2016-12 RESOLUTTON NO. 201b-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HTLLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE
PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A TRELLIS ON A PROPERTY
WITH A RESTRICTTVE DEVELOPMENT CONDITION IN Z4NING
CASE I�,70. 903 AT 37 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, {LOT 19-CF) (VAN
NORTVI�CK).
THE PLANNING COMM�SSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
DOES HEREBY FIND, RES�LVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Van Nartwick with respect
to real property located a� 37 Chuckwagon Road, Rolling Hills, CA (Lot 19-CF)
requesting a Site P1an Review to construct a new 701 square foot trellis to cover an
exis�ing outdoor ba�rbecue and pool deck area.
Section 2. The Plaruzing Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the application at a field visit on May 17, 201b and at a regular meeting o£ the
Planning Comnussion on May 1.7, 2016. The applicants were notified of the public
hearing in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all
persons interested in affecting said proposal and from mernbers of the City staff and the
Planning Comn�ussion having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The
applicant's representative was in attendance af the hearxngs.
Section 3. The property is zoned RAS-1 and the gross lot area is 1.56 acres. The net
lot area is 1.34 acres or 58,458 square feet. The properfy is curren�ly developed with a
3,107 square foot residence, 52$ square foot garage, �28 square foot pool/spa, 75 square
foot pool equipmen�, 9E square foo� service yard, and 10�: squax�e foot barbccue and
fireplace ar�a.
Section 4. The P1aruling Comrnzssion finds that the project qualifies as a Class 3
Exemption, and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the
California Environmental Quality Acf.
Section�. In February, 2a0� the Plat�ning Commission approved a request fo� a
variance to permit construction of a 224 square foot addition to the west-side of the
residence that would encroach up to 4 feet into the west side yax�d setback. The
residence already encroached 8.5 feet into the west-side setback and the approved
addition did not create any further encroachment. However, a Restricted Development
Condition"Q" in Resolution No. 2001-02 wa� p�aced on the property requiring filing of
a new application for approval by the Planning Comrnission for any additional
structural development. In December, 2001 the Planning Commzssion approved
Resolution 20Q1-25, a request for a modification to Resolution 2007-02, to add a 28
square foot outdoor fireplace, with the same restrictive condition.
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Section 6. Section 17.16.Q40C authorizes the Planning Commxssion to irnpase a
condition on a development that any future developmen� on the lot shall require a Site
Plan Review. Such condition was placed on this propezty in 20Q1 with the previous
approvals.
With respect to the Site Plan Review application requesting approval to cons�ruct a 701
square foot trellis,the Planning Contrtnission makes the follawing findings of fact:
A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the
Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the propased structure complies with
the General Plan requirement of low profile, �ow-density residentia� developrnent. The
projecf confoxms to Zoning Code Iot coverage �requirements. No additional disturbance
is propased, as the proJect will be Iocated on previously disturbed area providxng shade
above existing structur�s. The proposed project, located in the southeastern portion of
the lot, is partially screened from the road by the residence, which mini�nizes the visual
impact of the trellis.
B. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and
undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new trellis is
rela�ively small in size and will not cause the lot to look overdeveioped. Sigtvficant
portions of the lot wi11 be left undeveloped so as to xna�ntain open space on the
property. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, b�ildings, and
si�°u.ctures and the topography of the lot have been considered, and the construction and
maintenance, respectively of the proposed trellis will not adversely affect or be
materially detrirnental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because �he
proposed trellis wili be constructed above existing structures, on a portion of the lot
which is Ieast intrusive to surrounding propertzes, is screened and Iandscaped with
trees and shrubs, is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the proposed
trellis will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will utilize the
existing previously graded area of the 1ot.
C. The proposed deve�opment, as conditioned, is harmoniaus in scale and
mass with the site, the natural terrazn and surrounding residences. As zndicated in
Paragraph A, the 1ot coverage maxxmums set forth in the Zoning Code wi11 not be
exceeded.
D. 'The development plan fallows the existing topography and existing
hardscape will not be added to or altered. The construction will take place within the
existing buiiding pad area, which was p:reviously disturbed.
E. The proposed deve�opment is sensitive and not detrimental to the
convezuence and safety of ci�rculation for pedestrians and vehicles because the
applicants will utilize an existing driveway and access.
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F. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Envirorunen�
Quality Act and is exempt.
Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findi.ngs, the Plannirg Commissian hereby
approves the Site P�an Review in Zoning Case No. 903 to construct a 701 square foot
trellis subject�o the following conditions:
A. The Site approval shall expire within two years from the effective date of
approval as defined in Section �7.46.080 unless otherwise extended pursuant to the
requiremen�,s of that section.
B. It is declared and made a condition of this approval that if any conditions
thexeof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted
thereunder shall lapse, provided that the appiicant has been given written notice to
cease such violation, the opportunity for a hearing has been provided, and if requested,
has been held, and thereafte:r the applicant fails to correct the violation within a period
of thirty (30) days from the date of the City's determination.
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 this permit, or shown otherwise on an
approved plan.
