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RESOLUTION NO. 98-5
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
TO REPLACE AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING
CASE NO. 572.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Dr. and Mrs. Todd H. Lanman with
respect to real property located at 1 Packsaddle Road East (Lot 24-SF), Rolling Hills,
requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of a new single family residence to
replace an existing single family residence.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing
to consider the application on January 20, 1998 and February 17, 1998, and at a field trip
visit on February 7, 1998. The applicants were notified of the hearing in writing by first
class mail. The applicants and the applicants' representative was in attendance at the
hearings.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class
2 Exemption (State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15302 and is therefore categorically
exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Section 4. Section 17.46.020 requires a development plan to be submitted for
site plan review and approval before any building or structure may be constructed or
any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings or structures, which
involve changes to grading or an increase in the size of the building or structure by at
least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the building or
structure by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period, may
be permitted. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning
Commission makes the following findings of fact:
A. The proposed, development, as modified by the conditions of approval, is
compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because
the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low
density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding
structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback, and lot coverage
requirements. The lot has a net square foot area of 56,455 square feet. The proposed
residence (7,634 sq. ft.), garage (1,007 sq. ft.), stable (470 sq.ft.), swimming pool (648 sq.ft.),
and service yard (120 sq.ft.) will have 9,879 square feet which constitutes 17.5% of the lot
which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot
coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 17,851 square feet which equals
31.6% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement.
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B. The proposed development, as modified by the conditions of approval,
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.
C. The development plan, as modified by the conditions of approval, follows
natural contours of the largely flat site to minimize grading. The natural drainage
courses will be preserved and continue drainage to the canyons at the northwestern.
side of this lot.
D. The development plan will, 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.
E. The development plan, as modified by the conditions of approval,
substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing
building coverage because the new structures will not cause the structural and total lot
coverage to be exceeded. Further, the proposed project will have a residential and total
buildable pad of 37,005 square feet with a 26.7% coverage.
F. The proposed development, as modified by the conditions of approval, is
harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding
residences. As indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum will not be
exceeded. The proposed project will be located on a largely flat lot that is is also
consistent with the scale of other homes in the immediate neighborhood. Grading will
be minor and required only to restore the natural slope of the property. The ratio of the
proposed structures to lot coverage is similar to the ratio found on several properties in
the vicinity.
G. The proposed development, as modified by the conditions of approval, is
sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians
and vehicles because the proposed project will provide a safer driveway accessway.
H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review.
Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 572 for a
proposed residential development as indicated on the development plan incorporated
herein as Exhibit A, subject to the following conditions:
A. This Site Plan approval shall expire within one year from the effective
date of approval if construction pursuant to these approvals has not commenced
within that time period, as required by Section 17.46.080.
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B. It is declared and made a condition of this Site Plan approval, that if any
conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges
granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written
notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for a period of thirty (30) days.
C. All requirements of the Buildings and Construction Ordinance, the
Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be
complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an
approved plan.
D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance
with the site plan on file dated January 13, 1998, and marked Exhibit A, except as
otherwise provided in these conditions.
E. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building
and Safety for plan check review must conform to the development plan approved
with this application.
F. Grading for the project shall not exceed 478 cubic yards of cut soil and 478
cubic yards of fill soil, allowing for shrinkage of the soil when it is compacted.
G. The proposed basement (to be used as an equipment room) shall not
exceed 822 square feet.
H. The residential and total building pad coverage shall not exceed 26.7%.
I. The new driveway apron shall be 24 feet in width.
J. No shrubs shall be planted adjacent to the driveway which will obstruct
either a driver's view from the driveway or the view of vehicles exiting the property
from the roadway.
K. The applicants may modify the new driveway location no more than 5 feet
from the proposed location (a distance of 47 feet north of its existing location) if the
applicant desires to salvage the Eucalyptus tree located on the property. The old
driveway shall be abandoned and returned to a non -useable natural condition.
L. Landscaping shall be provided and maintained to obscure the buildings
and the building pad with native drought -resistant vegetation that is compatible with
the surrounding vegetation of the community.
M. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of
Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and drainage plan with related geology,
soils and hydrology reports that conform to the development plan as approved by the
Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department
staff for their review. Cut and fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of a 2 to 1 slope
ratio.
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N. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills
Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any
building or grading permit.
O. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional
development shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning
Commission.
P. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of
the Site Plan approval, or the approvals shall not be effective.
Q. All conditions of the Site Plan approval that apply must be complied with
prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTE,THIS Y OF MARCH, 1998.
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—ALLAN RUbLK 1 S, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST: g
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 98-5 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
GRANTING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO REPLACE AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 572.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on March 17, 1998 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Sommer, Witte and Chairman Roberts.
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Margeta.
None.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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