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2016-06 r�soLv�rloN �vo. zol6-ab A RESOLUTION OF THE PLAI��NING COMMISSION OP THE CITY OF R4LL�NG HILLS GIZANTING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, STTE PLAN REVIEW AND VARIA�'VCES FOR A NEW CABANA, GRADING, ABOVE GRADE DECK, RETAINING WALLS, POOL AI\TD RELATED STRL3CTURES AND FOR ENCR4ACHiVIEI�TT WITH A PORTION OF THE RAISED DECK, WALLS, POOL EQUIPMENT AREA AND FIRE PLACE INTO THE REAR YARD SETBACK; TO RETAIN TWO EXISTING SHEDS, PORTION OF TRELLIS AI�D BARBEQUE IN THE REAR YARD SETBACK; TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBANCE OF THE LQT AND TOTAL COVERAGE OF THE LOT AND TO SET ASIDE AN AREA FOR A FUTURE STABLE AND CORRAL IN THE FRONT YARD AREA OF THE LOT AT b6 EASTFIELD DRNE, (LOT 107-EF), (THOMAS). THE PLANNING COMMISSION �F THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Debi Thomas with respect to real property Iocated af 66 Eastfield, (Lot 107-EF}, Ro�ling Hi1Is, CA requesting a Canditional Use Perm�it to construct a 4�5 square £oot cabana; Si�e Plan Review for the cabana, for 1,450 square foot pool deck, for higher fhat 3' in height retaining walls and grading consisting of a total of 565 cubic yards of dirt, plus additional 180 cubic yards if a stable is constructed in the future; Variances to encroach with a portion (3�0 sq.ft.) of the raised deck, retaining walls, pool equipment area and fireplace into the rear yard setback; to retain two previausly constructed sheds, a portion of a trellis and barbeque in the rear yard setback; fo exceed the maximum permitted disturbance af the lot with b8.3% (maximum allowed is 40%); to exceed the maxunum permitted total coverage of the lat with 43.2% {maximum allowed is 35%}, and to set aside an area for a f�a�uz��stable and corral ir�the front ya�d �rea oi`'��he lot. Also proposed is a 632 square foot swzmming pool with 1Q0 square foot spa. Although the pool and spa would not require a discretionary pexmit and could be approved admiru.stratively,the grading for the location requires a Site Plan Review. Sec�ion 2. The Plaiuzing Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the application on November 17, 2015, December 15, 2015, and February 16, 2016 at regular Planning Commission meetings, and in the field also on December 15, 2015. The applican�,s were noti£ied of the public hearings in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and p�resented from a1I persons interested in affecting said proposal and from members of the City s�aff and the Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicants' representative was in attendance at the public hearings. No neighbors reviewed the pians before fhe meetings or attended the site visit. The Rolling Hi11s Community Association received a Ietter from the adjacent neighbor advising they have no objection to the applicani's Reso.2D1b-06 66 Eastfield �. xetaining the sheds in the rear easement and the RHCA Board granted the applicants a license agreement to retain the sheds in the easement until such time as the property sells. Section 3. The subject property, zoned RA-5-1, cor�tains 1.3 acres gross and 44,563 square feet (1.02 acres) of net 1ot area. The properfy is developed with a �,$50 square £oot residence with 6$0 square foot garage, 86 square foot entryway, water £eatur�, 766 square foot detached trellis, barbeque, two-�OQ square foot each sheds and a sexvi.ce yard. The trellis, BBQ and sheds are non-perrnitted and 251 squaxe foot of the trellis, the BSQ and sheds are located in the rear yard setback. The applicants wish to keep those structures on the property and are a part of this Resolution. Most of the garage and approxisnately 1,Ob0 square feet of the residence is located in the rear yard setback, and are legal non-conformzng. Section 4. The project is exempt from the California Envixonmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant ta Section 153a3, Class 3 exemption Guxdelines. Section�. A Site Plan Review is required subJect to Section 17.46.020 of the Zoning O�dinance, in that the proposed cabana, rai.sed deck, and retaining walls are a s�ructural addition. Further, the grading for �hese new structures require Site Plan Review. With respect to the Site Plan Review application for the cabana, deck, walls, and grading, the Planning Commission rnakes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed developm�nt is compliant with all requirements of the Zoning Ox�dinance except as approved herein a Variance, and is compatible with the General Plan and surrounding �zses because the px�oposed project is consistent with goals and po�icies that require low profile, Iow-density residential development with suf�icient open space between surroundxng structures. The cabana, pool, walls, and deck construction will be sitttafed to ensure it i.s not obtrusive to neighbors, will be ucreened from view, and �he pool equipment is located in an area tha� vvi11 not be intrusive. The elevated out-of-grade condition and "bulk" of the new deck wi11 be mitigated, by landscaping and retaining walls and separated by a 4' wa�kway. To address Planning Commissianer's concerns, the entire project was "dropped down" and softened urith landscaping. B. 