D. The Iot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance
with the site plan ox� file dated Apri1 22, 201b except as otherwise provided in these
condifians. The working drawings submitted to the Depa:rtment of Building and Safety
for plan check review shall conform to fihe approved deve�opment plan. A,�I conditions
of the Site Plan Review approval shall be incorporated into the building permit working
drawings and where applicable complied v,rith priar to issuance of a builc�ing pe�rmit
from the building departmen�.
The conditions of approval o£ this Resolution shal.l be printed onto building plans
submitted to the Building Department for review and sha11 be kept on site at all times.
E. Prior to submittal of fir�al. working drawings to fhe Building and Safety
Departrnent for issuance of buildxng permits, the plans £or the prc�ect shall be
submitted to City staff for verification that the final plans are in compliance with the
plans appraved by the Planning Commission.
F. A Iicensed professional preparing constructiton plans for fihis project for
Buiiding Departrnent review shall execute a Certificate affirming that the plans conform
in all respects to thi.s Resolution approving this project and all of the conditions set£orth
therein and the City's Building Code and Zoning Ordinance.
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Further, the person obtaining a building and/or grading perxnit for this project shall
execute a Cer�ficate of Construction stating that the project will be constructed
according to this Resolution and any plans approved therewi�h.
G. Notwithstanding Sections 17.4b.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code, any madifications to the proper[y or �his project, which would
cons#itute additional grading, height or any struc�ural development shall require the
filing of a new application for approval by�he Planning Cornmissian.
H. S�ructural lot coverage of the lot shall nat exceed �,�89 square feet or 9.6%
of the net lot area, and 9.2% with allowable deductians in conformance with Iot
coverage limitations (20% maximum).
The total 1ot coverage proposed, including structures and flatwork shall not exceed
10,899 square feet or 18.6%, and 18.3% with allowable deductions in conformance wifh
lot coverage limitations (35% max).
I. There will be no g�rading for this proJect. The disturbed area of the lot,
including the fu�ure stable and corral shall not exceed 30.8%.
J. The residential building pad is 14,803 square feet and will have coverage
of 33.2%.
K. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Lighting
Ordinance of the City of Rol�xng Hills (RHMC 17.16.190 E}, pertaining to lighting on
said property, and material xequirements of properties in the Very High Fire Hazard
Severi#y Zone.
L. The east side setback �ines in the vicinity of the construcfiion for this
project shall remain staked throughout the construction.
M. The pxoject must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills
Community Association (RHCA) Architectural Review Committee prior fo the issuance
of building permit. Perimeter easements and trails, if any, shall remain free and c�ear of
any improvement-s including, but not be Iimited to fences-including construction fences,
any hardscape, driveways, landscaping, irrigation and drainage devices, except as
otherwzse approved by the RHCA.
N. A minimum of 50% of any construction materia�s musf be recycled or
diverted from Iandfills. The hauler of the materials shall obtain City's Constructian and
Demoli�ion permif far waste hauli.ng pxior to start of work, and provide the appropriate
documentation to the City.
4. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule
and �egulate construction and related traffic noise throughouf the day between the
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hours of 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Sahxrday only, when construction and
mechanical equipment noise is permitted, so as not to interfere with the quiet
xesidential environment of the City af Rolling Hills.
P. The contractor shall not use tools that could produce a spark, including
for clearing and grubbing, during red flag warning conditions. Wea�her conditions can
be found at:
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/Iox/main..php?suite=safety&page=hazard_definitions#FIR
E. It is the so�e responsibility of the property owner and/or his/her conixactar to
rnonitor the�red flag warni.ng conditions. Should a red flag warning be declared and if
work is to be conducfed on the property,the contractor sha11 have readily available fire
distinguisher.
Q. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project
si�e and, if necessary, any overflow parking sha11 take place within nearby unimproved
roadway easements.
R. The applicant sha1l execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of
this permit pursuant to Zoning Ordinance, or the approval shall not be effective. The
affidavit shall be recorded together with the resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED TH� 17+�DA MAY 2016.
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ATTEST:
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HEIDI LUCE, CIT'Y CLERK
Any acfion challenging the final decision of the City made as a result of the
public hearing on this application must be filed within the time Iimits set forth in
section 17.54.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code and Code of Civil
Procedure Section 1094.b.
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sTA�oF cAL�For�A �
C4UNTY O�'LOS ANGELES ) ��
CITY OF RQLLING HILLS)
I certify that�he foregoing Resolution No. 2016-12 entitled:
A RESOLUTTON OF THE PLANNING COMMTSSION O�' THE
CITY QF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPR�VAL OF A SITE
PLAN REVIEW T4 CONSTRUCT A TRELLIS ON A PROPERTY
W�TH A RESTICTIVE DEVELOPMENT CONDITION IN ZOIVING
CASE NO. 903 AT 37 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, (LOT 19-CF} (VA1V
NORTWICK}.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of�he Planning Commission on
May 17, 2016 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commission�rs Cardenas,Gray, Smith and Chairman Che�f.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Kirkpatrick.
ASSTA.IN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
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CTTY CLERK
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