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01-20-15.pdf MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS JANLTARY 20, 2Q1S CALL MEETING TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Chairman Ch�lf at 6:39 p.m. on Tuesda,y, Janua�y 20, 2015 in the City Couricil Chamber, at City HaII, 2 Poriuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Gray, Kirkpatrick, Mirsch'� and Chairman Chelf. *arrtved at 6:43 p.rn. Commissioners Absent: Smith(excused). Others P�resent: Yolanta Schwartz,Planning Director. Raymond R. Cruz, City Manager. Shahiedah Coates,Assistant City Attomey. Heidi L�xce, City Clerk. Russ Barto,Architect. Charlie Raine, 4 Pinto Road. Jahn Mackenbach, 56 Portuguese Bend Road. Dan Bolton,Bolton Engineering. Roger North, Architect. Bruce Bornemann,IWS Surveying. APPRQVAL QF THE AGENDA Approved as presented. PUBLIC C�MMENTS ON MINUTES AND ANY ITEM NOT ON TI�AGENDA None. APPROVAL OF NIINUTES December 16,2014 Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission Commissioner Gray moved that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the adjourned reguIar meeting of the Planning Commission held on December 16, 2014 as presented. Commissioner Kirkpatrick seconded the motion,which carried without objection. December 16, 2014 Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission Commissioner Crray moved that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on December 16, 2014 as presented. Commissioner Kiz�kpatrick seconded the motion, which carried without objection. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2015-01. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING CONIMISSION OF THE CITY QF RQLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ABOVE GR.ADE DECKS, PLANTER WALLS AND A GARAGE ADDITION TO THE RESIDENCE; AND REQUEST FOR VARIANCES FOR PLANTER WALLS TO EXCEED ON 'THE AVERAGE 2.5 FEET IN HEIGHT AND FQR AN OUT OF GRADE �ONDITION FOR TI� GARAGE ADDITION IN ZONING CASE NO. 867, AT 1 PINE T1aEE LANE, ROLLING HILLS, CA, LOT 102-RH, (DELGADO). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORIVIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALTTY ACT, (CEQA). Minutes Planning Commission Regvlar Meeting ai-2o-is - 1 - Chairman Chelf introduced the item and asked for staf�s comments. Planning Director Schwartz stated that at its last meeting, the Planning Commissian asked staff to prepare a Resolution granting approval of the applicant's xequest in Zoning Case No. 867 however, since that time, the applicant has slightly revised the application twice. She reviewed the applicant's original request and stated that the first revision was to add a 300 sq. ft. trellis. She stated that the trellis could normally be approved over-the- counter so the Resolution that was prepared and clistrib�ted with the agenda packet inclrxded that revision. She further stated that since that Resoludon was prepared, the applicant came back with additional revisions after the project was reviewed by the RHCA Architectural Committee. She stated that based on those changes, a new staff report and Resolution have been prepared for the Planning Commission's review and consideration. She stated that if the Planning Commissian do�s not object to the changed, the revised Resolution could be adopted tonight; altematively, the Planning Commission could continue the matter for further consideration and schedule a field trip to review the proposed changes if necessary. She further reviewed the changes which include changing the detached garage with a breezeway to an attached garage so the entire structure will now be attached. She stated that the out of grade candition continues to exis�but it is closer to #he existing garage than it was before and the service yard was moved. The revised Resolution would approve a 770 sq. ft. attached garage, a variance for the out of grade construction, the planter walls behind the decks and the decks. She stated that with these changes,the structural coverage changes to 10.4% from 10.5% and total lot coverage is 1b.5%. Chairman Chelf cailed for public comment. Russ Barto, Architect addressed the Planning Commission to review the praposed changes. He stated that the changes were made based on suggestions made by the Rolling Hills Community Association's Architectural Committee. Following brief discussion, Commissioner Gray moved that the Planning Cammission adopt Resolution No. 2Q15-01 as amended, granting appraval of the applicant's revised request in Zoning Case No. 867 at 1 Pine Tree Lane. Cammissioner Kirkpatrick seconded the motion which carried withaut objection. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING ZONING CA5E NO. 869 SUBDIVISION NO. 94 VESTING TENTATIVE PA,RCEL MAP NO. 72775,a request to subdivide an existing Iot totaling 7.d5 acres gross into 2 parcels as follows: Pazcel i: 3.70 gross acres, 3.0 net acres; Parcel2. 3.34 gross acres, 2.67 net acres. The property is currently vacant and is located on the south side of Crest Road East, between 17 Crest Road E. and 29 Crest Road E. (Lot 32-A-MS), Parcel No.: 7567-011-U20 in the RA-S-2 Zone, Residential Agricultural-Suburban 2-Acre minimum net lot area, to be implemented by Mr. Jim Hynes. It has been determined that this project with mitigation measures will not have a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, a DRAFT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARAT�ON has been prepazed. Chairman Chelf introduced the item and asked for stafPs comments. Planning Director Schwartz reviewed the applicant's request for a two-lot subdivisian of a vacant lot over 7 acres in size on Crest Road East and stated that the Planning Commission visited the site earlier in the day. She stated that Lot 1 is proposed to be 3.7 acres gross and 3 acres net and Lot 2 is proposed to be 3.34 acres gross and 2.67 acres net. She further reviewed the proposed driveways including access ta