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711, Play area, requires grading, Staff Reports• ofieoffiny JUL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cltyofrh@aol.com Agenda Item No: 7-A Mtg. Date: 11/28/05 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 999: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PLAY AREA AND A RECREATION ROOM, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT THE RECREATION ROOM AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA OF THE LOT AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 711, AT 2 OUTRIDER ROAD, (LOT 70-A-EF), (KIM). DATE: NOVEMBER 28, 2005 At the November 14, 2005 City Council meeting, following brief discussion, the City Council closed the public hearing on the above referenced Zoning Case and directed staff to prepare a resolution upholding the Planning Commission decision on this case. RECOMMENDATION It would be in order for members of the City Council to adopt Resolution No. 999 upholding the Planning Commission decision on Zoning Case No. 711. CRN:mlk 11-28-05kim-sta.doc 0 Printed on Recycled PPaper. • • RESOLUTION NO. 999 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PLAY AREA AND A RECREATION ROOM, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT THE RECREATION ROOM AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA OF THE LOT AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 711, AT 2 OUTRIDER ROAD, (LOT 70-A-EF), (KIM). THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Samil Kim with respect to real property located at 2 Outrider Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 70-A-EF) requesting a Site Plan Review for grading to enlarge the existing residential building pad to create a play area and to grade a secondary building pad to construct a 670 square foot recreation room and a future stable, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct the recreation room and a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the applications on July 19, 2005, August 16, 2005, September 20, 2005, and at a field trip visit on August 16, 2005. 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. The Planning Commission reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicants and their representative were in attendance at the hearings. On October 18, 2005 the Planning Commission adopted a Resolution of approval for subject case. Section 3. At the October 24, 2005 City Council meeting the Council took jurisdiction of Zoning Case No. 711. Section 4. The City Council conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the application on November 14, 2005. The applicants were notified of the public hearing in writing by first class mail. Their representative was in attendance. At that meeting the City Council upheld Planning Commission's decision and directed staff to prepare a Resolution of approval in subject case. Section 5. The subject property is developed with a 5,560 square foot residence, 528 square foot garage, a 544 square foot swimming pool, pool equipment and service yard. The proposed play area will be located in the rear of the existing pool and the proposed recreation room will be located on the secondary building pad. Section 6. The City Council finds that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. • • Section 7. Section 17.46.020(A)(1) requires a Site Plan Review for grading projects requiring a grading permit. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the City Council makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed activity is compatible with the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. The Land Use Element of the General Plan establishes the maintenance of strict grading practices to preserve the community's natural terrain. The Building Code and the Zoning Ordinance require a balanced cut and fill ratio and do not permit import or export of soil, except under special circumstances applicable to a property and with a discretionary permission by the Planning Commission. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. However, due to the location of the existing development and the requirement to show an area for a future stable and corral, the grading is necessary. B. The proposed activity 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). Although grading of the existing slope is necessary to construct the play area, the recreation room and future stable, the grading is proposed to follow the slope. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot and enhances it by additional landscaping, which is required by this resolution. 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 play area and the recreation room will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed play area and recreation room 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 and the street so that the proposed construction will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners. C. The proposed development 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 follows natural contours of the site to the maximum extent feasible. The natural drainage courses will be preserved. The existing large trees will be preserved and additional landscaping will be installed. E. The development plan will be based upon compliance with the conditions contained in this Resolution, supplement the existing vegetation with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. Upon completion of the project the graded areas will be re - vegetated. F. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project does not affect the circulation for pedestrians and vehicles. G. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt from its requirements. Section 8. 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% of the net lot area. With respect to this request for a Variance for lot disturbance of 63.8%, the City Council 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 maximum permitted disturbance is necessary because the disturbance is currently almost at the maximum permitted at 39.2%. The additional disturbance will be minimal and will mostly remain as open space for play area only with a 670 square foot recreation room. B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone, but which is denied to the property in question. The Variance is necessary because of the existing conditions of the lot. The lot is developed from side property line to side property line with residential structure and a pool in the rear. One third of the residence encroaches into the front setback and there is no level area adjacent to the residence for play area for the children. The play area is to be located in an area on the property that is on the same pad as the existing swimming pool and the recreation room is to be located on a pad below the residential building pad and will not be visible from any neighbor or roadway. 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. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain open space on the property. The proposed play area and recreation room will be the least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with mature trees and shrubs, are of sufficient distance from nearby residences, so that will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners. • • D. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures have been considered, and the construction of play area, which will not be paved, and the recreation room will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed construction will be modest in size, constructed on a portion of the secondary building pad, will be the least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with mature trees and shrubs, is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that it will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners. Section 9. Section 17.16.210(A)(2) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code permits approval of a recreation room under certain conditions, provided the Planning Commission approves a Conditional Use Permit. The applicant is requesting to construct a 670 square foot recreation room. With respect to this request for a Conditional Use Permit, the City Council finds as follows: A. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a recreation room 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 recreation room 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 recreation room will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed recreation room will be located on a separate building pad. The proposed recreation room is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the recreation room 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 recreation room will comply with the low profile residential development pattern of the community. The structure will be located on a lower pad and will not be visible from neighboring properties or the street. D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the zone district because the 670 square foot size of the recreation room 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 an adequate area is set -aside for the construction of a future stable structure, adjacent corral and access. Section 10. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record, the City Council hereby approves the Site Plan Review for grading, a Variance to permit a disturbed net lot area of 63.8% and a Conditional Use Permit to construct a recreation room in Zoning Case No. 711, subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit and Variance approvals shall expire within two years from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.46.080, 17.42.070(A) and 17.38.070(A) of the Zoning Ordinance unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of these 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 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 Code, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with, unless otherwise set forth in this approval. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A dated September 15, 2005 except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. No structures shall be constructed on the play area. The play area shall remain covered with ground cover (pervious surface) and shall not be developed with impervious surface. F. Pursuant to Section 17.16.200L of the Zoning Ordinance, playground equipment, including roofed play ground equipment may be installed on the play area, but may not be located in any setback. G. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 7,872 square feet or 18.8% in conformance with structural lot coverage limitations. H. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 12,288 square feet or 29.4% in conformance with total lot coverage limitations. I. