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MAIL TO:
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
2 PORTUGUESE BEND RD,
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
ZONING CASE NO. 891 (SEE EXHIBIT A - ATTACHED)
XX SITE PLAN REVIEW XX CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(We) the undersigned state
I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows:
7 CREST ROAD EAST, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (LOT 3-FT)
This property is the subject of the above numbered cases and conditions of approval
I am (We are) aware of, and accept, all the stated conditions in said ZONING CASE NO. 891
XX SITE PLAN REVIEW XX CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
I (We) certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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See Exhibit A, attached
Signatures must be acknowledged by a notary public
A notary public: or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is attached. and not the truthfulness, accuracy, in:validity of
that document.
STATE OF California
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COUNTY OF Los Angles}
On January 21, 2016
Public, personally appeared
Stephen L. Doty and Lori R. Cruz Doty
. before me, Mary Shepstone
a Notary
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to he the person Ovitose nam
is/subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/
executed the same in his/her/ authorized capacit , and that by his/heffiheir-",
signatur n the instrument the persona, or the entity upon behalf of which the
persor cted, executed the instrument,
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that
the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature: 7Xer,,w../4
Name of Notary:
Date Commission Expires 4(--271----2.e/
Commission No. .2 I 0 ef_s-73
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Notary public - California
Los Angeles County
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE :PERMIT AND .A SITE
PLAN REVIEW TO FILL IN AND CONVERT AN EXISTING CABANA TO A
GUEST HOUSE AND TO CONSTRUCT A RAISED DECK AND REQUEST FOR
MODIFICATION OF THE LIGHTING AT 7 CREST ROAD EAST IN ZONING
CASE NO. 891 (LOT 3-FT), ROLLING HILLS, CA. (DOTY).
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 Stephen Doty with
respect to real property located at 7 Crest Road East, (Lot 3-FT), Rolling Hills, CA
requesting a Conditional Use Permit to convert 124 square foot .cabana and attached
297 square foot roofed patio to a 421 square foot guesthouse and. a.Site Plan Review to
convert a portion of an existing raised planter adjacent to the proposed guesthouse
into a 117 square foot raised deck at a height of 3-feet 3-inches above the adjacent
finished grade. The applicant also requested an interpretation of the Lighting
provisions to determine if the proposed lights within a proposed trellis meet the spirit
of the Lighting Ordinance and are warranted due to exceptional architectural design.
The proposed lights would be suspended from the trellis joists and consist of three 1.4-
watt pendant LED lights above the outdoor kitchen, and five 8-watt low -voltage LED
"down lights" to illuminate the remaining area of the covered patio.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearing
to consider the application on November 17, 2015 in the field and at their regular
meeting on November 17, 2015. 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' representative was in attendance at the hearings.
Section 3. Also proposed is the construction of a 10' high, 319 square foot
detached trellis, under which an outdoor kitchen amenities and the proposed lighting
would be located. These amenities are *Provable administratively. .. •
Section 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically
exempt from environmental review under the California Envirorunental Quality Act.
Section 5. Section 17.16.210(A)(5) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code
permits approval of a guest house under certain conditions, provided the Planning
Commission approves a Conditional Use Permit. The applicant is requesting to
construct a 421 square foot guest house within the footprint of the existing cabana and
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covered porch. 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 conversion of a cabana
to 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
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 guest house will not adversely affect or be
materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the
proposed structure will be located in a an area already occupied by a similar structure
and is on a separate building pad with the pool and will, promote pad integration. The
proposed guest house is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that it will
not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors.
C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural
terrain, and surrounding residences because the guest house will. comply with the low
profile residential development pattern of the community. The height of the structure
will remain at the existing height.
D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development
standards of the zone district because the 421 square foot size of the guest house is less
than the maximum permitted under the Municipal Code.
E. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the portions of the Los
Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating . to siting and siting
criteria for hazardous waste facilities because the project site is not listed on the
current State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List.
F. The proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of Title 17 of
the Zoning Code because a stable and adjacent corral and access exist on the property.
Section 6. A Site Plan Review is required subject to Section 17.46.020 of the
Zoning Ordinance, in that the proposed partially raised deck is a structural addition.
