07-07-15 MINUTES OF AN
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
� OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF T� ,
CITY OF ROLLING HIL,LS
JULY 7, 201 S
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
An adjourned regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills was called to
order by Chairman +Chelf at 6;�4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 in the City Council Chamber, at City
Hall, 2 PQrtuguese Bend Road,Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Cardenas, Gray, Smith and Chairman Chelf.
Commissioners Absent: Kirkpattick. (Excused) .
Others Present: Yolanta Schwartz,Planning Director.
Raymond R. Cruz, City Manager.
Shahiedah Coates,Assistant City Attorney.
Heidi Luce, City Clerk.
Gary Wynn, Wynn Engineering.
.Wi�liam and Judith Hassoidt, 10 Pine Tree Lane (15 Portuguese Bend Rd.)
Howard Weinberg, Weir�berg Law Group.
APPRQVAL �F THE AGENDA
Approved as presented.
PUBLIC COMIVIEl'�TTS ON MINUTES AND ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
APPROVAL OF 1VlINUTES
June 16,2015 Adjourned Re�ular Meeting af the Planning Cornmission
Vice Chairman Gray moved that the Planning Comrnission approve the minutes of the adjourned regular
meeting of the Planning Commission held an June 16, 2015 as presented. Commissior�er Cardenas
seconded the motion,which.carried without objection.
June 16, 20�.5 Regular Meeting of the Planning Co�mission
Commf ssioner �mith and Vice Chai�man Gray noted a few typographic�l ��rrors to be carx°ected: p. 3 --
middle of fifth paragra�h, change with to which; last paragraph change spoke to spoken; p. 4 — third
paragraph, acld.t�1e word it in tl�e first sent�nce between but and is; fifth�aragraph, change June to July
in the tast sentF:nce; and p. 6 change or to of and add an s to portian. Commissioner Smith moved that
the Planning Cammissian approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission held
on June 16, 20�5 as corrected..Vice Chaizman Gray seconded the motian, which carried without
objection.
RESOLUTION�
RESO,LUTION NO. 20�5-14. A RESOLUTIQN OF THE PLANNT�TG COMMISSION�F TI�
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GR.ANTiNG APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
GRADING, SWIlVIlI�IING POOL WITH A SPA, ABOVE GRADE DECK, AND A
RETAINING V�ALL; AND VARIANCES `FO ENCROACH WITH A PORTION OF THE
POOL, ON GRADE DEC�AND RETAINING WALLS INTO THE SIDE YARL� SETBACK,
IN ZQI�TING CASE N�. 882 AT 63 CREST R�AD EAST, (LOT 70B-2-MS), (RITTER). THE
PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORIC��,LY EXEMPT 'PURSUANT
TO TH�'�AL�F'ORNTA ENVIRQI�TNIENTAL QUALITY ACT{CEQA).
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Chairman Chelf recused himseYf frorn consideration of this case due to the pioximi�y of hi� pmperty to
the subject property and 1e�� fhe dais. Vice Chairman Gray introduced the item ��id a��ed fox s�affls
comments. Pianning Director`�chwartz reviewed the applicant's request for a swim�i��� pool, above
grade deck and retaining -�a11 a'� 63 Crest Road East. She also stated that Commi��1ox��x C�rd�nas has
familiarized himself with the record on this matter and visited the site. '
Vice Chairman Gray c�lled for public comment. Hearing none,he closed the pu�lic hearing.
Following br�ef discussion, �Commissioner Smith moved that the Planning Commission adopt
Resolution No. 2415-14 ��na�ng approval of the applicant's request in Zbning Case No. 882 at 63 Crest
Road East. Cornmissioner Cardenas seconded the mation which carried without ob3ection. Chairman
Chelf returned to the dais.
PUBLIC HEARINGS ON I`i�MS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
ZONLNG CASE Na. 880. Rec�uest for a Variance to er:���ach ��ith 61 squwre feet of mastly
completed additions and with two, not ta exceed 3' hi�h �;cairiing; walis ir�to ��he side yard
setback in Zoning Case No. 880, at 15 �'ar�gues� ���i Road (Y�ot 78-R��, Rc�ling Hills, CA,
(Hassoldt). Project has been determined to be ex�,�ipt fram th��Califarnia Envirar.�iental Q�ality
Act(CEQA}.
