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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
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Agenda Item No.: 5A
Mtg.Date: 10/22/01
OCTOBER 22, 2001
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-18: A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR GRADING
AND CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED RECREATION ROOM
AND RECREATION GAME COURT AND GRANTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A RECREATION
ROOM AND A RECREATION GAME COURT AT A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 11 CHUCKWAGON ROAD IN
ZONING CASE NO. 638. (DELMAN)
BACKGROUND
1.. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2001-18, which is
attached, on October 16, 2001 at their regular meeting granting a request for a site
plan review approval for grading and construction of a 612 square feet detached
recreation room and 2,210 square feet game court and granting a conditional use
permit to construct a recreation room and a game court at an existing single
family residence. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Sommer voting against
the project.
2. During the course of the public hearings, the applicant reduced his
proposal from requesting an 800-sq.ft. recreation room and 2,779-sq.ft.
recreational game court and repositioned the recreation court to be further away
from the top of the slope of the lot. Pursuant to Section 17.16.040 of the Zoning
Ordinance, the proposed uses require a Conditional Use Permit.
3. The proposed project will be located on a relatively flat portion of the rear
yard and will not require retaining walls. The rear of the subject property slopes
down into the George F. Canyon. The proposed court will be approximately 310
feet from the rear property line (which is located in the canyon), and the top
(rear) of the graded pad for the game court will be between 270 and 265 feet from
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the rear property line. A 75-foot wide trail easement exists along the rear
property line. The trail is located in the canyon. The proposed game court will be
approximately 235 feet from the trail.
4. The proposed project is subject to Sections 17.16.210(A)(2) (Cabana or
detached recreation room) and 17.16.210(A)(7) (Recreational game courts) of the
Zoning Ordinance. Conditions for a detached recreation room include that no
sleeping quarters or kitchen or other cooking facilities be permitted. Conditions
for a recreational game court are attached to this staff report, and include, but are
not limited to, the requirement that a game court not be located in the front yard,
or within 50 feet of any paved road or parking area, that the game court conform
to the lot coverage limitations required by the City, and other conditions.
5. Building permits show that the existing residence was constructed in 1957.
Several additions and remodeling took place in 1988 and 1989. A portion of the
existing house encroaches into the front yard setback.
6. Grading for the game court and recreation room will require 365 cubic
yards of cut soil and 365 cubic yards of fill soil. The lot slopes downward from
west to east. Originally grading was proposed to be 480 cubic yards of cut and
480 cubic yards of fill.
7. Currently there exists one, 9,220 square foot building pad, developed with
the main residence and garage, a pool and a service yard. The building pad
coverage on the existing pad is 42.4%. The net lot area of the parcel is 46,627
square feet. The current structural net lot coverage is 8.4%, and the total net lot
coverage (including all structures and paved areas) is 12.8%.
8. Proposed is a new 3,522 square foot building pad, to be located in the rear,
(east), of the main house for the construction ofthe proposed 612 square foot
recreation room and the 2,210 square foot game court. The building pad coverage
on this pad will be 80.1%.
9. The structural coverage of the net lot area will be 15.5%, (20% permitted),
and the total coverage, including paved areas will be 19.8% of the net lot area,
(35% permitted).
10. The disturbed area will be 16,070 square feet or 34.5%, (40% permitted).
11. A 450 square foot future stable and 550 square foot future corral is proposed
to be located at the southern portion of the lot on a 1,560 square foot building
pad. The pad coverage is proposed at 28.8%. Access to the future stable will be
available from Chuckwagon Road along the northern easement.
12. The project is subject to review and approval of the Rolling Hills
Community Association, (RHCA).
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13. The applicant has requested that the RHCA relinquish a portion of the 25-
foot easement along the northerlyproperty line. The Association indicated that
the request would be granted.
14. It will be required that all utilities to the recreation room be placed
underground.
15. It has been determined that the project is exempt from the CEQA
requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 2001-18
for Zoning Case No. 638.
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Address
16 Crest Road West
14 Portuguese Bend Rd.
16 Eastfield
12 Outrider
Proposed 11 Chuckwagon
Square feet
7,000 (tennis)
2,170
7,000 (tennis)
2,450
I 2,210
a. Requires minimum 450 square foot stable and
minimum 550 square foot corral area.
Net lot
88,660
52,740
72,000
85,370
46,627
Date approved
3/1999
9/1997
3/2000
5/1997
Proposed 450 sq.ft. future stable and 550 sq.ft. corral at
southern portion of the property.
b. Prohibited in front yard. I Not in front yard
I c. Prohibited within 50 feet of any paved road or street I Not within 50 feet of a paved road or street easement
easements.
d. Retaining walls shall not exceed 4 feet nor be
exposed to the exterior.
e. Conform to lot coverage limitations (maximum 20%
structural lot coverage and maximum 35% total lot
coverage).
f. Prohibited on slopes exceeding a 2:1 grade, nor shall
court be located on the sides or bottoms of canyons
or natural drainage courses.
Requires balanced cut and fill not to exceed 750
cubic yards.
h. Requires that graded area not exceed 10,000 square
feet.
i. Requires retentionof existing topography, flora and
natural features to the greatest extent possible.
j. Requires City/County approved drainage system.
k. Requires screening on all four sides.
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No retaining walls are proposed. However, a 3' high
three rail fence will be constructed along the easterly
and southerly side.
Conforms with lot coverage requirements- 4.7% of the
net lot area
Existing slope does not exceed a 2:1 grade, and not
located in a canyon or natural drainage course.
IProposed cut and fill will be 730 cubic yards for the
sports court and recreation room
IGraded area —approx. 3,900 sq. ft.
Required condition
Required condition
Required condition
I. Requires that landscape screening not interfere with Required condition
viewscape of surrounding properties or easements.
m. Prohibits court lighting.
n. Allows the imposition of conditions when necessary
to ensure that noise does not constitute a nuisance
to surrounding properties.
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Required condition
Required condition
ZONING CASE NO. 638
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 for grading
requiring a grading permit, any new
structure or 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 & TOTAL BUILDING
PAD COVERAGE
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
GRADING
Site Plan Review required if excavation
and/or fill or combination thereof is more
than 3 feet in depth and covers more
than 2,000 sq.ft. must be balanced on
site.
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EXISTING
Existing residence
Residence
Garage
Swim
Pool/Spa
Service Yard
Total
8.4%
12.8%
42.4%
N/A
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PROPOSED
Recreation Room and Game
Court
2960 sq.ft. Residence
462 sq.ft. Garage
390 sq.ft. Swim Pool/Spa
96 sq.ft. Service Yard
0 Stable -future
3908 sq.ft. Rec. Room
Game Court
Total
17.0%
21.5%
2960 sq.ft.
462 sq.ft.
390 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
450 sq.ft.
800 sq.ft.
2779 so.ft.
7936 sq.ft.
42.4% Residential pad
36.2% Recreation room pad
100% Sports court pad
Combined- with future stable-
55.9%
480 cubic yards cut
480 cubic yards fill
REVISED
PROPOSED
Recreation room and Game
Court
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool/Spa
Service Yard
Stable -future
Rec. Room
Game Court
Total
15.4%
19.8%
2960 sq.ft.
462 sq.ft.
390 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
450 sq.ft.
612 sq.ft.
2210 sq.ft.
7180 sq.ft.
42.4% Residential pad
80.1% Recreation room/court
pad
28.8% of barn pad.
