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Memorandum
CALIFORNIA
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To: Craig Nealis, City Manager
From: Peggy R. Minor and Roger Vink
Date: August 7, 2001
Re: Canyon Drainage on Hao & Calhoun properties — Sagebrush
Lane
The RHCA is very concerned about the large amount of landslide debris
that has blocked the canyon passage that serves as an important natural
drainage course for water flowing from Crest Road downhill to Palos
Verdes Drive North.
As you know, the riding trail from the Appaloosa Lane curve is
destroyed and hopefully will be restored when the properties are
regraded.
In the meantime, we hope that before the onset of the rainy season,
mitigation measures will be taken to allow the flow to continue
downhill. If the canyon remains blocked, the drainage could possibly
back up and accumulate, thereby damaging other properties not now
involved in the landslide.
PRM:RNH
RH CITY — NEALIS — Hao-Calhoun Canyon Drainage — 08-07-01
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
Agenda Item No.: 5-A
Mtg. Date: 4/10/95
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF NEW DRIVEWAY ACCESS AT 5 SAGEBRUSH
LANE (HAO).
DATE: APRIL 10, 1995
Members of the Rolling Hills Traffic Commission considered the above reference
driveway access at their regular meeting held Friday, March 24, 1995. A copy of the
staff report that was presented to the Traffic Commission is attached.
As you will notice in the staff report, the purview of the Traffic Commission in this
matter was limited to the private driveway access of Sagebrush Lane as it accesses
Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. Review of the driveway onto the actual property
from the private driveway will be conducted by the County of Los Angeles, City staff,
and the Fire Department, as necessary.
Commissioners recommended that the foliage on the north side of Sagebrush Lane
as it meets Upper Blackwater Canyon Road be trimmed for a distance of 10 feet
inward from the roadway to a distance of 7 feet from the ground to accommodate
sight distance. Additionally, a volunteer tree, approximately 40 feet south of the
driveway entrance as it meets Upper Blackwater Canyon Road, was recommended
for removal.
RECOMMENDATION
It would be in order for members of the City Council to consider this
recommendation of the Traffic Commission. If it is the desire of the City Council to
approve this recommendation, it would be in order to direct staff to attach and
record this recommendation to the original Resolution of Approval which has
already been considered by the Planning Commission and the City Council.
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX (310) 377.7288
Agenda Item No.: 6-B
Mtg. Date: 1/20/95
TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC
COMMISSION
FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF NEW DRIVEWAY ACCESS AT 5 SAGEBRUSH
LANE (HAP).
DATE: JANUARY 20,1995
Attached to this staff report are plans depicting a new residential structure at 5
Sagebrush Lane. Construction of this new structure represents the first house on
this roadway. The plans depict the driveway width at 16 feet. Plans also indicate the
driveway apron is 24 feet in width (per the applicant's representative).
Members of the Rolling Hills Planning Commission adopted a Resolution
approving the development of this lot at their regular meeting held December 20,
1994.
It would be in order for members of the Rolling Hills Traffic Commission to
consider this driveway application and make a formal recommendation to the City
Council. Members of the City Council will consider this matter on Monday, January
23,1995.
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX (310) 377-7288
Agenda Item No.: 5-A
Mtg. Date: 3/24/95
TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC
COMMISSION
FROM: . CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF NEW DRIVEWAY ACCESS AT 5 SAGEBRUSH
LANE (HAO).
DATE: MARCH 24, 1995
BACKGROUND
This matter was continued from the adjourned meeting of the Traffic Commission
held January 24, 1995. At that meeting, staff was directed to work with the
applicant's representative of South Bay Engineering and the Rolling Hills
Community Association to determine who is responsible for maintenance of the
Sagebrush Lane paved area.
We have received verbal confirmation from South Bay Engineering that Sagebrush
Lane is not a maintained road subject to the control of the Rolling Hills Community
Association. Therefore, the driveway access to this property and the purview of the
Traffic Commission would be to review the Sagebrush Lane opening as it meets
Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. Review of this driveway is this regard would be
consistent with actions of the Commission in the past.
RECOMMENDATION
It would be in order for members of the Traffic Commission to consider this
driveway application and make a formal recommendation to the City Council.
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NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
AGENDA ITEM 4A FAX: (310) 377.7288
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
DATE: JANUARY 23, 1995
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ATTENTION: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 522
RESOLUTION NO. 95-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING
A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
IN ZONING CASE NO. 522.
