count towards the structural and total lot coverage, disturbed area or the building pad coverage. However, pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, trellises are considered structures. 12. In reviewing this project the Commission must determine if the project meets the Site Plan Review criteria, attached. 13. Although the trellises add to the mass of the development on the property they are not counted towards the development standards, and therefore do not cause exceedances of any of the city's Zoning requirements. OTHER AGENCIES REVIEW ZC. NO. 743 3 Eucalyptus 2 • • 14. The Rolling Hills Community Association will review the proposed project at a later date. 15. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CONCLUSION 16. The Rolling Hills Zoning Code allows the Planning Commission to place future development restrictions on properties in Site Plan Review and other discretionary cases. In 2004, during a Site Plan Review process for a new residence the Commission placed such a condition on the property. Therefore, when the applicant requested the trellises, the project had to be brought before the Commission. 17. Although the trellises add to the mass of the development on the property they are not counted towards the development standards, and therefore do not cause exceedances of any of the city's., Zoning requirements or previously approved structural, total and building pad coverages. 18. The trellises are proposed to be located on an already disturbed pad and will not cause exceedance of the previously approved 39.5 % disturbance of the lot. ZC. NO. 743 3 Eucalyptus 3 ZONING CASE NO. 743— 3 EUCALYPTUS LANE 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) GRADING Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof that is more than 3 feet in depth and covers more than 2,000 sq.ft.) must be balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA (40% maximum; any graded building 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 ZC. NO. 743 3 Eucalyptus PREVIOUSLY APPROVED -UNDER CONSTRUCTION SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Residence Garage Swim Pool Pool eqpm. Stable Service yard Barbecue area Basement 5530 sq.ft. 973 sq.ft. 800 sq.ft 108 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft 120 sq.ft. 2640 sq.ft TOTAL 8077 sq.ft. 10.9% of 72,744 sq.ft. net lot area (not inc. barbecue area) 18.7%(not including barbecue area) 29.5% of 26,580 sq.ft. building pad area, includes stable 1,935 cubic yards cut 1,935 cubic yards fill 39.5% (28,720 sq.ft.) 450 sq.ft. -future 550 sq, ft -future Proposed from Eucalyptus Lane along easement Proposed from Eucalyptus Lane Planning Commission condition Planning Commission condition 4 PROPOSED TRELLISES Residence Garage Pool/spa Pool eqpm. Stable Service yard Barbecue area Trellises Basement TOTAL 5530 sq.ft. 973 sq.ft. 800 sq.ft 108 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft 120 sq.ft. 520 sq.ft. 2640 sq.ft 8617 sq.ft. 10.9% of 72,744 sq.ft. net lot area (not inc. barbecue and trellises) 18.7%(not including barbecue and trellises) 29.5% of 26,580 sq.ft. building pad area, includes stable None 39.5% (28,720 sq.ft.) 450 sq.ft. -future 550 sq. ft -future Proposed from Eucalyptus Lane along easement From Eucalyptus Lane 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 Reauired 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. SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance ZC. NO. 743 3 Eucalyptus 5 June 15, 2007 Mr. and Mrs. Pieper I kept your case on the Planning Commission's evening meeting agenda in case the Commission does not adopt the Resolution of Approval at the field trip. Yolanta • 19 '-o•D 5 • r 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1957 — 2007 DATE: TO: FROM: • • C1t oif2ffi,.$ J/i& INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 JUNE 19, 2007 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: ZONING CASE NO. 743 3 EUCALYPTUS LANE (LOT 53-RH) RA-S-1, 2.06 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. JEFFREY PIEPER MR. PIEPER MAY 5, 2007 AND CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION, REOUEST AND RECOMMENDATION 1. Request for a Site Plan Review to construct two detached trellises totaling 520 square feet on a property that requires Planning Commission review, due to existing structural development restriction imposed during a Site Plan Review application for a new residence, currently under construction, at 3 Eucalyptus Lane. 2. It is recommended that the Planning Commission view the project, consider the Site Plan Review criteria for approving Site Plan Review applications, open the continued public hearing and if there are no objections to the project adopt Resolution No. 2007-09 approving this request. BACKGROUND 3. At the May 15, 2007 meeting, the Planning Commission scheduled a field trip to subject property for tonight and directed staff to prepare a Resolution of approval to be available for Commission's consideration at the field trip. Should the Commission find reasons to approve the project, the enclosed Resolution of approval may me adopted at the field trip. 4. In 2004 the Planning Commission approved a Site Plan Review to construct a 5,530 square foot residence, 973 square foot garage, 800 square foot swimming pool with a spa and pool equipment, future stable, a service yard and a 2,640 square foot basement. The project is currently under construction. ZC. NO. 743 3 Eucalyptus WSJ Printed on Recycled Paper • • 5. The Planning Commission approved the project with a condition that any further development on the property is subject to Planning Commission review and approval. In approving the project, the Commission was concerned with the disturbed area of the lot and the residential building pad coverage, which were almost at the maximum permitted. 