2017-04 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMXSSI4N QF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW,
CONDITTONAL tiSE PERMIT AND VAR�.ANCES FOR GRADING AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENCE ADDITION WITH A
BASEMENT, DETACHED GARAGE, COVERED PORCHES,
SWIMMING POOL WITH A SPA, PATIO TRELLIS, TENNIS COURT,
NEW SECOND DRIVEWAY, STABLE AND CORRAL; TO EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM PERM�T'I`ED GRADING AND GRADED AREA FOR THE
TENNIS COURT AND TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED LOT
DISTURBANCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 9�7 AT 5 PINE TREE LANE,
(LOT 94-RH), (SHARNG).
THE PLANN�NG COMMISSION DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS
F�LLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by Ms. Lauren Sharng ta request a
SitE Plan Review for the cons-truction of a new 2,065 square foot residential addition
(resulting in a 6,4Q5 square foot residence), with a 2,Ob5 square foot basement, a new
1,�00 square foot detached garage {separate existing 405 square foot detached garage to
rexnain), 1,3$0 square feet covered porches incl�ding 64Q square feet at the stable, 700
squaxe foot swi�.nzning pool ar�d spa, 6� square £oot pool equipment, 96 squa�e foot
service yard, 32� square foot porte cochere/entxyway, retain�ing walls 3' high and
under, new s�irs, trellis and patio, and grading for a total of 31,920 cubic yards of dirt
(5,460 c.y. cut and 7,620 c.y. fill; 7,500 c.y. over-excavation and 8,350 c.y, re-compacfian).
The applicant also requests a Condition�I LTse Permit to construct a 7,OOQ square foot
textnis court, a new second driveway, and 1,200 square foot stable with 9,1a0 square foot
corral; and �T�xiances to exceed. the maximum permitted grading of 75fl cubic yards of
dirt and over 10,000 square feet surface area far the ter3nis courf, and �o exceed the
maximum pexmitted disturbed area of the Iof.
Section 2. The Plaxini.ng Commission conducted duly noficed public hearings
to consider the application at their regular meeting on February 21, 2Q17, and in the
field on March 2�, 2017 and continued to the evening mee'ting of March 21, 2017.
Neighbors within 1,OOO�foot radius were notified of the public hearings and a notice
was published in the Peninsula News on February 9, 2017. The applicants and their
agents were notified of the public hearings xn wri'ting by first class mail and the
applicant and her agents were in attendance at the hearings. Evidence was heard and
presented from all persons in�erested in affec�ing said proposal, and from members o£
�he City sta£f. During the proceedings one neighbor spoke in suppor� of this project and
thr�e community members visit�ed the site during the noticed£ield i�zp but no objections
were voiced. During the field trip on March 23, 2017, the Planning Commissioners
expressed concerns with the project's extensive �ading, and cansidered the idea of
allowing importing dixt instead of the proposed exter�sive cutting to create the pads on
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the site, and especially the tennis co�zrt pad. The project engineer calculated an estimate
af the amount of dirt that would be necessary to ixnporf into the City in order to provide
the same project elements. After some discussion, the Planning Comrnission noted that
the amount af truck travel to irnport the dirt would have a greater impact on the Ci�y
than allowing the grading as proposed. A1so, at the evening meeting af March 21, 2107,
the Commissioners discussed the pathway apron leading to the stable due to the
recarnmendation from the Traffic Engineer to the Traffic Commission to relocate access
apron. The Commissioners determined tha�any location recom�nended for approval by
the City's Traffic Engineer would be acceptable. They made this recommendation a
special condition of approval for the pro�ect. The Planning Cornmission has �'eviewed,
analyzed and studied tlie current proposal.