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 63.8% (41,840 sq.ft.), in conformance with disturbed area limitations, as approved by this Variance. J. Residential building pad coverage on the 11,760 square foot residential building pad shall not exceed 6,751 square feet or 57.4%. The • • proposed recreation room building pad coverage shall not exceed 40.0% of the 2,800 square foot pad. K. Grading for this project shall not exceed 622 cubic yards of cut and 622 cubic yards of fill and shall be balanced on site. L. All disturbed areas shall be landscaped. 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 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. M. Prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit two copies of a preliminary landscape plan shall be submitted for review by the Planning Department. Native trees and other native plants shall be utilized, and which are consistent with the rural character of the community. If trees are to be used in the landscaping scheme for this project, they shall be mature when planted and which at full maturity shall not exceed the height of the structures. Trees and shrubs shall be planted so as not to impair views of neighboring properties but to screen the structure on the site, including the play area and walls. N. Any walls for this project shall not exceed 5-feet in height averaging 21 / 2 feet as measured from the finished grade to the top of the wall. O. The proposed recreation room shall not exceed 670 square feet and shall meet all requirements of the Zoning Code, which include, but is not limited to the following: a. No kitchen or other cooking facilities shall be provided within the recreation room. b. No sleeping quarters shall be permitted P. If during construction a construction fence is installed, it shall not block any easements. Q. During construction, dust control measures shall be used to stabilize the soil from wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable odors generated by construction activities in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County and local ordinances and engineering practices. R During construction, conformance with local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property is not exposed to landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence shall be required. S. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district requirements, storm water 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 shall be required. T. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 2001 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control storm water pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles. U. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site, and if necessary on the adjacent roadway easement. V. 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. W. 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 storm water drainage facilities. X. Drainage design shall be approved by the County of Los Angeles Building and Safety and shall be designed in such a manner as to drain to the rear of the property and to the maximum extent practicable be dissipated on the subject property and not in easements. The above ground swale and dissipater shown on the site plan dated September 15, 2005 shall be designed in such a manner as not to cross over any equestrian trails or discharge water onto a trail, shall incorporate earth tone colors, and be screened from any trail and neighbors' views to the maximum extent practicable, without impairing the function of the drainage system. Y. The City's requirements related to outdoor lighting, roofing material, undergrounding of utilities to the recreation room and future stable and all other requirements for the zone in which the project is located shall be complied with. Z. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the project shall be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association. AA. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of the Variance and Site Plan approvals, pursuant to Sections 17.38.060,17.42.060 and 17.46.065 or the approval shall not be effective. AB. 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. • • PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2005. GODFREY PERNELL, MAYOR ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK • • STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 999 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PLAY AREA AND A RECREATION ROOM, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT THE RECREATION ROOM AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA OF THE LOT AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 711, AT 2 OUTRIDER ROAD, (LOT 70-A-EF), (KIM). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on November 28, 2005 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. DEPUTY CITY CLERK • Cry 0//0f/L JJ.PP, DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2005 TO: ATTN: FROM: • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com Agenda Item No.: 6A Mtg. Date: 11 / 14 / 05 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: DATE PUBLISHED • REQUEST ZONING CASE NO. 711 2 OUTRIDER ROAD, (LOT 70-A-EF) RA-S-1, 1.15 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. SAMIL KIM DOUGLAS MCHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING NOVEMBER 5, 2005 REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING TO CONSTRUCT A PLAY AREA, RECREATION ROOM AND A FUTURE STABLE, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE RECREATION ROOM AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED LOT AREA AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2005-32, which is attached, on October 18, 2005 at their regular meeting granting approval in Zoning Case No. 711. The vote was 3-0-1-1. Commissioner Sommer was absent and Commissioner DeRoy abstained, because she was absent when the applicant submitted a revised proposal. At the September 21, 2005 Planning Commission meeting, when the Commission directed staff to prepare a Resolution of Approval for this case, Commissioner Sommer voted against the preparation of the Resolution. At the October 24, 2005 meeting, the City Council took this case under jurisdiction and scheduled a public hearing for tonight's meeting. 2. The applicants request a Site Plan Review for grading to create a level pad for a play area and to establish a building pad for construction of a 670 square foot recreation room and future stable and corral. A Conditional Use Permit is required for the recreation room. The applicants also seek a Variance to exceed the ZC NO. 711 (City Cnnnril �o ®Ponied on Hnt:yclnd Pri{r�;r • • maximum permitted disturbed net lot area. The proposed play area is not considered a sports court, because it is not planned to be screened, enclosed, paved or hard surfaced. During the Planning Commission review process the applicants revised their proposal from requesting an 800 square foot recreation room to a 670 square foot recreation room, reduced disturbed area, reduced area of grading and grading quantities. 3. The property is zoned RAS-1 and is 1.15 acres (gross) in size. The net lot area for development purposes is 41,840 square feet, (0.96 acres). The lot is currently developed with a 5,560 square foot residence, 528 square foot garage, a 544 square foot swimming pool with 24 square foot pool equipment area and 96 square feet service yard. 4. Grading for the project will require 622 cubic yards of cut soil and 622 cubic yards of fill, which will be balanced on site. (Previously grading consisted of 1,570 c.y. cut and 1,570 c.y. fill). The grade of the property slopes in an easterly direction, away from Outrider Road. There are no trails on the property. 5. Currently 39.2% of the lot is disturbed. With the proposed grading for the play area and the building pad, the disturbed area of the lot is proposed to be 63.8% (26,720 sq.ft.), which requires a Variance, (maximum permitted is 40%). (Previously, the disturbed area was proposed to be 77.4% of the lot). 6. The structural net lot coverage is proposed to be 7,872 square feet or 18.8% and includes all of the structures and future stable, (20% permitted), (currently 16.1%). The total lot coverage including the structures and paved areas is proposed to be 12,288 square feet or 29.4%, (35% permitted), (currently 26.7%). 7. Currently there is one building pad on the property, (buildable area with slope of 10% or less not in the setbacks). The residential building pad is proposed to be enlarged to accommodate the play area and will be 11,760 square feet. (Previously proposed was a 13,600 square foot residential building pad). Currently, the coverage on the existing pad is 6,752 square feet or 59.5 %. Coverage on the proposed 11,760 square foot residential building pad is proposed to be 57.4%. The new building pad is proposed to be 2,800 square feet and will have coverage of 1,120 square feet or 40.0%, which includes the recreation room and the future stable. Combined building pad coverage is proposed to be 54.1%. 8. The development of the proposed 670 square foot recreation room is subject to conditions in Section 17.16.210(A5) of the Zoning Ordinance and requires a Conditional Use Permit. No kitchen or other cooking facilities are allowed in the recreation room. A list of development standards for a recreation room is included in the staff report. 9. A 1,000 square foot area for a future stable and corral is proposed to be set - aside on the second building pad, which will be created once the grading is completed. Access to the stable will be along the northern easement line. ZC NO. 711 City Cnnnril • • 10. The applicant's representative states that the Variance is justified, because there is no area on the lot for the children to play. The house is situated in the front setback precluding a play area in the front. The topography of the lot in the rear of the swimming pool is too steep for a play area. No new structures are proposed on the area to be graded for the play yard and this play area will be simply an extension of the existing pool area. All graded areas will be landscaped. 11. The property slopes from the front to the rear. Water runoff will be collected in catch basins and carried via an above ground swale to a dissipater to be located in the southern easement. The dissipated water will follow a natural drainage course towards the rear of the property. 12. The cross section plan shows that the existing slope located beyond the pool deck will be filled a maximum of 8 feet. The existing slope for the proposed recreation room pad will be cut a maximum of 11 feet. This cut and fill will be achieved over a smaller area than previously proposed. 13. As required by the Zoning Code, utility lines to the recreation room will be placed underground. 14. The Rolling Hills Community Association will review this project at a later date. 15. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council review the staff report, open the public hearing and take public testimony and provide appropriate direction to staff. ZC NO. 711 ('itv Cnnn,il g ZONING CASE NO.711 SITE PLAN REVIEW II EXISTING RA-S- 1 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front SINGLE FAMILY easement line RESIDENCE Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line STRUCTURES (Site Plan Review required if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month period). STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE 26.7% (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING 59.5% PAD COVERAGE (30% maximum-auidelinel STABLE/RECREATION ROOM PAD COVERAGE TOTAL COVERAGE GRADING N/A Site Plan Review required if cut and/or fill or combination thereof is more than 3 feet in depth/height or covers more than 2,000 sq.ft.) Must be balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA 39.2% (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist.) STABLE (min. 450 SQ.FT. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS PREVIOUSLY PROPOSED GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A RECREATION ROOM AND PLAY AREA Residence 5560 sq.ft. Residence Garage 528 sq.ft. Garage Swim Pool 544 sq.ft. Swim Pool Pool equi. 24 sq.ft. Pool equip. Stable 0 Stable Service 96 sq.ft. future yard Rec. room Service yd TOTAL 6,752 sq.ft I TOTAL ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS ZC NO. 711 City Cnnnt'il 5560 sq.ft 528 sq.ft 544 sq.ft 24 sq.ft 450 sq.ft 800 sq.ft 96 sq.ft 8,002 sq.ft. 16.1 of 41,840 sq.ft. net 19.1% of 41,840 sq. ft. lot area net lot area 29.7% (12,418 sq.ft.) 49.7% of 13,600 sq.ft. building pad, 32.6% of 3,840 sqft pad 45.9% 1,570 cubic yards cut 1,570 cubic yards fill 32,400 sq.ft. or 77.4% sq.ft of 41,840 sq. ft. net lot area (including area for play ground) Future 450 sq.ft stable; 550 sq.ft. corral Along the north side of the property Existing driveway Existing driveway approach from Outrider. approach from Outrider N/A Planning Commission review N/A Planning Commission review IICURRENTLY PROPOSED GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A RECREATION ROOM AND PLAY AREA Residence 5560 sq.ft. Garage 528 sq.ft. Swim.pool 544 sq.ft. Pool eqpm. 24 sq.ft. Stable future 450 sq.ft. Rec. Rm. 670 sq.ft. Service yard 96 sq.ft. TOTAL 7,872 sq ft. 18.8% of 41,840 sq.ft. net lot area 29.4% (12,288 sq.ft.) 57.4% of 11,760 sq.ft. pad area 40% of 2,800 sq.ft. pad 54.1% 622 cubic yards cut 622 cubic yards fill 26,720 sq.ft or 63.8% of 41,840 sq. ft. net lot area (including area for play ground) Future 450 sq.ft stable; 550 sq.ft. corral Along the north side of the property Existing driveway approach from Outrider City Council review City Council review CABANA/RECREATION ROOM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS • Cabana/recreation room shall not be located in the front yard or in any setback. • The building housing the cabana or recreation room shall not contain more than 800 square feet of net floor area. • No kitchen or other kitchen facilities shall be permitted. • No sleeping quarters shall be permitted. VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGS A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in question; and C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and E. That the variance does not grant special privilege; F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills. ZC NO. 711 City ('nnnril • • Ci,y oy A ePn9 DATE: OCTOBER 24, 2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTN: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com Agenda Item No.: 4A Mtg. Date: 10/24/05 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PLAY AREA AND A RECREATION ROOM, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT THE RECREATION ROOM AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA OF THE LOT AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 711, AT 2 OUTRIDER ROAD, (LOT 70-A-EF), (KIM). 1. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2005-32, which is attached, on October 18, 2005 at their regular meeting granting approval in Zoning Case No. 711. The vote was 3-0-1-1. Commissioner Sommer was absent and Commissioner DeRoy abstained, because she was absent when the applicant submitted a revised proposal. At the September 21, 2005 Planning Commission meeting, when the Commission directed staff to prepare a Resolution of Approval for this case, Commissioner Sommer voted against the preparation of the Resolution. 2. The applicants request a Site Plan Review for grading to create a level pad for a play area and to establish a building pad for construction of a 670 square foot recreation room and future stable and corral. A Conditional Use Permit is required for the recreation room. The applicants also seek a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed net lot area. The proposed play area is not considered a sports court, because it is not planned to be screened, enclosed, paved or hard surfaced. During the Planning Commission review process the applicants revised their proposal from requesting an 800 square foot recreation room to a 670 square foot recreation room and reduced disturbed area and grading quantities. 7(' N(1 '711 riOloci on F1eryc:I )d f''aor.n, 3. The property is zoned RAS-1 and is 1.15 acres (gross) in size. The net lot area for development purposes is 41,840 square feet, (0.96 acres). The lot is currently developed with a 5,560 square foot residence, 528 square foot garage, a 544 square foot swimming pool with 24 square foot pool equipment area and 96 square feet service yard. 4. Grading for the project will require 622 cubic yards of cut soil and 622 cubic yards of fill, which will be balanced on site. (Previously grading consisted of 1,570 c.y. cut and 1,570 c.y. fill). The grade of the property slopes in an easterly direction, away from Outrider Road. There are no trails on the property. 5. Currently 39.2% of the lot is disturbed. With the proposed grading for the play area and the building pad, the disturbed area of the lot is proposed to be 63.8% (26,720 sq.ft.), which requires a Variance, (maximum permitted is 40%). (Previously the disturbed area was proposed to be 77.4% of the lot). 6. The structural net lot coverage is proposed to be 7,872 square feet or 18.8% and includes all of the structures and future stable, (20% permitted), (currently 16.1%). The total lot coverage including the structures and paved areas is proposed to be 12,288 square feet or 29.4%, (35% permitted), (currently 26.7%). 7. Currently there is one building pad on the property, (buildable area with slope of 10% or less not in the setbacks). The residential building pad is proposed to be enlarged to accommodate the play area and will be 11,760 square feet. (Previously proposed was a 13,600 square foot residential building pad). Currently, the coverage on the existing pad is 6,752 square feet or 59.5 %. Coverage on the proposed 11,760 square foot residential building pad is proposed to be 57.4%. The new building pad is proposed to be 2,800 square feet and will have coverage of 1,120 square feet or 40.0%, which includes the recreation room and the future stable. Combined building pad coverage is proposed to be 54.1%. 8. The development of the proposed 670 square foot recreation room is subject to conditions in Section 17.16.210(A5) of the Zoning Ordinance and requires a Conditional Use Permit. No kitchen or other cooking facilities are allowed in the recreation room. A list of development standards for a recreation room is included in the staff report. 9. A 1,000 square foot area for a future stable and corral is proposed to be set - aside on the second building pad, which will be created once the grading is completed. Access to the stable will be along the north easement line. 10. The applicant's representative states that the Variance is justified, because there is no area on the lot for the children to play. The house is situated in the front setback precluding a play area in the front. The topography of the lot in the rear of the swimming pool is too steep for a play area. No new structures are proposed on the area to be graded for the play yard and this play area will be simply an extension of the existing pool area. All graded areas will be landscaped. 7C N(1 '71 1 0 • • 11. The property slopes from the front to the rear. Water runoff will be collected in catch basins and carried via an above ground swale to a dissipater to be located in the southern easement. The dissipated water will follow a natural drainage course towards the rear of the property. 12. The cross section plan shows that the existing slope located beyond the pool deck will be filled a maximum of 8 feet. The existing slope for the proposed recreation room pad will be cut a maximum of 11 feet. This cut and fill will be achieved over a smaller area than previously proposed. 13. As required by the Zoning Code, utility lines to the recreation room will be placed underground. 14. The Rolling Hills Community Association will review this project at a later date. 15. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report or provide other direction to staff. 7(' Nn '71 1 ZONING CASE NO. 711 SITE PLAN REVIEW RA-S- 1 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front SINGLE FAMILY easement line RESIDENCE Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line STRUCTURES (Site Plan Review required if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month period). EXISTING Residence Garage Swim Pool Pool equi. Stable Service yard 5560 sq.ft. 528 sq.ft. 544 sq.ft. 24 sq.ft. 0 96 sq.ft. II PREVIOUSLY PROPOSED GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A RECREATION ROOM AND PLAY AREA Residence 5560 sq.ft. Garage 528 sq.ft. Swim Pool 544 sq.ft. Pool equip. 24 sq.ft. Stable 450 sq.ft. future Rec. room Service yd TOTAL 6,752 sq.ft I TOTAL STRUCTURAL LOT 16.1 of 41,840 sq.ft. net COVERAGE lot area (20% maximum) I TOTAL LOT COVERAGE 26.7% (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING 59.5% • PAD COVERAGE (30% maximum -guideline) STABLE/RECREATION ROOM PAD COVERAGE TOTAL COVERAGE GRADING N/A Site Plan Review required if cut and/or fill or combination thereof is more than 3 feet in depth/height or covers more than 2,000 sq.ft.) Must be balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA 39.2% (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist.) STABLE (min. 450 SQ.FT. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS Existing driveway approach from Outrider. IN/A N/A 800 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft. 8,002 sq.ft. 19.1% of 41,840 sq. ft. net lot area 29.7% (12,418 sq.ft.) 49.7% of 13,600 sq.ft. building pad, 32.6% of 3,840 sqft pad 45.9% 1,570 cubic yards cut 1,570 cubic yards fill 32,400 sq.ft. or 77.4% sq.ft of 41,840 sq. ft. net lot area (including area for play ground) Future 450 sq.ft stable; 550 sq.ft. corral Along the north side of the property. Existing driveway approach from Outrider. Planning Commission review. Planning Commission review. AS APPROVED PROPOSAL GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A RECREATION ROOM AND PLAY AREA Residence 5560 sq.ft. Garage 528 sq.ft. Swim.pool 544 sq.ft. Pool eqpm. 24 sq.ft. Stable future 450 sq.ft. Rec. Rm. 670 sq.ft. Service yard 96 sq.ft. TOTAL 7,872 sq ft. 18.8% of 41,840 sq.ft. net lot area 29.4% (12,288 sq.ft.) 57.4% of 11,760 sq.ft. pad area 40% of 2,800 sq.ft. pad 54.1% 622 cubic yards cut 622 cubic yards fill 26,720 sq.ft or 63.8% of 41,840 sq. ft. net lot area (including area for play ground) Future 450 sq.ft stable; 550 sq.ft. corral Along the north side of the property. IExisting driveway approach from Outrider. Planning Commission condition. Planning Commission condition. 