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522 w/MOD, Extension to previously approv, Resolutions & Approval ConditionsDRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 95-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 95-1 AND APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR 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. A request has been filed by Mr. and Mrs. James Hao with respect to real property located at 5 Sagebrush Lane (Lot 100-A-3-RH), Rolling Hills, requesting an extension to a previously approved Site Plan Review for the construction of a new single family residence with attached garage. Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a meeting on December 19, 1995 at which time information was presented indicating that the extension of time is necessary because the house plans are in plan check and should be approved shortly. Section 3. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 9 of Resolution No. 95-1, dated January 17, 1995, 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. 95-1 shall continue to be in full force and effect. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1995. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 95-22 PAGE 1 OF 2 • • DRAFT STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) ) §§ ) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 95-25 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 95-1 AND APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 522. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on December 19, 1995 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 RESOLUTION NO. 95-22 PAGE 2 OF 2 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 orstructure 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 PAGE 1 • 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 PAGE 2 • • 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 PAGE 3 • I 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 PAGE 4 • • 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 17YQF JNUARY, 1995. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 95-1 PAGE 5 • 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 CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 95-1 PAGE 6