Cammissioner Cardenas recl�.sed himself from consideratian of this case due to the pr�rximity r�€his
property to fihe subject properwy and left the dais. Chairman Chelf introduced the �tezt� and as�Ced for
staffs comments. Plannir.���rectar Schwartz reviewe��e applicant's request for� 300 sq. �. �ddition
to the residence of which 61 sc�. ft. encroaches int� the side yard setback. She stat�� that�•�is matter was
continued fro�n th� Comr�.issi�n's May meeting in order tl�at the applicant cai�l�3 �ddr�55 the questions
that arose during the site vi�it regarding a secox�d addition that was not indicated�on the plans and
regarding access around the �ddition that encroaches into #]hie side yard setback. She stated that the
applicant submitted revised plans showing the add�tian of 371 sq. ft. in the area of the sunroom. She
noted that the square footage for this addition was inc�uded on the original application and a new
foundatios� was poured but not permitted and ii v�lill be required that building permits be obtained for
that work. She further stated, rp�drding the access around the addition that encroaches inta the side yard
setback, that the applicant i���s provided 2 ft. step down access around that area and that the applicant
stated that they ha�e consu��ed the Fire Dept. and they said it is adequate. Planrv.ing Director Schwartz
further reviewed the appli�ant's� request stating that the Str.xctural Coverage is propased at 1 S.7%, Tatal
Lot Coverage is proposed at 2,$.1% and the disturbed area is 50% with no ad�ifia�al �r:nding which is a
legal non-conforming conditi�n. She briefly reviewed the history of�� applicant's re��est stating that
this was brough# to stafF's attention during cons�,:ctiGn of th� s�de additian after. ata c�vEr t.he counter
appro�al was granted and it was determined that the ori��ial plans that were pro�vided to staff for that
appmval were based on an ald survey that did not correctly identiiFy xhe property li�les.
Commissioner Smith asked if it has been confirmed with the Fir�Dept. if the access aroun� the axea that
encroaches into the setback is o�cay,
Gary Wynn, Wynn Engir4eering addressed the Planning Commission an behalf c�f the ��plicant to
further review the history of the applicant's request stating that the ariginal plar�� �verc: �:�repared based
on an old survey and his ,�'irm was contracted after the stop work order was issued, io cietermine the
property lines and it was dete;rmined that the addition encroached 7.5 ft. into �the side yard setback. He
stated that the walls as curre�tly proposed allow 2 ft. access around the addition and?�is cornpletely
outside the Rolling Hills Community Associatic�n easement. � •
William Hassoldt, 10 Pine Tree Lane/15 Portuguese Bend Road addressed the Planning,�omnnission in
response ta Commissianer S�ith's question. He stated that the Fire Department visited-hi��;property and
they have no problem with t.�ie access as currently proposed: .,- Y
Howard Weinberg, Weinberg Law Group addressed the Planning Commission to expres�s objection ta
the project on behalf of the Nuccions (18 Portug�xese Bend Road). He stated that they dv not feel this
_ project meets #he criteria necessazy for granting a. Variance and reviewed the criteria they feel are not
being met. He further stated that�hey do not beiieve the project qualifies under a C1.EQA exemption and
they believe the project shauld be subject ta a Mitigat�d Negative Declaratfon to determine if the
significant environmental impacts can be mitigated to a ievel that is less than significant.
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Sean Cardenas, i3 Parhxguese Bend Road addressed the Planning Commission to express objection to
the project. He expressed concern regarding the sunroom and that the process was not followed. He
further stated that he does not believe the project me�s the requirements to grant a Variance.
Mr. Wynn addressed the Planning Commission to address tl�e concerns raised and stated that he does nat
believe an en�ironniental ir�pact study is necessary.
In response to Vice�hairixAan Gray regarding the previous rubble wall that was demolished atid replaced
by the propos�d walls, Mr. Hassoldt pointed to the location on the plans. He further commented that the
area that the addition was located was the only possible place far an add.ition. ,
Judith Hassoldt, 10 Pine Tree Lane/15 Portuguese Bend Road addressed the Planning Carnrnissio�n
stating that#his is an 80-year old house and they view this a rescue.
V�ce Ghairman Gray commented that he is concerned about issuing Variances and he feels the structures
on this property are impinging on the neighbars.
Commissioner Smith carnmented that she agrees with the concern about issuing Variances, but she feels
that in this case because it is such a small encmach she is not inclined to deny it. She further cominented
that she does nut believe CEQA is an issue in this case.