Combined — 50.2%
365 cubic yards cut
365 cubic yards fill
SITE PLAN REVIEW EXISTING
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 (450 SQ.FT. none
& 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL)
15.0%
STABLE ACCESS none
(maximum 25% slope)
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
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Existing from Chuckwagon
Road
N/A
N/A
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PROPOSED
30.2%
450 sq.ft. future
550 sq.ft. future
When constructed will be along
the northern easement line
No change is proposed
Planning Commission review
Planning Commission review
REVISED PROPOSED
34.5%
450 sq.ft. future
550 sq.ft. future
When constructed will be along
the northern easement line
No change is proposed
Planning Commission review
Planning Commission review
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR
GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED RECREATION
ROOM AND RECREATION GAME COURT AND GRANTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A RECREATION ROOM
AND A RECREATION GAME COURT AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
AT 11 CHUCKWAGON ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 638.
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. Allan Delman with
respect to real property located at 11 Chuckwagon Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 4-CRB)
requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a 612 square foot
recreation room, requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a
2,210 square foot recreational game court, and requesting Site Plan Review to permit the
construction of the recreation game court and recreation room.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings
to consider these applications on July 17, 2001, August 21, 2001, September 18, 2001 and
at a field trip visit on August 6, 2001. The applicants were notified of the public hearings
in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons
interested in affecting said proposal and from members of the City staff and the
Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The
applicants were in attendance at the hearing.
Section 3. Section 17.16.210(A)(2) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code permits
approval for a detached recreation room under certain conditions provided a
Conditional Use Permit for such use is approved by the Planning Commission. The
applicants are requesting to construct a 612 square foot detached 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
detached. 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 existingconfiguration 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 detached recreation room
will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings,
or structures because the proposed use will be constructed at the central portion of the
lot and is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the recreation room will
not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors.
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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 and is located on a 1.55
acre parcel of property that is adequate in size, shape and topography to accommodate
such use.
D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development
standards of the zoning district in which it is located.
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 has been set -aside . for a future stable
structure and adjacent corral on the lot.
Section 4. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record,
the 'Planning Commission hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit for the
construction of a 612 square foot detached recreation room in accordance with the
development plan dated October 4, 2001 and marked Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 638
subject to the conditions contained in Section 9 of this resolution.
Section 5. Section 17.16.210(A)(7) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code allows
for the construction of a recreational game court with certain conditions provided a
Conditional Use Permit for such use is approved by the Planning Commission. The
applicants are requesting to construct a 2,210 square foot recreational game court east of
the 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 game court 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 and appropriately located uses in
the community, and the area proposed for the recreational game court would be located
in an area on the property that is on a second pad below the residential building pad.
B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent.uses, buildings, and
structures have been considered, and the construction of a 2,210 square foot recreational
game court will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses,
buildings, or structures because the proposed recreational game court will be
constructed on a portion of the secondary building pad, will be the least intrusive to
surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with trees and shrubs, is a
sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the recreational game court will not
impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, will accommodate recreation for
the owners and their children, and will permit the owners to enjoy their property
without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding:,property owners.
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C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural
terrain, and surrounding residences because the recreational game court will comply
with the low profile residential development pattern of the community and is located
on a 1.55 acre parcel of property that is adequate in size, shape and topography to
accommodate such use.
D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development
standards of the zone district because the graded area will not exceed a maximum
graded area of 10,000 square feet and does not exceed total maximum cubic yardage of
750 cubic yards.
E. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the portions of the Los
Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan related 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 adequate area for a future stable structure and adjacent corral
has been set aside to be located on the southern portion of the lot, west of the
recreational game court
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings and theevidence in the record,
the Planning Commission hereby approves the request for a Conditional Use Permit in
Zoning Case No. 638 for a proposed 2,210 square foot recreational game court, as
shown on the Development Plan dated, October 4, 2001 marked Exhibit A, subject to the
conditions contained in Section 9 of this resolution.
Section 7. Section 17.46.030 requires a development plan to be submitted for
site plan review and approval before any grading requiring a grading permit or any
building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or
repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an
increase to 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 by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in
any thirty-six (36) month period. With 'respect to the Site Plan Review application
requesting construction of the detached recreation room and recreational game court, at
an existing single family residence, 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 structures comply 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 46,627
square feet. The proposed detached recreation room (612 sq.ft.), recreational game court
(2,210 sq.ft.), and the existing single family residence (2,960 sq.ft.), garage (462 sq.ft.),
service yard (100 sq.ft.), pool (390 sq.ft.), and future stable (450 sq.ft.) will have 7,180
square feet which 'constitutes 15.4% of the net lot, which is within the 20% structural lot
coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will
be 9,249 square feet or 19.8% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot
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coverage requirement. The proposed project is screened from the road so as to reduce
the visual impact of the development.
B. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the
lot by minimizing building coverage. The nature, condition, and development of
adjacent uses, buildings, and structures and the topography of the lot which has a
gentle slope have been considered, and the construction of a 612 square foot detached
recreation room, and a 2,210 square foot recreational game court will not adversely
affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures
because the proposed uses will be constructed on a portion of a secondary building pad,
located below the residence and will not be visible from the street, will be least intrusive
to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with trees and shrubs, are
of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the project will not impact the view
or privacy of surrounding neighbors, will accommodate recreation for the owners, and
will permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the
rights of surrounding property owners.
C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and
mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. The proposed
project is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to this long,
narrow sloping lot. The ratio of the proposed structures to lot coverage is similar to the
ratio found on several properties in the vicinity.
D. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native
vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. Specifically, the development plan
preserves several mature trees and shrubs and supplements it with landscaping that is
compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community.
E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and
undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new
structures will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped. Significant portions of the lot
will be left undeveloped so as to maintain canyon vistas across portions of the property.
Although the proposed structures are located in the rear yard, they will not effect a
change to the existing residence.. The structures proposed will not be visible from
Chuckwagon Road. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to
maintain canyon vistas across portions of the property.
F. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize
grading and the natural drainage courses will continue at the east side (rear) of this lot.
G. The development plan 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.
H. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the
convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed
project will utilize an existing driveway at the northwestern portion of the property off
Chuckwagon Road for access.
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I. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act and is exempt from its requirements.
Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record,
the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning'
Case No. 638 for proposed detached recreation room and recreational game court as
shown on the Development Plan dated October 4, 2001 and marked Exhibit A, subject
to the conditions contained in Section 9 of this Resolution.
Section 9. The Conditional Use Permits regarding 612 square feet recreation
room and 2,210 square feet recreational game court approved in Sections 4 and 6 and ,
the Site Plan Review approved in Section 8 of this Resolution are subject to the
following conditions:
A. The Conditional Use Permits and Site Plan Review approvals shall expire
within one year from the effective date of approval, unless construction commences, as
defined in Sections 17.42.070(A), and 17.46.080(A) or unless otherwise extended
pursuant to the requirements of those sections.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Conditional Use Permits and
Site Plan Review approvals, 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.
C. All requirements of the Buildings and Construction Ordinance, the
Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in whichthe 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 marked Exhibit A and dated October 4, 2001, except as
otherwise provided in these conditions.
E. The property on which the project is located shall contain an area of
sufficient size to also provide an area meeting all standards for a stable and corral with
vehicular access thereto in conformance with site plan review and recreation court and
recreation room limitations.
F. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 7,180 square feet or 15.4% in
conformance with lot coverage limitations approved in Section 7.
G. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 9,249
square feet or 19.8 % in conformance with lot coverage limitations approved in Section
7.
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H. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 16,070 square feet or 34.5%
in conformance with lot coverage limitations approved in Section 7.
I. Residential building pad coverage on the 9,220 square foot residential
building pad shall not exceed 3,908 square feet or 42.4%, coverage, which is pre-
existing; structural coverage on the 3,522 square foot proposed pad shall not exceed
2,822 square feet or 80.1%, and coverage on the 1,560 squarefoot future stable and
corral pad shall not exceed 450 square feet or 28.8%. Coverage on the combined pads
shall not exceed 50.2%.
