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748, Construct an above ground deck, Staff Reportsf • City 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1957 - 2007 • wifeINCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 DATE: JANUARY 14, 2008 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.: 4A Mtg. Date: 1/14/08 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR THROUGH: ANTON DAHLERBRUCH, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2007-21. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN ABOVE GROUND DECK AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 2 PINE TREE LANE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 748 (LOT 96-2-RH), (RIETDYK). REOUEST AND RECOMMENDATION 1. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report or provide other direction to staff. 2. The applicant requests a Site Plan Review to construct a 106 square foot above ground deck. BACKGROUND 3. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2007-21, which is attached, on December 18, 2007 at the regular meeting granting approval in Zoning Case No. 747. The vote was 3-1-1. Commissioner Sommer was absent and Commissioner DeRoy abstained due to the fact that she did not attend the field trip. The resolution contains standard findings of fact and standard conditions as well as a condition that the Planning Commission review any further development on the property. 4. The applicant is currently remodeling the existing residence and is proposing to reconstruct and enlarge the existing pool and reconstruct the existing deck, which would not require discretionary permit. However, pursuant to Section ZC NO. 748 City Council 1/14/08 Printed on Recycled Paper • s 17.12.190 of the Zoning Code, a raised deck is considered a structure that require Site Plan Review. 5. The property is zoned RAS-2 and the gross lot area is 2.24 acres. The net lot area for construction purposes is 78,927 square feet. The lot is located along a bend on Pine Tree Lane and has a frontage along Pine Tree of over 563 feet. 6 The property was developed in 1985 with a 6,211 square foot residence, 1,033 square foot garage, 588 square foot swimming pool (proposed to be enlarged to 790 sq.ft.), 50 square foot pool equipment area, 3,280 square foot recreation court, 466 square feet covered porches, 1,154 square foot deck and 6,211 square foot basement. A portion of the basement is out of grade in the rear of the residence where the structure becomes two-story. 7. The existing residential building pad (outside the setbacks) is 19,153 square feet and has coverage of 59.3%. The pad will be enlarged by 106 square feet, the size of the deck and will be 19,259 square feet. The building pad coverage is proposed on this pad to be 60.1%, not including the covered porches. The stable pad is 1000 square feet and will have coverage of 45.0%. 8. The structural net lot coverage is proposed at 12,482 square feet or 15.8%, which includes all the structures and the proposed deck (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage including structures and paved areas is proposed to be 21,614 square feet or 27.4%, (35% permitted). 9. Currently 62,000 square feet of the lot or 78.5% is disturbed. The proposed deck will be located on previously graded slope. The 1985 grading plans shows limits of grading, which includes the area of the deck. CONCLUSION 10. When reviewing a site plan review application the Planning Commission considers whether 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. 11. Under City's regulations, raised decks (raised 12 inches or more above natural grade) are considered structures and require Planning Commission review. 12. The lot is irregular in shape with steep slopes and over 580 feet long frontage along Pine Tree Lane. 13. The project meets the City's development standards, except that the building pad coverage exceeds the guidelines, and the disturbed area is over 40%. However, both conditions are pre-existing and will not be affected by the construction of the 106 square foot raised deck. ZC NO. 748 City Council 1/14/08 • 14. The lot contains an adequate area in a feasible location to construct a stable and corral in the future. OTHER AGENCIES REVIEW 15. The Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Committee reviewed and approved the project. 16. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ZC NO.748 City Council 1/14/08 ZONING CASE NO. 748 CRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS RA -S-2 Zone Setbacks: Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line Structures (Site Plan Review required if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month period). Structural Lot Coverage (20% maximum) Total Lot Coverage (35% maximum) Building Pad Coverage (30% maximum -guideline) Stable Grading 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. Roadway Access Access to Stable Preserve Views Preserve Plants and Animals EXISTING Residence with accessory structures Residence Garage Swim Pool /spa Stable Service Yard Pool eqp. Att. Porch Rec. court Basement TOTAL 15.0% 26.6% 6211 sq.ft. 1033 sq.ft. 588 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 50 sq.ft. 466 sq.ft. '3280 sq.ft. 64 sq.ft. 11,830 sq.ft. 59.3% on 19,153 sq.ft. pad N/A 78.5% Existing from Pine Tree From Pine Tree along north easement N/A N/A PROPOSED New deck Residence Garage Swim Pool /spa Stable -Future Service Yard Pool eqp. Att. porch Rec. court 6211 sq.ft. 1033 sq.ft. 790 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft. 50 sq.ft. 466 sq.ft. 3280 sq.ft. Raised deck 106 sq.ft. Basement -sq.ft. TOTAL 12,482 sq.ft. 15.8% (12,482 sq.ft.) of 78,927 s.f. net lot area. 27.4% (21,614 sq.ft.) 60.1% on 19,259 sq.ft. pad 45%- none 78.5% (pre-existing). Existing from Pine Tree From Pine Tree along east easement Planning Commission condition Planning Commission condition ZC NO. 748 City Council 1/14/08 • • 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. 