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758, Property has existing disturbe, Resolutions & Approval ConditionsRECORDING REQUESTED BY AND MAIL TO: CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 (310) 377-7288 FAX ' g. 01231 I20091608672` T RECORDER'S USE ONLY The Registrar -Recorder's Office requires that the form be notarized before recordation. AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) ZONING CASE NO. 758 SITE PLAN REVIEW XX VARIANCE XX We are the undersigned state: We are the owners of the real properties described as follows: 8 MAVERICK LANE, ROLLING HILLS, (LOT 26-A-SK), CA 90274 This property is the subject of the above numbered case and conditions of approval. 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An application was duly filed by Mr. Spencer Karpf with respect to real property located at 8 Maverick Lane (Lot 1-MR), Rolling Hills, CA requesting a Site Plan Review to demolish 3,385 square feet of the existing 5,485 square foot residence, to reconstruct that area and to add 1,618 square feet to the residence for a total of 7,103 square foot residence and a Variance for previously graded areas that exceeds the maximum permitted disturbed area of the net lot. The residence is also developed with a 1,643 square foot basement. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the application on July 15 and September 16, 2008 and at a field trip visit on September 16, 2008. 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 applicant and his representative were in attendance at the hearings. Section 3. The applicant contacted several neighbors in the vicinity of subject property and informed them of the proposed project. No objections were received, except for one resident objecting to the location of the future stable. The applicant relocated the future stable to a location approved with the 1998 application. At the July Planning Commission meeting several neighbors were present and testified in support of this project. Section 4. At the meetings the Planning Commission expressed concerns regarding the size of the proposed development, the amount of hardscape and the various structures being applied for. Subsequently, the applicants scaled down the project and withdrew a CUP application for an 800 square foot Garden Room with covered porches and trellis and reduced the existing hardscape by 4,044 square feet. Section 5. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Exemption (The State of CA Guidelines, Section 15303) and is therefore Reso. 2008-18 ZC NO.758 1 • • categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 6. Section 17.46.030 requires a development plan to be submitted for Site Plan Review and approval before any grading requiring a grading permit or any building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the building by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six (36) month period. With respect to the Site Plan Review application requesting construction of the new house, 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 lot coverage requirements. The property is zoned RAS-2 and consists of 2.81 acres gross. The net lot area for development purposes is 110,320 square feet or 2.53 acres. The lot is irregular in shape and is located at the end of a cul-de-sac. The lot slopes downwards approximately 26 feet from the roadway easement line to the development and the improvements are not visible from the street level. The proposed project consisting of 7,103 sq.ft. residence, 865 sq.ft. garage, 772 sq.ft. covered porches/entryway, 616 sq.ft. pool, 54 sq.ft. pool equipment area, 800 sq.ft. guest house, barbecue, water pond, service yard and future stable constitutes 9.8% of the net lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including all structures, paved areas and driveway is proposed at 22,470 square feet, which constitutes 20.25% of the net lot which is within the 35% maximum overall net lot coverage requirement. 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 structure 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 existing shrubs and trees will remain and additional shrubs will be planted to further screen the property from the adjacent properties. Four trees that currently block a neighbors' view will be removed. Other trees, with the concurrence of the neighbors will be planted. 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 new addition will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed structure will be constructed on a portion of the lot which is 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 substantially utilize the existing building pad for the new construction. Reso. 2008-18 ZC NO. 758 2 • • 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. D. The development plan incorporates existing trees and is screened from other properties and the road by existing mature vegetation, which will be preserved. Per neighbors' request additional trees and shrubs will be planted and some removed. E. The development plan largely utilizes the existing building pad and no grading is proposed, except that the pad will be enlarged by 144 square feet. F. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because it will utilize the existing driveway. G. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt. Section 7. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.38.050 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code permit approval of a Variance from the standards and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance when exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property and not applicable to other similar properties in the same zone prevent the owner from making use of a parcel of property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties in the same vicinity. A Variance to Section 17.16.070 (B) is required because it states that the lot disturbance shall be limited to 40.0% of the net lot area. The applicant is requesting a Variance because total disturbance of the net lot area is 57.7%, which is non -conforming. The lot was disturbed with the previous application, however, no Variance was requested at the time of grading. With respect to this request for a Variance, the Planning Commission finds as follows: A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to, the other property or class of use in the same zone. The Variance for the total disturbance is necessary because of the pre-existing conditions on the property, where the existing disturbed area already exceeds the maximum permitted and is at 57.7%, which includes the pad for the future stable. B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone, but which is denied to the property in question. The Variance is necessary because of the unusual location of the lot at a cul-de-sac and where the current disturbed area exceeds the maximum permitted. This Variance is to legalize previously created condition. The landscaping on the property masks the previously graded condition and it does not look unnatural. Reso. 2008-18 ZC NO.758 • • C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in which the property is located. The project as conditioned by this Resolution will be adequately screened to prevent adverse visual impact to surrounding properties. The previously conducted grading improved slope stability through the use of approved drainage and buttressing of the slopes, and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners. Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings in Sections 6 and 7, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application and Variance in Zoning Case No. 758 for construction of a substantial addition and exceedance of the maximum permitted disturbed lot area as shown on the Development Plan dated October 3, 2008 subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review and Variance approvals 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 17.46.080(A) and 17.38.070(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 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 this 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 dated October 3, 2008 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 and all construction shall take place on the exiting building pad, except that the existing pad may be enlarged by 140 square feet. G. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 10,756 square feet (excluding water feature and barbecue -132 sq.ft.) or 9.7%. Reso. 2008-18 ZC NO. 758 4 • • H. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 21,133 square feet or 19.2% in conformance with lot coverage limitations. I. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 63,652 square feet or 57.7% of the net lot area in conformance with the approved variance for exceedance of lot disturbance. J. Residential building pad coverage on the 25,751 square foot residential building pad shall not exceed 9,596 square feet or 37.3%, (not including 710 sq.ft. of the covered porch, water feature and barbecue). The future stable pad is 5,261 square feet and will have coverage of 450 sq.ft., if a stable is built, or 8.5%. K. A minimum of four -foot level path and/or walkway, which does not have to be paved, shall be provided around the entire perimeter of the residence, garage and basement. L. 3i500 square feet of the existing asphalt driveway shall be removed and replaced with landscaping or mixture of landscaping and pervious decorative surface and 544 square feet of the cement driveway by the residence shall be removed and replaced with decorative pervious material or landscaping. M. Per the site plan dated October 3, 2008 and per verbal agreement with the neighbors, the applicant shall remove 4 trees in the general location of the driveway; plant additional 4 trees in the rear -to the north and north west of the residence; and plant trees or shrubs along a 70-foot long area at the start of the asphalt driveway in vicinity of the southwestern easement line, but not in the easement. N. Landscaping shall be designed using native trees and shrubs so as not to obstruct views of neighboring properties but to screen the project. The trees at maturity shall not exceed the height of the roofline of the residence and shall be maintained at that height at all times. Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation that incorporates low gallonage irrigation system, utilizes automatic controllers, incorporates an irrigation design using "hydrozones," considers slope factors and climate conditions, and utilizes means to reduce water waste resulting from runoff and overspray. O. Any walls required for this project shall not exceed 30 inches in height and shall be screened with landscaping to maximum extend practicable. P. All utility lines to the structure shall be placed underground and the roof material shall meet the City and RHCA requirements. Q. The property owners shall be required to conform to the City of Rolling Hills Outdoor Lighting Standards. Reso. 2008-18 ZC NO. 758 5 • • R. The property on which the project is located shall contain a set aside area to provide an area meeting all standards for a stable, corral with access thereto. S. During and after construction, all soil preparation, drainage, and landscape sprinklers shall protect the building pad from erosion and direct surface water in an approved manner. T. During and after construction perimeter easements and trails shall remain free and clear of encroachments including, but not be limited to, site development, fences -including construction fences, grading, landscaping, irrigation, drainage devices, play equipment, parked vehicles, building materials, debris and other equipment, unless otherwise approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association. U. No drainage device may be located in such a manner as to contribute to erosion or in any way affect an easement or a trail and shall not be located in an easement, unless otherwise approved by the RHCA. V. 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. W. During construction, an Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 2007 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles. X. 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. Y. 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 a septic tank. Z. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and post construction maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities. Reso. 2008-18 ZC NO.758 6 AA. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management Practices (BMPs) related to solid waste. AB. Prior to the submittal of a final building plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed drainage plan that conforms to the development plan as approved by the Planning Commission shall be submitted to the Planning Department staff. AC. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any grading or building permit. AD. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modification to the property, which would constitute additional structural development or grading, including modification to the height of the 30-inch wall, approved with this application, and construction of the future stable shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission. AE. The applicant shall pay all of the applicable Los Angeles County Building and Safety and Public Works Department fees, including school fees for new construction. AF. A minimum of 50% of the construction and demolition material shall be recycled and verification submitted to the City. AG. Until the applicants execute and record an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Site Plan Review and Variance approvals, as required by the Municipal Code, the approvals shall not be effective. AH. All conditions of the Site Plan and Variance approvals, that apply, shall be complied with prior to the issuance of building permit from the County of Los Angeles. AI. 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 AD 9,,,,_ TED THIS 21st DAY OF OCTOBER 2008. 