J. The detached recreation room shall not exceed 612 square feet and the
recreational game court shall not exceed 2,210 square feet in area. The location of the
recreation room and recreational game court shall be as depicted on the Development
Plan dated October 4, 2001 and marked Exhibit A.
K. Grading shall not exceed 365 cubic yards of cut soil and 365 cubic yards of
fill soil, (730 cubic yards maximum). Any soil preparation for the project shall preserve
the existing topography, flora, and natural features to the greatest extent possible.
L. Any walls incorporated into the project shall not exceed 3 feet in height.
M. No sleeping quarters or kitchen or other cooking facilities shall be
provided in the recreation room.
N. Game court lighting shall not be permitted.
O. The game court shall be screened on all sides with drought -resistant
mature trees and shrubs such as Toyon and Lemonadeberry. Landscape screening shall
not include Eucalyptus or Pine trees.
P. Noise from the sport court use shall not create a nuisance to owners of -
surrounding properties.
Q. The landscape plan shall include water efficient irrigation, to the
maximum extent feasible, that incorporates a 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.
R. Two copies of a preliminary landscape plan must be submitted for review
by the Planning Department for the recreation room and game court and include native
drought -resistant vegetation that will not disrupt the impact of the views of
neighboring properties prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit. The
landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan
Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and
shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or
consistent with the rural character of the community.
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A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping
plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a drainage, grading
and building permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after
landscape installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager after the
City Manager determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the
landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in
good condition.
S. 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.
T. During construction, conformance with local ordinances and engineering
practices so that people or properties are not exposed to landslides, mudflows, erosion,
or land subsidence shall be required.
U. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district
requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances
and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to undue vehicle
trips, noise, dust, objectionable odors, landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land
subsidence shall be required.
V. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set
forth in Section 7010 of the 1998 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be
followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater
pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles.
W. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site.
X. 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.
Y. A detailed drainage plan that conforms to the development plan as
approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning
Department staff for their review. The Department of Building and Safety shall approve
the drainage plan system, to include any water from any site irrigation systems as well
as game court "runoff, and all drainage from the site shall be conveyed in an approved
manner to the rear or east of the lot.
Z. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water
Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation
and maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities.
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AA. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional
Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management
Practices (BMP's) related to solid waste pollution control.
AB. 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.
AC. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code, any modifications to the project, which would constitute additional
grading, or structural development, shall require the filing of a new application for
approval by the Planning Commission.
AD. 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 must conform to the City of Rolling Hills standard
of 2 to 1 slope ratio.
AE. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of
the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals, pursuant to Section
17.38.060, or the approvals shall not be effective.
AF. All conditions of the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review
approvals, that apply, must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or
grading permit by the County of Los Angeles.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 16t DAY OF OCTOBER 2001.
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-18
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS)
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2001-18 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR GRADING AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED RECREATION ROOM AND RECREATION
GAME COURT AND GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT
A RECREATION. ROOM AND A RECREATION GAME COURT AT A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 11 CHUCKWAGON ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 638.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
October 16, 2001 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Witte and
Chairman Roberts.
NOES: , Commissioner Sommer.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
DEPUTY CITY CLLRK
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-18
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DATE:
TO:
FROM:
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city ofiettin,
OCTOBER 16, 2001
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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
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 638
11 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, (LOT 4-CRB)
RA-S-1, 1.55 ACRES
DR. AND MRS. ALLAN DELMAN
MR. McHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING
JULY 7, 2001
Requests for a Site Plan Review for grading for a detached recreation room and a
recreational game court and Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of
a proposed detached recreation room and game court at an existing single family
residence.
BACKGROUND
The Planning Commission at the September 18, 2001 meeting directed staff to
prepare a Resolution of approval regarding a Site Plan Review request to permit
grading and a Conditional Use Permit to permit construction of a recreation
room and recreational game court at an existing single family residence. The
Vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Sommer voting against the project.
During the September 18 public hearing, the applicant's representative presented
a revised site plan from the original proposal, indicating that the proposed sports
court has been lowered and repositioned on the pad. This positioning will result
in lesser grading quantities by at least 115 cubic yards and a smaller pad area.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2001-18,
which is attached, approving Zoning Case No. 638, as per the revised Site Plan
dated October 4, 2001.
Printed on Recycled Paper.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR
GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED RECREATION
ROOM AND RECREATION GAME COURT AND GRANTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A RECREATION ROOM
AND A RECREATION GAME COURT AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
AT 11 CHUCKWAGON ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 638.
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. Allan Delman with
respect to real property located at 11 Chuckwagon Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 4-CRB)
requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a 612 square foot
recreation room, requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a
2,210 square foot recreational game court, and requesting Site Plan Review to permit the
construction of the recreation game court and recreation room.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings
to consider these applications on July 17, 2001, August 21, 2001, September 18, 2001 and
at a field trip visit on August 6, 2001. The applicants were notified of the public hearings
in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons
interested in affecting said proposal and from members of the City staff and the
Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The
applicants were in attendance at the hearing.
Section 3. Section 17.16.210(A)(2) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code permits
approval for a detached recreation room under certain conditions provided a
Conditional Use Permit for such use is approved by the Planning Commission. The
applicants are requesting to construct a 612 square foot detached 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
detached 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 detached recreation room
will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings,
or structures because the proposed use will be constructed at the central portion of the
lot and is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the recreation room will
not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors.
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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 and is located on a 1.55
acre parcel of property that is adequate in size, shape and topography to accommodate
such use.
D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development
standards of the zoning district in which it is located.
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 has been set -aside for a future stable
structure and adjacent corral on the lot.
Section 4. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record,
the Planning Commission hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit for the
construction of a 612 square foot detached recreation room in accordance with the
development plan dated October 4, 2001 and marked Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 638
subject to the conditions contained in Section 9 of this resolution.
Section 5. Section 17.16.210(A)(7) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code allows
for the construction of a recreational game court with certain conditions provided a
Conditional Use Permit for such use is approved by the Planning Commission. The
applicants are requesting to construct a 2,210 square foot recreational game court east of
the 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 game court 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 and appropriately located uses in
the community, and the area proposed for the recreational game court would be located
in an area on the property that is on a second pad below the residential building pad.
B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and
structures have been considered, and the construction of a 2,210 square foot recreational
game court will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses,
buildings, or structures because the proposed recreational game court will be
constructed on a portion of the secondary building pad, will be the least intrusive to
surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with trees and shrubs, is a
sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the recreational game court will not
impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, will accommodate recreation for
the owners and their children, and will permit the owners to enjoy their property
without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners.
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C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural
terrain, and surrounding residences because the recreational game court will comply
with the low profile residential development pattern of the community and is located
on a 1.55 acre parcel of property that is adequate in size, shape and topography to
accommodate such use.
D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development
standards of the zone district because the graded area will not exceed a maximum
graded area of 10,000 square feet and does not exceed total maximum cubic yardage of
750 cubic yards.
E. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the portions of the Los
Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan related 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 adequate area for a future stable structure and adjacent corral
has been set aside to be located on the southern portion of the lot, west of the
recreational game court
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record,
the Planning Commission hereby approves the request for a Conditional Use Permit in
Zoning Case No. 638 for a proposed 2,210 square foot recreational game court, as
shown on the Development Plan dated, October 4, 2001 marked Exhibit A, subject to the
conditions contained in Section 9 of this resolution.
