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476, Approved Extension on construc, Staff ReportsO/ iE'0ff L>GLS INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 26, 1994 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: BACKGROUND ZONING CASE NO. 476 MR. MURRAY SMITH, 10 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (LOT 84-2-RH) REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME Attached is a request from Mr. Murray Smith, requesting a one year extension of time for a previously approved Site Plan Review for a proposed new residence at the subject site. Staff received the request in plenty of time but, overlooked the paper work. Mr. Smith cites business conditions necessitating the delay in his plans. Planning Commission Resolution No. 92-25 was approved on September 15, 1992. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the request. Printed on Recycled Paper. INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE REAL ESTATE SINCE 1961 CELEBRATING YEARS 19750 So. Vermont Avenue Torrance, CA 90502 310/329-9000 FAX/329-9088 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS, SOCIETY OF INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE REALTORS. MEMBER, AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION THE KLABI August 16, 1993 Ms. Lola Ungar Principal Planner City of Rolling Hills No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Lola: • N COMPANY 210/VircE AUG 1 7 1993 CITY OF .ROLLING HILLS Thank you for your letter of July reminding me that I must request an extended approval prior to September 3, 1993. I hereby request said extension and have enclosed a check in the amount of $200.00 to cover the filing fee. I had hoped to be under way by this time, but business conditions have necessitated this delay. Thank you for your cooperation. Very truly yours, THE BIN COMPANY % Murray Smith MS:kls Enclosure W Cooq�orste Facility Advisors RESOLUTION NO. 92-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEWAPPROVAL FOR A PROPOSED NEW RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE N0. 476. 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. Murray Smith 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 new residence. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application for a Site Plan Review on April 28, 1992, May 19, 1992, June 16, 1992, July 21, 1992, and August 18, 1992, and conducted a field trip visit on August 6, 1992. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to a Class 3 exemption provided by Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 4. 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 percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. The applicant has proposed to construct a new single family residence on the 'subject site. Section 5. The Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development 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 residence of 3,566 square feet, garage of 650 square feet, a 450 square foot stable and a 96 square foot service yard will have 4,312 square feet which constitutes 5.3% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 8,162 square feet which equals 9.1% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. The project proposed is located on a RESOLUTION NO. 92-25 PAGE 2 relatively large lot which provides adequate open space. The proposed structure conforms with the natural topographic features of the lot and the area being graded will provide a new pad that will conform with the existing open pad area located•on the site. The project is similar and compatible with scale of several neighboring developments. B. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms because only the building pad will be graded and, subject to conditions attached to this approval, most of the mature trees will not be removed, thereby retaining the .current drainage pattern and landscape screening for the site. C. The development plan follows natural contours of the site and drainage courses will continue naturally away from the building pad. D. The development plan, subject to conditions attached to this approval, incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible 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 structure is not overly large and will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped. F. The proposed development is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences because as indicated in Paragraph A, lot coverage maximum will not be exceeded and the proposed project is of consistent scale with the neighborhood. The ratio of the proposed structure to lot coverage is similar to the ratio found on several properties in the vicinity. G. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because while the proposed project will require a new driveway entrance, the proposed project will utilize the existing vehicular access, thereby having a less than significant impact on the roadway. H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. a RESOLUTION NO. 92-25 PAGE 3 Section 6. Bas'ed upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review for a proposed new residence at 10 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road in accordance with the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the conditions contained in Section 7. Section 7. The Site Plan Review approval for a proposed new residence as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A as approved in Section 6 is subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.34.080.A. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, the Permit shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for a .period of thirty (30) days. C. All requirements of the 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 except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. The driveway access apron shall be twenty-eight (28) feet wide. (Requested by Traffic Commission and amended with Planning Commission approval on September 26, 1992). F. The driveway access apron shall be roughened to assist equestrian crossing. G. A preliminary landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by the City of Rolling Hills Planning Department staff prior to the issuance of any grading and building 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. RESOLUTION NO. 92-25 PAGE 4 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 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. H. The landscape plan shall also incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent feasible, the existing trees located at the lower edge of the property towards Blackwater Canyon Road and the natural landscape screening that exists at the north side of the proposed building pad. • I. 