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857, Retain existing unpermitted ab, Staff Reports• • 6-0 Rd/4,9 qte4 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No. 4-B Mtg. Date: 6/23/14 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR THRU: RAYMOND R. CRUZ, CITY MANAGER Re.. SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2014-12. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN ABOVE GRADE DECK AND TO RETAIN AN EXISTING, UNPERMITTED ABOVE GRADE DECK IN ZONING CASE NO. 857 AT 22 GEORGEFF ROAD, (LOT 14-GF) (PATTERSON AND BOOS). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). REQUEST AND PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 1. It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report or provide other direction to staff. 2. The applicants request a Site Plan Review to construct a new 293 square foot up to 2-feet above ground deck and to maintain a non -permitted 130 square foot above ground balcony deck. 3. The Planning Commission approved the project unanimously, after the applicant revised the deck, by moving it one foot further away from the pool area; finding that the project is compatible with the existing house and that the project would not cause the lot to be overbuilt; the project does not require any grading and no neighbors objected to the project. The unpermitted deck will be legalized by obtaining building permits. Attached is a Resolution with standard findings and facts, including: • Any future development on the property may be permitted with Planning Commission review and approval only. • • BACKGROUND AND MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 4. The floor of the proposed new 230 square foot deck will be at a height not to exceed 24-inches, measured from the finished grade. The deck will wrap around the northwest corner of the house and a new sliding glass door will be installed on the north side to provide access to the deck. No other improvements are proposed. The existing deck is cantilevered, 5 to 6 feet in width and 130 square feet in floor area that wraps around a corner of the house at the north end. Its floor surface is approximately one foot to 4 feet above the existing grade. There is an existing 32-inch tall glass safety railing along the balcony perimeter. No changes are proposed for this deck. The applicant will be required to provide construction details as required by Building and Safety when the project is submitted for a building permit. 5. Both of the decks, existing and proposed, require discretionary approval through the Site Plan Review application because they are 12 or more inches above the grade (per Section 17.12.190 of the Zoning Code). 6. The property is zoned RAS-1 and is improved with a 3,686 square foot home with attached garage, pool and 480 square foot stable. The gross lot area is 1.11 acres (48,351 square feet). The net lot area for development purposes 32,371 square feet or .74 acres. 7. The existing residential building pad (outside the setbacks) is 12,880 square feet and will have coverage of 5,975 square feet or 46.3%, which includes the proposed decks. The existing coverage is 43.1%. 8. The structural net lot coverage is proposed at 6,455 square feet or 19.9%, which includes all the structures and the proposed decks (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage including structures and paved areas is proposed at 11,245 square feet or 34.7% (35% permitted). 9. Currently 16,935 square feet of the lot or 52.3% is disturbed. The proposed deck will be located on previously disturbed area. No grading is proposed. 10. When reviewing a site plan review application the Planning Commission consider whether the proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan; incorporates environmentally and aesthetically sensitive practices; preserves existing mature vegetation; is compatible and consistent with the scale, massing and development pattern in the immediate project vicinity; and otherwise preserves and protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rolling Hills. 11. The project meets the City's development standards, except that the building pad coverage will be 46.3%, which includes the subject decks. The existing building pad coverage is 43.1%, which exceeds the guideline of 30%. 12. The lot contains a stable and corral. ZC NO.857 J 13. The Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Committee will review this project at a future date. 14. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ZONING CASE NO. 857 REVIEW CRITERIA RA -S-1 Zone Setbacks: Front: 50 ft. from front easement Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line Site Plan Review required for decks if height above grade is 12- inches or more. Structural Lot Coverage (20% maximum) Total Lot Coverage (35% maximum) Building Pad Coverage (30% maximum -guideline) Stable Grading Disturbed Area (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist. Roadway Access Access to Stable Preserve Views Preserve Plants and Animals ZC NO. 857 EXISTING Residence with accessory structures Residence Garage Swim Pool /spa Stable - Service Yard Att. Porch Att. Trellis Porte cochere Raised decks TOTAL 19% 33.8% 3686 sq.ft. 720 sq.ft. 1146 sq.ft. 480 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 130 sa.ft. 6,162 sq.ft. 43.1% on 5,552 sq.ft. pad 480 sq. ft. N/A 52.3% Existing from Georgeff From Georgeff Road N/A N/A PROPOSED New deck and after -the -fact balcony/deck Residence Garage Swim Pool /spa Stable Service Yard Att. porch Att. Trellis Porte cochere Raised decks TOTAL 3686 sq.ft. 720 sq.ft. 1146 sq.ft. 480 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 423 sa.ft. 6,455 sq.ft. 19.9% (6,455 sq.ft.) of 32,371 s.f. net lot area. 34.7% (11,245 sq.ft.) 46.3% on 5,975 sq.ft. pad 480 sq. ft. (no change) N/A 52.3% (balcony and deck on existing disturbed area) Existing from Georgeff From Georgeff Road N/A N/A • • SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA 17.46.010 Purpose. The site plan review process is established to provide discretionary review of certain development projects in the City for the purposes of ensuring that the proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan; incorporates environmentally and aesthetically sensitive grading practices; preserves existing mature vegetation; is compatible and consistent with the scale, massing and development pattern in the immediate project vicinity; and otherwise preserves and protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rolling Hills. 