0940RESOLUTION NO. 940
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A SWIMMING POOL/SPA ON A PROPERTY THAT
REQUIRES DISCRETIONARY REVIEW, DUE TO EXISTING STRUCTURAL
DEVELOPMENT APPROVED IN MARCH 2001, AT A SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE, AT 10 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, LOT 52-RH, IN ZONING
CASE NO. 660, (HWUNG).
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND,
RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A request has been filed by Mrs. Hwung with respect to real property
located at 10 Portuguese Bend Road, (Lot 52-RH), Rolling Hills, requesting Site Plan Review to
permit the construction of a swimming pool/spa at an existing single family residence.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to
consider the request on March 18, 2003, April 15, 2003 and conducted a field trip visit on April
1, 2003. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in said proposal, from
all persons protesting the same, and from members of the City staff and the Planning
Commission. During the hearing process, the Commission discussed concerns that the
property was overbuilt and that the proposal exceeded the building pad coverage guideline.
Section 3. On April 15, 2003, following the close of the public hearing, the Planning
Commission, having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal, requested that staff
prepare a Resolution of denial regarding the project. The Planning Commission adopted
Resolution No. 2003-10 on May 20. The vote was 4-0, with Commissioner Witte being absent.
The applicants' filed an appeal on June 18, 2003.
Section 4. The City Council conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the
request on July 14, 2003 and July 28, 2003 and conducted a site visit on July 28, 2003. The
applicants were notified of the hearings in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and
presented from all persons interested in said proposal, from all persons protesting the same,
and from members of the City staff and the City Council. The applicant and the applicant's
representative were in attendance at the hearings.
Section 5. In March 2001, the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 2001-07,
approved a Site Plan for substantial additions to subject single family residence, for a total of
5,624 square foot house, and a 740 square foot garage, which are currently under construction.
A 450 square foot future stable and 2,100 square foot basement were also approved. The
property owners are not constructing the basement. A Variance to encroach with a portion of
the garage into the front yard setback was also approved. Resolution No. 2001-07 contains a
condition that any future development on the property must be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Commission. The proposed pool/spa constitute new development, and hence, the
review by the Planning Commission.
Section 6. The City Council finds that the project qualifies as a Class 4 Exemption
(State CA Guidelines, Section 15304, Minor Alterations to Land) and is therefore categorically
exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Section 7. Section 17.46.020 requires a development plan to be submitted for site
plan review and approval before any grading, 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 by more than twenty-five
percent (25%) in any thirty-six (36) month period. Although a swimming pool that meets all of
the City's Zoning and Building Code requirements is exempt from the Site Plan Review
process, the Planning Commission in their previous approval in March 2001, imposed a
condition that states as follows: "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.
Section 8. With respect to the Site Plan Review application to develop a swimming
pool/spa combination, the City Council makes the following findings of fact:
A. The proposed development is to construct a 508 square foot swimming pool and a
spa in the rear yard. The Planning Commission in March 2001, approved substantial additions
to the then existing single family residence for a total of 5,624 square foot house, and a 740
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square foot garage, which are currently under construction. A 450 square foot future stable and
2,100 square foot basement were also approved. The applicant is not planning to construct the
basement. Also approved was a Variance to expand the existing garage, which would encroach
into the front yard setback and relocation of the driveway. No grading is proposed for this
project.
B. The March 2001 approval included grading for the project of 1,772 cubic yards of
cut and fill. However, with the elimination of the basement the grading quantities have been
reduced to 850 cubic yards of cut and fill. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,418 square
feet or 13.0%, (20% permitted). The total lot coverage proposed, including the new deck for the
swimming pool and additional walkways around the garage and the house will be 15,289 square
feet or 26.8% (35% permitted). The residential building pad is 22,713 square feet and the pad
coverage, including the proposed swimming pool/spa is proposed at 32.6%. 21,591 square feet
of the 57,007 square feet net lot area is proposed to be disturbed, which is 37.9% [40% maximum
permitted. No additional disturbance is proposed for this project.
C. The granting of the request for the Site Plan Review would be consistent with the
purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan. Although the additional
construction of a 508 square foot swimming pool and spa on this lot exceeds the maximum
building pad coverage guideline, it does not give the property an overbuilt feel. The
construction is compatible with the General Plan goals of maintaining low profile, low-density
residential development pattern in the community.
D. The development plan does substantially preserve the natural and undeveloped
state of the lot by leaving a large portion of the lot unoccupied by structures.
E. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site and the natural terrain.
The location of the swimming pool and spa is not in a prominent location and is tucked in
between two wings of the house in the rear yard. For these reasons, the proposed
development of the swimming pool and spa, in combination with the previously approved
house, which is under construction, is not too extensive for the lot and is consistent with the
goals, purposes, and requirements of the Site Plan Review Ordinance.
F. Several letters of support from neighbors were received and considered by the
City Council. In addition testimony in favor of this project from a neighbor was presented at
the public hearings and at the field trip.
Section 9. Based upon the foregoing findings, the City Council hereby approves the
Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 660 for the construction of a 508 square foot
swimming pool and spa, as shown on a development plan dated March 3, 2003, 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.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review 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 on file marked Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 660 dated March 3, 2003, except as
otherwise provided in these conditions.
E. There shall be no additional grading allowed for the construction of the
swimming pool/spa combination.
F. The structural lot coverage shall not exceed 13.0% and the total lot coverage shall
not exceed 26.8%.
G. Residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 32.6%, which includes the
future stable.
H. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 37.9% of the net lot area.
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I. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community
Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any building permit.
J. All conditions of this Site Plan Review approval must be complied with prior to
the issuance of a building permit from the County of Los Angeles.
K. Except as herein amended, the provisions of Resolution No. 2001-07 of the
Planning Commission, dated March 20, 2001 shall continue to be in full force and effect.
L. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance Form of all conditions of
this Site Plan Review approval, or the approval shall not be effective.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th DAY OF AUGUST, 2003.
FRANK E. HILL, MAYOR `
ATTEST:
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MARILYN L. KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ��
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 940 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A SWIMMING POOL/SPA ON A PROPERTY THAT
REQUIRES DISCRETIONARY REVIEW, DUE TO EXISTING STRUCTURAL
DEVELOPMENT APPROVED IN MARCH 2001, AT A SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE, AT 10 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, LOT 52-RH, IN ZONING
CASE NO. 660, (HWUNG).
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on August 11, 2003 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Lay, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer
and Mayor Hill.
NOES: None.
ABSENT:
Councilmember Black
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
DEPUTY CITY ERK
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