Section 3. The property is zoned IZAS-2 and �he gross lot ax�ea is 4.78 acres
(excluding roadway easement). The ne� lot area, as defined by the City, is 4.3 acres or
1$7,196 square feet. The exzsting property is currently developed with a single -family
residence, detached gaxage, and swirnrn;ng pool, which wi�I become a par� of the
basement. Access to the property is taken from a joint driveway approach with 3 Pine
Tree Lane. A new driveway access is proposed to the detached garage and front of the
house. A condition of approval is for the applicant to acquire approval
recommendatiori from th�Traffic Commission,based an the T�affic Engineex's approval
recommendation, for the apron serving the �0 foot wide decomposed granite pa�h.way
provzdz`ng access to the stable.
Section 4. The Planning Comnv.ssion finds that the project is exempt £rom the
California Environme�tal Quality Act, (CEQA} pursuant to Section 15303 (new
construction of single family residence and accessory struc�ures), and Section
15061(b)(3) (common sense exempti�n) of the CL�QA guidelines.
Sec�:on 5. Section 17.46.020 requir�s a developmen� p�an to be submitted for
Site Plan Review and approval before any grading requiring a grading permif or any
new building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or
repair to exzsting buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an
increase to the size of the buiTding or structure by not more than 999 square feet in any
thirty�six (36) month period, The grading fox the new residence, garage, swimming
pool, second driveway, tenn:is couxt, and stable & corral requires Site Plan Review per
Zoning Code Sectians 17.46.a�a.A-2 and 17.46.020.A.1.
With respec# to the Site Plan for grading and the proposed structures the Planning
Commission makes the following findings of fact:
A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the
Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed stnYctures comply with
the General Plan requirement of low profile, Iow-dex�sity residential developrnent with
sufficient apen space between surrounding structures and maintaining sufficient
setbacks ta provide buffers between residential uses. Although the disturbed area
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exceeds fhe maxirnum pexmitted amount of 40% at 46.12%, a laxge portion of it is for the
proposed 1,200 square foo� stable {which requixes a Conditional Use Permit}, and the
associated 9,150 square foot coxral. The stable and corral promote the rural, equestrian
aesthetic of Rolling Hills. None of tlte proposed new stxuctures are in setbacks.
The project conforms �o Zoning Code lot coverage requirements, except fox �lie lot
disturbance and graded area and grading quantities for the tennis cou:rt. The net lot
area of the lot is 187,196 square feet. The structural net lo�t coverage is proposed at
18,673 square feet or 10.0%, which includes all of the structures, with al�owance for
permitted deductions, {20% rnax. pe�mitted}; and the total lot coverage proposed,
including the driveway would be 32,386 square feet or 17.30%, (35% max, permitted).
The disturbed area o£ the lot is propased to be 46.12%, which exceeds the maximum
allowed disturbance of 40% (Municipal Code 17.16.070B).
B. The projecf substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of
the Zot by mir►imizing building coverage. The topography and the configuration of fihe
lot have been considered, and it was determined that the proposed development wil1
not adversely affect or be maferially detri.mental to adjacent uses, buil.dings, or
structcxres, because the proposed project will be cons#ructed partially on the existing
building pad of the curren�y developed lot, will be the least inixusive �o surrounding
properties, wi11 be screened and iandscaped with ixees and shrubs, is of svfficient
di.stance £xom nearby residences so that i.t will not impact the view or privacy of
surrounding neighbors, and wzll allow the owners to enjoy their property without
deleterious infringement on the rights of surroundirig property owners. The propased
project would be Iocated on a gent�er slope of the property and Ieaving the steeper and
more densely vegetated areas in their natural state to the north and northeast, along
with the natural drainage eour�e.
The project promote� equesfari�n us��, therefore furthering the City's goa� to remain an
equestrian community.
C. The proposed development, as condifioned, is harmoniaus in scale and
mass with the site, and is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared
to ather residences in the vicinity of said lot as the proposed house will be 6,40� square
feet and the average in the vicinity is 5,149 square feet. The deve�opment plan follows
the natural contours of the site to minimize grading by utilizing a portion of the existin�
building pad for the new development. The slopes being created have been rounded
and it was attempted to mirnic thE existing slope in the area. The layout of the project
has helped to m;r,;,,,y�e the crea�ion of steep slopes.