17.46.050 Required findings. A. The Commission shall be required to make findings in acting to approve, conditionally approve, or deny a site plan review application. B. No project which requires site plan review approval shall be approved by the Commission, or by the City Council on appeal, unless the following findings can be made: 1. The project complies with and is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance; 2. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage. Lot coverage requirements are regarded as maximums, and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable area of the lot; 3. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences; 4. The project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the greatest extent possible, existing topographic features of the site, including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls); 5. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site and to minimize the amount of grading required to create the building area; 6. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect drainage flow, unless such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course; 7. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation and mature trees and supplements these elements with drought -tolerant landscaping which is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community, and landscaping provides a buffer or transition area between private and public areas; 8. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenient and safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles; and 9. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance ZC NO.857 `r • • RESOLUTION NO. 2014-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN ABOVE GRADE DECK AND TO RETAIN AN EXISTING, UNPERMITTED ABOVE GRADE DECK IN ZONING CASE NO. 857 AT 22 GEORGEFF ROAD, (LOT 14-GF) (PATTERSON AND BOOS). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. Clint Patterson and Mr. Richard Boos with respect to real property located at 22 Georgeff Road, Rolling Hills, CA (Lot 14--GF) requesting a Site Plan Review granting approval to construct a new 293 square foot above ground deck and to maintain a non -permitted 130 square foot cantilevered balcony deck. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application at a field visit on May 20, 2014 and at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May 20, 2014. The applicants were notified of the public hearing in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal and from members of the City staff and the Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicant was in attendance at the hearing. No one from the public attended the meeting and no inquiries were received by staff regarding the proposed development. Section 3. The Planning Commission at their regular meeting on May 20, 2014 directed staff to prepare a Resolution of approval for consideration at the June 17, 2014 regular meeting of the Planning Commission. Section 4. The property is zoned RAS-1 and the gross lot area is 1.11 acres. The net lot area for development purposes is 32,371 square feet or .74 acres. The lot is located on Georgeff Road and has a frontage of approximately 210 feet. Section 5. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption, Existing Facilities, and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 6. Section 17.46.020 requires a development plan to be submitted for Site Plan Review for an above grade deck. With respect to the Site Plan Review application requesting approval to construct one new raised deck and to retain one "after -the -fact" Reso. 2014-12 22 Georgeff Rd. • • existing cantilevered balcony deck, the. Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is, compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low -density residential development. The project conforms to Zoning Code lot coverage requirements. No additional disturbance is proposed, as the project will be located on previously disturbed area. The proposed project, located to the rear, is screened from the road by the residence, which minimizes the visual impact of the development. B. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new and existing decks are relatively small in size and will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain open space on the property. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and 'structures and the . topography of the lot have been considered, and the construction and maintenance, respectively of the proposed and existing decks will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed structures will be constructed on a portion of the lot which is least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with trees and shrubs, is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the proposed structures will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will utilize the existing previously graded area of the lot. C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximums set forth in the Zoning Code will not be exceeded. D. The development plan follows the existing topography. The existing deck, which cantilevers above grade, will not be modified. The construction will take place within the existing building pad area, which was previously disturbed. E. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the applicants will utilize an existing driveway and access. F. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt. Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review in Zoning Case No. 857 to maintain an existing 130 square foot cantilevered balcony deck and construct a new 293 square foot raised patio deck subject to the following conditions: Reso. 2014-12 22 Georgeff Rd. • • A. The conditions of approval specified herein shall be printed on all construction plans and shall be at all times available at the construction site. B. The Site approval shall expire within two years from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.46.080 unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of that section. C. 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 applicants have been given written notice to cease such violation, the opportunity for a hearing has been provided, and if requested, has been held, and thereafter the applicant fails to correct the violation within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the City's determination. D. All requirements of the Building and Construction Ordinance, Building Code including the use of construction materials in the VHFHSZ, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan. E. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file dated June 6, 2014, except as otherwise provided in these conditions and the existing, unpermitted deck may remain as is. Building permit for the as built deck shall be obtained from the Building and Safety Department. F. The person obtaining a building permit for this project shall execute a Certificate of Construction stating that the project will be constructed according to this Resolution and any plans approved therewith. G. There shall be no grading for the project. The disturbed area of the lot shall remain at 52.3%. H. The structural coverage of the net lot area shall not exceed 6,455 square feet or 19.9%, which includes the project decks, existing residence and pool. The coverage on the residential building pad shall not exceed 46.3%. The total coverage of the lot (structures and flatwork) shall not exceed 11,245 square feet or 34.7%. I 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. J. Minimum of 50% of the construction material spoils shall be recycled and diverted from landfills. The hauler shall obtain a Construction and Demolition Permit from the City and provide the appropriate documentation showing recycling. Reso. 2014-12 22 Georgeff Rd. 3 • • K. There shall be no dumping of any debris, trash, soil spoils, construction materials or any other matter on the property, into the canyon, easements or adjacent properties. L. No grading, construction or storage of any objects including building materials shall take place in the easements, unless approved by the RHCA. M. 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. N. All conditions of this Site Plan approval must be complied with prior to the issuance of a final inspection by City staff and Building Department. O. The project must be reviewed and approved by the RHCA. P. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modification to this project, including change in elevation of the proposed deck or any additional development to the property, shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission. Q. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance Form of all conditions of this approval, pursuant to Section 17.46.065, or the approval shall not be effective. R. Any action, challenging the final decision of the City made as a result of the public hearing on this application must be filed within the time limits set forth in Section 17.54.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code and Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED T 17 A ` OF SCHELF, (ATTEST: HEIDI LUCE, CITY CLERK Reso. 2014-12 22 Georgeff Rd. J NE 2014. STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2014-12 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN ABOVE GRADE DECK AND TO RETAIN AN EXISTING, UNPERMi i t tv ABOVE GRADE DECK IN ZONING CASE NO. 857 AT 22 GEORGEFF ROAD, (LOT 14-GF) (PAT PERSON AND BOOS). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on June 17, 2014 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Gray, Kirkpatrick, Mirsch, Smith and Chairman Chelf. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. Reso. 2014-12 22 Georgeff Rd. CITY CLERK 5 TO: • ge4 Ra qe INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No: 6A Mtg. Date: 06-17-14 HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: PUBLISHED: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR ZONING CASE NO. 857 22 GEORGEFF ROAD (LOT 14-GF) RA-S-1, 2.3 ACRES (EXCL. ROAD) CLINT PATTERSON AND RICHARD BOOS APRIL 4, 2014 REQUEST AND PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 1. The property owners requested a Site Plan Review to construct a new 293 square foot deck at a height of 24-inches above grade, to be attached to an existing single family residence. The applicants also seek "as -built" approval for an existing but non -permitted 130 square foot above ground deck. 2. At the May 20, 2014 public hearing, the Planning Commission by a 3-2 vote directed staff to prepare a resolution of approval. Commissioner Gray and Mirsch opposed this direction, stating that the proposed deck contributes to massing on the property and is too close to the swimming pool. The Commissioners also expressed concern regarding the height of the steps of the deck. 3. Following the public hearing, Mr. Patterson discussed the configuration of the deck with several of the Planning Commissioners, who, separately, visited the property. In addition, staff confirmed with the Building Department that step risers may not exceed 7.75" in height. 