7r mn '71 1 • • CABANA/RECREATION ROOM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS • Cabana/recreation room shall not be located in the front yard or in any setback. • The building housing the cabana or recreation room shall not contain more than 800 square feet of net floor area. • No kitchen or other kitchen facilities shall be permitted. • No sleeping quarters shall be permitted. VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGS A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in question; and C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and E. That the variance does not grant special privilege; F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills. • 7(' N(1 '71 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PLAY AREA AND A RECREATION ROOM, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT THE RECREATION ROOM AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA OF THE LOT AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 711, AT 2 OUTRIDER ROAD, (LOT 70-A-EF), (KIM). THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Samil Kim with respect to real property located at 2 Outrider Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 70-A-EF) requesting a Site Plan Review for grading to enlarge the existing residential building pad to create a play area and to grade a secondary building pad to construct a 670 square foot recreation room and a future stable, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct the recreation room and a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the applications on July 19, 2005, August 16, 2005, September 20, 2005, and at a field trip visit on August 16, 2005. 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. The Planning Commission reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicants and their representative were in attendance at the hearings. Section 3. The subject property is developed with a 5,560 square foot residence, 528 square foot garage, a 544 square foot swimming pool, pool equipment and service yard. The proposed play area will be located in the rear of the existing pool and the proposed recreation room will be located on the secondary building pad. Section 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 5. Section 17.46.020(A)(1) requires a Site Plan Review for grading projects requiring a grading permit. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed activity is compatible with the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. The Land Use Element of the General Plan establishes the maintenance of strict grading practices to preserve the community's natural terrain. The Building Code and the Zoning Ordinance require a balanced cut and fill ratio and do not permit import or export of soil, except under special circumstances applicable to a property and with a discretionary permission by lnnc_zo the Planning Commission. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. However, due to the location of the existing development and the requirement to show an area for a future stable and corral, the grading is necessary. B. The proposed activity 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). Although grading of the existing slope is necessary to construct the play area, the recreation room and future stable, the grading is proposed to follow the slope. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot and enhances it by additional landscaping, which is required by this resolution. 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 play area and the recreation room will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed play area and recreation room 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 and the street so that the proposed construction will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners. C. The proposed development 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 follows natural contours of the site to. the maximum extent feasible. The natural drainage courses will be preserved. The existing large trees will be preserved and additional landscaping will be installed. E. The development plan will be based upon compliance with the conditions contained in this Resolution, supplement the existing vegetation with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. Upon completion of the project the graded areas will be re - vegetated. F. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project does not affect the circulation for pedestrians and vehicles. G. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt from its requirements. • • Section 6. 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% of the net lot area. With respect to this request for a Variance for lot disturbance of 63.8%, 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 maximum permitted disturbance is necessary because the disturbance is currently almost at the maximum permitted at 39.2%. The additional disturbance will be minimal and will mostly remain as open space for play area only with a 670 square foot recreation room. B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone, but which is denied to the property in question. The Variance is necessary because of the existing conditions of the lot. The lot is developed from side property line to side property line with residential structure and a pool in the rear. One third of the residence encroaches into the front setback and there is no level area adjacent to the residence for play area for the children. The play area is to be located in an area on the property that is on the same pad as the existing swimming pool and the recreation room is to be located on a pad below the residential building pad and will not be visible from any neighbor or roadway. 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. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain open space on the property. The proposed play area and recreation room will be the least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with mature trees and shrubs, are of sufficient distance from nearby residences, so that will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners. D. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures have been considered, and the construction of play area, which will not be paved, and the recreation room will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed construction will be modest in size, constructed on a portion of the secondary building pad, will be the least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with mature trees and shrubs, is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that it will not impact the view or privacy of • • surrounding neighbors and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners. Section 7. Section 17.16.210(A)(2) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code permits approval of a recreation room under certain conditions, provided the Planning Commission approves a Conditional Use Permit. The applicant is requesting to construct a 670 square foot recreation room. 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 recreation room 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 recreation room 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 recreation room will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed recreation room will be located on a separate building pad. The proposed recreation room is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the recreation room 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 recreation room will comply with the low profile residential development pattern of the community. The structure will be located on a lower pad and will not be visible from neighboring properties or the street. D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the zone district because the 670 square foot size of the recreation room 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 an adequate area is set -aside for the construction of a future stable structure, adjacent corral and access. Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review for grading, a Variance to permit a disturbed net lot area of 63.8% and a Conditional Use Permit to construct a recreation room in Zoning Case No. 711, subject to the following conditions: • • A. The Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit and Variance approvals shall expire within two years from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.46.080, 17.42.070(A) and 17.38.070(A) of the Zoning Ordinance unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of these sections. B. It is declared and made a condition of the approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the City has given the applicants written notice to cease such violation, the opportunity for a hearing has been provided, and if 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 Code, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with, unless otherwise set forth in this approval. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A dated September 15, 2005 except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. No structures shall be constructed on the play area. The play area shall remain covered with ground cover (pervious surface) and shall not be developed with impervious surface. F. Pursuant to Section 17.16.200L of the Zoning Ordinance, playground equipment, including roofed equipment may be installed on the play area, but may not be located in any setback. G. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 7,872 square feet or 18.8% in conformance with structural lot coverage limitations. H. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 12,288 square feet or 29.4% in conformance with total lot coverage limitations. I. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 63.8% (41,840 sq.ft.), in conformance with disturbed area limitations, as approved by this Variance. J. Residential building pad coverage on the 11,760 square foot residential building pad shall not exceed 6,751 square feet or 57.4%. The proposed recreation room building pad coverage shall not exceed 40.0% of the 2,800 square foot pad. K. Grading for this project shall not exceed 622 cubic yards of cut and 622 cubic yards of fill and shall be balanced on site. L. All disturbed areas shall be landscaped. 