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RESOLUTION NO. 90-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN
REVIEW APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE. NO. 410
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr.
Leonardo Pineda with respect to real property located at 10 Upper
Blackwater Canyon Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 84-2-RH) requesting site
plan review approval for a proposed residential redevelopment on the
site.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing to consider the application on November 14,
1989, December 12, 1989, and January 16, 1990; and conducted a field
site review on December 9, 1989, and January 6, 1990.
Section 3. Section 17.34.010 requires a development
plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any
building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition,
alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve
changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or
structure by more than twenty-five (25%) percent in any thirty-six
(36) month period.
of fact:
Section 4. The Commission makes the following findings
A. The proposed development is compatible with the
General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding
uses because the proposed structure complies with the
General Plan requirement of low profile, low density
residential development 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 89,734 square
feet. The proposed residential structure, garage,
swimming pool and stable will have 6,476 square feet
which constitutes 7.2% of the lot, which is within the
maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The
total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway
will be 11,441 square feet which equals 12.7% of the
lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot
coverage requirement. The proposed project is similar
and compatible with neighboring development patterns.
B. The proposed development preserves and integrates into
the site design, to the maximum extent feasible,
existing natural topographic features of the lot
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including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees,
drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides
and knolls) because the proposed development will be
constructed generally on the existing flatter open
area of the lot and not disrupt mature trees and other
existing natural landforms on the site.
C. The development plan follows natural contours of the
site to minimize grading because all drainage flow
from the site will be channeled into existing drainage
courses to the canyon and roadway.
D. The development plan preserves surrounding native
vegetation on the canyon slope of the easterly portion
of the site and supplements it with landscaping that
is compatible with and enhances the rural character of
the community.
E. The development plan substantially preserves that
natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing
building coverage because the construction will not
impact most of the lot area and will occur within the
existing flatter area of the lot and not on the canyon
slope.
F. The proposed development is harmonious in scale and
mass with the site, the natural terrain and
surrounding residences.
G. The proposed development is sensitive and not
detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation
for pedestrians and vehicles because the project will
have the required setbacks from the roadway and
easements, and a single driveway access to the site
will be safe.
H. The project conforms with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act and is
categorically exempt from environmental review.
Section 5. Based on the foregoing findings, the
Commission hereby approves the site plan review application for a
proposed residential project to the property located at 10 Upper
Blackwater Canyon Road, as indicated on the development plan attached
hereto as "Exhibit A" and subject to the following conditions:
A. Any modifications to the project which would
constitute a modification to the Development Plan as
approved by the Planning Commission, shall require the
filing of an application for modification of the
Development Plan pursuant to Section 17.34.070 of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
B. A landscaping plan must be submitted to the City of
Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for approval.
The plan submitted must comply with the purpose and
intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance. A bond in
the amount of the cost estimate for the landscaping
plus 15% may be required to be posted and retained
with the City for not less than two years after
landscape installation. The retained bond will be
released by the City after the City Manager determines
that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the
landscaping as approved, and that such landscaping is
properly established and in good condition.
C. Prior to submittal of a 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.
D. The proposed building plan must be approved by the
Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural
Review Committee before any grading or building permit
is issued.
E. The working drawings submitted to the County
Department of Building and Safety for plan check
review must conform to the Development Plan approved
with this Site Plan Review.
F. The driveway access to the site shall be of
single -driveway configuration rather than circular and
will be developed to follow the natural contours of
the site and provide a curvilinear design and
turnaround area.
G. The access to the stable must be clearly delineated on
the Development Plan. Any required approvals from the
Rolling Hills Community Association allowing access to
the stable through Association easements must be
obtained by the applicant prior to submitting any
drawings from the proposed residence to the County of
Los Angeles for a building permit.
H. The proposed Development Plan must be approved by the
Los Angeles County Fire Department before any grading
or building permit is issued.
I. The applicant shall execute an affidavit of acceptance
of all conditions pursuant to 17.32.087 or this
approval shall not be effective.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this l6th day
of January , 1990.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Chairman