Section 7. Section 17.46.030 requires a development plan to be submitted for
site plan review and approval before any grading requiring a grading permit or any
building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or
repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an
increase to 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 by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in
any thirty-six (36) month period. With respect to the Site Plan Review application
requesting construction of the detached recreation room and recreational game court, at
an existing single family residence, 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 structures comply 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 46,627
square feet. The proposed detached recreation room (612 sq.ft.), recreational game court
(2,210 sq.ft.), and the existing single family residence (2,960 sq.ft.), garage (462 sq.ft.),
service yard (100 sq.ft.), pool (390 sq.ft.), and future stable (450 sq.ft.) will have 7,180
square feet which constitutes 15.4% of the net lot, which is within the 20% structural lot
coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway.will
be 9,249 square feet or 19.8% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-18
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coverage requirement. The proposed project is screened from the road so as to reduce
the visual impact of the development.
B. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the
lot by minimizing building coverage. The nature, condition, and development of
adjacent uses, buildings, and structures and the topography of the lot which has a
gentle slope have been considered, and the construction of a 612 square foot detached
recreation room, and a 2,210 square foot recreational game court will not adversely
affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures
because the proposed uses will be constructed on a portion of a secondary building pad,
located below the residence and will not be visible from the street, will be least intrusive
to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with trees and shrubs, are
of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the project will not impact the view
or privacy of surrounding neighbors, will accommodate recreation for the owners, and
will permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the
rights of surrounding property owners.
C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and
mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. The proposed
project is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to this long,
narrow sloping lot. The ratio of the proposed structures to lot coverage is similar to the
ratio found on several properties in the vicinity.
D. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native
vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. Specifically, the development plan
preserves several mature trees and shrubs and supplements it with landscaping that is
compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community.
E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and
undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new
structures will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped. Significant portions of the lot
will be left undeveloped so as to maintain canyon vistas across portions of the property.
Although the proposed structures are located in the rear yard, they will not effect a
change to the existing residence.. The structures proposed will not be visible from
Chuckwagon Road. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to
maintain canyon vistas across portions of the property.
F. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize
grading and the natural drainage courses will continue at the east side (rear) of this lot.
G. The development plan 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.
H. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the
convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed
project will utilize an existing driveway at the northwestern portion of the property off
Chuckwagon Road for access.
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I. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act and is exempt from its requirements.
Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record,
the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning
Case No. 638 for proposed detached recreation room and recreational game court as
shown on the Development Plan dated October 4, 2001 and marked Exhibit A, subject
to the conditions contained in Section 9 of this Resolution.
Section 9. The Conditional Use Permits regarding 612 square feet recreation
room and 2,210 square feet recreational game court approved in Sections 4 and 6 and
the Site Plan Review approved in Section 8 of this Resolution are subject to the
following conditions:
A. The Conditional Use Permits and Site Plan Review approvals shall expire
within one year from the effective date of approval, unless construction commences, as
defined in Sections 17.42.070(A), and 17.46.080(A) or unless otherwise extended
pursuant to the requirements of those sections.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Conditional Use Permits and
Site Plan Review approvals, 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.
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 marked Exhibit A and dated October 4, 2001, except as
otherwise provided in these conditions.
E. The property on which the project is located shall contain an area of
sufficient size to also provide an area meeting all standards for a stable and corral with
vehicular access thereto in conformance with site plan review and recreation court and
recreation room limitations.
F. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 7,180 square feet or 15.4% in
conformance with lot coverage limitations approved in Section 7.
G. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 9,249
square feet or 19.8 % in conformance with lot coverage limitations approved in Section
7.
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H. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 16,070 square feet or 34.5%
in conformance with lot coverage limitations approved in Section 7.
I. Residential building pad coverage on the 9,220 square foot residential
building pad shall not exceed 3,908 square feet or 42.4%, coverage, which is pre-
existing; structural coverage on the 3,522 square foot proposed pad shall not exceed
2,822 square feet or 80.1%, and coverage on the 1,560 square foot future stable and
corral pad shall not exceed 450 square feet or 28.8%. Coverage on the combined pads
shall not exceed 50.2%.
J. The detached recreation room shall not exceed 612 square feet and the
recreational game court shall not exceed 2,210 square feet in area. The location of the
recreation room and recreational game court shall be as depicted on the Development
Plan dated October 4, 2001 and marked Exhibit A.
K. Grading shall not exceed 365 cubic yards of cut soil and 365 cubic yards of
fill soil, (730 cubic yards maximum). Any soil preparation for the project shall preserve
the existing topography, flora, and natural features to the greatest extent possible.
L. Any walls incorporated into the project shall not exceed 3 feet in height.
M. No sleeping quarters or kitchen or other cooking facilities shall be
provided in the recreation room.
N. Game court lighting shall not be permitted.
O. The game court shall be screened on all sides with drought -resistant
mature trees and shrubs such as Toyon and Lemonadeberry. Landscape screening shall
not include Eucalyptus or Pine trees.
P. Noise from the sport court use shall not create a nuisance to owners of
surrounding properties.
Q. The landscape plan shall include water efficient irrigation, to the
maximum extent feasible, that incorporates a 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.
R. Two copies of a preliminary landscape plan must be submitted for review
by the Planning Department for the recreation room and game court and include native
drought -resistant vegetation that will not disrupt the impact of the views of
neighboring properties prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit. The
landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and, intent of the Site Plan
Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and
shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or
consistent with the rural character of the community.
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A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping
plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a drainage, grading
and building permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after
landscape installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager after the
City Manager determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the
landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in
good condition.
S. 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.
T. During construction, conformance with local ordinances and engineering
practices so that people or properties are not exposed to.landslides, mudflows, erosion,
or land subsidence shall be required.
U. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district
requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances
and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to undue vehicle
trips, noise, dust, objectionable odors, landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land
subsidence shall be required.
V. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set
forth in Section 7010 of the 1998 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be
followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater
pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles.
W. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site.
. X. 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.
Y. A detailed drainage plan that conforms' to the development plan as
approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning
Department staff for their review. The Department of Building and Safety shall approve
the drainage plan system, to include any water from any site irrigation systems as well
as game court runoff, and all drainage from the site shall be conveyed in an approved
manner to the rear or east of the lot.
Z. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water
Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation
and maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities.
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AA. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional
Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management
Practices (BMP's) related to solid waste pollution control.
AB. 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.
AC. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code, any modifications to the project, which would constitute additional
grading or structural development, shall require the filing of a new application for
approval by the Planning Commission.
AD. 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 must conform to the City of Rolling Hills standard
of 2 to 1 slope ratio.
AE. The applicants shall execute an. Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of
the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals, pursuant to Section
17.38.060, or the approvals shall not be. effective.
AF. All conditions of the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review
approvals, that apply, must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or
grading permit by the County of Los Angeles.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 16th DAY OF OCTOBER 2001.
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-18
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS)
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2001-18 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW ' APPROVAL FOR GRADING AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED RECREATION ROOM AND RECREATION
GAME COURT AND GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT
A RECREATION ROOM AND A RECREATION GAME COURT AT A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 11 CHUCKWAGON ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 638.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
October 16, 2001 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
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-18
Page 9
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
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City opeolling „JUL
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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.: 7-C
SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REQUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 638
11 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, (LOT 4-CRB)
RA-S-1, 1.55 ACRES
DR. AND MRS. ALLAN DELMAN
MR. McHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING
JULY 7, 2001
Requests for a Site Plan Review for grading for a detached recreation room and a
recreational game court and Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of
a proposed detached recreation room and game court at an existing single family
residence.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission considered this application at the July 17, 2001 and
August 21, 2001 public hearings and viewed the site on August 6, 2001.
2. At the August 21, 2001 meeting the Commission, after closing the public
hearing did no reach consensus on the proposed project, as the vote for
approval failed, with Commissioner Hankins abstaining, because she did not
view the site.
3. Commissioner Hankins volunteered to visit the project and to report at the
September 18, 2001 Planning Commission meeting. Chairman Roberts
opened the public hearing, so that a decision may be made at the September
meeting. In addition, the applicant was advised that the Commission could
consider a revised plan, at the next meeting, should the applicant wish to do
so.