D. The development plan will introduce additional Iandscaping, which is
compatibl� with and enhances the rural character of the community, and the
landscaping will provi.de a bu#fer or txansition area between private and public areas.
There will be some clearing of existing landscaping due to overgrowth and improper
maintenance that has become a fire hazard.
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E. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the
convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and veluc�es because the new 20'
driveway will be safer to drive an as iwo cars can sa#'ely pass one another. There is
ample parking in the garages and there is a proposed b' wi.de parking strip along the
new driveway, outside of aIl setbacks, as Pine Tree Lane does not have wide shoulders
to park on so all visito� parking must be contained on site. A 1Q' wide decomposed
granife pathway is proposed to safely accommodate travel to the stable and cox�al area
and a pathway apron that is recommended for approval by the traffic engineer is a
special condition of approval to ensure vehicular,horse, and pedestrian safety.
Section b. Sections 17.18.060 and 17.18.090 af the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code permit approval of a stable over 200 square feet and corral over 550 square fee�
with a Conditiona� Use Pex�rnit. The proposed 1,200 squaxe £oot stable and 9,�50 square
foot corral comply with all requixements of these sections. One new detached garage is
proposed (1,100 square £eet). Section 17.16.210 (A)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance contains
conditions far a detached garage(s), subject to approval of a conditional use perrnit. A
7,000 square foot tennis court is proposed. Section�7.16.210{� of the Zonzng Ordinance
contains conditions for a tennis caurt, subjec� to approval of a conditionai use permit.
Section 17.1b.21Q(A)(1) of the Zaning Ordinance contains conditions for a second
dxiveway, subject to approval of a conditional use permit. A second driveway is
proposed. The praposed structures comply with the provisions and conditions for such
structures apart from the grading variances �ox the tenni,s court. With respect to this
request for Conditional Use Permits,the Plannulg Comrnission finds as follows:
A. Conditionally permitted uses are not oufrigh� permitted by tlie Rolling
Hil�s Municipal Code. 'I'he Com�.ssion musf consider applications for a Conditional
Use Permit and may, wi�i such conditions as are deemed necessary, approve a
conditional use which wi�l not jeopardize, adversely affect, endanger or t� otherwise
constitute a menace to the public health, safefy or generai welfare or be nlaterially
detrimental to the property of other persons located in the vicinity of such use.
B. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the stable, coxral, detached
garage, second driveway, and tennis court would be consistent with �he purposes and
objectives of`the Zoning Qrdinance and General Plan because the uses are cox�istent
with sixnilar uses in the community, and meet all the applicable code developmen�
standaxds £or a s�able and corral, detached garage, second driveway, and terini.s caurt
and they are located in areas on the property that are adequately sized to accommodate
such uses. The proposed uses are appropriately located in thaf they will be°sufficien�ly
separated from nearby structures used €or habita�ion or containing sleeping quarters.
The stable/corral would be constructed in furtherance of the General PIan goal of
promoting and enco�xraging equestrian uses. The detached garage and pxaposed ter�nis
court are common amenities to Rolling Hills.
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C. The natwre, condition, and development of adjacent structures have been
considered, and the projec� wi11 not adversely affecf or be materially det�imental to
these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because �lie proposed uses {stab�e/corral,
detached garage, and fennis court) are Iocated in the middle of a 4.3 acre net Iot and
theiar general locatior�s are of sufficient distance from nearby residences so as to not
unpact the view or privacy of surroundxng neighbors. The proposed stable is to be
located adjacent to th� corral and a path desi�ated for equesfrian uses that runs from
the stable to the roadway easement will be separate from the other outdoor liv�ng areas
on the property and will be camprised of decomposed �anite.
D. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural
terrain, and surrounding residences because the proposed uses (s�able/corral, detached
garage, second driveway, and tennis court) cornplies with the low profi2e residential
developmEnt pattern of the community and will nof give the prop�rty an over-built
look, and areas will ren�ain opex� and unobstructed. The lot is 4.3 acres net in size and 'zs
sufficiently large to accommodate fhe proposed uses.