Mr. and Mrs. James Hao, 5 Sagebrush Lane (Lot 100-A-3-RH)
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission will have approved the subject resolution on
January 17, 1995 at their regular meeting.
2. The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a
7,860 square foot residence with a 900 square foot garage near the southern
property line of this irregular shaped lot. A future stable of 450 square feet is
proposed at the northeastern property line.
3. On June 21, 1994, the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 94-14
for approval of a Site Plan to permit soil exploration and investigation to
determine underlying strata and to repair previously aborted grading in
Zoning Case No. 514. Exploration and investigation have been taking place
under the administration of Mr. Keith Ehlert, Geologist. Geologist Mr.
Arthur Keene has also been monitoring the project. Final reports have not as
yet been received by staff about the site. Geologist Keith Ehlert completed his
written report regarding the soil exploration and investigation of the soil on
Thursday, December 15, 1994 and forwarded a copy to Geologist Arthur Keene
for review. On Tuesday, January 17, 1995, Mr. Keene informed staff that he
will be forwarding a favorable report to the City. Nevertheless, the applicants
must still prove stability with the County for the plan check process.
ZONING CASE NO. 522
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4. The residential building pad is 29,345 square feet with coverage of 29.85%, the
stable pad is 1,375 square feet with coverage of 32.73%, and total building pads
are 30,720 square feet with building pad coverage of 16.84%.
5. Staff prepared the following table at the request of the Planning Commission
showing the size of residences and lot sizes in the vicinity of the proposed
project. Nearby vacant lots have not been included in the table.
ADDRESS
6 UPPER BLACK -
WATER CANYN.
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11
13
15
10
12
14
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3,006 (smallest)
3,545
3,774
3,861
5,385
3,408 (approved)
3,658
7,540 (largest)
4,385
LOT SIZE
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3.99
2.31
9.20
3.64
5.42
2.06
3.23
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2 APPALOOSA LN. RAYDON 3,747 5.07
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5,667
6,027
5,302
3,459
3.16
1.61
1.67
1.62
4,557 3.66
PROPOSED 7,860 2.03
6. Grading for the project site will not be required.
7. Disturbed area of the lot will be 10.48%.
8. The structural lot coverage proposed is 9,306 square feet or 10.48% (20%
permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 14,946 square feet or 16.84%
(35% permitted).
9. The Traffic Commission will have reviewed the proposed driveway on
Friday, January 20, 1995, and any comments will be provided to the Council at
the meeting.
ZONING CASE NO. 522
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 95-1.
ZONING CASE NO. 522
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN
REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 522.
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. James Hao with
respect to real property located at 5 Sagebrush Lane, Rolling Hills (Lot 100-A-3-RH),
requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of a new single family residence on
an undeveloped piece of real property.
Section 2. In 1988, grading and building permits were issued for the
construction of a residence by Dr. J.W. Greenhut on the subject property. The
grading was never completed and all excavated soil was dumped back into the
excavation. A soils engineer did not make compaction tests as the excavation was
refilled. Del Amo Savings Bank, the current owners through default, have
researched all aspects of approval and have concluded that investigation of the
untested area must be performed in order to determine whether a future residence
can be built on the site.
Section 3. On June 21, 1994, Del Amo Savings Bank was granted Site Plan
Review approval for investigation to determine underlying strata and to repair
previously aborted grading at the subject site.
Section 4. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the application for the Site Plan Review on October 18, 1994,
November 22, 1994, and December 20, 1994, and at a field trip visit on November 5,
1994.
Section 5. 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 6. Section 17.46.010 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code 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 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.
Section 7. The Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact:
RESOLUTION NO. 95-1
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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 88,764 square feet. The residence (7,860 sq. ft.), garage (900 sq.
ft.), stable (450 sq. ft.), and service yard (96 sq.ft.) will have 9,306 square feet which
constitutes 10.48% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot
coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway
will be 14,946 square feet which equals 16.84% of the lot, which is within the 35%
maximum overall lot coverage requirement.
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 (such as hillsides and knolls) and grading will be minimal to minimize
building coverage on the building pad itself.
C. The development plan follows those natural contours of the site that
remain following the remedial grading required to stabilize the site and the natural
drainage courses will continue to the western canyon at the rear of the lot.