4. Subsequently, the applicant submitted revised plan showing that the deck has been shifted one -foot northeast towards the house including the return, allowing for additional one foot between the deck and the walkway around the pool. The size of the proposed deck remains the same, 293 square feet. The new configuration of the deck does Z.C. No. 857 • • not change any development standards for this project since the last submittal, and no Variances are required. Staff reviewed the plans and prepared Resolution of Approval based on the new information, as it found that the changes are neither substantive nor substantial. Resolution No. 2014-12 contains standard findings and facts and conditions, including conditions specific to this project as follows: • That any further development on the property be subject to Planning Commission review and approval. 5. The Planning Commission could consider the following options: a. review and deliberate the new information and consider the enclosed Resolution for adoption; b. request that the applicant stake the deck and schedule a field trip to view the revised deck. The next Planning Commission meeting is on July 15, 2014; c. request that the applicant stake the deck and schedule a field trip to view the revised deck, and direct staff to bring the Resolution of approval to the field. The Planning Commission, if satisfied, could adopt the resolution in the field. Z.C. No. 857 • • RESOLUTION NO. 2014-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN ABOVE GRADE DECK AND TO RETAIN AN EXISTING, UNPERMITTED ABOVE GRADE DECK IN ZONING CASE NO. 857 AT 22 GEORGEFF ROAD, (LOT 14-GF) (PATTERSON AND BOOS). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. Clint Patterson and Mr. Richard Boos with respect to real property located at 22 Georgeff Road, Rolling Hills, CA (Lot 14--GF) requesting a Site Plan Review granting approval to construct a new 293 square foot above ground deck and to maintain a non -permitted 130 square foot cantilevered balcony deck. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application at a field visit on May 20, 2014 and at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May 20, 2014. The applicants were notified of the public hearing in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal and from members of the City staff and the Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicant was in attendance at the hearing. No one from the public attended the meeting and no inquiries were received by staff regarding the proposed development. Section 3. The Planning Commission at their regular meeting on May 20, 2014 directed staff to prepare a Resolution of approval for consideration at the June 17, 2014 regular meeting of the Planning Commission. Section 4. The property is zoned RAS-1 and the gross lot area is 1.11 acres. The net lot area for development purposes is 32,371 square feet or .74 acres. The lot is located on Georgeff Road and has a frontage of approximately 210 feet. Section 5. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption, Existing Facilities, and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 6. Section 17,46.020 requires a development plan to be submitted for Site Plan Review for an above grade deck. With respect to the Site Plan Review application requesting approval to construct one new raised deck and to retain one "after -the -fact" Reso. 2014-12 22 Georgeff Rd. • • existing cantilevered balcony deck, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low -density residential development. The project conforms to Zoning Code lot coverage requirements. No additional disturbance is proposed, as the project will be located on previously disturbed area. The proposed project, located to the rear, is screened from the road by the residence, which minimizes the visual impact of the development. B. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new and existing decks are relatively small in size and will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain open space on the property. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures and the topography of the lot have been considered, and the construction and maintenance, respectively of the proposed and existing decks will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to .the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed structures will be constructed on a portion of the lot which is least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with trees and shrubs, is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the proposed structures will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will utilize the existing previously graded area of the lot. C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximums set forth in the Zoning Code will not be exceeded. D. The development plan follows the existing topography. The existing deck, which cantilevers above grade, will not be modified. The construction will take place within the existing building pad area, which was previously disturbed. E. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the applicants will utilize an existing driveway and access. F. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt. Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review in Zoning Case No. 857 to maintain an existing 130 square foot cantilevered balcony deck and construct a new 293 square foot raised patio deck subject to the following conditions: Reso. 2014-12 22 Georgeff Rd. 2® • • A. The conditions of approval specified herein shall be printed on all construction plans and shall be at all times available at the construction site. B. The Site approval shall expire within two years from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.46.080 unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of that section. C. 