2019-16 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN FOUR PARCELS ALONG STORM HILL
LANE IN ZONING CASE NO. 949, (STORM PROPERTIES, INC.)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. An application was duly filed by Storm Properties,Inc.,with respect
to real property located at 4 Storm Hill Lane and applying for a Lot Line Adjustment
between the four (4)parcels of land which were created by a subdivision,Parcel Map No.
26356. The parcels under consideration have APN#s: 7569-024-014, 7569-024-015, 7569-
024-016, AND 7569-024-017. No new lots are being created and no new development is
being proposed with this application.
Section 2. California Government Code Subsection 66412(d) authorizes lot line
adjustments without requiring a tentative map, parcel map or final map if: (A) The lot
line adjustment involves four existing adjacent parcels, where land is proposed to be
taken from one parcel and added to an adjacent parcel; (B) A greater number of parcels
than originally existed is not thereby created; (C) The lot line adjustment will create
parcels that conform to local zoning and building ordinances; and (D) The lot line
adjustment is approved by the City. The City may impose conditions on the Lot Line
Adjustment in order to make the lot conform to local zoning and building ordinances, to
require the prepayment of real property taxes prior to the approval of the Lot Line
Adjustment or to facilitate the relocation of existing infrastructure or easements. (Id.)
Section 3. The Rolling Hills Municipal Code also provides a procedure for the
preparation,filing,processing,and approval or denial of a lot line adjustment application
consistent with the policies of the General Plan and the requirements of the Subdivision
Map Act (See Chapter 16.44 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code-RHMC). The Planning
Commission,in approving a lot line adjustment,shall adopt conditions only as necessary
to conform the adjusted parcels comply with the requirements of Title 17 (Zoning) or to
facilitate the relocation of existing utilities,infrastructure,trails or easements. (See RHMC
Section 16.44.040.)
Section 4. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings
to consider the application on October 23, 2018 and at a field trip on December 12, 2018.
Following a delay in order to address CEQA requirements for a road construction,which
is to be accomplished in conjunction with the lot line adjustment application,the Planning
Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing at the October 15, 2019 regular
Planning Commission meeting. At that time, the Planning Commission directed staff to
prepare a Resolution of Approval. Neighboring residents inquired about the proposed
lot line adjustment and voiced concerns about obstruction of views. As the approval
would be for a lot line adjustment, the Planning Commission conveyed to the residents
that obstruction of views will not be a concern as no new development is being proposed
at this time.
Section 5. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically
exempt pursuant to Section 15305, Class 5 of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
Section 6. RHMC Section 16.44.040 requires the Planning Commission to make
findings in order to approve a lot line adjustment application. The Planning Commission
has considered the evidence, both written and oral, in connection with this application
and with respect to the lot line adjustment application, the Planning Commission makes
the following findings:
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A. The adjustment will not have the effect of creating a greater number of
parcels than existed before the adjustment.
B. The parcels resulting from the adjustment will not conflict with any
applicable regulations of the zoning ordinance. The lots are very large and the lot line
adjustments will not cause any non-conformities.All of the subject parcels are in the RAS-
2 zone and after the lot line adjustment will remain under the two net acre minimum lot
size required by the zone.
C. The adjustment will not result in an increase in the number of
nonconforming parcels. All four(4)subject parcels will have an area over the two net acre
requirement in RAS-2 zone.
Section 7. Pursuant to Section 16.44.030 of the RHMC,lot line adjustments shall
be processed in compliance with the procedures specified in Chapter 17.46 (Site Plan
Review) of the RHMC. Section 17.46.050 of RHMC requires the Commission make
findings in order to approve a site plan review application. The Planning Commission
has considered the evidence, both written and oral, in connection with this application
and with respect to the Site Plan application for the lot line adjustment, the Planning
Commission makes the following findings:
A. The proposed lot line adjustment is compatible with the General Plan, the
Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because it meets the requirements of the criteria
for approving of a lot line adjustment and there are no new structures being proposed
with this application. The lot line adjustment will not affect the developed lot as the
existing structures will continue to maintain sufficient setbacks to provide buffers
between them and the future residential uses.
B. The lot line adjustment substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped
state of the lot as there is no additional development proposed at this time.
C. The existing conditions of the lots are harmonious in scale with the
neighborhood, and the lots are much larger than surrounding lots. Since the lot line
adjustment will not change the level of development on the properties, the lot line
adjustment will not result in any less consistency with the scale of the neighborhood.
D. The lot line adjustment is compatible with the rural character of the
community and makes no change to the existing conditions because no development is
proposed with the lot line adjustment.
E. The proposed lot line adjustment is sensitive and not detrimental to the
convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed
new road approved under a separate application has taken into consideration the
convenience and safety for pedestrians and vehicles and has been recommended for
approval by the City's Traffic Commission.
Section 8. With respect to the Sit Plan approval, the Planning Commission
imposes the following conditions:
A. The approval shall expire within two years from the effective date of
approval as defined in Section 17.46.070, unless otherwise extended pursuant to the
requirements of this section.
C. The lot line adjustment approval shall not in any way constitute any
representation that the adjusted lots can be developed even if in compliance with current
zoning and building ordinance standards. No development, including study of soils,
geology, hydrology, grading, and other requirements, shall occur on the properties
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without first complying with all applicable City Building and Zoning requirements and
other applicable rules and regulations.
D. The lot line adjustment shall not in any respect limit or impair the City's
application of the Site Plan Review Ordinance to the lots at such time as an application is
made for development.
E. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of
this Resolution for approval to be effective.
F. There shall be easements within the adjusted boundaries of the lots, as
required by the Rolling Hills Community Association.
G. The Certificate of Compliance shall not be issued until a legal description
complying with the delineation of adjustment are submitted to, and approved by the
City. Upon the City's approval of the legal descriptions of the new adjusted lines a
Certificate of Compliance shall be issued by the City, shall be recorded by the property
owner in the offices of the Los Angeles County Recorder,and evidence of the recordation
shall be returned to the City.
H. The applicant shall record the deeds of the properties effectuating the
transfer concurrently with the Certificate of Compliance for the Lot Line Adjustment and
shall submit proof of such recordation to the City of Rolling Hills.
PASSED,APPRQ\ i AND ADOPTED ON THE 19th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2019.
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ATTEST:
YOHANA CORONEL,CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS)
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2019-16 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
BETWEEN FOUR PARCELS ALONG STO HILL LANE IN ZONING
CASE NO. 949, (STORM PROPERTIES, INC.).
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
November 19, 2019 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COOLEY,SEABURN, AND CHAIRMAN CHELF.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: CARDENAS AND KIRKPATRICK.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
YOHA ORONEL,CITY CLERK
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