D. The development plan 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
structures will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded.
Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to minimize the impact
of development. Further, the proposed project will have a buildable pad coverage of
29.85%. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain
scenic vistas across the northerly portions of the property.
F. 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 maximum will not be exceeded and the proposed
project is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to this very
large lot. As conditioned, no additional grading shall be permitted except for
excavations for foundations. The ratio of the proposed structure to lot size is similar
to the ratio found on several properties in the vicinity.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-1
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G. 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 Sagebrush Lane for access.
H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review.
Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Site Plan Review for construction of a new single family subject
to the conditions contained in Section 9.
Section 9. The Site Plan Review for a new single family residence
approved in Section 8 as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A, 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 17.46.080(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 Building and Construction Ordinance, the
Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be
complied with unless otherwise approved by Variance.
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 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.
F. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 9,306 square feet or 10.48% and
total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 14,946 square feet or
16.84%, except for the construction of a future swimming pool.
G. No changes in grade shall be permitted, except as provided in
Condition H.
H. Any excavation for building foundations shall preserve the existing
topography, flora, and natural features to the greatest extent possible.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-1
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I. A 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
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.
J. All retaining walls incorporated into the project shall not be greater
than five feet in height at any point.
K. Building permits shall be obtained for each structure and includes
retaining walls.
L. The Traffic Commission shall review and approve the proposed
vehicle access at the site.
M. 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.
N. 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.
O. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of
Building and Safety for plan check review must conform to the development plan
described in Condition A.
P. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions
of this Site Plan Review or the approval shall not be effective.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-1
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Q. This approval shall not be effective unless and until the City's
Geologist, Mr. Arthur Keene, determines the site to be geologically stable and
adequate in its current condition for erection of structures thereon. A new
application for approval by the Planning Commission shall be required in the event
the City's geologist determines that the site is not geologically stable, or that
structures cannot be erected on the site in its present condition, or that the report is
not compatible with this Resolution.
R. Notwithstanding Section 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code,
any modifications to the project which would constitute additional structural
development, except for the construction of a future swimming pool that would not
require a Variance, shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the
Planning Commission.
S. All conditions of this Conditional Use Permit 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 ON THE 1
ATTEST:
MARILYN KE , DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 95-1
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Y •FARY, 1995.
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ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 95-1 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN
REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 522.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
January 17, 1995 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Frost, Hankins, and Witte and Chairman
Roberts
NOES: Commissioner Raine
ABSENT: None .
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
DEPUTY ITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 95-1
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City� O O �O`1L`•/2.q i/`S INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
AGENDA ITEM 4-B
MEETING DATE: JUNE 27,1994
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
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. 514
DEL AMO SAVINGS BANK, SAGEBRUSH LANE
(LOT 100-3-RH)
RESOLUTION NO. 94-14: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE
PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT SOIL EXPLORATION AND
INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE UNDERLYING STRATA AND TO
REPAIR PREVIOUSLY ABORTED GRADING IN ZONING CASE NO.
514.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission approved the attached resolution on June 21, 1994.
2. The applicant is requesting Site Plan Review to explore and investigate an
approximately 18,480 square foot crescent -shaped portion of the subject property that
extends to the south and west central portion of the lot to learn whether a residence
can be constructed on the site and to repair previously aborted grading at the
crescent -shaped portion of the property. It is proposed to explore a distance of
approximately 150 feet long by up to 40 feet wide, with no determination of depth.
Approximately 17% of the lot will be disturbed.
3. In 1988, grading and building permits were issued for the construction of a residence
by Dr. J.W. Greenhut on the subject property. The grading was never completed and
all excavated soil was dumped back into the excavation. A soils engineer did not
make compaction tests as the excavation was refilled. Del Amo Savings Bank, the
current owners through default, have researched all aspects of approval and have
concluded that investigation of the untested area must be performed in order to
determine whether a future residence can be built on the site.
4. The resolution requires that a certified geologist be on site during all hours of
exploration and investigation to monitor all phases and to insure that removal and
refill at the site is accomplished in a manner that would pose no hazards to "on site"
or adjoining properties.
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ZONING CASE NO. 514
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 94-14.