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 applicants have been given written notice to cease such violation, the opportunity for a hearing has been provided, and if requested, has been held, and thereafter the applicant fails to correct the violation within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the City's determination. D. All requirements of the Building and Construction Ordinance, Building Code including the use of construction materials in the VHFHSZ, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan. E. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file dated June 6, 2014, except as otherwise provided in these conditions and the existing, unpermitted deck may remain as is. Building permit for the as built deck shall be obtained from the Building and Safety Department. F. The person obtaining a building permit for this project shall execute a Certificate of Construction stating that the project will be constructed according to this Resolution and any plans approved therewith. G. There shall be no grading for the project. The disturbed area of the lot shall remain at 52.3%. H. The structural coverage of the net lot area shall not exceed 6,455 square feet or 19.9%, which includes the project decks, existing residence and pool. The coverage on the residential building pad shall not exceed 46.3%. The total coverage of the lot (structures and flatwork) shall not exceed 11,245 square feet or 34.7%. I 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. J. Minimum of 50% of the construction material spoils shall be recycled and diverted from landfills. The hauler shall obtain a Construction and Demolition Permit from the City and provide the appropriate documentation showing recycling. Reso. 2014-12 22 Georgeff Rd. 3 • • K. There shall be no dumping of any debris, trash, soil spoils, construction materials or any other matter on the property, into the canyon, easements or adjacent properties. L. No grading, construction or storage of any objects including building materials shall take place in the easements, unless approved by the RHCA. M. 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. N. All conditions of this Site Plan approval must be complied with prior to the issuance of a final inspection by City staff and Building Department. O. The project must be reviewed and approved by the RHCA. P. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modification to this project, including change in elevation of the proposed deck or any additional development to the property, shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission. Q. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance Form of all conditions of this approval, pursuant to Section 17.46.065, or the approval shall not be effective. R. Any action challenging the final decision of the City made as a result of the public hearing on this application must be filed within the time limits set forth in Section 17.54.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code and Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 17th DAY OF JUNE 2014. ATTEST: HEIDI LUCE, CITY CLERK Reso. 2014-12 22 Georgeff Rd. BRAD CHELF, CHAIRMAN 4 • • STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS) ) ) §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2014-12 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN ABOVE GRADE DECK AND TO RETAIN AN EXISTING, UNPERMITTED ABOVE GRADE DECK IN ZONING CASE NO. 857 AT 22 GEORGEFF ROAD, (LOT 14-GF) (PATTERSON AND BOOS). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on June 17, 2014 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. Reso. 2014-12 22 Georgeff Rd. CITY CLERK 5 J TO: FROM: • 814 al Ra qc i INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No: 7A Mtg. Date: 05-20-14 HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: PUBLISHED: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR ZONING CASE NO. 857 22 GEORGEFF ROAD (LOT 14-GF) RA-S-1, 2.3 ACRES (EXCL. ROAD) CLINT PATTERSON AND RICHARD BOOS APRIL 4, 2013 REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION 1. The Planning Commission visited the site earlier during the day on May 20, 2014. The property owners, Clint Patterson and Richard Boos, request a Site Plan Review to construct a new 293 square foot deck at a height of 24-inches above grade, to be attached to an existing single family residence. The applicants also seek "as -built" approval for an existing but non -permitted 130 square foot cantilevered deck that projects from the existing home at a height of one foot above the existing grade. It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report, re -convene the public hearing and provide direction to staff. BACKGROUND AND MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 2. The floor of the proposed new 230 square foot deck will be at a height not to exceed 24-inches, measured from the finished grade. The deck will wrap around the northwest corner of the house and a new sliding glass door will be installed on the north side to provide access to the deck. On the east side, around the corner from the new door, a new fireplace chimney will be constructed. A safety railing may be required Z.C. No. 857 around the perimeter of the deck by Building and Safety Dept. No other improvements are proposed. The existing deck is cantilevered, 5 to 6 feet in width and 130 square feet in floor area that wraps around a corner of the house at the north end. Its floor surface is approximately one foot above the existing grade. There is an existing 32-inch tall glass safety railing along the balcony perimeter. No changes are proposed for this deck. The applicant will be required to provide construction details as required by Building and Safety when the project is submitted for a building permit. 