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4. Commissioner Hankins will have viewed the site prior to this evening's
meeting.
5. The applicant scaled down the request for the game court and submitted a
revised site plan. The applicant is currently requesting to construct a 612
square feet detached recreation room and 2,210 square feet court. (Originally
the applicant proposed an 800-sq.ft. recreation room and 2,779-sq.ft.
recreational game court. Subsequently, the applicant proposed a 612 square
foot detached recreation room and 2,210 square foot recreational game court
and has revised the plans slightly and will present those plans this evening).
Pursuant to Section 17.16.040 of the Zoning Ordinance, the proposed uses
require a Conditional Use Permit.
6. During the site inspection, the Commissioners questioned whether the
proposed game court will be located in a canyon. The proposed project will
be located on a relatively flat portion of the rear yard and will not require
retaining walls. The rear of the subject property slopes down into the George
F. Canyon. The proposed court will be approximately 310 feet from the rear
property line (which is located in the canyon), and the top (rear) of the graded
pad for the game court will be between 270 and 265 feet from the rear
property line. A 75-foot wide trail easement exists along the rear property
line. The trail is located in the canyon. The proposed game court will . be
approximately 235 feet from the trail.
7. The proposed project as presented is subject to Sections 17.16.210(A)(2)
(Cabana or detached recreation room) and 17.16.210(A)(7) (Recreational game
courts) of the Zoning Ordinance. Conditions for a detached recreation room
include that no sleeping quarters or kitchen or other cooking facilities is
permitted. Conditions for a recreational game court are attached to this staff
report, and include but are not limited to the requirement that a game court
not be located in the front yard, or within 50 feet of any paved road or
parking area, that the game court conform to the lot coverage limitations
required by the City, and other conditions.
8. Building permits show that the existing residence with garage was
constructed in 1957. Several additions and remodeling took place in 1988 and
1989. A portion of the existing house encroaches into the front yard setback.
Grading for the game court and recreation room will require 480 cubic yards
of cut soil and 480 cubic yards of fill soil. The lot slopes downward from west
to east.
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10. Currently there exists one, 9,220 square foot building pad, developed with the
main residence and garage, a pool and a service yard. The building pad
coverage on the existing pad is 42.4%. The net lot area of the parcel is 46,627
square feet and the current structural lot coverage is 8.4%, and the total lot
coverage (including all structures and paved areas) is 12.8%.
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11. Proposed is a new 3,980 square foot building pad, to be located in the rear,
(east), of the main house for the construction of the proposed 612 square foot
recreation room and the 2,210 square foot game court. The building pad
coverage on this pad will be 70%.
12. The structural coverage of the net lot area will be 15.5%, (20% permitted), and
the total coverage, including paved areas will be 19.8% of the net lot area,
(35% permitted).
13. The disturbed area will be 16,070 square feet or 34.5%, (40% permitted).
14. A 3' high three rail fence will be constructed along the easterly and southerly
side of the sports court.
15. A 450 square foot future stable and 550 square foot future corral are proposed
to be located on the southern portion of the lot. Access to the future stable
will be available from Chuckwagon Road within the northern easement.
16. The project is subject to review and approval of the Rolling Hills Community
Association, (RHCA).
17. The applicant has requested that the RHCA relinquish a portion of the 25-foot
easement along the northerly property line. The Association indicated that
the request would be granted.
18.It will be required that all utilities to the recreation room be placed
underground.
19.It has been determined that the project is exempt from the CEQA
requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report, take
public testimony and direct staff to prepare appropriate resolution.
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RECENTLY APPROVED SPORT COURTS/TENNIS COURTS.
Address
16 Crest Road West
14 Portuguese Bend Rd.
16 Eastfield
12 Outrider
Proposed 11 Chuckwagon
Square feet
7,000 (tennis)
2,170
7,000 (tennis)
2,450
2,210
Net lot
88,660
52,740
72,000
85,370
46,627
Date approved
3/1999
9/1997
3/2000
5/1997
Requirements for Recreational Game Courts
RECREATIONAL GAME COURTS PROPOSED
a. Requires minimum 450 square foot stable and
minimum 550 square foot corral area.
b. Prohibited in front yard.
c. Prohibited within 50 feet of any paved road or street
easements.
d. Retaining walls shall not exceed 4 feet nor be
exposed to the exterior.
e. Conform to lot coverage limitations (maximum 20%
structural lot coverage and maximum 35% total lot
coverage).
f.. Prohibited on slopes exceeding a 2:1 grade, nor shall
court be located on the sides or bottoms of canyons
or natural drainage courses.
g. Requires balanced cut and fill not to exceed 750
cubic yards.
h. Requires that graded area not exceed 10,000 square
feet.
i. Requires retention of existing topography, flora and
natural features to the greatest extent possible.
j. Requires City/County approved drainage system.
k. Requires screening on all four sides.
Proposed 450 sq.ft. future stable and 550 sq.ft. corral at
southern portion of the property.
Not in front yard
Not within 50 feet of a paved road or street easement
No retaining walls are proposed. However, a 3' high
three rail fence will be constructed along the easterly
and southerly side.
Conforms with lot coverage requirements- 4.7% of the
net lot area
Existing slope does not exceed a 2:1 grade, and not
located in a canyon or natural drainage course.
Proposed cut and fill will be 480 cubic yards for the
sports court and recreation room
Graded area —approx. 5,625 sq. ft.
Planning Commission will review
Required condition
Required condition
I. Requires that landscape screening not interfere with Planning Commission will review
viewscape of surrounding properties or easements.
m. Prohibits court lighting.
n. Allows the imposition of conditions when necessary
to ensure that noise does not constitute a nuisance
to surrounding properties.
ZC No. 638
Plng.Comm. 9/18/01
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Required condition
Planning Commission will review
ZONING CASE NO. 638
SITE PLAN REVIEW
RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Corner side: 10 ft. from easement
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
STRUCTURES
Site Plan Review required for grading
requiring a grading permit, any new
structure or 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 & TOTAL BUILDING
PAD COVERAGE
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
GRADING
Site Plan Review required if excavation
and/or fill or combination thereof is more
than 3 feet in depth and covers more
than 2,000 sq.ft. must be balanced on
site.
ZC No. 638
Plng.Comm. 9/18/01
EXISTING
Existing residence
Residence
Garage
Swim
Pool/Spa
Service Yard
Total
8.4%
12.8%
42.4%
N/A
5
2960 sq.ft.
462 sq.ft.
390 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
0
3908 sq.ft.
PROPOSED
Recreation Room and Game
Court
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool/Spa
Service Yard
Stable -future
Rec. Room
Game Court
Total -
17.0%
21.5%
2960 sq.ft.
462 sq.ft.
390 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
450 sq.ft.
800 sq.ft.
2779 sa.ft.
7936 sq.ft.
42.4% Residential pad
36.2% Recreation room pad
100% Sports court pad
Combined- with future stable- -
55.9%
180 cubic yards cut
180 cubic yards fill
REVISED
PROPOSED
Recreation room and Game
Court
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool/Spa
Service Yard
Stable -future
Rec. Room
Game Court
Total
15.4%
19.8%
2960 sq.ft.
462 sq.ft.
390 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
450 sq.ft.
612 sq.ft.
2210 sa.ft.
7180 sq.ft.
42.4% Residential pad
70.9% Recreation room/court
pad
Combined -with future stable-
54.4%
480 cubic yards cut
480 cubic yards fill
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
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City `effin q _WA
AUGUST 21, 2001
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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
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REQUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 638
11 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, (LOT 4-CRB)
RA-S-1, 1.55 ACRES
DR. AND MRS. ALLAN DELMAN
MR. McHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING
JULY 7, 2001
Requests for a Site Plan Review for grading for a detached recreation room and a
recreational game court and Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of
a proposed detached recreation room and game court at an existing single family
residence.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission viewed the site on Monday, August 6, 2001.