The stable will be compatible with the uses in the surrounding area because
Roiling Hills is an equestrian community and sfables are encouraged. The stable will
Iook Iike a stable and the 9,150 squ�re foot corral will promote open space on the pad.
The detached garage wi1� be compatible with surrounding uses as it meets the
requirernents of the City as well as being proportioned to the house size. It v�r�ll
£unctian like a garage and nof a�esidential structure.
The second driveway will enable adequate Fire Departrnent access and provide
on-site parki,ng oppox�tunities for gLzests. It will have low pxQfile and a�low for that
portion of the property to be open and unobsixu.cted.
The tennis court will be compa�ible with the uses in the surrounding area
because it will not be located in any setbacks, is sunken to reduce vzsual impac�, and is
an amenity other reszdences in Rolling Hills enjay.
E. The propased conditional uses (stable/corral, detached garage, second
driveway and tennis court} comply with all applicable development standards of fhe
zone district and require Conditional Use Pernzits pursuant to Sections 17.1$.06Q,
17.18.�90, 17.16.2�Q(A}(1), 17.16.210(A)(4), and 17.1b.21a(A)(5) of the Zoning Ordinance.
F. The proposed conditional uses are consistent with the portions of the Los
Angeles County Hazardous Waste Managemen� Plan relating to siti.ng criteria for
hazardous waste facilities because the project site is not listed on the current State of
California Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List.
Section 7. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.38.050 of the Code permit approval of
a variance from the standards and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance when, due to
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exceptional or extraordinary circumstances appiicable to the property and not applicable
to o�her similar properties in the same zone, sixict application of the Code would deny
the property owner substantial property righfs enjoyed by other propexxtiies in the same
vicinity and zone. The applicant seeks a variance from the requirement 17.16.210(�(h}(i)
that requires grading far a tennis court nof exceed 750 cubzc yards of total cut and fill or
10,OOQ square £eet of surface area cut and fill, and frorn 17.�6.070(B) that the disturbance
be limited to 40% af�he net lot area. The tennis co�art is a standaxd 7,OQ0 size but there is
no existing pad for it and it requires a variance. The disturbance is proposed at 46.12%,
which is higher than the pernutted 4Q°�. With respect to this xeques�t for Variances, the
P�anning Commission finds as follows:
A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions
appl.icable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to the other
property or class of use in the same zone because the existing lot, despite it being just
under 5 acres gross, has appraximately half of its overail area at a slope of 2:1 or sfeepex
and the rema,inder undulated and hilly and the lot requires grading in order fo create a
sufficient flat area to cor�truct the house and accessory structures. T'he existing building
pad could only support a residential addition by removing the existing pool. The teTuli$
court pad needed to be created and access to the residentia�unzt provided by the second
driveway helps to screen the tennis court as i�is partially sunken into the hills�de. There
� a dxainage course a�ong the western property line, which must aiso be avoided. In
order to generate the dirt needed for the pad, it was necessary to drop the stable and
corral pad.
B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right possessed by other propex�y in the same vicinity and zane,
which vvauld be deniet� to the p�operty in question absent a variance, because the site is
sZoped in nature so in order to providc pads that meet the development standards,
additional grading i.s required and it was recessary to push the luruts of grading farther
out than if the Iot d�d not have as much slope to it. The overage is not significant and
the property owner should not be dexued the privilege of a new house addition and
amenities because the topographic nature of the lot makes it infeasible to comply
stric�ly with Sections 17.16.070.B and 17.16.210.A.7:
The exceedance of the disturbance is due in Iarge part fo the need for residential
pad creation and the resulting grading for the stable and corral. There were na concerns
voiced by residents and the Plarming Comrnissione�rs during the public hearing
considered alternatives during fhe field visit to the site but believed the praposed p�an
was caused the least impact to the area after further consideration of projecf
alterr�atives.
