2026-11_PC_Resolution_1MorganLn_ZC 24-016_F_E 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A TWO-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ZONING CASE NO. 24-016 FOR SITE PLAN
REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A NEW STABLE, NON-EXEMPT GRADING,
RETAINING WALLS TO EXCEED 3 FEET (MAXIMUM 5 FEET HEIGHT),
AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS; CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS TO
CONVERT AN EXISTING RECREATIONAL SPORT COURT INTO AN
EQUESTRIAN RIDING ARENA AND FOR A STABLE GREATER THAN
200 SQUARE FEET; AND VARIANCES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A
STABLE IN THE FRONT YARD, CORRAL IN THE FRONT AND SIDE
SETBACKS, IMPORT OF DIRT, AND TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM 40%
DISTURBED AREA FOR 1 MORGAN LANE; AND FINDING THE
PROJECT CATEGORIACLLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA (LOT 170-1-
MS)(HU)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. On June 18, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No.
2024-10, approving Zoning Case No. 2024-017 for a Site Plan Review to construct a new
stable, non-exempt grading, retaining walls to exceed 3 feet (maximum 5 feet height),
and related improvements; Conditional Use Permits to convert an existing recreational
sport court into an equestrian riding arena and for a stable greater than 200 square feet;
and Variances for construction of a stable in the front yard, corral in the front and side
setbacks, import of dirt, and to exceed the maximum 40% disturbed area for 1 Morgan
Lane. The project includes a new 4,098-square-foot two-story stable, an existing 8,800-
square-foot corral, conversion ot an existing 7-030-square-foot sports court into a new
5,597-square-foot riding arena, a new 10-foot wide access to the stable, 36 cubic yards
of grading import and retaining walls that will exceed three feet but not more than five feet
in height.
Section 2. Pursuant to Sections 17.38.070(A), 17.42.070(A), and 17.46.080(A)
of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code (“RHMC”), the approved Variances, Conditional Use
Permit, and Site Plan Review in Resolution No. 2024-09 would expire within two years of
the effective date of approval, unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements
of the RHMC.
Section 3. On June 1, 2026, an application was duly filed by property owner
Greg Sonstein requesting a two-year time extension to comply with the requirements of
Resolution No. 2024-09 to complete permitting.
Section 4. The Planning Commission finds that, pursuant to Rolling Hills
Municipal Code (RHMC) Section 17.46.080(B), the expiration would constitute an undue
hardship upon the property owner because of unforeseen delays outside of the control of
the Applicants. The Planning Commission further finds that continuation of the approval
would not be materially detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the public