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 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. M. Prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit two copies of a preliminary landscape plan shall be submitted for review by the Planning Department. Native trees and other native plants shall be utilized; and which are consistent with the rural character of the community. If trees are to be used in the landscaping scheme for this project, they shall be mature when planted and which at full maturity shall not exceed the height of the structures. Trees and shrubs shall be planted so as not to impair views of neighboring properties but to screen the structure on the site, including the play area and walls. N. Any walls for this project shall not exceed 5-feet in height averaging 21 / 2 feet as measured from the finished grade to the top of the wall. O. The proposed recreation room shall not exceed 670 square feet and shall meet all requirements of the Zoning Code, which include, but is not limited to the following: a. No kitchen or other cooking facilities shall be provided within the recreation room. b. No sleeping quarters shall be permitted P. If during construction a construction fence is installed, it shall not block any easements. Q. During construction, dust control measures shall be used to stabilize the soil from wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable odors generated by construction activities in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County and local ordinances and engineering practices. R During construction, conformance with local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property is not exposed to landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence shall be required. S. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district requirements, storm water 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 shall be required. T. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 2001 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control storm water pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles. U. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site, and if necessary on the adjacent roadway easement. I V. 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. W. 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 storm water drainage facilities. X. Drainage designshall be approved by the County of Los Angeles Building and Safety and shall be designed in such a manner as to drain to the rear of the property and to the maximum extent practicable be dissipated on the subject property and not in easements. The above ground swale and dissipater shown on the site plan dated September 15, 2005 shall be designed in such a manner as not to cross over any equestrian trails or discharge water onto a trail, shall incorporate earth tone colors, and be screened from any trail and neighbors views to the maximum extent practicable, without impairing the function of the drainage system. Y. The City's requirements related to outdoor lighting, roofing material, undergrounding of utilities to the recreation room and future stable and all other requirements for the zone in which the project is located shall be complied with. Z. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the project shall be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association. AA. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of the Variance and Site Plan approvals, pursuant to Sections 17.38.060,17.42.060 and 17.46.065 or the approval shall not be effective. AB. 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. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18th DAY OF OCTOBER 2005. --LOREN DEROY, CHAI1ZWO VIAN ATTEST: nitQ MARRXYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1 111 K:11 • 1 STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2005-32 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PLAY AREA AND A RECREATION ROOM, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT THE RECREATION ROOM AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA OF THE LOT AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 711, AT 2 OUTRIDER ROAD, (LOT 70-A- EF), (KIM). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 18, 2005 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Henke and Vice Chairman Witte. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Sommer. ABSTAIN: Chairwoman DeRoy. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. DEPP CITY CLF6ZK DATE: TO: FROM: • City 0/ P?.erg JJPP • 1- A INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com OCTOBER 18, 2005 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. ZONING CASE NO. 711 SITE LOCATION: 2 OUTRIDER ROAD (LOT 70-A-EF) ZONING AND SIZE: RA-S-1, 1.15 ACRES (GROSS) APPLICANT: MR. AND MRS. SAMIL KIM REPRESENTATIVE: DOUGLAS McHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING PUBLISHED: JULY 9, 2005 REQUEST Request for a Site Plan Review for grading to construct a play area, recreation room and a future stable, a Conditional Use Permit for the recreation room and a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed net lot area at an existing single family residence. BACKGROUND. 1. At the September 20, 2005 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission directed staff to prepare a Resolution approving the proposed project. The vote was 3-1-1. Commissioner DeRoy was absent and Commissioner Sommer voted against the project. 2. The attached Resolution No. 2005-32 contains standard findings of facts and conditions, including that a landscaping plan for the graded areas, including the play area, be submitted for staff's review and approval and that any further development on the property be subject to Planning Commission's review and approval. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2005-32 approving this development. Pr,r r1 rx:Vr: r d • • RESOLUTION NO. 2005-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PLAY AREA AND A RECREATION ROOM, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT THE RECREATION ROOM AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA OF THE LOT AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 711, AT 2 OUTRIDER ROAD, (LOT 70-A-EF), (KIM). THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Samil Kim with respect to real property located at 2 Outrider Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 70-A-EF) requesting a Site Plan Review for grading to enlarge the existing residential building pad to create a play area and to grade a secondary building pad to construct a 670 square foot recreation room and a future stable, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct the recreation room and a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the applications on July 19, 2005, August 16, 2005, September 20, 2005, and at a field trip visit on August 16, 2005. 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. The Planning Commission reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicants and their representative were in attendance at the hearings. Section 3. The subject property is developed with a 5,560 square foot residence, 528 square foot garage, a 544 square foot swimming pool, pool equipment and service yard. The proposed play area will be located in the rear of the existing pool and the proposed recreation room will be located on the secondary building pad. Section 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 5. Section 17.46.020(A)(1) requires a Site Plan Review for grading projects requiring a grading permit. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed activity is compatible with the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. The Land Use Element of the General Plan establishes the maintenance of strict grading practices to preserve the community's natural terrain. The Building Code and the Zoning Ordinance require a balanced cut and fill ratio and do not permit import or export of soil, except under special circumstances applicable to a property and with a discretionary permission by the Planning Commission. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. However, due to the location of the existing development and the requirement to show an area for a future stable and corral, the grading is necessary. B. The proposed activity 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). Although grading of the existing slope is necessary to construct the play area, the recreation room and future stable, the grading is proposed to follow the slope. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot and enhances it by additional landscaping, which is required by this resolution. 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 play area and the recreation room will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed play area and recreation room 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 and the street so that the proposed construction will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners. C. The proposed development 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 follows natural contours of the site to the maximum extent feasible. The natural drainage courses will be preserved. The existing large trees will be preserved and additional landscaping will be installed. E. The development plan will be based upon compliance with the conditions contained in this Resolution, supplement the existing vegetation with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. Upon completion of the project the graded areas will be re - vegetated. F. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project does not affect the circulation for pedestrians and vehicles. G. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt from its requirements. • • Section 6. 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% of the net lot area. With respect to this request for a Variance for lot disturbance of 63.8%, 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 maximum permitted disturbance is necessary because the disturbance is currently almost at the maximum permitted at 39.2%. The additional disturbance will be minimal and will mostly remain as open space for play area only with a 670 square foot recreation room. B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone, but which is denied to the property in question. The Variance is necessary because of the existing conditions of the lot. The lot is developed from side property line to side property line with residential structure and a pool in the rear. One third of the residence encroaches into the front setback and there is no level area adjacent to the residence for play area for the children. The play area is to be located in an area on the property that is on the same pad as the existing swimming pool and the recreation room is to be located on a pad below the residential building pad and will not be visible from any neighbor or roadway. 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. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain open space on the property. The proposed play area and recreation room will be the least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with mature trees and shrubs, are of sufficient distance from nearby residences, so that will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners. D. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures have been considered, and the construction of play area, which will not be paved, and the recreation room will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed construction will be modest in size, constructed on a portion of the secondary building pad, will be the least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with mature trees and shrubs, is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that it will not impact the view or privacy of 1nna_a1 • • surrounding neighbors and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners. Section 7. Section 17.16.210(A)(2) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code permits approval of a recreation room under certain conditions, provided the Planning Commission approves a Conditional Use Permit. The applicant is requesting to construct a 670 square foot recreation room. 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 recreation room 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 recreation room 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 recreation room will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed recreation room will be located on a separate building pad. The proposed recreation room is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the recreation room 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 recreation room will comply with the low profile residential development pattern of the community. The structure will be located on a lower pad and will not be visible from neighboring properties or the street. D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the zone district because the 670 square foot size of the recreation room 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 an adequate area is set -aside for the construction of a future stable structure, adjacent corral and access. Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review for grading, a Variance to permit a disturbed net lot area of 63.8% and a Conditional Use Permit to construct a recreation room in Zoning Case No. 711, subject to the following conditions: • • A. The Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit and Variance approvals shall expire within two years from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.46.080, 17.42.070(A) and 17.38.070(A) of the Zoning Ordinance unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of these sections. B. It is declared and made a condition of the approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the City has given the applicants written notice to cease such violation, the opportunity for a hearing has been provided, and if 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 Code, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with, unless otherwise set forth in this approval. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A dated September 15, 2005 except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. No structures shall be constructed on the play area. The play area shall remain covered with ground cover (pervious surface) and shall not be developed with impervious surface. F. Pursuant to Section 17.16.200L of the Zoning Ordinance, playground equipment, including roofed equipment may be installed on the play area, but may not be located in any setback. G. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 7,872 square feet or 18.8% in conformance with structural lot coverage limitations. H. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 12,288 square feet or 29.4% in conformance with total lot coverage limitations. I. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 63.8% (41,840 sq.ft.), in conformance with disturbed area limitations, as approved by this Variance. J. Residential building pad coverage on the 11,760 square foot residential building pad shall not exceed 6,751 square feet or 57.4%. The proposed recreation room building pad coverage shall not exceed 40.0% of the 2,800 square foot pad. K. Grading for this project shall not exceed 622 cubic yards of cut and 622 cubic yards of fill and shall be balanced on site. L. All disturbed areas shall be landscaped. 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 in design, and '7nns_z1 • • 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. M. Prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit two copies of a preliminary landscape plan shall be submitted for review by the Planning Department. Native trees and other native plants shall be utilized, and which are consistent with the rural character of the community. If trees are to be used in the landscaping scheme for this project, they shall be mature .when planted and which at full maturity shall not exceed the height of the structures. Trees and shrubs shall be planted so as not to impair views of neighboring properties but to screen the structure on the site, including the play area and walls. N. Any walls for this project shall not exceed 5-feet in height averaging 21 / 2 feet as measured from the finished grade to the top of the wall. O. The proposed recreation room shall not exceed 670 square feet and shall meet all requirements of the Zoning Code, which include, but is not limited to the following: a. No kitchen or other cooking facilities shall be provided within the recreation room. b. No sleeping quarters shall be permitted P. If during construction a construction fence is installed, it shall not block any easements. Q. During construction, dust control measures shall be used to stabilize the soil from wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable odors generated by construction activities in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County and local ordinances and engineering practices. R During construction, conformance with local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property is not exposed to landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence shall be required. S. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district requirements, storm water 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 shall be required. T. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 2001 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control storm water pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles. U. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site, and if necessary on the adjacent roadway easement. 0 1 V. 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. W. 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 storm water drainage facilities. X. Drainage design shall be approved by the County of Los Angeles Building and Safety and shall be designed in such a manner as to drain to the rear of the property and to the maximum extent practicable be dissipated on the subject property and not in easements. The above ground swale and dissipater shown on the site plan dated September 15, 2005 shall be designed in such a manner as not to cross over any equestrian trails or discharge water onto a trail, shall incorporate earth tone colors, and be screened from any trail and neighbors views to the maximum extent practicable, without impairing the function of the drainage system. Y. The City's requirements related to outdoor lighting, roofing material, undergrounding of utilities to the recreation room and future stable and all other requirements for the zone in which the project is located shall be complied with. Z. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the project shall be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association. AA. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of the Variance and Site Plan approvals, pursuant to Sections 17.38.060, 17.42.060 and 17.46.065 or the approval shall not be effective. AB. 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. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18th DAY OF OCTOBER 2005. LOREN DEROY, CHAIRWOMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK 1 STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2005-32 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PLAY AREA AND A RECREATION ROOM, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT THE RECREATION ROOM AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA OF THE LOT AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 711, AT 2 OUTRIDER ROAD, (LOT 70-A- EF), (KIM). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 18, 2005 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. DEPUTY CITY CLERK Q®, I DATE: TO: FROM: • • Ci1 o/ Jh/P, INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF, 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. ZONING CASE NO. 711 SITE LOCATION: 2 OUTRIDER ROAD (LOT 70-A-EF) ZONING AND SIZE: RA-S-1, 1.15 ACRES (GROSS) APPLICANT: MR. AND MRS. SAMIL KIM REPRESENTATIVE: DOUGLAS McHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING PUBLISHED: JULY 9, 2005 REQUEST Request for a Site Plan Review for grading to construct a play area, recreation room and a future stable, a Conditional Use permit for the recreation room and a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed lot area at an existing single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. At the August 16, 2005 field trip and at a subsequent meeting of the Planning Commission, the Commission expressed concerns pertaining to the amount of grading and disturbance of the lot necessary for the proposed project. The applicant's representative requested continuance of this case to tonight's meeting so that a revised plan can be submitted. 2. The applicants revised their plan and request a Site Plan Review for grading to create a level pad for a play area and to create a building pad for construction of a 670 square foot recreation room (previously 800 s.f.) and future stable and corral. A Conditional Use Permit is required for the recreation room. The applicants also seek a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed net lot area. The proposed play area is not considered a sports court, because it is not planned to be screened, enclosed, paved or hard surfaced. 3. The property is zoned RAS-1 and is 1.15 acres (gross) in size. The net lot area for development purposes is 41,840 square feet, (0.96 acres). The lot is currently developed with a 5,560 square foot residence, 528 square foot garage, a 544 square foot swimming pool with 24 square foot pool equipment area and 96 square feet service yard. 7.C' Nn 711 �0 ®fhinle ti or Ftocyr;,Iocj F4r0xa 4. Grading for the project will require 622 cubic yards of cut soil and 622 cubic yards of fill, which will be balanced on site. (Previously grading consisted of 1,570 c.y. cut and 1,570 c.y. fill). The grade of the property slopes in an easterly direction, away from Outrider Road. There are no trails on the property. 