C. The granting ot the V ariance wouid not be materially detrimenfal to the
public welfare ar injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in
which the propex�y is located. A minor increase in the overall percentage of disturbed
area on the Iot will have no effect on the public welfare or on property or improvements
in the vicinity and the walls which exceed 2.5' average in height are not in any sefbacks
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and will not cause any Iine of sight issues on Pine Tree Lane due to the rows of existing
trees currently in the vicinity.
D. The variance does not grant special privileges to the applicant. To the
contrary, absent a variance, fihe properfy owner would be depr�ved of the same rights
and privileges afforded to other property owners in the vicinity. Unique circumstances
applicable to the subject property make it infeasible for the property owner to comply
with Section 17.16.070. The minor overage requested will allow the property owner to
enjoy the same rights and privileges afforded to many other properties in the vicini�y
and zone.
E. The variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles
Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to sifing and siting criteria €or hazardous
waste facilities.
F. The variance request is consistent with the General Plan. The proposed
project, together with the variax�ce, will be compa�ible with the objecfiives, policies,
generalland uses and progxa.ms specified in the General Plan and will uphold the City's
goals to profect and promote construction that is rura� in nature.
Section 8. Based upon�he foregoing firtdings the Plant�iy.Zg Camrnission hereby
approves the Site Plan Review, Condi�ior�al Use Permits and Variances ia� Zoning Case
No. 917, a request for the construction of a new 2,065 square foot residential addition
(resulting in a 6,405 square foot residence), with a 2,Ob5 squaxe foot basement, a new
1,100 square foot detached garage (separate existing 405 square foat detached garage to
remainj, 1,380 square feet covered porches including 640 square feet at �he stable, 700
square foot swim�ung poal and spa, 60 square foot pool equipment, 96 square foot
service yard, 325 square foot porte cochere/entryway, retaining walls 3' high and undear,
new stairs, trellis and patio, and grading for a total of 31,920 cubic yards of dirt (8,460
c.y. cut and 7,6Z0 c.y, fill; 7,500 c.y. aver-excavation and 8,3�0 c.y, re-compaction). The
applicant also requests a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 7,000 square foot tennis
court, a new second driveway, and 1,20Q square foot stable with 9,��0 square foot corral;
and Variances to exceed the maximum permitted g�adix�g af 750 cubic yards of dirt and
over 30,000 square feet surface area for the tennis court, and to exceed the maximum
permitted disturbed area of the Iot to 46.12% (max. 4Q%}, subject to the following
conditions:
A. The Site Plan,Variances and Conditional Use Permit approvals shall expire
within two years from the effective date of approval as defined �irt Sections 17.46.080,
17.42.070, and 17.3$.07Q unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of these
sections.
B. If any condition of this resolution is violated, the entit�ement granted by this
resolution shall be suspended and the pxivileges granted hereunder shall lapse and upon
�receipt of written notice from the City, all construction work being perfo�rtned on the
subject property sha11 immediately cease, other than work deterrnined by the City
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Manager or his/her designee required to cure the violation. The suspension and stop
work order will be lifted once the Applicant cures the violatio�� to �he satisfaction of the
City Manager or his/her designee. In the event that the Applicant disputes the City
Manager or his/her designee's determYnation that a violation exists or disputes how the
violation must be cured, the Applicant may request a hearing before the City
Council. T'he hearing shali be scheduled at the next regular meeting of the City Council
for which the agenda has not yet been posted; the Applicant shall be provided written
notice of the hearing. The stop work order shall �emain in effect during the pendency of
the hearing. The City Council shall make a determination as fo whether a violation of
this Resolution has occurred. If the Counci� determines that a vialation has not accurred
or has been cured by the time of the hearing, the Council will Iift the suspension and the
stop work order. If the Council determines fhat a viola�ion has occurred and has not yet
been cured, the Council shall provide the Applicant with a deadline to cure the violation;
no construction work shali be performed on the properiy until and unless the violation is
cured by the deadline, other than work designated by the Council to accomplish the
cure. If the violation is not cured by the deadline, the Council may either extend the
deadline at the Applicant's �equest or schedule a hearing tor the revocation of the
enti�.ements granted by this Resolution pursuant to Chapter 17.58 of the Rolling Hi�Is
Municipal Code {IZHMC}.