6. The property is zoned RAS-1 and is 2.06 acres (gross) in size and 72,744 square feet (1.66 acres) net. The residential building pad coverage on the 26,580 square foot residential building pad was approved at 29.5%, (max. guideline-30%), and the disturbed area of the lot at 39.5%, (max. allowed-40.0%). 7. The applicant wishes to construct two trellises totaling 520 square feet. Due to the restriction on any further development on the property in the Resolution, the applicant must seek Planning Commission approval. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 8. The structural coverage of the net lot would be 7,957 square feet (not including the barbecue/fire place and the trellises, but including the future stable) or.10.9%, (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage proposed including the structures and paved areas would be 13,637 square feet or 18.7%, (35% permitted). (Pursuant to Section 17.16.200(J) of the Zoning Ordinance, for calculation purposes, detached structures of up to 800 square feet, not exceeding 12 feet in height and not more than 5 on the lot, are not counted towards the structural and total lot coverage, disturbed area of the lot or building pad coverage). 9. The trellises will be located on a previously disturbed area, which was approved at 28,720, square feet or 39.5%, (40% permitted) of the net lot area, and therefore no change in disturbance is proposed. 10. The residential building pad without the trellises and barbecue/fire place was approved at 29.5% (guideline max. 30%). The barbecue/fire place and the trellises do not count towards the building pad coverage, therefore, the coverage remains the same at 29.5%. ITEMS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION 11. The previous Planning Commission approval of the residence required that "any modification to the property, which would constitute additional structural development shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission". The proposed trellises do not count towards the structural and total lot coverage, disturbed area or the building pad coverage. However, pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, trellises are considered structures. 12. In reviewing this project the Commission must determine if the project meets the Site Plan Review criteria, attached. ZC. NO. 743 3 Eucalyptus • • 13. Although the trellises add to the mass of the development on the property they are not counted towards the development standards, and therefore do not cause exceedances of any of the city's Zoning requirements. OTHER AGENCIES REVIEW, 14. The Rolling Hills Community Association will review the proposed project at a later date. 15. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CONCLUSION 16. The Rolling Hills Zoning Code allows the Planning Commission to place future development restrictions on properties in Site Plan Review and other discretionary cases. In. 2004, during a Site Plan Review process for a new residence the Commission placed such a condition on the property. Therefore, when the applicant requested the trellises, the project had to be brought before the Commission. 17. Although the trellises add to the mass of the development on the property they are not counted towards the development standards, and therefore do not cause exceedances of any of the city's Zoning requirements or previously approved structural, total and building pad coverages. 18. The trellises are proposed to be located on an already disturbed pad and will not cause exceedance of the previously approved 39.5 % disturbance of the lot. ZC. NO. 743 3 Eucalyptus • ZONING CASE NO. 743— 3 EUCALYPTUS LANE 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) GRADING Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof that is more than 3 feet in depth and covers more than 2,000 sq.ft.) must be balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA (40% maximum; any graded building 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 ZC. NO. 743 3 Eucalyptus PREVIOUSLY APPROVED -UNDER CONSTRUCTION SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Residence Garage Swim Pool Pool eqpm. Stable Service yard Barbecue area Basement TOTAL 5530 sq.ft. 973 sq.ft. 800 sq.ft 108 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft 120 sq.ft. 2640 sq.ft 8077 sq.ft. 10.9% of 72,744 sq.ft. net lot area (not inc. barbecue area) 18.7%(not including barbecue area) 29.5% of 26,580 sq.ft. building pad area, includes stable 1,935 cubic yards cut 1,935 cubic yards fill 39.5% (28,720 sq.ft.) 450 sq.ft. -future 550 sq. ft -future Proposed from Eucalyptus Lane along easement Proposed from Eucalyptus Lane Planning Commission condition Planning