5. Currently 39.2% of the lot is disturbed. With the proposed grading for the play area and the building pad, the disturbed area of the lot is proposed to be 63.8% (26,720 sq.ft.), which requires a Variance, (maximum permitted is 40%). (Previously the disturbed area was proposed to be 77.4% of the lot). 6. The structural net lot coverage is proposed to be 7,872 square feet or 18.8% and includes all of the structures and future stable, (20% permitted), (currently 16.1%). (Previously proposed was 8,002 square feet or 19.1%). The total lot coverage including the structures and paved areas is proposed to be 12,288 square feet or 29.4%, (35% permitted), (currently 26.7%). (Previously proposed total lot coverage was 12,418 square feet or 29.7%). 7. Currently there is one building pad o ► the property, (buildable area with slope of 10% or less not in the setbacks). The re . dential building pad is 1P,13.60 square feet, which is proposed to be enlarged by d- ! square feet to 11,760 square feet. (Previously proposed was a 13,600 square foot residential building pad). Currently, the coverage on the existing pad is 6,752 square feet or 59.5 %. Coverage on the proposed 11,760 square foot residential building pad is proposed to be 57.4%. The new building pad is proposed to be 2,800 square feet and will have coverage of 1,120 square feet or 40.0%, which includes the recreation room and the future stable. Combined building pad coverage is proposed to be 54.1%. 8. The development of the proposed 670 square foot recreation room is subject to conditions in Section 17.16.210(A5) of the Zoning Ordinance and requires a Conditional Use Permit. No kitchen or other cooking facilities are allowed in the recreation room. A list of development standards for a quest house is included in the staff report. 9. A 1,000 square foot area for a future stable and corral is proposed to be set -aside on the second building pad, which will be created once the grading is completed. Access to the stable will be along the north easement line. 10. The applicant's representative states that the Variance is justified, because there is no area on the lot for the children to play. The house is situated in the front setback precluding a play area in the front. The topography of the lot in the rear of the swimming pool is too steep for a play area. No new structures are proposed on the area to be graded for the play yard and this play area will be simply an extension of the existing pool area. All graded areas will be landscaped. 11. The property slopes from the front to the rear. Water runoff will be collected in catch basins and carried via an above ground swale to a dissipater to be located in the southern easement. The dissipated water will follow a natural drainage course towards the rear of the property. 7.0 Mn 711 12. The cross section plan shows that the existing slope located beyond the pool deck will be filled a maximum of 8 feet. The existing slope for the proposed recreation room pad will be cut at the maximum 11 feet. These cuts and fills will be done over a smaller area than previously proposed. 13. As required by the Zoning Code, utility lines to the recreation room will be placed underground. 14. The Rolling Hills Community Association will review this project at a later date. 15. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission open the continued public hearing, take public testimony and provide direction to staff. 7C Nn 711 ZONING CASE NO.711 SITE PLAN REVIEW II RA-S- 1 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line STRUCTURES (Site Plan Review required if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month period). STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE (30% pad maximum-auidelinel STABLE/RECREATION ROOM PAD COVERAGE TOTAL COVERAGE GRADING N/A Site Plan Review required if cut and/or fill or combination thereof is more than 3 feet in depth/height or covers more than 2,000 sq.ft.) Must be balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary i disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist.) STABLE (min. 450 SQ.FT. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS 7C Mn 711 EXISTING II PROPOPREVIOUSLY IICURRENT PROPOSAL SINGLE FAMILY GRADING AND RESIDENCE CONSTRUCTION OF A RECREATION ROOM AND PLAY AREA Residence 5560 sq.ft. Residence 5560 sq.ft. Garage 528 sq.ft. Garage 528 sq.ft. Swim Pool 544 sq.ft. Swim Pool 544 sq.ft. Pool equi. 24 sq.ft. Pool equip. 24 sq.ft. Stable 0 Stable 450 sq.ft. Service 96 sq.ft. future yard Rec. room • 800 sq.ft. Service yd 96 sq.ft. TOTAL 6,752 sq.ft I TOTAL 8,002 sq.ft. 16.1 of 41,840 sq.ft. net 19.1% of 41,840 sq. ft. lot area net lot area 26.7% 59.5% of 11,350 sq.ft. 39.2% Existing driveway approach from Outrider. IN/A N/A 29.7% (12,418 sq.ft.) 49.7% of 13,600 sq.ft. building pad, 32.6% of 3,840 sqft pad 45.9% 1,570 cubic yards cut 1,570 cubic yards fill 32,400 sq.ft. or 77.4% sq.ft of 41,840 sq. ft. net lot area (including area for play ground) Future 450 sq.ft stable; 550 sq.ft. corral Along the north side of the property. Existing driveway approach from Outrider. Planning Commission review. Planning Commission review. GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A RECREATION ROOM AND PLAY AREA Residence 5560 sq.ft. Garage 528 sq.ft. Swim.pool 544 sq.ft. Pool eqpm. 24 sq.ft. Stable future 450 sq.ft. Rec. Rm. 670 sq.ft. Service yard 96 sq.ft. TOTAL 7,872 sq ft. 18.8% of 41,840 sq.ft. net lot area 29.4% (12,288 sq.ft.) 57.4% of 11,760 sq.ft. pad ' area 40% of 2,800 sq.ft. pad 54.1% 622 cubic yards cut 622 cubic yards fill 26,720 sq.ft or 63.8% of 41,840 sq. ft. net lot area (including area for play ground) Future 450 sq.ft stable; 550 sq.ft. corral Along the north side of the property. IExisting driveway approach from Outrider. IPlanning Commission review. IPlanning Commission review. • • CABANA/RECREATION ROOM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS • Cabana/recreation room shall not be located in the front yard or in any setback. • The building housing the cabana or recreation room shall not contain more than 800 square feet of net floor area. • No kitchen or other kitchen facilities shall be permitted. • No sleeping quarters shall be permitted. VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGS A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in question; and C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and E. That the variance does not grant special privilege; F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills. • 7r Mel 711 DATE: TO: FROM: S . CEO o/ ie0it JUL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com AUGUST 16, 2005 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: ZONING CASE NO. 711 2 OUTRIDER ROAD (LOT 70-A-EF) RA-S-1, 1.15 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. SAMIL KIM DOUGLAS McHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING JULY 9, 2005 REOUEST Request for a Site Plan Review for grading to construct a play area, recreation room and a future stable, a Conditional Use permit for the recreation room and a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed lot area at an existing single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. At the July 19, 2005 meeting, the Planning Commission scheduled a site visit for tonight to view the proposed project. 2. The applicants request a Site Plan Review to grade approximately 16,000 square feet of surface area at the rear of the lot to create a level pad for a play area and to create a building pad for construction of an 800 square foot recreation room and future stable and corral. A Conditional Use Permit is required for the recreation room. (Previously the applicants requested a guest house). The applicants also seek a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed net lot area. The proposed play area is not considered a sports court, because it is not planned to be screened, enclosed, paved or hard surfaced. 3. The property is zoned RAS-1 and is 1.15 acres (gross) in size. The net lot area for development purposes is 41,840 square feet, (0.96 acres). The lot is currently developed with a 5,560 square foot residence, 528 square foot garage, a 544 square foot swimming pool with 24 square foot pool equipment area and 96 square feet service yard. 4. Grading for the project will require 1,570 cubic yards of cut soil and 1,570 cubic yards of fill, which will be balanced on site. The grade of the property slopes in an easterly direction, away from Outrider Road. There are no trails on the property. ZC NO.711 PrR ® Pm lief on F3ecycl:xi I';IL�,v 1 5. Currently 39.2% of the lot is disturbed. With the proposed grading for the play area and the building pad, the disturbed area of the lot will be 77.4% (32,400 sq.ft.), which requires a Variance, (maximum permitted is 40%). 6. The structural net lot coverage is proposed to be 8,002 square feet or 19.1%, and includes all of the structures and future stable, (20% permitted), (currently 16.1%). The total lot coverage including the structures and paved areas is proposed to be 12,418 square feet or 29.7%, (35% permitted), (currently 26.7%). 7. Currently there is one building pad on the property, (buildable area with slope of 10% or less not in the setbacks). The residential building pad is 11,350 square feet and will be enlarged by 2,250 square feet to 13,600 square feet. Currently, the coverage on this pad is 6,752 square feet or 59.5 %. Coverage on the proposed 13,600 square foot residential building pad is proposed to be 49.7%. The new building pad is proposed to be 3,840 square feet and will have coverage of 1,250 square feet or 32.6%, which includes the recreation room and the future stable. Combined building pad coverage is proposed to be 45.9%. 8. The development of the proposed 800 square foot recreation room is subject to conditions in Section 17.16.210(A5) of the Zoning Ordinance and requires a Conditional Use Permit. No kitchen or other cooking facilities are allowed in the recreation room. A list of development standards for a quest house is included in the staff report. 9. A 1,000 square foot area for a future stable and corral is proposed to be set -aside on the second building pad, which will be created once the grading is completed. Access to the stable will be along the north easement line. 10. The applicant's representative states that the Variance is justified, because there is no area on the lot for the children to play. The house is situated in the front setback precluding a play area in the front. The topography of the lot in the rear of the swimming pool is too steep for a play area. No new structures are proposed on the area to be graded for the play yard and this play area will be simply an extension of the existing pool area. All graded areas will be landscaped. 