'The development plan substanfi.ally preserves the natural and undeveloped stat�e of the lot because the required grading has been carefizlly considered, and the out of-grade condition is being softened with walls and Iandscaping. The construction will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses,buildings, or structure� because the proposed improvements will be constructed on a portion of the Iot which is Ieast intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with vegetation and is of sufficient distance from nearby x�esidences so that the proposed project will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors. Reso.2016-Qb bb Eastfield 2 C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surraunding reszdences. The proposed project is consistent with the scale of homes in the surrounding RA-S-1 sirni�arly zoned neighborhood. The proposed projecf entails construction of a cabana, pool, raised deck and retaining walls for the purpose of enhancing and facilitating outdoo:r living on the site, a cornmon�residential amenity enjoyed by property owners throughout the City. D. The development p1an generally follows natural contours of the site to the maximum extent practicable ta accomplish groomed and usable areas of the Iot, subject fo concurrent appraval af Variances and a Conditional Use Pe:rmit pursuant to Section 6 and 7 of this resolution. E. Natural drainage courses will not be affected by the project. Minimal gxading is proposed and therefare existing drainage channels are not anticipated to be impacted. The project construction wi11 not be lacated in a canyan or on existing slopes that exceed 25%. F. The proposed development zs sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because no change is pxoposed to�he existing driveway, which is in compliance witli applicable requxrements. Section b. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.3$.050 of the Rol�ing Hills Municipal Code pe:rnlit approval of a Variance granting relief from the standards and requirements af the Zoning Ordinance when exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to flie property prevent the owner from making use o£ a parcel of property fo the same extent enjoyed by similar properties in the same vicinity or zone. In proposing to encroach wzth 310 square feet of raised deck, the retaining walls, pool equipmenf, and fireplace into the rear yard setback, and also to retain 2 ahed�, a portion af th� �c�llis and k�arbecue in the rear y•�rd setback, Variances are required to grant relief from the fallowing Sections of the Zoning Ordinance: 17.12.190 (setback defini�ions requiring that setbacks be free of structures) and 17.16.150 {Structures and driveways permitted in setbacks where the height of the proposed deck -greater than 12" above grade, and supporting retaining wall greater than 3', and 17.16.070 (maximum allowed lot coverage and disturbance) �in which case the proposed total iot coverage and disturbance area would exceed the allowed amounfs with an increases from 36.02% to 43.2% where 3�% maximum is allowed £or total Iot coverage, and an increase from 54.5% to b8.3% where 40% maximum total lot coverage is allowed. Variance from Section 17.�6.210 relating to the location of the future stable and corral in the front yard setback is required. With respect to the aforementioned requests for Variances,the Planning Commission finds as fallows: A. There are exceptional circurristances and conditions on the subject property as follows: Reso.2016-06 b6 Eastfield 3 Regarding requested variance from Zoxung Ordinance Sections 1'7.16.150, and 17.16.070 relafing to the encraachanent of the structures in the rear yard setback and the height of the deck and projection into the setback for the propased miscellaneous structures: fhe current residence is legal non-canforming, with a large portion of the residence including most of the garage being located in the rear yard setback creating a constraint on where outdoor livable area adjacent to the residence can be located. Previously constructed existing structtzres in the rear yard setUack furthez� constrain the Iot and as a part of this Resolu�ion, these structures wi11 be Iegalized. The proposed structures cornmon to residences in Rolling Hills are a pool, outdoor deck, and cabana, and thi.s approval permits the applicants to enjoy the same amenities. Encroachment of the raised deck, existing trellis, and pool equipment into the rear yard setback would enable the property owners to cons�ruct a reasonably sized deck designed for outdoor Iiving. The placement of the pool equipment in the rear yard setback keeps it away from aIl neighbors and allows for better screening. R�taining the two sheds has received approval from the RHCA. Regarding the requested variance from Section 1�'.16.070 for total lot coverage and disturbance limits,the project does not meet the total lot coverage requirement of 3�% and is proposed at 43.2%, which is an increase from the existing 36.0% which is legal non-conforming. The proposed structures increases disturbance area to 68.34%, including fhe future stable and corral which has a slope of 3:1 and the pool pad slopes will be 2:Z. 