748 City Council 1 / 14/08 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN ABOVE GROUND DECK AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 2 PINE TREE LANE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 748 (LOT 96-2-RH), (RIETDYK). 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. Guido Rietdyk with respect to real property located at 2 Pine Tree Lane, (Lot 96-2RH), Rolling Hills, CA requesting a Site Plan Review to permit construction of a 106 square foot above grade deck. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the application at a field trip on December 18, and at their regular meeting on December 18, 2007. The applicant was 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 was in attendance at the hearings. Section 3. The property is zoned RAS-2 and is 2.24 acres (gross) in size, excluding roadway easement. A residence was constructed on the site in 1985. 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 17.12.040 defines an above ground deck a structure, which requires a Site Plan Review. With respect to the Site Plan Review application requesting construction of the deck, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low -density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code setbacks, lot disturbance and lot coverage requirements. 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 nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures and the topography of the lot have been considered, and the construction of the deck 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 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 structure 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. An adequate area for a future stable and corral has been set aside on subject property. E. Limited grading is proposed and it consists of cutting the slope for the deck only, which is an extension of an existing walkway surrounding the residence. F. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the deck 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. Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 748 for 106 square feet deck as shown on the Development Plan dated December 12, 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. Resolution No. 2007-21 2 Pine Tree Lane D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated December 12, 2007 except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. 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, except for the cut for the deck. G. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 12,482 square feet or 15.8%. H. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 21,614 square feet or 27.4% in conformance with lot coverage limitations. I. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 78.5% of the net lot area, which is pre-existing, and no further disturbance is allowed. J. Residential building pad coverage on the 19,259 square foot residential building pad shall not exceed 60.1%. 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. 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 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. 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. Resolution No. 2007-21 2 Pine Tree Lane 30 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2007. 2U jOre_C' RICHARD HENKE, VICE- CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK Resolution No. 2007-21 2 Pine Tree Lane 4 •r • • STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )§§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2007-21 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN ABOVE GROUND DECK AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 2 PINE TREE LANE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 748 (LOT 96-2-RH), (RIETDYK). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on December 18, 2007 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Henke, Smith and Witte. NOES: None. ABSENT: Chairman Sommer. ABSTAIN: Commissioner DeRoy. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at Administrative Offices. Resolution No. 2007-21 2 Pine Tree Lane .4 n,, _, hiv-J DEPUTY CITY CLERK 5 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1957 - 2007 DATE: TO: FROM: • City • opellin6 .11111, DECEMBER 18, 2007 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: ZONING CASE NO. 748 2 PINE TREE LANE (LOT 96-2-RH) RA-S-2, 2.24 ACRES (GROSS, EXCLUDING ROADWAY EASEMENT) MR. GUIDO RIETDYK CRISS GUNDERSON ARCHITECT DECEMBER 8, 2007 REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION Request for a Site Plan Review to construct a 106 square foot above ground deck. It is recommended that the Planning Commission having visited the site earlier on December 18, review the staff report, continue the public hearing, take public testimony, consider the criteria for granting of a Site Plan Review and provide direction to staff. BACKGROUND AND MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 1. The applicant requests a Site Plan Review to construct a 106 square foot above ground deck. 2. The applicant is currently remodeling the existing residence and is proposing to reconstruct and enlarge the existing pool and reconstruct the existing deck, which would not require discretionary permit. However, pursuant to Section 17.12.190 of the Zoning Code, a raised deck is considered a structure that require Site Plan Review. 3. The property is zoned RAS-2 and the gross lot area is 2.24 acres. The net lot area for construction purposes is 78,927 square feet. The lot is located along a bend on Pine Tree Lane and has a frontage along Pine Tree of over 563 feet. 4 The property was developed in 1985 with a 6,211 square foot residence, 1,033 square foot garage, 588 square foot swimming pool (proposed to be enlarged to 790 sq.ft.), 50 square foot pool equipment area, 3,280 square foot recreation court, 466 square feet covered porches, 1,154 square foot deck and 6,211 square foot basement. A ZC NO. 748 1 ePrinted on Recycled Paper • • portion of the basement is out of grade in the rear of the residence and the structure becomes two-story. 5. The existing residential building pad (outside the setbacks) is 19,153 square feet and has coverage of 59.3%. The pad will be enlarged by 106 square feet, the size of the deck and will be 19,259 square feet. The building pad coverage is proposed on this pad to be 60.1%, not including the covered porches. The stable pad is 1000 square feet and will have coverage of 45.0%. 6. The structural net lot coverage is proposed at 12,482 square feet or 15.8%, which includes all the structures and the proposed deck (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage including structures and paved areas is proposed to be 21,614 square feet or 27.4%, (35% permitted). 7. Currently 62,000 square feet of the lot or 78.5% is disturbed. The proposed deck will be located on previously graded slope. The 1985 grading plans shows limits of grading, which includes the area of the deck. CONCLUSION 8. When reviewing a site plan review application the Planning Commission should consider whether 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. 9. Under City's regulations, raised decks (raised 12 inches or more above natural grade) are considered structures and require Planning Commission review. 10. The lot is irregular in shape with steep slopes and has a long frontage along Pine Tree Lane. 11. The project meets the City's development standards, except that the building pad coverage exceeds the guidelines, and the disturbed area is over 40%. However, both conditions are pre-existing and will not be greatly exacerbated by the construction of 106 square foot raised deck. 12. The lot contains an adequate area in a feasible location to construct a stable and corral in the future. OTHER AGENCIES REVIEW 13. The Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Committee will review the project for architectural elements and design. 14. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ZC NO. 748 ZONING CASE NO. 748 CRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS RA -S-2 Zone Setbacks: Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line Structures (Site Plan Review required if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month period). Structural Lot Coverage (20% maximum) Total Lot Coverage (35% maximum) Building Pad Coverage (30% maximum -guideline) Stable Grading 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. Roadway Access Access to Stable Preserve Views Preserve Plants and Animals EXISTING Residence with accessory structures Residence Garage Swim Pool /spa Stable Service Yard Pool eqp. Att. Porch Rec. court Basement TOTAL 15.0% 26.6% 6211 sq.ft. 1033 sq.ft. 588 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 50 sq.ft. 466 sq.ft. 3280 sq.ft. 6211 sq.ft. 11,830 sq.ft. 59.3% on 19,153 sq.ft. pad N/A 78.5% Existing from Pine Tree From Pine Tree along north easement N/A N/A PROPOSED New deck Residence 6211 sq.ft. Garage 1033 sq.ft. Swim Pool /spa 790 sq.ft. Stable -Future 450 sq.ft. Service Yard 96 sq.ft. Pool eqp. 50 sq.ft. Att. porch 466 sq.ft. Rec. court 3280 sq.ft. Raised deck 106 sq.ft. Basement 6211 sq.ft. TOTAL 12,482 sq.ft. 15.8% (12,482 sq.ft.) of 78,927 s.f. net lot area. 27.4% (21,614 sq.ft.) 60.1% on 19,259 sq.ft. pad 45%- none 78.5% (pre-existing). Existing from Pine Tree IFrom Pine Tree along east easement Planning Commission review I Planning Commission review ZC NO. 748 • • 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 Dills Zoning Ordinance ZC NO. 748 4 DI 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1957 - 2007 DATE: TO: FROM: • • City