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. The grading plan shall utilize land form or contour grading techniques in its design so as to create slopes that blend with the natural horizontal and vertical contours of the existing terrain and in no case shall cut and fill slopes be steeper than the City of Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio. J. 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. K. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review must conform to the development plan approved with this application. L. Notwithstanding Section 17.34.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional development shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission. M. The residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 22.5% and the total building pad coverage shall not exceed 23.3%. N. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 17.32.087, or the approval shall not be effective. RESOLUTION NO. 92-25 PAGE 5 0. Conditions A, C, D, E, F, G,H, I, J, K, M, and N of this Site Plan Review approval must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1992. ALLAN ROBES, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK The foregoing Resolution No. 92-25 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR A PROPOSED NEW RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 476. was approved and adopted at a regular of the Planning Commission on September 15, 1992 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Frost, Hawkins, Lay, Raine and Chairman Roberts None None None DEPUTY CIT CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 94-7 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 476. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. A request has been filed by Mr. Murray Smith with respect to real property located at 10 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road (Lot 84-2-RH), Rolling Hills requesting an extension to a previously approved Site Plan Review application for a proposed new residence. Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a meeting on February 26, 1994 at which time information was presented indicating that the extension of time is necessary because business conditions necessitate the delay in plans. Section 3. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 7 of Resolution No. 92-25, dated September 15, 1992, to read as follows: "A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within two years of the approval of this Resolution." Section 4. Except as herein amended, the provisions of Resolution No. 92-25 shall continue to be in full force and effect. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1994. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 94-7 PAGE 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ss I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 94-7 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 476. was approved and adopted at an adjourned regular meeting of the Planning Commission on February 26, 1994 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 a s Ci1y ol Rolling J4/f, INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 AGENDA ITEM 4-A MEETING DATE 9/, 28/92 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTENTION: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, .PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 476 RESOLUTION NO. 92-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR A PROPOSED NEW RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 476. Mr. Murray Smith, 10 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road (Lot 84-2-R11) BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission approved the subject resolution (attached) on September 15, 1992. 2. The applicant proposes a new 3,566 square foot residence and attached 650 square foot garage. 3. A, 450 square foot future stable and adjacent 550 square foot corral is also proposed at the section of the property. 4. Access to the proposed residence will be from the west off Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. Because of the terrain, a driveway perpendicular to the road is not practical. 5. The Traffic Commission reviewed the project and requested that the driveway apron be 28 feet wide (the resolution condition was for 24 feet) and that it be roughened to assist equestrian crossing. The Planning Commission reviewed the request and amended the resolution accordingly. 6. Previously, in 1978, building permits expired for construction of a new 3,880 square foot single family residence. At that time, grading took place on this lot. 7. Then, in 1990, the Planning Commission approved plans for a new 6,476 square foot residence and attached garage at the site, and that approval expired on January 16, 1991. 8. Grading for the project site will require 2,180 cubic feet of cut soil and 2,180 cubic feet of fill soil. Printed on Recycled Paper. • • ZONING CASE NO. 476 PAGE 2 9. The structural lot coverage proposed is 4,762 square feet or 5.3% and the total lot coverage proposed is 8,162 square feet or 14.4%. 10. Residential pad coverage proposed is 4,312 square feet or 22.5%. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 92-25. • • RESOLUTION NO. 92-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR A PROPOSED NEW RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 476. 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. Murray Smith 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 new residence. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application for a Site Plan Review on April 28, 1992, May 19, 1992, June 16, 1992, July 21, 1992, and August 18, 1992, and conducted a field trip visit on August 6, 1992. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to a Class 3 exemption provided by Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 4. 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 percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. The applicant has proposed to construct a new single family residence on the subject site. Section 5. The Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development 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 residence of 3,566 square feet, garage of 650 square feet, a 450 square foot stable and a 96 square foot service yard will have 4,312 square feet which constitutes 5.3% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 8,162 square feet which equals 9.1% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. The project proposed is located on a • • RESOLUTION NO. 92-25 PAGE 2 relatively large lot which provides adequate open space. The proposed structure conforms with the natural topographic features of the lot and the area being graded will provide a new pad that. will conform with the existing open pad area located on the site. The project is similar and compatible with scale of several neighboring developments. B. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms because only the building pad will be graded and, subject to conditions attached to this approval, most of the mature trees will not be removed, thereby retaining the current drainage pattern and landscape screening for the site. C. The development plan follows natural contours of the site and drainage courses will continue naturally away from the building pad. D. The development plan, subject to conditions attached to this approval, incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible 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 structure is not overly large and will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped. F. The proposed development is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences because as indicated in Paragraph A, lot coverage maximum will not be exceeded and the proposed project is of consistent scale with the neighborhood. The ratio of the proposed structure to lot coverage is similar to the ratio found on several properties in the vicinity. G. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because while the proposed project will require a new driveway entrance, the proposed project will utilize the existing vehicular access, thereby having a less than significant impact on the roadway. H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. y ,a • • RESOLUTION NO. 92-25 PAGE 3 Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review for a proposed new residence at 10 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road in accordance with the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the conditions contained in Section 7. Section 7. The Site Plan Review approval for a proposed new residence as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A as approved in Section 6 is subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.34.080.A. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, the Permit shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for a period of thirty (30) days. C. All requirements of the 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 except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. The driveway access apron shall be twenty-eight (28) feet wide. (Requested by Traffic Commission and amended with Planning Commission approval on September 26, 1992). F. The driveway access apron shall be roughened to assist equestrian crossing. G. A preliminary landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by the City of Rolling Hills Planning Department staff prior to the issuance of any grading and building 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, an'd shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or consistent with the rural character of the community. RESOLUTION NO. 92-25 PAGE 4 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 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. H. The landscape plan shall also incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent feasible, the existing trees located at the lower edge of the property towards. Blackwater Canyon Road and the natural landscape screening that exists at the north side of the proposed building pad. I. 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. The grading plan shall utilize land form or contour grading techniques in its design so as to create slopes that blend with the natural horizontal 'and vertical.. contours of the existing terrain and in no case shall cut and fill slopes be steeper than the City of Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio. J. 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. K. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review must conform to the development plan approved with this application. L. Notwithstanding Section 17.34.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constituteadditional development shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission. M. The residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 22.5% and the total building pad coverage shall not exceed 23.3%. N. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 17.32.087, or the approval shall not be effective. RESOLUTION NO. 92-25 PAGE 5 O. Conditions A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, M, and N of this Site Plan Review approval must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1992. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: . MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK The foregoing Resolution No. 92-25 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR A PROPOSED NEW RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 476. was approved and adopted at a regular of the Planning Commission on September 15, 1992 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Frost, Hawkins, Lay, Raine and Chairman Roberts NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None DEPUTY CITE' CLERK City opeollin9 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 1992 TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 92-25, MR. M. SMITH, 10 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD The Traffic Commission recommended that the subject Resolution be amended to provide a 28 foot wide driveway apron and that the apron be roughened to assist equestrian crossing. The approved Resolution provided for a 24 foot wide apron. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the recommendation. Printed on Recycled Paper. HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST Ciiy oirzlli.9 JII/'1 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, I957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX: (213) 377-7288 SEPTEMBER 15, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER ZONING CASE NO. 474 73 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 69-E-2-MS) RAS-2, 2.78 ACRES MR. AND MRS. MOON KIM MR. RICHARD LINDE, AIA APRIL 18, 1992 Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a detached semi -subterranean garage at a single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission viewed a silhouette of the subject proposal on September 3, 1992. 2. The applicants also agree to a ninety (90) day extension pursuant to Section 65957 of the California Government Code (Extensions of Time, Permit Streamlining Act). 3. On September 1, 1992, we received a letter of concern from Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Esser, 71 Crest Road East (attached). Others who wished to be apprised of the action being taken in this case are Dr. & Mrs. Leo Schleissner, 77 Crest Road East; Mr. & Mrs. Bill Stringfellow, 85 Crest Road East; and recently, Mr. Joe McLaughlin, 83 Crest Road East. 4. The applicants are requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a detached 968 square foot 3-car semi -subterranean garage with a sundeck above. The applicants propose to convert the existing 740 square foot attached garage to residential living space. 5. The existing house and attached garage were built in 1983. 6. 180 cubic yards of soil will be excavated for the garage. 7. The proposed garage will be 55 feet from the existing residence and 120 feet from the nearest neighbor's residence. 8. The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,461 square feet or 6.0% and the total lot coverage proposed is 13,576 square feet or 11%. ZONING CASE NO. 474 PAGE 2 9. The existing pad area is 18,200 square feet and the proposed pad is 19,422 square feet. The building pad coverage proposed is 28.2%. 10. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and take public testimony. HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST e1y • opeollinF Jidio INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX: (213) 377-7288 AUGUST 18, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER ZONING CASE NO. 476 10 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (Lot 84-2-RH) RAS-2, 2.54 ACRES MR. MURRAY SMITH MR. DOUGLAS MCHATTIE, SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING APRIL 18, 1992 The applicant requests Site Plan Review family dwelling and attached garage. BACKGROUND for a proposed ,new single 1. The Planning Commission viewed a silhouette of the proposed project on August 6, 1992. 2. Plans have been revised to show a reduction in the size of the house and garage by 14.9%. Also, the structure has been pulled back from the hillside, northeast edge of the building pad. The revised proposal is for a new 3,566 square foot residence and attached 650 square foot garage. (The previous proposal was for a 4,450 square foot residence and 504 square foot garage). 3. A 450 square foot future stable and adjacent 550 square foot corral is also proposed. 4. On January 31, 1978, building permits expired for construction of a new 3,880 square foot single family residence. At that time, grading took place on this lot. 5. In 1988, the geologic investigation by Geologist Keith W. Ehlert had found favorable geologic conditions at the subject site. Stephen W. Ng of SWN Soiltech Consultants, Inc. recommended that the foundations for the proposed house, any swimming pool and retaining walls shall be supported in bedrock usingcontinuous footings and caissons embedded at least 3 feet into undisturbed bedrock. ZONING CASE NO. 476 PAGE 2 6. On January 16, 1990, a previous Site Plan Review request by Mr. Leonardo Pineda in Zoning Case No. 410 at the same site and address was approved by the Planning Commission for a new 6,476 square foot residence and attached garage. Resolution No. 90-1 for that approval expired on January 16., 1991. 7. Grading for the project site will require 2,180 cubic feet of cut soil and 2,180 cubic feet of fill soil. 8. The structural lot coverage proposed is 4,762 square feet or 5.3% and the total lot coverage proposed is 8,162 square feet or 14.4%. 9. Residential pad coverage proposed is 4,312 square feet or 22.50. 10. Access to the proposed residence will be from the west off Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. Because of the terrain, a driveway. perpendicular to the road is not practical. 11. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the alifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and take public testimony. • • City ol Roiling HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX: (213) 377-7288 JULY 21, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER ZONING CASE NO. 476 10 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (Lot 84-2-RH) RAS-2, 2.54 ACRES MR. MURRAY SMITH MR. DOUGLAS MCHATTIE, SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING APRIL 18, 1992 The applicant requests Site Plan Review for a proposed new single family dwelling and attached garage. BACKGROUND 1. Since the April 28, 1992 Planning Commission meeting, the applicant has requested continuances to allow time to revise plans. The revisions show a reduction in the size of the house and garage by 14.90. Also, the structure has been pulled back from the hillside, northeast edge of the building pad. The revised proposal is for a new 3,566 square foot residence and attached 650 square foot garage. (The previous proposal was for a 4,450 square foot residence and 504 square foot garage). 2. A 450 square foot future stable and adjacent 550 square foot corral is also proposed. 