2025-03_PC_Resolution_6QuailRidgeRoadN_ZC24-121_Schimmel_F_ERESOLUTION NO. 2025-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF ZONING CASE NO. 24-121 FOR
A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A RESIDENTIAL ADDITION WITH A NEW
ATTACHED GARAGE, NON-EXEMPT GRADING, WALLS TO EXCEED 3 FEET
HEIGHT, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS; AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE GREATER THAN 200
SQUARE FEET AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (SCHIMMEL)
(LOT 107-RH)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND,
RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by Shilpa Mehta of Joseph Spierer Architects,
on behalf of the property owners Michael and Tara Schimmel with respect to real property
located at 6 Quail Ridge Road North, Rolling Hills (Lot 107-RH). The applicants are requesting
a Site Plan Review for a 1,260 square-foot addition to the existing main residence with a 570
square-foot attached garage, 272 Cubic Yards of Non-Exempt Grading, walls to exceed a
maximum 3 feet height (not to exceed maximum 5 feet), and other improvements; and
Conditional Use Permit for a 514 square foot detached cabana (not to exceed 800 square feet)
(Zoning Case No. 24-021) ("Project"). The Project also includes a residential interior remodel,
expansion of existing driveway for fire truck turnaround, service yard, new hardscape, and
landsc ape that is not part of this discretionary approval.
Section 2. The subject property is currently developed with a 3,227 square-foot single-
family residence, 877 square-foot detached garage, 650 square-foot swimming pool, 156
square-foot pool equipment, 258 square-foot attached covered porches, 96-square-foot shed,
and ground mounted solar panels. There is one main building pad.
Section 3. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to
consider the application at a field trip meeting and regular meeting on April 5, 2025. Neighbors
within a 1,000-foot radius were notified of the public hearings and a notice was published in the
Daily Breeze on April 5, 2025. The applicant and agent were notified of the public hearings in
writing by first class mail and the agent was in attendance at the hearings.
Section 4. The Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
Str uctures), which exempts the construction and location of a limited number of new, small
facilities or structures, including single family residence and accessory structures, including but
not limited to garages, carports, patios, swimming pools and fences. Here, the Project includes
a new cabana and residential addition to a single-family residence along with other related
improvements. Accordingly, the Project qualifies for the exemption pursuant to Section 15303.
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Resolution No. 2025-03 (ZC 24-021)
6 Quail Ridge Road North