Commission condition 4 PROPOSED TRELLISES Residence Garage Pool/spa Pool eqpm. Stable Service yard Barbecue area Trellises Basement TOTAL 5530 sq.ft. 973 sq.ft. 800 sq.ft 108 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft 120 sq.ft. 520 sq.ft. 2640 sq.ft 8617 sq.ft. 10.9% of 72,744 sq.ft. net lot area (not inc. barbecue and trellises) 18.7%(not including barbecue and trellises) 29.5% of 26,580 sq.ft. building pad area, includes stable None 39.5% (28,720 sq.ft.) 450 sq.ft. -future 550 sq. ft -future Proposed from Eucalyptus Lane along easement From Eucalyptus Lane 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. SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance ZC. NO. 743 3 Eucalyptus RESOLUTION NO. 2007-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT TRELLISES ON A PROPERTY THAT REQUIRES PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW DUE TO EXISTING STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTION AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 3 EUCALYPTUS LANE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 743 (LOT 53-RH), (PIEPER). THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Pieper with respect to real property located at 3 Eucalyptus Lane, (Lot 53-RH), Rolling Hills, CA requesting a Site Plan Review to permit construction of two detached trellises, for a total of 520 square feet. A Site Plan Review application approved in 2004 for grading and construction of a new 5,530 square foot single family residence, 973 square foot garage, 800 square foot swimming pool/spa, service yard, 450 square foot future stable, 2,640 square foot basement and a new driveway contains a condition that any further development on subject property requires a site plan review by the Planning Commission. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the application on May 15, 2007 and at a field trip visit on June 19, 2007. The applicants were notified of the public hearings 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 applicants were in attendance at the hearings. Section 3. The property is zoned RAS-1 and is 2.06 acres (gross) in size and 1.7 acres net. A new residence, approved in 2004, is currently under construction. Section 4. 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 5. Section 17.46.040 allows the Planning Commission to condition any approval to require a new Site Plan Review application for any further development on the property, regardless of whether Site Plan Review would ordinarily be applicable to such construction. Resolution 2004-14 for approval of a new residence contains such a condition, and therefore the construction of the trellises is subject to a Site Plan Review by the Planning Commission. With respect to the Site Plan Review application requesting construction of the trellises, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structures comply with • • the General Plan requirement of low profile, low -density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code setbacks, lot disturbance and lot coverage requirements. Pursuant to Section 17.16.200J 'of the Zoning Ordinance, free standing structures, such as trellises, barbeques, gazebos and similar structures are not counted towards structural, total and disturbed area of the net lot, or building pad coverage, provided there is no more than 5 such structures on the lot or the combined size of such structures does not exceed 800 square feet. Therefore, the proposed structures are not counted against the maximum permitted lot coverage or disturbance and will not exceed the previously approved development standards. The structural coverage of the net lot was approved at 7,957 square feet (not including the barbecue/fire place and the trellises, but including the future stable) or.-10.9%, (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage proposed including the structures, and paved areas was approved at 13,637 square feet or 18.7%, (35% permitted). The disturbed area of the lot was approved at 39.5%, which is within the 40% maximum permitted, and includes the stable. The proposed project is screened from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development. B. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structures will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain open space on the property. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures and the topography of the lot have been considered, and the construction of the trellises will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed structures will be constructed on a portion of the lot which is the least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with trees and shrubs, is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the proposed structures will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will utilize the existing building pad for the new construction. C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum set forth in the Zoning Code will not be exceeded and the proposed project is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood. D. The development plan incorporates existing trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. Specifically, the development plan preserves dense brush and shrubs and supplements it with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. E. The development plan shows the trellises on an existing building pad and there is no grading proposed. F. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the trellises will be accessed from the residence and no change to the circulation is proposed. G. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt. Resolution No. 2007-09 3 Eucalyptus 2 • • Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 743 for 520 square feet trellises as shown on the Development Plan dated April 20, 2007 and marked Exhibit A, subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review 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 Section 17.46.080(A) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, or the approval granted is otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of that section. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicants have been given 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. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated April 20, 2007 except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review must conform to the development plan approved with this application. F. There shall be no grading for this project. G. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 7,957 square feet or 10.9%. H. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 13,637 square feet or 18.7% in conformance with lot coverage limitations. I. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 28,720 square feet or 39.5% of the net lot area in conformance with lot disturbance limitations. J. Residential building pad coverage on the 26,580 square foot residential building pad shall not exceed 7,849 square feet or 29.5%. K. 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. Resolution No. 2007-09 3 Eucalyptus 3 � p • • L. 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. M. The project must be reviewed, and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of grading or building permit. N. Until the applicants execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Site Plan Review approval, as required by Section 17.46.065, the approval shall not be effective. O. All conditions of the Site Plan approval, that apply, shall be complied with prior to the issuance of a building permit from the County of Los Angeles. P. All conditions of Resolution No. 2004-14 shall continue to be in full force and effect. Q. 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. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF JUNE 2007. ARVEL WITTE, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK Resolution No. 2007-09 3 Eucalyptus STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2007-09 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT TRELLISES ON A PROPERTY THAT REQUIRES PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW DUE TO EXISTING STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTION AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 3 EUCALYPTUS LANE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 743 (LOT 53-RH), (PIEPER). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on June 19, 2007 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at Administrative Offices. Resolution No. 2007-09 3 Eucalyptus DEPUTY CITY CLERK 5 �� 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1957 — 2007 DATE: TO: FROM: • City • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310)377.1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 MAY 15, 2007 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: ZONING CASE NO. 743 3 EUCALYPTUS LANE (LOT 53-RH) RA-S-1, 2.06 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. JEFFREY PIEPER MR. PIEPER MAY 5, 2007 REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION 1. Request for a Site Plan Review to construct two detached trellises totaling 520 square feet on a property that requires Planning Commission review, due to existing structural development restriction imposed during a Site Plan Review application for a new residence, currently under construction, at 3 Eucalyptus Lane. 2. It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report, consider the Site Plan Review criteria for approving Site Plan Review applications, which are attached, open the public hearing and take public testimony. BACKGROUND 3. In 2004 the Planning Commission approved a Site Plan Review to construct a 5,530 square foot residence, 973 square foot garage, 800 square foot swimming pool with a spa and pool equipment, future stable, a service yard and a 2,640 square foot basement. The project is currently under construction. 4. The Planning Commission approved the project with a condition that any further development on the property is subject to Planning Commission review and approval. In approving the project, the Commission was concerned with the disturbed area of the lot and the residential building pad coverage, which were almost at the maximum permitted. 