3. On January 31, 1978, building permits expired for construction of a new 3,880 square foot single family residence. At that time, grading took place on this lot. 4. In 1988, the geologic investigation by Geologist Keith W. Ehlert had found favorable geologic conditions at the subject site. Stephen W. Ng of SWN Soiltech Consultants, Inc. recommended that the foundations for the proposed house, any swimming pool and retaining walls shall be supported in bedrock using continuous footings and caissons embedded at least 3 feet into undisturbed bedrock. Cif ZONING CASE NO. 476 PAGE 2 5. On January 16, 1990, a previous Site Plan Review request by Mr. Leonardo Pineda in Zoning Case No. 410 at the same site and address was approved by the Planning Commission for a new 6,476 square foot residence and attached garage. Resolution No. 90-1 for that approval expired on January 16, 1991. 6. Grading for the project site will require 2,180 cubic feet of cut soil and 2,180 cubic feet of fill soil. 7. The structural lot coverage proposed is 4,762 square feet or 5.3% and the total lot coverage proposed is 8,162 square feet or 14.4%. 8. Residential pad coverage proposed is 4,312 square feet or 22.5%. 9. Access to the proposed residence will be from the west off Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. Because of the terrain, a driveway perpendicular to the road is not practical. 10. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the alifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans, take public testimony, and adjourn to a field trip. HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST • City °Mo eene INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 JUNE 16, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX: (213) 377-7288 ZONING CASE INC).- -476) 10 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (Lot 84-2-RH) RAS-2, 2.54 ACRES MR. MURRAY SMITH MR. DOUGLAS MCHATTIE, SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING APRIL 18, 1992 The applicant requests Site Plan Review for a proposed new single family dwelling and attached garage. BACKGROUND 1. The applicant requests further continuance to the July 21, 1992 meeting to allow time to complete a revised Site Plan. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission open the public hearing and continue the item to the July 21, 1992. HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRES ENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST • • City o/ _Afro INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX: (213) 377-7288 MAY 19, 1992 PLANNING COMMIS SION LOLA UNGAR. PRINCIPAL PLANNER ZONING CASE NO. 476 10 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (Lot 84-2-RH) RAS-2, 2.54 ACRES MR. MURRAY SMITH MR. DOUGLAS MCHATTIE, SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING APRIL 18, 1992 The applicant requests Site Plan Review for a proposed new single family dwelling and attached garage. BACKGROUND 1. On May 5, 1992, the applicant requested cancellation of the Planning Commission's previously scheduled May 9, 1992 field trip in order to reconsider the design of the proposed Site Plan. 2. The applicant requests a continuance for time to prepare revised plans. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission open the public hearing and continue the item to the June meeting. 19750 S. Vermont Avenue Torrance, CA 90502 (213) 329-9000 (FA() 329-9088 • Afct.: 4710 I, THE KLABIN COMPANY: May 4, 1992 MURRAY A. SMITH Vice President '1142m3 MAY 0 5 1992 Ms. Loloa Ungar CITY OF ROLLING Principal Planner By... City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Ms. Ungar: Per our conversation this morning, I request that the field trip scheduled for May 9 be cancelled. Please do not schedule another date until I (or David Ko) have a chance to call you back. Thank you for your cooperation. Very truly yours, M rray Smi MS:js cc: David Ko •-- HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST • 0/ Roiling JhfL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 APRIL 28, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR. PRINCIPAL PLANNER NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX: (213) 377-7288 ZONING CASE NO. 476 10 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (Lot 84-2-RH) RAS-2, 2.54 ACRES MR. MURRAY SMITH MR. DOUGLAS MCHATTIE, SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING APRIL 18, 1992 The applicant requests Site Plan Review for a proposed new single family dwelling and attached garage. DISCUSSION In reviewing the applicant's request under Title 17 (Zoning), staff would identify the following issues for evaluation: 1. The applicant is requesting Site Plan Review for a proposed new 4,450 square foot residence and attached 504 square foot attached garage. 2. A 450 square foot future stable and adjacent 550 square foot corral is also proposed. 3. On January 31, 1978, building permits expired for construction of a new 3,880 square foot single family residence. At that time, grading took place on this lot. 4. In 1988, the geologic investigation by Geologist Keith W. Ehlert had found favorable geologic conditions at the subject site. Stephen W. Ng of SWN Soiltech Consultants, Inc. recommended that the foundations for the proposed house, any swimming pool and retaining walls shall be supported in bedrock using continuous footings and caissons embedded at least 3 feet into undisturbed bedrock. 5. On January 16, 1990, a previous Site Plan Review request by Mr. Leonardo Pineda in Zoning Case No. 410 at the same site and address was approved by the Planning Commission for a new 6,476 square foot residence and attached garage. Resolution No. 90-1 for that approval expired on January 16, 1991. 6. Grading for the project site will require 2,180 cubic feet of cut soil and 2,180 cubic feet of fill soil. 7. The structural lot coverage proposed is 5,500 square feet or 6.1% (20% permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 8,028 square feet or 8.9% (35% permitted). 3C1 s • ZONING CASE NO. 476 PAGE 2 8. The building pad coverage proposed is 5,050 square feet or 26.4%. 9. Access to the proposed residence will be from the west off Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. Because of the terrain, a perpendicular driveway is not practical. 10. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and take public testimony.