'The lot coverage and disturbance exceedance is due to the fact that with the house located in the rear of the lot there is a Iong and wide existing driveway leading to the residence, an area of which is calculated towards the total lot coverage. To accommodate the large driveway and the house in the rear, the lot was previously graded more than the maximt�m pe�mitted of 40%; therefore any structural improvements cause those numbers to exceed the maximum permitted. Regarding the Variance from Section 17.1b.11Q, relating to the Iocation of the �cxt-�re �table and corra� in the front �rard setback, the existing r�sidence is in fhe x-ear of the property Ieaving very few options other than to propose the stable and the co:�ral in the front yax�d setback. B. The variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property owners in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied #o the property in question by strict application of the code. The property right which atherwise would be enjoyed is the ability to utilize a portion of �heir rear yard with a sizeable deck, pool, and cabana to accommodate outdoor recreational use, including an cabana and pool, which currently ca� not be enjoyed due to the existing residence being so far towards the rear of the lot. The proposed location of the entire project - deck, cabana, and pool are the least visually intrusive to the property and its neighbors. C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or inju�rious to the properties or irnprovements in such vicinaty and Reso.2016-06 66 Eastfield 4 zone in which the property is located in that the degree of deviation from the allowed amount of encroachxnent (310 square feet o� the raised deck), a portion of the trellis, and the pool. equipment is relatively minor. Further, the proposed patio would nof be visible from the adjoining street or private properties and thexefore i.s not expected to result in any visual or privacy impacts. D. In granting of the Variance the spirit and intent of the Zoning Ordinance will be observed in that the proposed deck, cabana, and pool construction will be orderly, attrac�iv�, legalizes non-con�orming uses on the property, and wi�I not affect the rural character of the community. The subject proposed structures are in the rear of the property and will not impact the proposed future stable and corral area and the proposed deck, cabana, and pool wili not impact use of the existing structures. E. The Variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills because the proposed strucfures comply with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low-density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding strvctures. The property is located above the adjacent property to rear and fhere is large open space between any structures on subject property to the adjacent property. F. The Variance is con.sistent with the portions of the County ot Los Angeles Hazardous Waster Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria far hazardous waste facilities. Section 7. Section 1�.16.210(A}(2) of the Rolling Hi1Is Municipal Code permits approval of a cabana under certain conditions, provided the Planning Comnlission approves a Conditional Use Permit. With respect to this request for a Condi�ional Use Permit, the Planning Commission finds as follows: 1�. The gran�ing of a Conditianal Use Permit for tlie cabana would Y�e consYsfEn� with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan because the use is consistent with similar uses in the communify, meets all the applicable development standards of the Zoning Ordinance and no deviations from the development standards are requested. B. The nature, condition, and development o£ adjacen� uses, buildings, and structures have been considered, and the construction of a cabana will not adversely affect or be materially detrimenfal to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the project is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the struc�u.re will not xmpact the view or px�ivacy of surrounding neighbors. C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain, and surraunding residences because it comp�ies with the low profile residential development pattern of the community, and will be screened from neighbors' view. Reso.2016-06 b6 Eastfield g D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the zone disixict because the 47a square €oot size of the cabana does not exceed the maximum permitted under the �Vlunicipal Code and it does not encroach into any setback areas and is not located in�he front. E. The proposed conditional use is consistent with t�he port�ions of the Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities because the project site is not listed on the current State af California Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites Lis�. F. The proposed conditional us� observes the spirit and intent of Title 17 of the Zoning Code because the proposed project meets all of the development standards of the Zonzng Regulations and has a proposed stable, corral and access thereto. The construction of the pro�ect and the structure will not be obtrusive to neighbors. Section$. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Com�nYssion hereby approves the Site Plan Review, Variances, and Conditional Use Perxnit in Zoning Case No. 893 for new cabana, raised deck, pool, pool equipment, fireplace, and walls; to encroach with a portion (31Q square feet) of the raised deck, retaining walls, poo� equipment area, and fireplace into the rear yard setback; to exceed the maximum permitted total 1ot coverage and disturbance of the lot; and to retain and legalize two previously constructed sheds, a portion of a trellis, and barbecue in the rear yard setback, subJect to the£ollowing canditions: A. The Site Plan, Variances, and Conditional Use Permit approval shall expire within two years from the effective date of approval if construction pursuant to this approval has nat commenced within that t�me period, as required by Sections 17.38.070(A) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, or the approval granted is otherwise exfended pursuant to the requirements of those sections. B. It is declared and made a condition of the appraval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approva� shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the City has given the applicants 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. AII requirements o£ the Building and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject propez�ty is Iocated m�st be complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Perxnit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conforxnance with the site p1an on file dated February 10, 2016, excep#as otherwise provided in these condi�ions. Reso.2016-06 66 Eastfield b T'he working drawings submitted ta the Deparhnent ot Building and Safety for plan check review must conforxn to the developnnent plan approved with this applicatian. A copy of the conditions of this Resolution shall be printed on plans approved when a building permit is issued and a copy of such approved plans, inc�.uding conditions of approval, shall be available on the building site at aII times. The licensed professional preparing construction plans for thi.s project far Building Department revxew shall execute a Certi£icate affirm;ng that the plans contorm in all respects to this Resol.ution approving this project and including confoxrnance with all of�he conditions set forth therein and the City's Building Code and Zoning Ordinance. Further, the person obtaining a building permit fo�r this proJect sha11 Execute a Certificate of Construction stating�hat the project wi�I be constructed according ta�s Resolution and any plans approved therewith. D. Notwithstanding Se�tions 17.46.020 and 17.46.U70 of the RolZing Hills Municipal Code, any rnodi�ications to the prapex�.y or thia project, which would constifute additional grading, height or any siructural developrnent including a trellis or other similar above ground structure shall require the fi�ing of a new application for approval by fhe Planning Commission. E. Grading for this project shall not exceed 320 cubic yards o£ cut, iricluding 220 cubic yards from excavation of the pool; and 245 cubic yards of fzll, far a tofal o.£ 565 cubic yards of dirt, af which 7� will be exported from the pool excavation and 1Q0 cubic yards, will be far overexcavation and recompaction. 180 cubic yards of dirt will be required for the future stable and corral area,when constructed. The grading will result in 2:1 slopes behind �he pool and cabana. Some of the grading for the future stable shows the resulting slopes at 3:1. F. Structural lot coverage sha�l not excee� �,��33 sc�uare f��t, or 19.9�i%. Total lot coverage shall not exceed 43.2% or 7�9,263 square feet. Building Pad coverage on the 21,660 square foot reszdential pad sha11 not exceed 8,433 square feet or 39% coverage. Building pad coverage for the future stable will not exceed 450 square feet with 45% coverage. G. The disturbed area of the lot sha11 not exceed 68.3% {of net lot area}, which includes the future stab�e and corral area. H. The future set-aside area for the stable and cox�ral area of 1,000 square feet,shall be retained on the property at a1I times. I. A nlin.imum of four-foot level path and/or wallcway, which daes nat have to be paved, shall be provided around the entire perimefer of the cabana, pooi and decking. Reso.2016-06 bb Eastfield � J. Th�re shall be no sleeping quarters and ternporary occupancy in the cabana. The cabana shall nat exceed 475 square feet. AIl conditions of Section 17.16.21�0 A. (2) £or a cabana shall apply. K. The pool equipment area shall be enclosed and screened with landscaping. Per LA County Building Code, pool barrier/fencing shall be required. L. A drainage plan, as required by the Building Depax�ment shall be prepared and approved by City Staff prior to issuance of a construction permit. Such plan shall be subject to LA County Code requiremex�ts. M. The "as built" miscellaneous structures including 2 sheds, the trellis, fire place and barbecue that are in the rear yard setback sha11 be made legal and building permit obtained. Fur�her, the approval of the two sheds located in the rear setback sha11 expire upon the sale of the property. N. The side and rear setback lines in the vicinity of the construction for this project shall remain staked throughout the construction. Construction fence may be required. O. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district requiremen�s, stormwater pollutxon 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 adors shall be required. P. During and aft�er construction, aII parking shall take place on the project site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take pZace within nearby unimproved roadway easements, buf not to obstruct neighboring driveways. During construc�ian, to ma�cimum extend feasible, employees of the contractor shall ca�-pool into the City. Q. During cortstr�ucftQn, the propex�fy owners shall be required to schedule and regulafe construction and relafed traffic noise throughout the day between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday oniy, when construction and mechanical equipment noise is permitted, so as not to interfere with the quiet residentiaI environment of the Cify of Rolling Hi11s. R. The property owners shall be required to con£orm with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Depax�ment Best Management Practices (BMP's) requirernents re�ated to solid waste, drainage and storm water management and comply with the City's Low Impact development Ordinance (LID), if applicabie. Further the property owners shall be required to con£orm to the County Health Department requirements for a septic system, should one be required for the cabana. Reso.201b-4b 66 EastfieId 8 S. A minimurn o£ 5Q% of the construction materiai spoils shall be recycled and d'zv'erted. The hauler shall provide the appropriate docuxnentation ta the City. T. AlI graded areas shall be landscaped. In addifian, the cabana and swimming pool shall be screened from the neighbo�rs and a landscaping plan shall be submitted to the City for review and approval. If landscaping of 5,000 square foot area or greater is infiroduced or redevelop, the landscaping shall be subject to the requirements af the City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Any plants in�roduced far this project shall not grow into a hedge but Ue offset and shall not exceed the ridgeline of the cabana. The Iandscaping plan shall utilize to fihe maximum ex�er�t feasible, plants that are na�ive to the area and are consistent with the rural character of the community. U. The project musf be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hilis Community Association (RHCA} Architectural Review Cornmittee prior to the issuance of building permi.t. Perimeter easements and trails, if any, shall remain free and clear af any improvements including, but not be limited to f ences-including constructian fences, any hardscape, driveways, landscaping, irriga�ion and drainage devices, except as otherwise approved by the RHCA. V. The contractor shall not use tools that could produce a spark, including for clearing and grubbing, during red flag warning conditions. Weathe� conditions can be found at: � �J . ��.����4 �� ��j_ ��..��i ��������a������ ��1�.���e� �etixxitic�����'�� �. It is the sole responsibility of the property owne:r and/or his/her contractor to moxii.tor the red flag warning conditions. Should a red flag warnzng be declared and if work is to be conducted on the px�operty, the contractor shall have readily available fire distinguisher. W. All requiremenfs of the Building and Construction Code, the Zoning Cod�, and of the zone in�vhich the subject property i� I�cated must be complied with, including the Outdoor Lighting Ord'znance. All utility Iines to the cabana shall be undergrounded pursuant to Section 17.27.030. X. Prior fo finaiing of the project an "as graded" and an "as constructed" plans and certifications shall be provided to the Planning Department and the Building Department to ascertain that the completed project is in compliance with the approved plans. In addition, any rnodifications made to the praject during construction, shall be depicfed on the"as built/as graded" plan. Y. Untii the applicants execufe an Affidavit of Acceptance of aIi conditions of this approval, the approvals shall not be effective. Such affidavit shall be recorded together with the resolution. Reso.2016-06 66 Eastfield 9 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS�5th DAY QF MARCH 2O16. B D CHELF,CHAI AN ATTEST: � 1 HEIDI LUCE, CITY CLERK Any action challenging the final decision of the City made as a result o�the public hearing on this application must be filed within the time limits set forth in section 17.54.07Q of the Rolling Hi�Is Murucipal Code and Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. Reso.20�6-06 66 Eastfield 1Q STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) �� CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 20�6-Ob entitled: A RESOLUTION OF 'THE PLANNING C4MMISSION OF THE CTTY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, SYTE PLAN REVIEW AND VARIANCES FOR A NEW CABANA, GRADING, ABOVE GRADE DECK, RETAINIlVG WALLS, POOL AND RELATED STRUCTURES AND FDIZ ENCROACHMENT WITH A PORTION OF THE RAISED DEQC, WALLS, POOL EQUIPMENT AREA AND FIRE PLACE iNTO THE REAR YARD SETBAQC; TO RETAIN TWO EXISTIlVG SHEDS, PORTION OF TRELLIS AND BARBEQUE IN THE 12EAR YARD SETBACK; TO EXCEED THE PERMIT'TED DISTURBANCE �F THE LOTAND TOTAL COVERAGE QF THE LQT AND TO SET ASIDE AN AREA FOR A FUTURE STABLE AND CORRAL IlV THE FRONT YARD AREA OF THE LOT AT 66 EASTFIELD DRIVE, (LOT 107-EF}, ('TH�MAS). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planni„g Commission on March 15, 2016 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Cardenas, Gray and Chairman Cheif. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissionexs Kirkpatrick and Smith. ABSTA�N: None. and in compliance with the Iaws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. HETDI LUCE, CIT'Y CLERK Reso.2016-06 66 Eastfield 11