2. The applicant revised the proposal since the original request, and is
currently requesting to construct a 612 square foot detached recreation room and
2,210 square foot recreational game court. Originally the applicant proposed an
800 sq.ft. recreation room and 2,779 sq.ft. recreational game court. Pursuant to
Section 17.16.040 of the Zoning Ordinance, the proposed uses require a
Conditional Use Permit.
3. During the site inspection, the Commissioners questioned whether the
proposed game court will be located in a canyon. The proposed project will be
located on a relatively flat portion of the rear yard and will not require retaining
walls. The rear of the subject property slopes down into the George F. Canyon.
The proposed court will be approximately 310 feet from the rear property line
(which is located in the canyon), and the top (rear) of the graded pad for the
game court will be between 270 and 265 feet from the rear property line. A 75-
foot wide trail easement exists along the rear property line. The trail is located in
the canyon. The proposed game court will be approximately 235 feet from the
trail.
4. The proposed project as presented is subject to Sections 17.16.210(A)(2)
(Cabana or detached recreation room) and 17.16.210(A)(7) (Recreational game
courts) of the Zoning Ordinance. Conditions for a detached recreation room
ZC No. 638
Plng.Comm. 8/21/01 1
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include that no sleeping quarters or kitchen or other cooking facilities is
permitted. Conditions for a recreational game court are attached to this staff
report, and include but are not limited to the requirement that a game court not
be located in the front yard, or within 50 feet of any paved road or parking area,
that the game court conform to the lot coverage limitations required by the City,
and other conditions.
5. Building permits show that the existing residence with garage was
constructed in 1957. Several additions and remodeling took place in 1988 and
1989. A portion of the existing house encroaches into the front yard setback.
6. Grading for the game court and recreation room will require 480 cubic
yards of cut soil and 480 cubic yards of fill soil. The lot slopes downward from
west to east.
7. Currently there exists one, 9,220 square foot building pad, developed with
the main residence and garage, a pool and a service yard. The building pad
coverage on the existing pad is 42.4%. The net lot area of the parcel is 46,627
square feet and the current structural lot coverage is 8.4%, and the total lot
coverage (including all structures and paved areas) is 12.8%.
8. Proposed is a new 3,980 square foot building pad, to be located in the rear 5 (
(east), of the main house for the construction of the proposed 612 square foot
recreation room and the 2,210 square foot game court, (total of 2,822 sq.ft.). The
building pad coverage on this pad will be 70.9%. The combined structural pad 1 0 /444 200/
coverage on the 13,200 square feet building pads (including the future stable) is
proposed at 54.4%.
9. The structural coverage of the net lot area will be 15.5%, (20% permitted),
and the total coverage, including paved areas will be 19.8% of the net lot area,
(35% permitted).
10. The disturbed area will be 16,070 square feet or 34.5%, (40% permitted).
11. A 3' high three rail fence will be constructed along the easterly and
southerly side of the sports court.
12. A 450 square foot future stable and 550 square foot future corral are
proposed to be located on the southern portion of the lot. Access to the future
stable will be available from Chuckwagon Road within the northern easement.
13. The project is subject to review and approval of the Rolling Hills
Community Association, (RHCA).
14. The applicant has requested that the RHCA relinquish a portion of the 25-
foot easement along the northerly property line. The Association indicated that
the request would be granted.
15. It will be required that all utilities to the recreation room be placed
underground.
ZC No. 638
Plng.Comm. 8/21/01
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16. It has been determined that the project is exempt from the CEQA
requirements.
17. During the site visit, Commissioner Witte requested that staff provide the
dates for the recently approved game/tennis courts.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report, take
public testimony and direct staff to prepare appropriate resolution.
ZC No. 638
Plng.Comm. 8/21/01
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RECENTLY APPROVED SPORT COURTS/TENNIS COURTS
Address
16 Crest Road West
14 Portuguese Bend Rd.
16 Eastfield
12 Outrider
Proposed 11 Chuckwagon
Square feet
7,000 (tennis)
2,170
7,000 (tennis)
2,450
2,210
2egiurements for Recreational Game Courts
RECREATIONAL GAME COURTS
a. Requires minimum 450 square foot stable and
minimum 550 square foot corral area.
b. Prohibited in front yard.
c. Prohibited within 50 feet of any paved road or street
easements.
d. Retaining walls shall not exceed 4 feet nor be
exposed to the exterior.
e. Conform to lot coverage limitations (maximum 20%
structural lot coverage and maximum 35% total lot
coverage).
f. Prohibited on slopes exceeding a 2:1 grade, nor shall
court be located on the sides or bottoms of canyons
or natural drainage courses.
g. Requires balanced cut and fill not to exceed 750
cubic yards.
h. Requires that graded area not exceed 10,000 square
feet.
i. Requires retention of existing topography, flora and
natural features to the greatest extent possible.
j. Requires City/County approved drainage system.
k. Requires screening on all four sides.
I. Requires that landscape screening not interfere with
viewscape of surrounding properties or easements.
m. Prohibits court lighting.
n. Allows the imposition of conditions when necessary
to ensure that noise does not constitute a nuisance
to surrounding properties.
ZC No. 638
P1ng.Comm. 8/21/01
4
Net lot
88,660
52,740
72,000
85,370
46,627
Date approved
3/1999
9/1997
3/2000
5/1997
PROPOSED
Proposed 450 sq.ft. future stable and 550 sq.ft. corral at
southern portion of the property.
Not in front yard
Not within 50 feet of a paved road or street easement
No retaining walls are proposed. However, a 3' high
three rail fence will be constructed along the easterly
and southerly side.
Conforms with lot coverage requirements- 4.7% of the
net lot area
Existing slope does not exceed a 2:1 grade, and not
located in a canyon or natural drainage course.
Proposed cut and fill will be 480 cubic yards for the
sports court and recreation room
Graded area —approx. 5,625 sq. ft.
Planning Commission will review
Required condition
Required condition
Planning Commission will review
Required condition
Planning Commission will review
ZONING CASE NO. 638
SITE PLAN REVIEW
RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Corner side: 10 ft. from easement
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
STRUCTURES
Site Plan Review required for grading
requiring a grading permit, any new
structure or 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 & TOTAL BUILDING
PAD COVERAGE
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
GRADING
Site Plan Review required if excavation
and/or fill or combination thereof is more
than 3 feet in depth and covers more
than 2,000 sq.ft. must be balanced on
site.
ZC No. 638
Plng.Comm. 8/21/01
EXISTING
Existing residence
Residence
Garage
Swim
Pool/Spa
Service Yard
Total
8.4%
12.8%
42.4%
N/A
5
2960 sq.ft.
462 sq.ft.
390 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
0
3908 sq.ft.
PROPOSED
Recreation Room and Game
Court
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool/Spa
Service Yard
Stable -future
Rec. Room
Game Court
Total
17.0%
21.5%
2960 sq.ft.
462 sq.ft.
390 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
450 sq.ft.
800 sq.ft.
2779 sa.ft.
7936 sq.ft.
42.4% Residential pad
36.2% Recreation room pad
100% Sports court pad
Combined- with future stable-
55.9%
180 cubic yards cut
180 cubic yards fill
REVISED
PROPOSED
Recreation room and Game
Court
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool/Spa
Service Yard
Stable -future
Rec. Room
Game Court
Total
15.4%
19.8%
2960 sq.ft.
462 sq.ft.
390 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
450 sq.ft.
612 sq.ft.
2210 sa.ft.
7180 sq.ft.