With respect to the Site Plan Review application for the subject deck, the Planning
Commission makes the following findings of fact:
A. The proposed development is compliant with all requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance and is compatible with the General Plan and surrounding uses
because the proposed project is consistent with goals and policies that require low
profile, low -density residential development with sufficient open space between
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surrounding structures. The deck construction will occur in an area previously graded
and disturbed and there will be no new grading. The elevated condition and "bulk"
of the new deck will be mitigated, as the new deck area will be visually shielded by
vegetation.
B. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and
undeveloped state of the lot because no grading is required and the proposed deck
improvement is relatively minor change to an existing outdoor patio area, and would
be located instead of a planter surrounded by a wall. The construction will not
adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or
structures because the proposed improvements will be constructed on a portion of
the lot which is least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and
landscaped with vegetation and is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so
that the proposed project will 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. The proposed
project is consistent with the scale of homes in the surrounding RA-S-2 similarly
zoned neighborhood. The proposed project entails a construction of a raised deck
approximately 117 square feet in area, within an existing outdoor living and
recreational area on the property and would be adjacent to the gust house, for the
purpose of enhancing and facilitating outdoor living next to the guest house, a
common residential amenity enjoyed by property owners throughout the City. The
proposed raised deck would be located above and within the same configuration as
an existing raised planter.
D. The proposed patio, replacing a portion of a raised planter, will be 3 feet
3 inches at the highest point, above the adjoining steps of an exiting stairway that
provides access to the pool area. The raised condition occurs only on the stairway side
and will be even with the adjoining grades on all other sides.
E. Natural drainage courses will not be affected by the project. No grading
is proposed and therefore existing drainage channels are not anticipated to be
impacted. The project construction will not be located in a canyon or on existing
slopes that exceed 25%.
E. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the
convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because no change
is proposed to the existing driveway, which is in compliancewith applicable
requirements.
Section 7. Outdoor lighting in Rolling Hills is regulated by RHMC
17.16.190.E. To preserve the pastoral and tranquil environment of the City through
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nighttime darkness, limited lighting is allowed outside a home in conformance with
certain performance standards. Ambient light from fixtures mounted on walls or
porches to illuminate nearby patios or terraces while used for entertaining are
allowed and do not have to shine downwards.
The applicant has sub.mitted a lighting plan for a proposed 319 square foot 10-foot tall
trellis that is to be constructed on a new patio near the home. The plan calls for three
14-watt pendant LED lights to be suspended from the trellis joists above an outdoor
kitchen, and five 8-watt low -voltage LED "down lights" that will. be also attached to
the trellis joists to illuminate the areas that are not lit by the pendants. These light are
not specifically listed as permitted in the lighting ordinance. However, Section
17.16.190E(3) allows for modifications subject to the Planning Commission approval.
The applicant has requested that the Planning Commission review the proposed
lighting. The Planning Commission finds that the lighting is consistent with the
intent and spirit of the lighting ordinance in that it would create lighting within the
area to be used for entertaining and the wattage and design of the lights will be
sufficiently controlled to mitigate any potential lighting impacts to the neighbor,
while overall preserving city darkness.
Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Conditional Use Permit and a Site Plan Review in Zoning Case
No. 891 to convert a previously constructed cabana and covered porch into a guest
house and the raised deck, subject to the following conditions:
A. The Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan approval shall expire within
two years from the effective date of approval if construction pursuant to this
approval has not commenced within that time period, as required by Sections
17.46.080(A) and 17.42.070(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
grantedthereunder shall lapse; provided that the City has given the applicants
written notice to cease such violation, the opportunity for • a hearing has been
provided, and if requested, has been held, and thereafter the applicant fails to correct
the violation within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the City's
determination.
C. All requirements of the Building and Construction Ordinance, the
Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be
complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an
approved plan.
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D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance
with the site plan on file dated December 4, 2015, except as otherwise provided in
these conditions.
E. The working drawings submitted to the Building Departinent for plan
check review must conform to the development plan approved with this application.
F. There shall be no grading for this project, other than removal of dirt
for the patio.
G. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 9,212 square feet or 6.4%.
H. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 28,973
square feet or 20.1% in conformance with lot coverage limitations.
The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 34,241 square feet or
23.8% of the net lot area in conformance with lot disturbance limitations.
J. Residential building pad coverage on the 45,001. square foot residential
building pad shall be 18.0%, which includes the guest house. The stable building pad
coverage of 14.1% shall remain.
K. The proposed guest house shall not exceed 421. square feet and shall
meet all requirements of the Zoning Code, which include, but is not limited to the
following:
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a. A kitchenette and sanitary facility consisting of a shower, sink
and toilet may be permitted.
b. No vehicular access or paved parking area shall be developed
within fifty feet of the guest house.
c. Occupancy of the guest house shall be limited to persons
employed on the premises, the immediate family of the
occupants of the main residence or by the temporary guests of
the occupants of the main residence. No temporary guest may
remain in occupancy for more than thirty days in any six-month
period.
d. Renting of a guest house is prohibited.
e. All requirements of this title must be complied , With unless
otherwise set forth in the permit or approved plan.
f. A landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Planning
Department
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L. The stable and corral shall remain on the lot or an area for a stable and
corral shall be maintained at all times on the property.
M. The guest house shall be screened from the street and neighboring
properties. If landscaping is proposed in connection with the construction of the guest
house, it shall be designed using native plants, shrubs and trees: The trees and shrubs
used in the landscaping scheme shall be planted so as not to obstruct views of
neighboring properties but to screen the use, and which does not grow into a living
wall (hedge) and which shall not exceed the ridge height of the guest house.
N. The splash wall behind the outdoor kitchen must be built flush with the
kitchen; may not exceed 5' in height and may extend no more than 18" in either
direction of the kitchen.
O. The trellis above the outdoor kitchen may not be further enclosed by any
means including lattice or solid planks, walls or panels;. and the remaining three sides
must remain open.
P. The lights suspended from the trellis are approved. The light bulbs in
the suspended fixtures shall not exceed the wattage proposed with this application
and called out on the plans dated December 4, 2015.
Any other lights on the lot shall meet the City's lighting ordinance requirements.
Q. The licensed professional preparing construction plans for this project
for Building Department review shall execute a Certificate affir7ning ' that the plans
conform in all respects to this Resolution approving this project. and all of the
conditions set forth therein and the City's Building Code and Zoning Ordinance.
Further, the person obtaining a building permit for this project shall execute a
Certificate of Construction stating that the project will be constructed according to this
Resolution and any plans approved therewith.
R. 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.
S. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project
site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby roadway
easements.
T. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule
and regulate construction and related traffic noise throughout ate' day between the
hours of 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday only, when construction and
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mechanical equipment noise is permitted, so as not to interfere with the quiet
residential environment of the City of Rolling Hills.
U. 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 septic tanks.
V. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water
Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the
installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage, facilities.
W. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water
Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management
Practices (BMP's) related to solid waste.
X. Minimum of 50% of the construction material spoils shall be recycled
and diverted. The hauler shall provide the appropriate documentation to the City.
Y. Until the applicants execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions
of this approval, the approvals shall not be effective.
Z. All conditions of the Conditional Use and Site Plan approval, that apply,
shall be complied with prior to the issuance of building permit from the County of Los
Angeles.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPT
ATTEST:
HEIDI LUCY, CITY CLERK
5th D Y i /DX , DE EMBER 2015.
, CHAIRMAN
Any action challenging the final decision of the City ,rnade 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.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2015-25 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND A SITE
PLAN REVIEW TO FILL IN AND CONVERT AN EXISTING CABANA TO A
GUEST HOUSE AND TO CONSTRUCT A RAISED DECK AND REQUEST FOR
MODIFICATION OF THE LIGHTING AT 7 CREST ROAD EAST IN ZONING
CASE NO. 891 (LOT 3-FT), ROLLING HILLS, CA. (DOTY).
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
December 15, 2015 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Cardenas, Kirkpatrick, Gray, Smith and
Chairman Chelf.
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
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HEIDI LUCE
CITY CLERK
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