11. The property slopes from the front to the rear. Water runoff will be collected in catch basins and carried via an above ground swale to a dissipater to be located in the southern easement. The dissipated water will follow a natural drainage course towards the rear of the property. 12. As required by the Zoning Code, utility lines to the recreation room will be placed underground. 13. The Rolling Hills Community Association will review this project at a later date. 14. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). ZC NO. 711 Prg/1h/n.5 2 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission open the continued public hearing, take public testimony and provide direction to staff. ZONING CASE NO. 711 SITE PLAN REVIEW RA-S- 1 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line STRUCTURES (Site Plan Review required if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36- month period). STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE (30% maximum ;ouidelinel STABLE/RECREATION ROOM PAD COVERAGE TOTAL COVERAGE GRADING Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof that is more than 3 feet in depth or covers more than 2,000 sq.ft.) Must be balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist.) STABLE (min. 450 SQ.FT. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Residence Garage Swim Pool Pool equip. Stable Service yard TOTAL PROPOSED GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A RECREATION ROOM AND PLAY AREA 5560 sq.ft. Residence 5560 sq.ft. 528 sq.ft. Garage 528 sq.ft. 544 sq.ft. Swim Pool 544 sq.ft. 24 sq.ft. Pool equip. 24 sq.ft. 0 Stable future 450 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft. Recreation room 800 sq.ft. Service vrd 96 sq.ft. 6,752 sq.ft I TOTAL 8,002 sq.ft. 16.1 of 41,840 sq.ft. net lot area 26.7% 59.5% of 11,350 sq.ft. pad N/A 19.1% of 41,840 sq. ft. net lot area 29.7% (12,418 sq.ft.) 49.7% of 13,600 sq.ft. building pad, 32.6% of 3,840 sq.ft. pad Combined — 45.9% 1,570 cubic yards cut 1,570 cubic yards fill 39.2% 77.4% or 32,400 sq.ft of 41,840 sq. ft. net lot area (including area for play ground) Future 450 sq.ft stable; 550 sq.ft. corral Along the north side of the property. Existing driveway approach from Existing driveway approach from Outrider Road. Outrider Road. N/A Planning Commission review. N/A I Planning Commission review. ZC NO. 711 PAR/1F/n.s 3 CABANA/RECREATION ROOM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS • Cabana/recreation room shall not be located in the front yard or in any setback. • The building housing the cabana or recreation room shall not contain more than 800 square feet of net floor area. • No kitchen or other kitchen facilities shall be permitted. • No sleeping quarters shall be permitted. VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGS A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in question; and C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and E. That the variance does not grant special privilege; F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills. • ZC NO. 711 PrR/1h/ni, 4 DATE: TO: FROM: • Cii 0/ leo PF..a Jh/L •e„,,„ F INCORPORAT „ ,. < 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityo(rh@aol.com JULY 19, 2005 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST ZONING CASE NO. 711 2 OUTRIDER ROAD (LOT 70-A-EF) RA-S-1, 1.15 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. SAMIL KIM DOUGLAS McHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING JULY 9, 2005 Request for a Site Plan Review for grading to construct a play area and a guest house, a Conditional Use permit for the guest house and a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed lot area at an existing single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. The applicants request a Site Plan Review to grade approximately 16,000 square feet of surface area at the rear of the lot to create a level pad for a play area and to create a building pad for construction of an 800 square foot guest house and future stable and corral. A Conditional Use Permit is required for the guest house. The applicants also seek a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed net lot area. The proposed play area is not considered a sports court, because it is not planned to be screened, enclosed, paved or hard surfaced. 2. The property is zoned RAS-1 and is 1.15 acres (gross) in size. The net lot area for development purposes is 41,840 square feet, (0.96 acres). The lot is currently developed with a 5,560 square foot residence, 528 square foot garage, a 544 square foot swimming pool with 24 square foot pool equipment area and 96 square feet service yard. 3. Grading for the project will require 1,570 cubic yards of cut soil and 1,570 cubic yards of fill, which will be balanced on site. The grade of the property slopes in an easterly direction, away from Outrider Road. There are no trails on the property. 4. Currently 39.2% of the lot is disturbed. With the proposed grading for the play area and the building pad, the disturbed area of the lot will be 77.4% (32,400 sq.ft.), which requires a Variance, (maximum permitted is 40%). ZC NO. 711 nc 7/19In5 ®Printed c,n R'Jcyr:lrpti (''noel 5. The structural net lot coverage is proposed to be 8,002 square feet or 19.1%, and includes all of the structures and future stable, (20% permitted). The total lot coverage including the structures and paved areas is proposed to be 12,418 square feet or 29.7%, (35% permitted). 6. Currently there is one building pad on the property, (buildable area with slope of 10% or less not in the setbacks). The residential building pad is 11,350 square feet and will be enlarged by 2,250 square feet to 13,600 square feet. Currently, the coverage on this pad is 6,752 square feet or 59.5 %. Coverage on the proposed 13,600 square foot residential building pad is proposed to be 49.7%. The new building pad is proposed to be 3,840 square feet and will have coverage of 1,250 square feet or 32.6%, which includes the guest house and the future stable. Combined building pad coverage is proposed to be 45.9%. 7. The development of the proposed 800 square foot guest house is subject to conditions in Section 17.16.210(A5) of the Zoning Ordinance and requires a Conditional Use Permit. No kitchen or other cooking facilities are allowed in the guest house. A list of development standards for a quest house is included in the staff report. 8. A 1,000 square foot area for a future stable and corral is proposed to be set aside on the second building pad, which will be created once the grading is completed. Access to the stable will be along the north easement line. 9. The applicant's representative states that the Variance is justified, because there is no area on the lot for the children to play. The house is situated in the front setback precluding a play area in the front. The topography of the lot in the rear of the, swimming pool is too steep for a play area. No new structures are proposed on the area to be graded for the play yard and this play area will be simply an extension of the existing pool area. All graded areas will be landscaped. 10. The property slopes from the front to the rear. Water runoff will be collected in catch basins and carried via underground pipes to a dissipater to be located in the southern easement. The dissipated water will follow a natural drainage course towards the rear of the property. 11. As required by the Zoning Code, utility lines to the guest house will be placed underground. 12. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report, open the public hearing, take public testimony and provide direction to staff. ZC NO. 711 PC7/19/ns J ZONING CASE NO. 711 SITE PLAN REVIEW RA-S- 1 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line STRUCTURES (Site Plan Review required if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36- month period). STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE (30% maximum-quideline) STABLE/GUEST HOUSE PAD COVERAGE TOTAL COVERAGE GRADING Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof that is more than 3 feet in depth or covers more than 2,000 sq.ft.) Must be balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist.) STABLE (min. 450 SQ.FT. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Residence Garage Swim Pool Pool equip. Stable Service yard TOTAL II PROPOSED GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A GUEST HOUSE AND PLAY AREA 5560 sq.ft. Residence 5560 sq.ft. 528 sq.ft. Garage 528 sq.ft. 544 sq.ft. Swim Pool 544 sq.ft. 24 sq.ft. Pool equip. 24 sq.ft. 0 Stable future 450 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft. Guest house 800 sq.ft. Service yrd 96 sa.ft. 6,752 sq.ft I TOTAL 8,002 sq.ft. 16.1 of 41,840 sq.ft. net lot area 26.7% 59.5% of 11,350 sq.ft. pad. N/A 39.2% Existing driveway approach from Outrider Road. N/A PLANTS AND ANIMALS N/A 19.1% of 41,840 sq. ft. net lot area 29.7% (12,418 sq.ft.) 49.7% of 13,600 sq.ft. building pad, 32.6% of 3,840 sq.ft. pad Combined — 45.9% 1,570 cubic yards cut 1,570 cubic yards fill 77.4% or 32,400 sq.ft of 41,840 sq. ft. net lot area (including area for play ground) Future 450 sq.ft stable; 550 sq.ft. corral Along the north side of the property. Existing driveway approach from Outrider Road. Planning Commission review. Planning Commission review. ZC NO. 711 PC 7/19/fl 3 GUEST HOUSE /SERVANT QUARTERS REQUIREMENTS • Guest house shall not be located in the front yard or any setback. • All guest or servant quarters must be developed on the same recorded lot as the main house. • The building housing the quarters shall not contain more than 800 square feet of net floor area. • No kitchen or other kitchen facilities shall be provided within guest or, servant quarters. • No vehicular access or paved parking area shall be developed within 50 feet of the proposed guest house. • The property shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the approved site plan on file. • Occupancy of the proposed guest house or servant quarters shall be limited to persons employed on the premises and their immediate family or by the temporary guests of the occupants of the main residence. No guest may remain in occupancy for more than thirty days in any six- month period. • Renting of guest houses or servant quarters is prohibited. • All requirements of this title must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in the permit or approved plans: • Landscaping plan shall be submitted to the City of Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for approval. The plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of site plan review, as specified in Chapter 17.46 of this title. VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGS A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in question; and C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and E. That the variance does not grant special privilege; F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills. ZC NO. 711 PC7/19/M 4 O