42.4% Residential pad
70.9% Recreation room/court
pad
Combined -with future stable-
54.4%
480 cubic yards cut
480 cubic yards fill
SITE PLAN REVIEW EXISTING
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 (450 SQ.FT. none
& 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL)
15.0%
STABLE ACCESS none
(maximum 25% slope)
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
ZC No. 638
Plng.Comm. 8/21/01
Existing from Chuckwagon
Road
N/A
N/A
6
PROPOSED
30.2%
450 sq.ft. future
550 sq.ft. future
When constructed will be along
the northern easement line
No change is proposed
Planning Commission review
Planning Commission review
REVISED PROPOSED
34.5%
450 sq.ft. future
550 sq.ft. future
When constructed will be along
the northern easement line
No change is proposed
Planning Commission review
Planning Commission review
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DATE:
TO:
FROM:
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city 0/RJ/4
AUGUST 6, 2001
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE
COMMISSION
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
PLANNING
YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REQUEST
Requests for a Site Plan Review for grading for a detached recreation room and a
recreational game court and Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of
a proposed detached recreation room and game court at an existing single family
residence.
ZONING CASE NO. 638
11 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, (LOT 4-CRB)
RA-S-1,1.55 ACRES
DR. AND MRS. ALLAN DELMAN
MR. DOUGLAS McHATTIE, BOLTON
ENGINEERING
JULY 7, 2001
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission will view the site on Monday, August 6, 2001.
2. The applicant revised the proposal since the original request, and is
currently requesting to construct a 612 square foot detached recreation room and
2,210 square foot recreational game court. Originally proposed was an 800 sq.ft.
recreation room and 2,779 sq.ft. recreational game court. Pursuant to Section
17.16.040 of the Zoning Ordinance, the proposed uses require a Conditional Use
Permit approval.
3. The proposed project as presented is subject to Sections 17.16.210(A)(2)
(Cabana or detached recreation room) and 17.16.210(A)(7) (Recreational game
courts) of the Zoning Ordinance. Conditions for a detached recreation room
include that no sleeping quarters or kitchen or other cooking facilities are
permitted. Conditions for a recreational game court are attached to this staff
report, and include but are not limited to the requirement that a game court not
be located in the front yard, or within 50 feet of any paved road or parking area,
that the game court conform to the lot coverage limitations required by the City,
and other conditions.
4. Building permits show that the existing residence with garage was
constructed in 1957. Several additions and remodeling took place in 1988 and
1989. A portion of the existing house encroaches into the front yard setback.
ZC No. 638
Field Visit 8/6/01
1
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5. Grading for the game court and recreation room will require 480 cubic
yards of cut soil and 480 cubic yards of fill soil. The lot slopes downward from
west to east.
6. Currently there exists one, 9,220 square foot building pad, developed with
the main residence and garage, a pool and a service yard. The building pad
coverage on the existing pad is 42.4%. The net lot area of the parcel is 46,627
square feet and the current structural lot coverage is 8.4%, and the total lot
coverage (including all structures and paved areas) is 12.8%.
7. Proposed is a new 3,980 square foot building pad, to be located in the rear,
(east),. of the main house for the construction of the proposed 612 square foot
recreation room and the 2,210 square foot game court, (total of 2,822 sq.ft.). The
building pad coverage on this pad will be 70.9%. The combined structural pad
coverage on the 13,200 square feet building pads (including the future stable) is
proposed at 54.4%. The Commission's guideline is 30% coverage.
8. The structural coverage of the net lot area will be 15.5%, (20% permitted),
and the total coverage, including paved areas will be 19.8% of the net lot area,
(35% permitted).
9. The disturbed are will be 16,070 square feet or 34.5%, (40% permitted).
10. A 3' high three rail fence will be constructed along the easterly and
southerly side of the sports court.
11. A 450 square foot future stable and 550 square foot future corral are
proposed to be located on the southern portion of the lot. Access to the future
stable will be available from Chuckwagon Road within the northern easement. It
will be required that the proposed barn be moved a minimum of five feet to the
north, to comply with the requirement that a stable and corral be located no
closer than 25 feet to property line.
12. The project must be reviewed by the Rolling Hills Community
Association, (RHCA).
13. The applicant has requestedthat the RHCA relinquish a portion of the 25-
foot easement along the northerly property line. The Association indicated that
the request will be granted.
14. It has been determined that the project is exempt from the CEQA
requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission view the site and silhouette.
ZC No. 638
Field Visit 8/6/01
2
RECENTLY APPROVED SPORT COURTS/TENNIS
Address
16 Crest Road West
14 Portuguese Bend Rd.
16 Eastfied
12 Outrider
Proposed 11 Chuckwagon
Square feet
7,000 (tennis)
2,170
7,000 (tennis)
2,450
2,210
Requirements for Recreational Game Courts
RECREATIONAL GAME COURTS
a. Requires minimum 450 square foot stable and
minimum 550 square foot corral area.
b. Prohibited in front yard.
c. Prohibited within 50 feet of any paved road or street
easements.
d. Retaining walls shall not exceed 4 feet nor be
exposed to the exterior.
e. Conform to lot coverage limitations (maximum 20%
structural lot coverage and maximum 35% total lot
coverage).
f. Prohibited on slopes exceeding a 2:1 grade, nor shall
court be located on the sides or bottoms of canyons
or natural drainage courses.
g. Requires balanced cut and fill not to exceed 750
cubic yards.
h. Requires that graded area not exceed 10,000 square
feet.
i. Requires retention of existing topography, flora and
natural features to the greatest extent possible.
j. Requires City/County approved drainage system.
k. Requires screening on all four sides.
I. Requires that landscape screening not interfere with
viewscape of surrounding properties or easements.
m. Prohibits court lighting.
n. Allows the imposition of conditions when necessary
to ensure that noise does not constitute a nuisance
to surrounding properties.
ZC No. 638
Field Visit 8/6/01
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URT.
Net lot area in sa.ft.
88,660
52,740
72,000
85,370
46,627
. PROPOSED`
Proposed 450 sq.ft. future stable and 550 sq.ft. corral at
southern portion of the property.
Not in front yard
Not within 50 feet of a paved road or street easement
No retaining walls are proposed. However, a 3' high
three rail fence will be constructed along the easterly
and southerly side.
Conforms with lot coverage requirements- 4.7% of the
net lot area
Existing slope does not exceed a 2:1 grade, and not
located in a canyon or natural drainage course.
Proposed cut and fill will be 480 cubic yards for the
sports court and recreation room
Graded area —approx. 5,625 sq. ft.
Planning Commission will review
Required condition
Required condition
Planning Commission will review
Required condition
Planning Commission will review
ZONING CASE NO. 638
SITE PLAN REVIEW
RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Corner side: 10 ft. from easement
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
STRUCTURES
Site Plan Review required for grading
requiring a grading permit, any new
structure or 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 & TOTAL BUILDING
PAD COVERAGE
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
GRADING
Site Plan Review required if excavation
and/or fill or combination thereof is more
than 3 feet in depth and covers more
than 2,000 sq.ft. must be balanced on
site.
ZC No. 638
Field Visit 8/6/01
EXISTING
Existing residence
Residence
Garage
Swim
Pool/Spa
Service Yard
Total
8.4%
12.8%
42.4%
N/A
4
2960 sq.ft.
462 sq.ft.
390 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
3908 sq.ft.
PROPOSED
Recreation Room and Game
Court
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool/Spa
Service Yard
Stable -future
Rec. Room
Game Court
Total
17.0%
21.5%
2960 sq.ft.
462 sq.ft.
390 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
450 sq.ft.
800 sq.ft.
2779 sq.ft.
7936 sq.ft.