C. A11 requirements of the Building and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning
Ordinance, and of the zone in which �he subject property is Iocated must be complied
with unless otherwise set fox�h in thzs pe.rmit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan.
D. The lot sha11 be developed and maintained in subsfantial conformance with
the site plan on file received on March 20, 2017 except as otherwise provided in these
conciitiortis. '�'he working drawings submitted to the Department of Building and Satety
for pian check review shall confarm to the approved development plan. AIl conditions of
the Site Plan Revie�v and Conditional U�e Perrnit approval� �ha�l b�incorporated into the
bui�ding permit working drawings, and where applzcabl�compli�d wi#h prior ta issuance
of a grading or building pexmit from the building departrnent.
'The conditions of approval of this Resolution shall be pzi�ted onto building plans
subrnitted to the Build'zng Department for review and shall be kept on site at all tzmes.
Any modifications and/or changes to the approved project, including resu�ting from£ield
conditions, shall be discussed and approved by sta£f priox to implementing the changes.
E. Prior to submittal of final working drawings to Building and Safety
Department for i.ssuance of building permits, the plans for the project shall be submitted
to Czty staff for verifica�ion that the final plans are in campliance with the plans approved
by the Planning Commission.
F. A licensed professional preparing construction plans for this pro�ect for
Bui�ding Departinent review shall execute a Certificate affirming that the plans conform
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in a11 respects to this R�solution approving this project and all of the conditions set forth
there�n and the Cit�s Building Code and Zoni.�g Ordinance.
Further, the person obtaining a building and/ar grading permit for this praject
shall execute a Certiticate of Constructian stating that the project will be cons�ructed
according to this Resolution and any plans approved'therewith.
G. Str�xctural lot coverage of the lot shall nat exceed 18,671 square feet (with
deductions) ar 1Q.0% af the ne� lot area, in conformance with Iot coverage limitations
(20% ma.ximum}.
The total lot coverage pxoposed, including structures and flatwork, shall not
exceed 32,3$6 (with deductions) or 17.30%, of the net lot area, in conformance with lot
coverage limitations (35% max).
H. Grading for this project shall not exceed 8,4bQ cubic yards of cut and 7,610
cubic yards of fill; 7,�00 cubic yards of over-excava�ion, and $,350 cubic yards of
reco�npaction and shall be balanced on site. The di.sturbed area of fhe Iot, including the
approved stable and corral shall not exceed 46.12%.
I. The residential building pad is proposed at 21,800 square feet and shall not
exceed coverage of 9,191 square feet ar 42.16% with allowed deductions. The �ennis court
pad is proposed at 7,31� square feet and sha11 not exceed 7,Q00 squaxe feet of caverage or
9�.7% with allowed deduc�tions. The stable pad is proposed at 10,925 square feet and sha1�
not exceed 1,720 square feet of coverage or 15.74% with allowed deductions.
J. A new second driveway shall be provided per fhe Fire Departn�ent
requirements, with spaces for guest parking. The apron of the second driveway was
recommended fo�approval by the Traf#ie Commi�sion.
K. A new proposed 10 foot wide decomposed granite, or Iike 1Qb% pervious
roughened material, pathway providing stable access shall be configured with an apron
on Pine Tree Lane that is recommended for approval by the City's traffic engineer prior to
any permit approval.
L. A m�nimum of five-foot level path and/or walkway,which does not have to
be paved, shall be provided around �lie entire perimeter of all of the proposed structures,
or as otherwise required by the Fire Department.
M. At any ti.me there are horses on the propexty, Best
Management Practices (BMPs} shall be applied for inanure control, including but not be
limited to removal of the manure on a daily basis or provision of a recepfac�e with a tight
closing lid that is constr�cted of brick, stone, concrete, metal or wood�ined with metal or
other sound material and that is sa€eguarded against access by flies. The contents of said
receptacles shall be removed once a week. It is prohibited to dispose of manure or any
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anirnal waste into the Murucipal Separate Storm Se�ver System(M54), into natural
drainage course ox spread on the property.