oif2lli„gJJfP INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 DECEMBER 18, 2007 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: ZONING CASE NO. 748 2 PINE TREE LANE (LOT 96-2-RH) RA-S-2, 2.24 ACRES (GROSS, EXCLUDING ROADWAY EASEMENT) MR. GUIDO RIETDYK CRISS GUNDERSON ARCHITECT DECEMBER 8, 2007 REOUEST AND RECOMMENDATION Request for a Site Plan Review to construct a 106 square foot above ground deck. It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report, view the project, open the public hearing, take public testimony and consider the criteria for granting of a Site Plan Review. BACKGROUND AND MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 1. The applicant requests a Site Plan Review to construct a 106 square foot above ground deck. 2. The applicant is currently remodeling the existing residence and is proposing to reconstruct and enlarge the existing pool and reconstruct the existing deck, which would not require discretionary permit. However, pursuant to Section 17.12.190 of the Zoning Code, a raised deck is considered a structure that require Site Plan Review. 3. The property is zoned RAS-2 and the gross lot area is 2.24 acres. The net lot area for construction purposes is 78,927 square feet. The lot is located along a bend on Pine Tree Lane and has a frontage along Pine Tree of over 563 feet. 4 The property was developed in 1985 with a 6,211 square foot residence, 1,033 square foot garage, 588 square foot swimming pool (proposed to be enlarged to 790 sq.ft.), 50 square foot pool equipment area, 3,280 square foot recreation court, 466 square feet covered porches, 1,154 square foot deck and 6,211 square foot basement. A ZC NO. 748 1 0 Printed on Recycled Paper • • portion of the basement is out of grade in the rear of the residence and the structure becomes two-story. 5. The existing residential building pad (outside the setbacks) is 19,153 square feet and has coverage of 59.3%. The pad will be enlarged by 106 square feet, the size of the deck and will be 19,259 square feet. The building pad coverage is proposed on this pad to be 60.1%, not including the covered porches. The stable pad is 1000 square feet and will have coverage of 45.0%. 6. The structural net lot coverage is proposed at 12,482 square feet or 15.8%, which includes all the structures and the proposed deck (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage including structures and paved areas is proposed to be 21,614 square feet or 27.4%, (35% permitted). 7. Currently 62,000 square feet of the lot or 78.5% is disturbed. The proposed deck will be located on previously graded slope. The 1985 grading plans shows limits of grading, which includes the area of the deck. CONCLUSION 8. When reviewing a site plan review application the Planning Commission should consider whether 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. 9. Under City's regulations, raised decks (raised 12 inches or more above natural grade) are considered structures and require Planning Commission review. 10. The lot is irregular in shape with steep slopes and has a long frontage along Pine Tree Lane. 11. The project meets the City's development standards, except that the building pad coverage exceeds the guidelines, and the disturbed area is over 40%. However, both conditions are pre-existing and will not be greatly exacerbated by the construction of 106 square foot raised deck. 12. The lot contains an adequate area in a feasible location to construct a stable and corral in the future. OTHER AGENCIES REVIEW 13. The Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Committee will review the project for architectural elements and design. 14. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ZC NO. 748 2 ZONING CASE NO. 748 CRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS RA -S-2 Zone Setbacks: Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line Structures (Site Plan Review required if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month period). Structural Lot Coverage (20% maximum) Total Lot Coverage (35% maximum) Building Pad Coverage (30% maximum -guideline) Stable Grading 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. Roadway Access Access to Stable Preserve Views Preserve Plants and Animals ZC NO. 748 EXISTING Residence with accessory structures Residence Garage Swim Pool /spa Stable Service Yard Pool eqp. Att. Porch Rec. court Basement TOTAL 15.0% i 26.6% 6211 sq.ft. 1033 sq.ft. 588 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 50 sq.ft. 466 sq.ft. 3280 sq.ft. 6211 sq.ft. 11,830 sq.ft. 59.3% on 19,153 sq.ft. pad N/A 78.5% Existing from Pine Tree From Pine Tree along north easement N/A N/A PROPOSED New deck Residence Garage Swim Pool /spa Stable -Future Service Yard Pool eqp. Att. porch Rec. court Raised deck Basement TOTAL 6211 sq.ft. 1033 sq.ft. 790 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft. 50 sq.ft. 466 sq.ft. 3280 sq.ft. 106 sq.ft. 6211 sq.ft. 12,482 sq.ft. 15.8% (12,482 sq.ft.) of 78,927 s.f. net lot area. 27.4% (21,614 sq.ft.) 60.1% on 19,259 sq.ft. pad 45%- none 78.5% (pre-existing). Existing from Pine Tree From Pine Tree along east easement 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. 748