Chairman Chelf commented that he is bothered by �he way this case came about, but this is a
cnallenging lot in that it is narrow with a large roadway easement in the front and steep slope in the rear
and he feels that gi�en the unique circumstance ofthe lot,he is nat opposed#o the project.
Vice Chairman Gray expressed concern regarding the lirnited access araund the addition where it
encroaches into the side yard setback and sta.ted the he does not feel the Planning Commission would
have approved it with the walls as proposed even if it ca�e befoxe the Commission before it was built.
Commissioner Smith maved that the Planning Commission direct sta,ff to prepare a Resolution gxanting
approval of the applicant's request in Zoning Case No. 8$a at 15 Port�guese�Bend Raad with the
s�andard fmdings of fact and conditions of approval subject to Fire Department approval of the access
around the addition where it encroaches into the side yard setback. Chauman Chelf seconded the motion
which carried with Vice Chairman Gray opposed. Commissioner Cardenas ret�rned to the dais.
ZONING CASE NO. 879. Request far a Site PIan Review and a Conditional Use Permit to
construct a 2,740 square foot stable with a 1,740 squaxe �oot loft, for a to#al of 4,480 square foot
stab�e structure, 4,500 square font corral, 2,$25 square foot turn-out, and 9,250 square foo�riding
ring o� the lot at 1 Pine Tree Lane (Lot 102-RH) Rolling Hills, CA, (Delgada). The project has
been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Qua.Iity
Act(CEQA).
Chairman Chelf introduced the itern and asked for staff s Comments. Planning Director 5chwartz
reviewed the applicant's revised request for a Site P1an Review and Conditional Use Permit to construc#
a 2,976 sq. ft. single story in the rear of the property at 1 Pine Tree Lane. She sta.ted that at its last
meeting, after a site visit, the Planning Commission asked the applicant to scale down the proj�ct and
the revised project proposed here is a single story stable. She stated that the stable includes an 864 sq. ft.
agricultural storage arealfeed room and 57( sq. ft. tack room as well as corral, turn out area and rid�ing
ring. 5he further commented that the request for Variance to exce�d the disturbed area has been
eliminated because the slopes around the proposed graded areas are 3:1 which allow up to 6Q%
disturbance and does not require a Variance. She further commented that the stable structure has been
removed from the setback and the height is now proposed at 14.5 ft. She�stated that the proposed stable
meets the Zoning Code xequirements �or a sta.ble and wnll be accessed from�e existing driveway around
the house and via a gravel road. She further s�ated that the structural Iot coverage is proposed at 12.3%
and the total tot caverage is prapased at 22.6%. She stated that the applicant has staked the revised
proposal shoul�i the Planning Commission wish to visit the site.
With the P�ann.ing Commission's concuzrence, at 7:42 p.m. Chairman Chelf adjourned the meeting to a
field trip to 1 Pine Tree Lane.
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Chairman Chelf called the mee�ing back to order in the field at 7:50 p.m. Planning Director Schwartz
reviewed the plans for the ;�t�posed structure, riding ring, corral and turn out and sta.ted that the
applicant staked it all per t�za p�'�posed plans. She further stated that the applicant removed the stable
frorn the rear setback and eliminated the laft area. 'The members of the :�'lanning Commission
complernented the applican�on the revisions.
Following brief di�cussion, C�tmmissioner Smit�+ mo�ed tk�at the �a�f:�iiz�g Com�iiiss�s3�-iire�t staff to
prepare a Resolutian granting appraval of the �pplicant's reA�.�c in Zonin�; Case�o. 87�1 at � Pine Tree
Lane with the standard findings �f fact and condinons :�i approval. Vice Chairm�n Grav seconded the
motion which carried without�bjection.
AD�OURIV11r1ENT
Hearing no fi�rther busine��]��f��-e�he Curnmission, Chai�rman Chelf adjourned the m��t�n��t �:02 p.m.
to an adjourned regular meeti�ag of the P�anning Commission sc�eduled far Tu�s�ay, ��aly 21, 2015
beginning at 7:30 a.m. for the �urpose af conducting �eld trips ta 15 Caba�lems �oa:c�, �9 Crest Road
East and 5 Buggy Whip Dr=.ve. The next reguiar meeting of the Planning Commi:��ian is sc�eduled to be
held on Tuesdz.�y, July 21, 2i�i5 at 6030 p.m. in the City Coz:ncil Chamber, Ralling Hills City Hall, 2
Porhiguese�end Road,Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfi�lly submitted,
Heidi Luce ���la.=i�-a Sch�vartz
City�lerk :�'lan����Director
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