N. The pool equipment area shall be enclosed and screened with landscaping
and sha�l utilize the most quiet ancl. technologically advanced equipment to dampen the
sound. Pex LA County Building Code,poo�barrier/fencing shall be required.
O. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Lighting Ordinance
of fhe City of Rolling Hills (RHMC 17.26.190 E}, pertaining to Iighting on said property,
roofing and material requirements o£ properties in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zone.
P. All utility Iznes to the residenc�, guesthause, detached garages, and stable
shall be placed underground, subject to all applicable standards and requireanents.
Q. Drainage dissipaters shall be constructed outside of any easements, ur�ess
approved by fhe RHCA. The drainage systern shall be approved by the Department of
Buziding and Safety. If ari above groux�d swale and/or dissipater is required, it shall be
designed in such a manner as nof to cross ovEr any equestriar� trail s or discharge water
onto a trail, shall be stained in an earth tone color, and shall be screened from any traii,
road and neighbors' view to the maximum ex�ent practicable, without impairing the
fi3nction of the drainage system.
R. All graded slopes shall be Iandscaped. A landscaping plan shall be
submitted to the City in conformance with Fire DepartnZent Fuel Modification
requirements and graded slopes. A detailed landscaping plan shall be submitted and
shall provicle that any t�rees and shrubs used in the iandscaping �chemc for �his pr�ject
shall be planted in a way that screens the project development from adjacent streets and
neighbors, such that shrubs and �ree� as they mature do not grow into a hedge or
impede any neighbors views and the plan shall provide that all Iandscaping be
maintained at a height no higher than the roof Ii�x�e of the nearest project structcxre. in
addition, the landscaping plan sha11 provide for screening af the proposed tennis court
wifh vegetation not to exceed 10 feet in height or fhe height of the tennis court fence, if
installed, whichever is Iess, and that the vegetatian used for screening shall be planted
in an off-set manner, so as to prevent it, as it grows from forming a solid hedge. The
landscaping plan sha11 utilize ta the maxi�num extent feasible, plants that are native to
the area, are water-wise and are consistent with the rural character o£the community.
S. The applicant shall submit a landscaping perfoxmance bond or other
financial obligation, fo be kept on deposit by the City, in the amount of the planting
plus irrigation plus 1a%. The band sha11 be released no sooner than ttivo years after
completion of all plantings, subject to a City staff determination that the plantings
required fo�r the project are in substanti.al conformance with approved plans a�d are in
good condition.
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The landscaping shall be subJect to fhe requirements of fhe City's Watex Efficient
Landscape Ordinance, (Chapter 13.1$ of the RHMC).
Pursuan� to Chapfer 8.30 of the RHMC the property shall at aII times be
maintained free of dead trees and vegetation.
T. The setback lines and raadway easemex�t Iines in the viciniiy of the
construction for this project shall remain staked throughout the construction. A
construction fence may be required.
U. Perimeter easements, including roadway easements and trails, if any, shall
remain free and clear of any irnprovements including, but not be limited to fences-
including construction fences, any hardscape, driveways, landscaping, irrigation and
drainage devices, excep�t as o�herwise approved by the Rolling Hills Community
Association.
V. Minimum of 65°� of any construc�ion materials must be recycled or diverted
from Iandfills. The hauler of the materials shall obtain City's Construction and
Demolition permits for waste hauling prior to start of work and provide proper
documenfation to the City.
W. Du�ing constructian, conformance with the air quality management district
requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and �ocal ordinances
and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to undue vehicle
trips, noise, dust,and objectionable odors shall be required.
X. During construction, dust cont-ral measures shall be used to stabilize th�
soil from wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable odors generated by
construction activities in accordance with South Coast Air Quaiity IV�anagement
District, Los Angeles County and locai oxdinances and engineering practices.
During construction, an Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set
forth in Section 7010 of the 201b County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be
followed to minirnize erosion and to pratect slopes and channe�s to control storm water
�ollution.