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RESOLUTION NO. 94-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT
SOIL EXPLORATION AND INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE
UNDERLYING STRATA AND TO REPAIR PREVIOUSLY ABORTED
GRADING IN ZONING CASE NO. 514.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY
FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Del Amo Savings Bank with
respect to an undeveloped piece of real property located on Sagebrush Lane, Rolling
Hills (Lot 100-3-RH) requesting Site Plan Review approval to permit soil exploration
and investigation to determine underlying strata and to repair previously aborted
grading.
Section 2. In 1988, grading and building permits were issued for the
construction of a residence by Dr. J.W. Greenhut on the subject property. The
grading was never completed and all excavated soil was dumped back into the
excavation. A soils engineer did not make compaction tests as the excavation was
refilled. Del Amo Savings Bank, the current owners through default, have
researched all aspects of approval and have concluded that investigation of the
untested area must be performed in order to determine whether a future residence
can be built on the site.
Section 3. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing
to consider the applications on May 7, 1994 and May 17, 1994 and at a field trip visit
on May 7, 1994.
Section 4. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review
under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to a Class 4 exemption
provided by Section 15304 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Section 5. Section 15.04.100 of Title 15 (Building and Construction) states that
a grading permit is required for an excavation and/or fill that is more than three (3)
feet in depth below the existing ground surface and covers more than 2,000 square
feet. Section 17.46.030 requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan
review and approval before any grading which requires a grading permit.
Section 6. The Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact:
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RESOLUTION NO. 94-14
PAGE 2
A. The proposed excavation and grading is compatible with the General Plan,
the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed excavation and
grading complies with the General Plan requirement that the City maintain strict
grading practices to preserve the community's natural terrain. The proposed
excavation and grading will return the site to its existing typography and will
conform to Zoning Code requirements that limit the maximum disturbed area on a
lot to 40% of the net lot area. The proposed excavation and grading will disturb 17%
of the net lot area.
B. The proposed project 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) because a minimum amount of grading is proposed to
explore a distance of approximately 150 feet long by up to 40 feet wide, with no
determination of depth and the existing terrain will be restored. The applicant's
proposal will allow a comprehensive study of the existing fill slope to determine if
the aborted grading was anything other than a monetary decision. The excavation
and recompaction will be under the direction of a certified geologist who will be on
site at all times during the investigation to monitor all phases and to insure that
removal and refill at the site is accomplished in a manner that would pose no
hazards to "on site" or adjoining properties.
C. The project follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading because
the site will be returned to its existing topography. The natural drainage courses will
continue to the canyons at the east side of this very large lot.
D. Grading for the proposed project will not modify existing drainage channels
nor redirect drainage flow into an existing drainage course because the uncompacted
fill site will be removed and recompacted under the direction of a certified geologist.
E. The project incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the
maximum extent feasible and, with the conditions attached to this approval, the area
to be excavated will be recompacted and exist in a safer and more natural state than it
does presently as an uncompacted fill site.
F. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review.
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RESOLUTION NO. 94-14
PAGE 3
Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 514 to permit
soil exploration and investigation to determine underlying strata and to repair
previously aborted grading as indicated on the development plan incorporated
herein as Exhibit A and subject to the conditions contained in Section 8.
Section 8. The Site Plan Review for residential development approved in
Section 7 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 17.46.080.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 Building and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning
Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied
with unless otherwise approved by Variance.
D. The excavation and recompaction shall be conducted in substantial
conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A except as otherwise
provided in these conditions.
E. A certified geologist shall be on site during all hours of exploration and
investigation to monitor all phases and to insure that removal and refill at the site
is accomplished in a manner that would pose no hazards to "on site" or adjoining
properties.
F. The area of disturbance shall not exceed 17% of the net lot area.
G. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills
Community Association prior to the issuance of any grading permit.
H. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-14
PAGE 4
I. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of
this Site Plan Review, or the approval shall not be effective.
J. All conditions of this Site Plan Review approval must be complied with
prior to the issuance of a grading permit from the County of Los Angeles.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21ST DA OF NE„1-994.
ATTEST:
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MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
SS
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 94-14 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT SOIL EXPLORATION AND
INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE UNDERLYING STRATA AND TO REPAIR PREVIOUSLY
ABORTED GRADING IN ZONING CASE NO. 514.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on June 21, 1994 with the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Frost, Hankins, Raine and Chairman Roberts
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Office
DEPUTY CI CLERK