1 nc�,� ii ,,, (Cc-7_ 1165'V RICHARD HENKE, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK Reso. 2008-18 ZC NO.758 7 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2008-18 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE. PLAN REVIEW TO DEMOLISH AND REBUILT A LARGE PORTION OF AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AND TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION THERETO AND REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FOR PREVIOUSLY GRADED AREAS THAT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA OF THE NET LOT AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 8 MAVERICK LANE, (LOT 26-A-SK), ROLLING HILLS, CA., (KARPF). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 21, 2008 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners DeRoy, Sommer, Witte and Chairman Henke. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Smith. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. DEPUTY CITY CLERK Reso. 2008-18 ZC NO. 758 8 • RESOLUTION NO. 99-16 EA/74(46/7 gef 00 0211624 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A GUEST HOUSE AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GUEST HOUSE, A STABLE WITH LOFT AND ADJACENT CORRAL, AND SUBSTANTIAL RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS THAT REQUIRE GRADING AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 597. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Mr. Mark Dessy with respect to real property located at 8 Maverick Lane (Lot 26-A-SK), Rolling Hills, requesting the following: (1) a Conditional Use Permit to construct a recreation room and (2) Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a new guest house, a stable with loft and adjacent corral and substantial residential additions that require grading at an existing single family residence. During the hearing process, the request for a recreation room was changed to a request for a guest house. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the applications on July 20, 1999 and August 17, 1999 and at a field trip visit on July 27, 1999. The applicant was notified of the public hearing in writing by first class mail and through the City's newsletter. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal, from all persons protesting the same, and from members of the City staff and the Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicant was in attendance at the hearing. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption (State CA Guidelines, Section 15301(e)) and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 4. Sections 17.16.210(A)(5) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code permits approval of a guest house under certain conditions. The applicants are requesting to construct an 800 square foot guest house at the eastern portion of the lot. With respect to this request for a Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission finds as follows: A. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a guest house would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan and will be desirable for the public convenience and RESOLUTION NO. 99-16 Page 1 of 8 • 00 0211624 welfare because the use is consistent with similar uses in the community, and the area proposed for the guest house would be located in an area on the property where such use will not change the existing configuration of structures on the lot. B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures have been considered, and the construction of a guest house will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed guest house will be constructed on a portion of the residential building pad and is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the guest house will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors. C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain, and surrounding residences because the guest house will comply with the low profile residential development pattern of the community and is located on a 2.859 acre parcel of property that is adequate in size, shape and topography to accommodate such use. D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the zone district because the 800 square foot size of the guest house equals the 800 square foot maximum permitted and the guest house does not encroach into any setback areas. E. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the portions of the Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities because the project site is not listed on the current State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List. F. The proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of Title 17 of the Zoning Code because a stable structure and adjacent corral will be located at the northeastern portion of the lot. Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of an 800 square foot guest house in accordance with the development plan dated August 13, 1999 and marked Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 597 subject to the conditions contained in Section 8 of this resolution. Section 6. Section 17.46.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any grading requiring a grading permit or any building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the building or structure by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. The applicants request Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a new guest house, a stable with loft and adjacent corral, and substantial RESOLUTION NO. 99-16 Page 2 of 8 • 00 0211624 residential additions that require grading at an existing single family residence. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed 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 setback and lot coverage requirements with the Conditional Use Permit for a guest house approved in Section 5. The lot has a net square foot area of 110,320 square feet. The residence (5,485 sq.ft.), attached garage (865 sq.ft.), proposed guest house (800 sq.ft.), pool (640 sq.ft.), stable (1,375 sq.ft.), service yard (96 sq.ft.) will have 9,261 square feet which constitutes 8.4% of the lot , which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total .,lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 19,421 square feet which equals 17.6% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. The proposed project is on a relatively large lot with most of the proposed structures located below a hill that is away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development. The building pad coverage proposed for the 27,680 square foot residential building pad is 28.5%, building pad coverage proposed for the 2,875 square foot stable pad will be 47.8%, and the total building pad coverage will be 30.3%. B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures havebeen considered, and the construction of a guest house, a stable with loft and adjacent corral, and substantial residential additions that require grading would not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed new structures would be constructed close to the hillside and are a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the structures would not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors. 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 will not be exceeded and the proposed project is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to this irregular -shaped lot. Grading shall be permitted only to restore the natural slope of the property. D. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls) because a minimum amount of grading is proposed and will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away from the residence, new structures, and existing neighboring residences. RESOLUTION NO. 99-16 Page 3 of 8 • • 00 0211624 E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structures will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. The structures proposed will not be visible from Maverick Lane. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain scenic vistas across portions of the property. F. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the north side (rear) of this lot. G. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. Specifically, the development plan preserves several mature trees and shrubs. H. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize the same driveway to Maverick Lane for access. I. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 597 for a proposed construction of a guest house, a stable with loft and adjacent corral, and substantial residential additions that require grading at an existing single family residence in accordance with the development plan dated August 13, 1999 and marked Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 597 subject to the conditions contained in Section 8 of this resolution. Section 8. The Conditional Use Permit for a guest house approved in Section 5 and the Site Plan Review approved in Section 7 of this Resolution are subject to the following conditions: A. The Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.42.070(A) and 17.46.080(A) unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of those sections. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to cease such violation, the opportunity for a hearing has been provided, and if requested, has been held, RESOLUTION NO. 99-16 Page 4 of 8 osed •••••••• *A- At- A,ofiim.cre.t );E,1 Lb 0 dcAkit-e. d.9 ttgrL., A • 0� 0211624 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 Buildings and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. Any retaining walls incorporated into the project shall not exceed 5 feet in height, averaging no more than 2-1/2 feet. F. The floor area of the guest house shall not exceed 800 square feet. G. No kitchen or other cooking facilities shall be provided within the guest house. H. No vehicular access or paved parking area shall be developed within 50 feet of the guest house. I. Occupancy of the guest house shall be limited to persons employed on the premises and their immediate family or by the temporary guest of the occupants of the main residence. No guest may remain in occupancy for more than 30 days in any six month period. J. Renting of the guest house is prohibited. K. The loft area of the stable shall have no glazed windows. L. Any grading shall preserve the existing topography, flora, and natural features to the greatest extent possible. M. Residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 28.5%, the stable pad coverage shall not exceed 47.8%. The total building pad coverage shall not exceed 30.3%. N. Grading for the proposed project shall not exceed 1,560 cubic yards of cut soil and 1,560 cubic yards of fill soil. O. Disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 38.9% of the net lot area. P. Landscaping shall be provided to obscure the residence and guest house from neighboring residences to the maximum extent feasible. RESOLUTION NO. 99-16 Page 5 of 8 • i 0211624 Q. Landscaping shall incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent feasible, the existing mature trees and shrubs and the natural landscape screening surrounding the residential building pad. R. The landscape plan shall include water efficient irrigation, to the maximum extent feasible, that incorporates a low gallonage irrigation system, utilizes automatic controllers, incorporates an irrigation design using "hydrozones," considers slope factors and climate conditions in design, and utilizes means to reduce water waste resulting from runoff and overspray in accordance with Section 17.27.020 (Water efficient landscaping requirements) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. S. Two copies of a landscape plan must be submitted for review by the Planning Department and include native drought -resistant vegetation that will not disrupt the impact of the views of neighboring properties prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or consistent with the rural character of the community. A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the' implementation of the landscaping plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a grading and building permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager after the City Manager determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. T. The property owners shall be required to conform 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, objectionable odors, landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence. U. 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. V. All parking, during and after construction, shall take place on the project site. RESOLUTION NO. 99-16 Page 6 of 8 • 00 0211624 W . The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of septic tanks. X. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities. Y. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management Practices (BMP's) related to solid waste. Z. An Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 1996 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be prepared to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles. AA. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and drainage plan with related geology, soils and hydrology reports that conform to the development plan as approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review. Cut and fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio. BB. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit. CC. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional structural development shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission. DD. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 17.42.060, or the approval shall not be effective. EE. All conditions of these Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1999. RESOLUTION NO. 99-16 Page 7 of 8 ate_---- ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: 00 0211624 MARILYN KE , DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 99-16 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A GUEST HOUSE AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GUEST HOUSE, A STABLE WITH LOFT AND ADIACENT CORRAL, AND SUBSTANTIAL RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS THAT REQUIRE GRADING AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 597. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on September 21, 1999 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Sommer, Witte and Chairman Roberts. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. P. 1<.eh MARILYN ERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 99-16 Page 8 of 8