5: The property is zoned RAS-1 and is 2.06 acres (gross) in size and 72,744 square feet (1.66 acres) net. The residential building pad coverage on the 26,580 square foot residential building pad was approved at 29.5%, (max. guideline-30%), and the disturbed area of the lot at 39.5%, (max. allowed-40.0%). ZC. NO. 743 3 Fncalvntnc Printed on Recycled Paper • • 6. The applicant wishes to construct two trellises totaling 520 square feet. Due to the restriction on any further development on the property in the Resolution, the applicant must seek Planning Commission approval. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 7. The structural coverage of the net lot would be 7,957 square feet (not including the barbecue/fire place and the trellises, but including the future stable) or 10.9%, (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage proposed including the structures and paved areas would be 13,637 square feet or 18.7%, (35% permitted). (Pursuant to Section 17.16.200(J) of the Zoning Ordinance, for calculation -purposes, detached structures of up to 800 square feet, not exceeding 12 feet in height and not more than 5 on the lot, are not counted towards the structural and total lot coverage, disturbed area of the lot or building pad coverage). 8. The trellises will be located on a previously disturbed area, which was approved at 28,720, square feet or 39.5%, (40% permitted) of the net lot area, and therefore no change in disturbance is proposed. 9. The residential building pad without the trellises and barbecue/fire place was approved at 29.5% (guideline max. 30%). The barbecue/fire place and the trellises do not count towards the building pad coverage, therefore, the coverage remains the same at 29.5%. ITEMS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION 10. The previous Planning Commission approval of the residence required that "any modification to the property, which would constitute additional structural development shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission". The proposed trellises do not count towards the structural and total lot coverage, disturbed area or the building pad coverage. However, pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, trellises are considered structures. 11. In reviewing this project the Commission must determine if the project meets the Site Plan Review criteria, attached. 12. Although the trellises add to the mass of the development on the property they are not counted towards the development standards, and therefore do not cause exceedances of any of the city's Zoning requirements. OTHER AGENCIES REVIEW 13. The Rolling Hills Community Association will review the proposed project at a later date. 14. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). ZC. NO. 743 3 F icalvntiis CONCLUSION 15. The Rolling Hills Zoning Code allows the Planning Commission to place future development restrictions on properties in Site Plan Review and other discretionary cases. In 2004, during a Site Plan Review process for a new residence the Commission placed such a condition on the property. Therefore, when the applicant requested the trellises, the project had to be brought before the Commission. 16. Although the trellises add to the mass of the development on the property they are not counted towards the development standards, and therefore do not cause exceedances of any of the city's Zoning requirements .or previously approved structural, total and building pad coverages. 17. The trellises are proposed to be located on an already disturbed pad and will not cause exceedance of the previously approved 39.5 % disturbance of the lot. ZC. NO. 743 3 F.ncalvntnc 3 ZONING CASE NO. 743— 3 EUCALYPTUS LANE 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) GRADING Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof that is more than 3 feet in depth and covers more than 2,000 sq.ft.) must be balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA (40% maximum; any graded building 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 ZC. NO. 743 3 Fncalvntnc PREVIOUSLY APPROVED -UNDER CONSTRUCTION SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Residence Garage Swim Pool Pool eqpm. Stable Service yard Barbecue area Basement 5530 sq.ft. 973 sq.ft. 800 sq.ft 108 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft 120 sq.ft. 2640 sq.ft TOTAL 8077 sq.ft. 10.9% of 72,744 sq.ft. net lot area (not inc. barbecue area) 18.7%(not including barbecue area) 29.5% of 26,580 sq.ft. building pad area, includes stable 1,935 cubic yards cut 1,935 cubic yards fill 39.5% (28,720 sq.ft.) 450 sq.ft. -future 550 sq. ft -future Proposed from Eucalyptus Lane along easement Proposed from Eucalyptus Lane Planning Commission condition IPlanning Commission condition 4 PROPOSED TRELLISES Residence Garage Pool/spa Pool eqpm. Stable Service yard Barbecue area Trellises Basement TOTAL 5530 sq.ft. 973 sq.ft. 800 sq.ft 108 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft 120 sq.ft. 540 sq.ft. 2640 sq.ft 8617 sq.ft. 10.9% of 72,744 sq.ft. net lot area (not inc. barbecue and trellises) 18.7%(not including barbecue and trellises) 29.5% of 26,580 sq.ft. building pad area, includes stable None 39.5% (28,720 sq.ft.) 450 sq.ft. -future 550 sq. ft -future Proposed from Eucalyptus Lane along easement IFrom Eucalyptus Lane IPlanning Commission review IPlanning 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. SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance ZC. NO. 743 '3 Rnralvntn s 5