the stables and stated that the Traffic Commission will review the proposed driveway aprons at their next meeting. She stated that the application meet#he requirements for design based on the City's subdivision ordinance except that they are requesting madifica�ion for the parcels width to be less than the required �SOft. width at the bottom of the lats in the area in the canyon furthest from the roadway. She stated that the applicant has done geological, soils and percolation tests indicating that the two lots are feasible for development and those �ests have been submitted to the City Engineer for review. She further stated that the applicant was required ta cornple�e a Biological Resources Assessment Study and that study will be submitted, reviewed by staff and provided to the Planning Commission for review. She stated that letters were received from residents in the area objecting to the sub-division over concern for density in the area and effect on the appearance of the area. She stated that a report froFn the California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife was also rece�ved and the applicant will be requir�d to address tl�e issues raised in the report. Chairman Chelf called for public comment. Minutes Planning Commission Regular Meeting 01-20-�5 -2 - Dan Bolton, Bolton Engineering addressed the Planning Commissian on behalf of #he applicant ta address the concern raised regarding density. He stated that the proposed subdivision is not out of characte7r with the lots in the vicinity. He also addressed the concern raised regarding dra.inage stating that those issues would be addressed when the properties are developed. Charlie Ra.ine, 4 Pinto Road addressed the Planning Commission to express cancem regarding the drainage given that both lots would feed into Litt1e Klondike Canyon which is blocked off at the top of the slide area and catastrophic rain events may result in mud flow. �_ 3ohn Mackenbach, 56 Partuguese Bend Road alsa expressed concern regarding the drainage and requested that at the time the properties are developed that the water coming down the canyon be handled safely. In response to Chairman Chelf, Pianning Director Schwartz stated that with regard to subdivision, the Planning Cammission is an advisory body to the City Council and the subdivision ordinance req�xires the Planning Commission to test the proposed subdivision against certain criteria specified in the ordinance. She further stated that the Pianning Commissian can not reject an application unless any of the foZlowing are found: the praposed map is not consisten# with the applieable general and specific plans; the site is not physically suita.ble for the type of de�elopment proposed; the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density; the design of the subdivision and proposed improvements is like�y to cause substantial enviranmentaf damage or substantially and unavoidably injure wildlife or their habitat; the design of the subdivision and proposed improvements are likely to cause serious public he$Ith or safety problems; the design of the subdivision ar the type of unprovements will canflict with easements. She stated that the P�anning Commission may place conditions on the subdivision to ensure any issues are addressed. Assistant City Attorney Coates clarified that because the Planning Commission would be recommending certain action, it could recommend that the City Council approve with certa.in conditions ox modifications to the subdivision ordinance requirements. Commissioner Kirkpatrick suggested that the Planning Commission may want to recommend a condition that would address the hydrology and dra.inag� concerns. Commissioner Gray also suggested that the Planning Commission consider recommending a condition that deals with the expected water flaw. CoFnmissioner Mirsch suggested that the drainage issues rnay need to be addressed during the subdivision process rather than waiting until a development project is brought forward and expressed concern that there may be an environmental and safety issue on the property. Jim Hynes, applicant addressed the Planning Commission regarding the size of the lats stat�ng that they are comparable in size to the lats in the vicinity. Fallowing brief discussion, consideration of this case was continued to allow the Planning Commission ta review the reports that have been submitted and to allow the applicant to assess the hydrology and drainage issues. ZONING CASE NO. 852 SUBDIVISION NO. 93 VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP N�. 72232, a request to subdivide an existing lot totaling 7.051 acres gross into 2�arce�s as follows: Parcel 1: 2.40 acres gross, 1.96 acres net; Parcel2: 4.64 acres gross, 3.71 acres net. The property is current�y vacant and is addressed as 80 Saddleb�ck Road (Lot 67-RH), in the RA-S-1 Zane, Residential Agricultwral-Suburban 1-Acre minimum n� lat area, to be implemented by Mr. Jercy Turpanjian. It has been determined that this praject with mitigation measures will not ha�e a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, a DRAFT ._ MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION has been prepared. Chairman Chelf introduced the item and asked for staffls comments. Planning Director Schwartz briefly reviewed the app�icant's request for a 2-1ot subdivision at SO Saddl�back Road and stated that the Planning Commission visited the site earlier in the day. She further reviewed the proposed driveways including access to the stables and stated that the Traffic Engineer reviewed the proposed tlriveway and did not express any objection and the Traffic Commission will review the proposed driveway aprons at their next meeting. She stated that the pxoposed subdivision meets the criteria axid design standards of the stxbdivision ordinance. She briefly re�iewed the results of the biological survey stating that there has been some envirviunentally