3. Both of the decks, existing and proposed, require discretionary approval through the Site Plan Review application because they are 12 or more inches above the grade (per Section 17.12.190 of the Zoning Code). All other aspects of the project as proposed can be approved administratively. 4. The property is zoned RAS-1 and is improved with a 3,686 square foot home with attached garage, pool and 480 square foot stable. The gross lot area is 1.11 acres (48,351 square feet). The net lot area for development purposes 32,371 square feet or .74 acres. 5. The existing residential building pad (outside the setbacks) is 12,880 square feet and will have coverage of 5,975 square feet or 46.3%, which includes the proposed decks. The existing coverage is 43.1%. 6. The structural net lot coverage is proposed at 6,455 square feet or 19.9%, which includes all the structures and the proposed decks (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage including structures and paved areas is proposed at 11,245 square feet or 34.7% (35% permitted). 7. Currently 16,935 square feet of the lot or 52.3% is disturbed. The proposed deck will be located on previously disturbed area. No grading is proposed. 8. When reviewing a site plan review application the Planning Commission must consider whether the proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan; incorporates environmentally and aesthetically sensitive practices; preserves existing mature vegetation; is compatible and consistent with the scale, massing and development pattern in the immediate project vicinity; and otherwise preserves and protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rolling Hills. 9. The lot is irregular in shape with steep slopes in the rear and has a long (approximately 210 foot) frontage along Georgeff Road. 10. The project meets the City's development standards, except that the building pad coverage will be 46.3%, which includes the subject decks. The existing building pad coverage is 43.1%, which exceeds the guideline of 30%. Z.C. No. 857 • • 11. The lot contains a stable and corral area. 12. The Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Committee will review this project at a future date. 13. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ZONING CASE NO. 857 REVIEW CRITERIA RA -S-1 Zone Setbacks: Front: 50 ft. from front easement Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line Site Plan Review required for decks if height above grade is 12- inches or more. Structural Lot Coverage (20% maximum) Total Lot Coverage (35% maximum) Building Pad Coverage (30% maximum -guideline) Stable Grading Disturbed Area (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist. Roadway Access Access to Stable Preserve Views Preserve Plants and Animals Z.C. No. 857 EXISTING Residence with accessory structures Residence Garage Swim Pool /spa Stable - Raised decks TOTAL 19% 33.8% 3686 sq.ft. 720 sq.ft. 1146 sq.ft. 480 sq.ft. 130 sa.ft. 6,162 sq.ft. 43.1 % on 5,552 sq.ft. pad 480 sq. ft. N/A 52.3 % Existing from Georgeff From Georgeff Road N/A N/A PROPOSED New deck and after -the -fact balcony/ deck Residence Garage Swim Pool /spa Stable - Raised decks TOTAL 3686 sq.ft. 720 sq.ft. 1146 sq.ft. 480 sq.ft. 423 salt. 6,455 sq.ft. 19.9% (6,455 sq.ft.) of 32,371 s.f. net lot area. 34.7% (11,245 sq.ft.) 46.3% on 5,975 sq.ft. pad 480 sq. ft. (no change) N/A 52.3% (balcony and deck on existing disturbed area) Existing from Georgeff From Georgeff Road I Planning Commission review Planning Commission review SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA 17.46.010 Purpose. The site plan review process is established to provide discretionary review of certain development projects in the City for the purposes of ensuring that the proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan; incorporates environmentally and aesthetically sensitive grading practices; preserves existing mature vegetation; is compatible and consistent with the scale, massing and development pattern in the immediate project vicinity; and otherwise preserves and protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rolling Hills. 17.46.050 Required findings. A. The Commission shall be required to make findings in acting to approve, conditionally approve, or deny a site plan review application. B. No project which requires site plan review approval shall be approved by the Commission, or by the City Council on appeal, unless the following findings can be made: 1. The project complies with and is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance; 2. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage. Lot coverage requirements are regarded as maximums, and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable area of the lot; 3. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences; 4. The project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the greatest extent possible, existing topographic features of the site, including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls); 5. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site and to minimize the amount of grading required to create the building area; 6. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect drainage flow, unless such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course; 7. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation and mature trees and supplements these elements with drought -tolerant landscaping which is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community, and landscaping provides a buffer or transition area between private and public areas; 8. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenient and safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles; and 9. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance Z.C. No. 857