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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE
PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A TRELLIS ON A PROPERTY
WITH A RESTRICTIVE DEVELOPMENT CONDITION IN ZONING
CASE NO. 903 AT 37 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, (LOT 19-CF) (VAN
NORTWICK).
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. and Mrs. Van Nortwick with,respect
toreal property':'1ocated at 37 Chuckwagon 'Road, Rolling Hills, CA (Lot 19-CF)
requesting a Site Plan Review to construct a new 701 square foot trellis to cover an
existing outdoor barbecue and pool deck area.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to
:consider the application at a field visit on May 17, 2016 and at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission on May 17, 2016. The applicants were notified of the public
hearing in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all
persons interested in affecting said proposal and from members of the City staff and the
Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The
applicant's representative was in attendance at the hearings.
Section 3. The property is zoned RAS-1 and the gross lot area is 1.56 acres. The net
lot area is 1.34 acres or 58,458 square feet. The property is currently developed with a
3,107. square foot residence, 528 square foot garage, 528 square foot pool/spa, 75 square
foot pool equipment, 96 square foot service yard, and 104 square foot barbecue and
fireplace area.
Section 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 3
Exemption, and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the
California Environmental Quality Act.
Section 5. In February, 2001 the Planning Commission approved a request for a
variance to permit construction of a 224 square foot addition to the west -side of the
residence that would encroach up to 4 feet into the west side yard setback. The
residence already encroached 8.5 feet into the west -side setback and the approved
addition did not create any further encroachment. However, a Restricted Development
Condition "Q" in Resolution No. 2001-02 was placed on the property requiring filing of
a new application for approval by the Planning Commission for any additional
structural development. In December, 2001 the Planning Commission approved
Resolution 2001-25, a request for a modification to Resolution 2001-02, to add a 28
square foot outdoor fireplace, with the same restrictive condition.
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Section 6. Section 17.16.040C authorizes the Planning Commission to impose a
condition on a development that any future development on the lot shall require a Site
Plan Review. Such condition was placed on this property in 2001 with the previous
approvals.
With respect to the Site Plan Review application requesting approval to construct a 701
square foot trellis, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact:
A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the
Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with
the General Plan requirement of low profile, low -density residential development. The
project conforms to Zoning Code lot coverage requirements. No additional disturbance
is proposed, as the project will be located on previously. disturbed area providing shade
above existing structures. The proposed, project, located', in the southeastern portion of
the lot, is partially screened from the road by the residence, which minimizes the visual
impact of the trellis.
B. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and
undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new trellis is
relatively small in size and will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped. Significant
portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain open space on the
property. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and
structures and the topography of the lot have been considered, and the construction and
maintenance, respectively of the proposed trellis will not adversely affect or be
materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the
proposed trellis will be constructed above existing structures, on a portion of the lot
which is least intrusive to surrounding properties, is screened and landscaped with
trees and shrubs, is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the proposed
trellis will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will utilize the
existing previously graded area of the lot.
C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and
mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As indicated in
Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximums set forth in the Zoning Code will not be
exceeded.
D. The development plan follows the. existing topography and existing
hardscape will not be added to or altered. The construction will take place within the
existing building pad area, which was previously disturbed.
E. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the
convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the
applicants will utilize an existing driveway and access.
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F. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act and is exempt.
Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby
approves the Site Plan Review in Zoning Case No. 903 to construct a 701 square foot
trellis subject to the following conditions:
A. The Site approval shall expire within two years from the effective date of
approval as defined in Section 17.46.080 unless otherwise ,extended pursuant to the
requirements of that section.
B. It is declared and made a condition of this approval that, if any conditions
thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended . and the privileges granted
thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to,
cease such violation, 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 this permit, or shown otherwise on an
approved plan.
D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance
with the site plan on file dated April 22, 2016 except as otherwise provided in these
conditions. The working drawings submitted to the Department of Building and Safety
for plan check review shall conform to the approved development plan: All conditions
of the Site Plan Review approval shall be incorporated into the building permit working
drawings and where applicable complied with prior to issuance of a building permit
from the building department.
The conditions of approval of this Resolution shall be printed onto building plans
submitted to the Building Department for review and shall be kept on site at all times.
E. Prior to submittal of final working drawings to the Building and Safety
Department for issuance of building permits, the plans for the project shall be
submitted to City staff for verification that the final plans are in compliance with the
plans approved by the Planning Commission.
F. A licensed professional preparing construction plans for this project for.
Building Department review shall execute a Certificate affirming that the plans conform
in all respects to this Resolution approving this project and all of the conditions set forth
therein and the City's Building Code and Zoning Ordinance.
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Further, the person obtaining a building and/or grading permit for this project shall
execute a Certificate of Construction stating that the project will be constructed
according to this Resolution and any plans approved therewith.
G. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code, any modifications to the property or this project, which would
constitute additional grading, height or any structural development shall require the
filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission.
H. Structural lot coverage of the lot shall not exceed'5,589 square feet or 9.6%
of the net lot area, and 9.2% with allowable deductions in conformance with lot
coverage limitations (20% maximum).
The total lot coverage proposed, including structures and flatwork shall not exceed
10,899 square feet or 18.6%, and 18.3% with allowable deductions in conformance with
lot coverage limitations (35% max).
I. There will be no grading for this project. The disturbed area of the lot,
including the future stable and corral shall not exceed 30.8%.
J.
of 33.2%.
The residential building pad is 14,803 square feet and will have coverage
K. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Lighting
Ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills (RHMC 17.16.190 E), pertaining to lighting on
said property, and material requirements of properties in the Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone.
L. The east side setback lines in the vicinity of the construction for this
project shall remain staked throughout the construction.
M. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills
Community Association (RHCA) Architectural Review Committeeprior to the issuance
of building permit. Perimeter easements and trails, if any, shall remain free and clear of
any improvements including, but not be limited to fences -including construction fences,
any hardscape, driveways, landscaping, irrigation and drainage devices, except as
otherwise approved by the RHCA.
N. A minimum of 50% of any construction materials must be recycled or
diverted fromlandfills. The hauler of the materials shall obtain City's Construction and
Demolition permit for waste hauling prior to start of work, and provide the appropriate
documentation to the City.
O. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule
and regulate construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the
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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.
P. The contractor shall not use tools that could produce a spark, including
for clearing and grubbing, during red flag warning conditions. Weather conditions can
be found at:
http: / / www.wrh.noaa.gov/ lox / main.php?suite=safety&page=hazard_definitions# FIR
E. It is the sole responsibility of the property owner and/or his/her contractor to
monitor the red flag warning conditions. Should a red flag warning be declared and if
work is to be conducted on the property, the contractor shall have readily available fire
distinguisher.
Q. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project
site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby unimproved
roadway easements.
R. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of
this permit pursuant to Zoning Ordinance, or the approval shall not be effective. The
affidavit shall be recorded together with the resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 17th DA : MAY 2016.
A15-CHkLF, CITAIRM
ATTEST:
HEIDI LUCE, CITY CLERK
Any action challenging the final decision of the City made as a result of the
public hearing on this application must be filed within the time limits set forth in
section 17.54.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code and Code of Civil
Procedure Section 1094.6.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS)
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2016-12 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF . THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE
PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A TRELLIS ON A PROPERTY
WITH A RESTICTIVE DEVELOPMENT CONDITION IN ZONING
CASE NO. 903 AT 37 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, (LOT 19-CF) (VAN
NORTWICK).
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
May 17, 2016 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Cardenas, Gray, Smith and Chairman Chelf.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Kirkpatrick.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
CITY CLERK
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