sensitive vegetation identified and fiurther commented that the applicant has Minutes planning Commission Regular Meeting oi-2a-is _3 - abandoned the request for the access road to the future stable. She nated that the Cali�ornia Dept. of Fish and Wildlife did not submit a response. She s#a#ed that based an the comments from the biologist and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, a mitigation plan will be prepared and #he initial study was amended to include alt the environrnental comments that were submitted. Chairman Chelf called for public comment. Dan Bolton, Bolton Engineering addressed the Planning Commission on behalf of the applicant to offer to answer any questions the Planning Commission may have. Roger Narth, Arcl�itect addressed the Planning Commission on behalf of the applicant stating that the issues regarding development of the property will be addressed when the lots are proposed for development. Following brief discussian, Commissioner Gray moved that the Planning Commission direct staff to prepare a Resolution recommending appro�al of the applicant's request in Zoning Case No. 852, Subdivision No. 93, Vesting Tentatave Parcel Map No. 72232 to subdivide a vacant lot current�y addressed as 8Q Sadd�eback Road with the standard fmdings of fact and conditions. Commissioner Kirkpatrick seconded the motion which car�ried with out ab�ection. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONING CASE NO. 870-871. Request for a Certificate of Compliance for Lot Line Adjustments between four parcels of land located at 1 Buckboard Lane, 1 Georgeff Road, vacant lat known as 3 Georgeff Road and 8 Crest Road East, Rolling Hills, CA; a Variance for less than minimum required frantage of a parcel in Zoning Case No.870 and a request for a Zoning Map Amendment and General P1an Amendment ta change the zoning classification of the adjusted area of the property at 1 Buckboard Lane from RAS-2 (Residential Agricultural Suburban, two acre minunum Iot size) to RAS-1 {Residential Agricultural Suburban, one acre minimum 1ot size) zoning district, and the adjusted area of the vacant lot at 3 Georgeff Road from RAS-1 to RAS-2 and to reclassify the land use categories of the adjusted areas in Zoning Case No. 871, Zonir�g Map and General P1an Amendment 2015-01. (Rabinson}. The Project has been determined to be exempt from the Califorr�ia Environmental Quality Act, (CEQA) under the Class 5 Exemption,Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations. Commissioner Mirsch recused herself from consideration of this case due to the proximity of her property to the subject �roperty. Chairman Chelf introduced the item and asked for staffs comments. Planning Director Schwartz reviewed the applicant's request for a lot line adjustment and Zoning Map and General Plan amendment. She stated that the applicant is proposing a lot line adjustment between four properties located at 1 Buckboard Lane, 3 Georgeff Road (vacant lot), 1 Georgeff Raad and $ Crest Raad East (Tu) and the praposed subdivision will result in the parcels each having their own access to a fuliy dedicated street and will alleviate a non-confoxming condition on one of the lots. She further explained the reason for the need to change to the Zoning Map amendment and General Plan amendment and stated that these changes will be arnended by an Ordnance and will req�ire a public hearing before the City Council. Chairman Chelf called for public comment. Bruce Bornernann, IWS Surveying addressed the Planning Cornmission on behalf of the applicant to offer ta answer any questians the Planning Commission may have. Foilowing stafPs presentation and public testimony, the members of the Planning Commission determined that a site visit should be scheduled to provid.e the members of the Planning Commission with further understanding of the applicant's request. The public hearing was continued. Commissioner Mirsch retumed to the dais. SCHEDULE OF FIELD TRIPS The Planning Comrnission scheduled field trips to the following properties to be conducted an Tuesday, February 17,2015 beginning at 7:30 a.m. 1 Buckboard, 1 & 3 Georgeff Road and 8 Cres#Road East 5 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road Minutes Planning Commission Reg�lar Meeting 01-20-15 _4 - ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING CONIlVIISSION Commissioner Mirsch apologized to the Commissioners,public and staff for being late. ITEMS FROM STAFF Planning Director Schwartz informed the Planning Commission that the City Council toak�he cases at 40 Eastfield Drive and 38 Portuguese Bend Road under jurisdiction and scheduled a field trip to both �.,. properties for February 9, 2015 at 7:30 a.m. MATTER FQR THE C�MMIT'TEE ON TREES AND VIEWS Set a date for a public hearing for a view obstnxction complaint case filed by Mr. and Mrs. Nuccion, 18 Portuguese Bend Road, against t�ees located at 15 Portuguese Bend Road, Mr. and Mrs. Hassoldt. The Committee scheduled the public hearing da.te for Tuesday, February 17, 20i5 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Rolling Hills City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ADJOURNIV�NT Hearing no further business before the Commissian, Chairman Chelf adjourned the meeting at 8:01 �.m. to an adjourned regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2015 beginning at 7:30 a.m. for the purpose of conducting field trips 5 Lower Blackwater Canyan Road and the properties involved in the lot Iine ad�ustment{1 Buckboard Lane, 1 GeorgeffRoad,vacant lot known as 3 Georgeff Road and 8 Crest Road East.) The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, Febntary 17, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Rolling Hills City Ha11, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,Rolling Hills, Califarnia. Respectfully submitted, � £° s { y 6� P � d��� �����'�� � .. 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