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619, Major remodel and addition of , Resolutions & Approval ConditionsRESOLUTION NO. 2000-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 12 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 619. 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. Pervaiz Lodhie with respect to real property located at 12 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road (Lot 97-1-RH), Rolling Hills, requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of substantial additions to an existing single family residence that requires grading. Section 2. A. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application on July 18, 2000, August 15, 2000, September 19, 2000, and October 17, 2000, and at a field trip visit on August 5, 2000. 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 notified of the hearing in writing by first class mail. The applicants' representatives were in attendance at the hearings. Concerns expressed by Commissioners focused on the size of the house, the proposed graded area, and the height of the proposed residence. During the hearing process, the amount of grading was reduced, the size of the residence was reduced, the proposed residential roof ridge height was reduced, and an existing shed at the north end of the property was proposed to be removed. B. At the same time, the Planning Commission also conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider a Variance for an illegal 80 square foot deck constructed across the north property line between 10 and 12 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road within the front yard setback. The deck was approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association on September 21, 2000 and the Variance was approved the Planning Commission on October 17, 2000. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption (The State CA Guidelines, Section 15301(e)) and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 4. Section 17.46.020 requires a development plan to be submitted 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 or structures, which involve changes to grading or an increase in the size of the building or structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the building or structure by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period, may be permitted. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development, as modified by the conditions of approval, is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses. The proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development and maintain 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 161,019 square feet. The proposed residence (7,614 sq. ft.), garage (1,008 sq. ft.), Resolution No. 2000-25 Page 1 of 6 w swimming pool/spa (450 sq.ft.), guest house (1,713 sq.ft.), barn (411Psq. ft.), and service yard (35 sq.ft.) will have 11,270 square feet which constitutes 7.0% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 23,651 square feet which equals 14.7% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. B. The proposed development, as modified, by the conditions of approval, preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls). C. The development plan, as modified by the conditions of approval, follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading. The natural drainage courses will be preserved and continue drainage to the canyons at the northern side of this lot. D. The development plan will, based upon compliance with the conditions contained in this Resolution, supplement the existing vegetation with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. E. The development plan, as modified by the conditions of approval, substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structures will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. Further, the proposed project will have a residential buildable pad of 30,433 square feet with a coverage of 29.8%. F. The proposed development, as modified by the conditions of approval, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and other residences on Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. As indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum will not be exceeded. The proposed project is also consistent with the scale of other large homes in the immediate neighborhood. Grading will be minor and required only to restore the natural slope of the property. The ratio of the proposed structures to lot coverage compares to the ratio found on several properties in the vicinity. G. The proposed development, as modified by the conditions of approval, is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize the existing driveway accessway. H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 619 for a proposed residential development as indicated on the development plan incorporated herein as Exhibit A, subject to the conditions contained in Section 6 of this Resolution. Section 6. The Site Plan Review approved in Section 5 of this Resolution is subject to the following conditions. A. This Site Plan approval shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval if construction pursuant to these approvals has not commenced within that time period, as required by Section 17.46.080, or otherwise extended the Site Plan pursuant to the requirements of that section. Resolution No. 2000-25 Page 2 of 6 • 3• B. It is declared and made a condition of this Site Plan approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for a period of thirty (30) days. C. All requirements of the Buildings and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan dated September 15, 2000, and marked Exhibit A, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review must conform to the development plan approved with this application. F. Any grading shall preserve the existing topography, flora, and natural features to the greatest extent possible. G. Grading for the project shall not exceed 1,300 cubic yards of cut soil and 1,300 cubic yards of fill soil. H. Any retaining walls incorporated into the project shall not exceed 5 feet in height, averaging no more than 2-1/2 feet. I. The residential structure shall have a finished floor height of 882 and the roof ridge height shall not exceed 901 or 19 feet. feet. j. The project shall include a basement that shall not exceed a total of 2,058 square K. The property owner shall comply with all applicable provisions and regulations of Section 17.16.210(A)(5) (Guest House) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, including without limitation, the regulations prohibiting the renting of the guest house. L. The structural lot coverage shall not exceed 7.0% and the total lot coverage shall not exceed 14.7%. M. The residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 29.8%, stable and guest house pad building coverage shall not exceed 27.6%, and total lot coverage shall not exceed 20.7% N. The maximum disturbed area shall not exceed 23.6% of the net lot area. O. Landscaping shall incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent feasible, the existing mature trees and shrubs and the natural landscape screening surrounding the residential building pad. P. Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation, to the maximum extent feasible, that incorporates a low gallonage irrigation system, utilizes automatic controllers, Resolution No. 2000-25 Page 3 of 6 w incorporates an irrigation design using "hydrozones," considerssope 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 '4 the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. Q. Landscaping shall be designed using mature trees and shrubs so as not to obstruct the views of neighboring properties but, to obscure the residence. R. The property owner shall not plant any species of plant that are likely at mature height to impair the views of neighboring properties. S.. Landscaping shall be provided and maintained to obscure the residence and the building pad with native drought -resistant vegetation that is compatible with the surrounding vegetation of the community. T. At maturity, the new landscape plantings around the proposed residence shall not exceed the ridge height of the residence. U. Two copies of a preliminary landscape plan must be submitted for review by the Planning Department 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. 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. V. During construction, conformance with the air qualitymanagement 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, and objectionable odors shall be required. W. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 1996 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. X. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby roadway easements. Y. 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. Resolution No. 2000-25 Page4of6 Z. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of septic tanks. AA. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities. AB. 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. AC. An Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth is Section 7010 of the 1996 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be prepared to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles. 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 shall not exceed a steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio. AE. 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. AF. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional structural development shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission. AG. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of the Site Plan approval, or the approvals shall not be effective. AH. All conditions of the Site Plan approval that apply must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2000 ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: . ► . vtivi MARILY JRN DEPUTY CITY CLERK Resolution No. 2000-25 Page 5 of 6 4 . STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ bi CITY OF ROLLING HILLS I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2000-25 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 12 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 619. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 17, 2000 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Sommer, Witte, and Chairman Roberts NOES: Commissioner Margeta ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. DEPUTY CITY CLERK Resolution No. 2000-25 Page 6 of 6