Y. During cortstruction, to the extent feasible, a11 parking shall take place on the
project site, on the new driveway and, if necessary, any overflow parking may take place
within the unimproved roadway easements along adjacent streets, and shall not obstruc�
neighboring driveways, visibility at intersectior�s or pedestrian and equestrian passage.
During construction, to the maximurn extent feasible, employees o� the conixactor sha11
car-pool inta �he City. To the extent feasible, a minimum of 4' wide path,froxn fhe edge of
the xoadway pavement, for pedestrian and equestrian passage shall be available and be
clear of vehicles, constxuction materials and equipment at all times.
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Z. Duri.ng construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule and
regulate constrvction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the hours of 7
AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday only, when co�struction and mechanical
equipment noise is permitted, so as not to interfere with the quiet residential
environxnent of the City o£Rolling Hills.
AA. Th� contractar sha1l not use tools thaf could produce a spark, including for
clearing and grubbing, durix�g red flag warning conditzons. Weather conditions can be
found af;
http�wrh.noaa.gov/�ox/mafn.php?suite=safe�&pa�e=hazard defirutions#FIRE.
It is the sole responsibi�ity of the property owner and/or his/he� cantractor to monitor
the red flag warning conditions. Should a red flag warning be declared and if work i.s to
be conducted on the property, the contractor shall have read'zly available fire
distinguisher.
AB. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regzona� Water
Quaiity Cantrol Boaxd and County Public Works Department Best Management Practices
(BMP's) requirements related to solid was�te, drainage and storm water drainage facilities
management and to the Cit�s Low Tmpact development Ordinance (LID). Further the
property owners shall be required to conform to �he County Health Department
requirements for a septic system.
AC. Prior to finaling of the project an"as graded" and an"as constructed" p1ariS
and certifications, including certifications af ridgelines of the structures,shall be provided
to the Planning Departan.ent and fhe Building Department to ascertain that the completed
project is in compliance with the approved plans. Tn addition, any modifications made to
the px�j�ct during construction, shall be depicted on the "as built/as graded" plan.
AD. All canditions of this Resolution, when applicable, musf be complied with
prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit from the Building and Safety
Department.
AE. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditioxis of
this pezmit pursuant to Zoning Ox•dinance, or the approval shall not be effecfive. The
affzdavit shall be recorded fogethex with the resolution.
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PA5SED, APPROVED D ADOPTED T�3IS 18�th DAY OF APRIL 2017.
B D CHEL�, I N
ATTEST: ,
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HEIDI LU , CITY CLERK
Any ac�ion challenging the fi�al decision of the City made as a resul� of the public
hearing on this application must be filed within the time �irnits set forth in Section
17.54.a�a of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code and Code of Civil Procedure Section
1094.6.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ��
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS }
I certify�hat the foregoing Resolution No. 2017-Q4 enti�led:
A RES4LUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CTTY OF
RQLLING HILLS GRANTING APPR4VAL FOR A SiTE PLAN REVIEW,
CONDZ'TIONAL USE PERMTT AND VARIANCES FOR GRADING AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENCE ADDITION WITH A BASEMENT,
DETACHED GARAGE, COVERED PORCHES, SWIMMING POOL WITH A SPA,
PATIO TRELLiS, TENIVIS COURT, NEW SECOND DRNEWAY, STABLE AND
CORRAL;TO EXCEED THE MA�QMUM PERMITTED GRADING AND GRADED
AREA FOR THE TENNiS COURT AND TO EXCEED THE MA�QMUM
PERMITTED LOT DISTURBANCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 917 AT 5 PINE TREE
LANE, (LOT 94-RH), {5HARNG}.
was approved and adopted a� regular meeting of �he Planning Commission on
Apri118, 2017 by the foilowing roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Cardenas, Caoley, Kirkpatrick,Seaburn and
Chairman Chelf.
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the tollowing:
Administrative Offices
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HEIDI LUCE, CITY CLERK
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