42.4% Residential pad
36.2% Recreation room pad
100% Sports court pad
Combined- 55.9%
180 cubic yards cut
180 cubic yards fill
REVISED
PROPOSED
Recreation room and Game
Court
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool/Spa
Service Yard
Stable -future
Rec. Room
Game Court
Total
15.4%
19.8%
2960 sq.ft.
462 sq.ft.
390 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
450 sq.ft.
612 sq.ft.
2210 sq.ft.
7180 sq.ft.
42.4% Residential pad
70.9% Recreation room/court
pad
Combined-54.4%
480 cubic yards cut
480 cubic yards fill
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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 (450 SQ.FT.
& 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
(maximum 25% slope)
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
ZC No. 638
Field Visit 8/6/01
15.0%
none
none
Existing from Chuckwagon
Road
N/A
N/A
30.2%
450 sq.ft. future
550 sq.ft. future
When constructed will be along
the northern easement line
No change is proposed
Planning Commission review
Planning Commission review
34.5%
450 sq.ft. future
550 sq.ft. future
When constructed will be along
the northern easement line
No change is proposed
Planning Commission review
Planning Commission review
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Ciiy 0/
HEARING DATE: JULY 17, 2001
TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
ZONING CASE NO. 638
11 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, (LOT 4-CRB)
RA-S-1, 1.55 ACRES
DR. AND MRS. ALLAN DELMAN
MR. DOUGLAS McHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING
JULY 7, 2001
Requests for a Site Plan Review for grading for a detached recreation room and a sports
court and Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a proposed detached
recreation room and sports court at an existing single family residence.
BACKGROUND
1. The applicants are requesting to construct an 800 square foot detached recreation
room and 2,779 square foot sports court, which require grading. Pursuant to Section
17.16.040 of the Zoning Ordinance, the proposed uses require a Conditional Use Permit
approval.
2. The proposed project as presented is subject to Sections 17.16.210(A)(2) (Cabana
or detached recreation room) and 17.16.210(A)(7) (Recreational game courts) of the
Zoning Ordinance. Conditions for a detached recreation room include that no sleeping
quarters or kitchen or other cooking facilities are permitted. Conditions for a sports
court are attached to this staff report, and include but are not limited to the requirement
that a sports court not be located in the front yard, or within 50 feet of any paved road,
that the sports court conform to the lot coverage limitations required by the City, and
other conditions.
3. Building permits show that the existing residence and attached garage was
constructed in 1957. Several additions and remodeling took place in 1988 and 1989.
A portion of the existing house encroaches into the front yard setback.
4. Grading for the sports court and recreation room will require 180 cubic yards of,
cut soil and 180 cubic yards of fill soil. The lot slopes downward from west to east.
5. Currently there exists one, 9,220 square foot building pad, developed with the
main residence and garage, a pool and a service yard. The building pad coverage on
this pad is 42.4%. The net lot area of the parcel is 46,627 square feet and the current
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structural lot coverage is 8.4%, and the total lot coverage (including all structures and
paved areas) is 12.8%.
6. Proposed is a new 2,210 square, foot building pad, to be located in the rear, (east),
of the main house for the construction of the proposed 800 square foot recreation room.
The building pad coverage on this pad will be 36.2%. The 2,779 square foot proposed
sports court will be located on a third pad and will cover the entire pad.
7. Coverage on the three 14,209 square feet building pads, including the proposed
recreation room, sports court and future stable will be 7,937 square feet or 55.9%.
(Planning Commission guideline is 30%). The structural coverage of the net lot area will
be 17.0%, (20% permitted), and the total coverage, including paved areas will be 21.5%
of the net lot area, (35% permitted).
8. The disturbed are will be 14,070 square feet or 30.2%, (40% permitted).
9. A 3' high rail fence will be constructed along the easterly side of the sports court.
10. A 450 square foot future stable and 550 square foot future corral are proposed to
be located on the southern portion of the lot. Access to the future stable will be
available from Chuckwagon Road within the northern easement. It will be required that
the proposed barn be moved a minimum of five feet to the north, to comply with the
requirement that a stable and corral be located no closer than 25 feet to property line.
11. The project must be reviewed by the Rolling Hills Community Association,
(RHCA).
12. The applicant has requested that the RHCA abandon portion of the 25-foot
easement along the northerly property line. The Association indicated that the request
will be granted.
13. It has been determined that the project is exempt from the CEQA requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and take
public testimony.
RECENTLY APPROVED SPORT COURTS/TENNIS COURTS
Address
16 Crest Road West
14 Portuguese Bend Rd.
16 Eastfied
12 Outrider
Proposed 11 Chuckwagon
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Square feet Net lot area in salt.
7,000 (tennis) 88,660
2,170 52,740
7,000 (tennis) 72,000
2,450 85,370
2,779 46,627
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Requirements for Recreational Game Courts
RECREATIONAL GAME COURTS
a. Requires minimum 450 square foot stable and
minimum 550 square foot corral area.
b. Prohibited in front yard.
c. Prohibited within 50 feet of any paved road or street
easements.
d. Retaining walls shall not exceed 4 feet nor be
exposed to the exterior.
e. Conform to lot coverage limitations (maximum 20%
structural lot coverage and maximum 35% total lot
coverage).
f. Prohibited on slopes exceeding a 2:1 grade, nor shall
court be located on the sides or bottoms of canyons
or natural drainage courses.
g. Requires balanced cut and fill not to exceed 750
cubic yards.
h. Requires that graded area not exceed 10,000 square
feet.
i. Requires retention of existing topography, flora and
natural features to the greatest extent possible.
j. Requires City/County approved drainage system.
k. Requires screening on all four sides.
I. Requires that landscape screening not interfere with
viewscape of surrounding properties or easements.
m. Prohibits court lighting.
n. Allows the imposition of conditions when necessary
to ensure that noise does not constitute a nuisance
to surrounding properties.
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PROPOSED"
Proposed 450 sq.ft. future stable and 550 sq.ft. corral at
southern portion of the property.
Not in front yard
Not within 50 feet of a paved road or street easement
No retaining walls are proposed. However, a 3' high rail
fence will be constructed along the easterly side.
Conforms with lot coverage requirements-
6.0% of net lot area (sports court only)
Existing slope does not exceed a 2:1 grade, and not
located in a canyon or natural drainage course.
Proposed cut and fill will be 180 cubic yards for the
sports court and recreation room
Graded area of the sports court will be 2,779 square feet
Planning Commission will review
Required condition
Required condition
Planning Commission will review
Required condition
Planning Commission will review
ZONING CASE NO. 638
SITE PLAN REVIEW
RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Corner side: 10 ft. from easement
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
STRUCTURES
Site Plan Review required for grading
requiring a grading permit, any new
structure or 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 & TOTAL BUILDING
PAD COVERAGE
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
GRADING
Site Plan Review required if excavation
and/or fill or combination thereof is more
than 3 feet in depth and 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 (450 SQ.FT.
& 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
(maximum 25% slope)
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
EXISTING
Existing residence
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool/Spa
Service Yard
Total
8.4%
12.8%
42.4%
N/A
15.0%%
none
none
3908 sq.ft.
Existing from Chuckwagon
Road
N/A
N/A
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PROPOSED
Recreation Room and Sports
Court
2960 sq.ft. Residence
462 sq.ft. Garage
390 sq.ft. Swim Pool/Spa
96 sq.ft. Service Yard
Stable -future
Rec. Room
Sports Court
Total
17.0%
21.5%
2960 sq.ft.
462 sq.ft.
390 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
450sq.ft.
800 sq.ft.
2779 sq.ft.
7936 sq.ft.
42.4% Residential pad
36.2% Recreation room pad
100% Sports court pad
Combined- 55.9%
180 cubic yards cut
180 cubic yards fill
30.2%
450 sq.ft. future
550 sq.ft. future
When constructed will be along
the northern easement line .
No change is proposed
Planning Commission review
Planning Commission review