07-19-16 MINiJTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF 'THE
CITY OF RQLLING HILLS
JLTLY 19, 2016
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Plan�ing Comxnission of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Chairman Chelf at 6:36 p.m. on Tuesda.y, July 19, 2016 in the City Cozxncil Chamber, at City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, Caiifomia.
R4LL CALL
Commissioners Present: Cardenas, Kirkpatrick, Gray and Cha.irmari Chelf.
Commissioners Absent: None.
Others Present: Raymond R. Cruz, City Manager.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Natalie Karpeles,Assistant City Attorney.
Wendy Staxks,Associate Planne7r.
Heidi Luce, Cxty Cle�rk.
Criss Gunderson, Architect.
Tavisha Nicholson,Bolton Engineering.
Charlie Raine, 4 Pinto Road.
Carole Hoffman, 3 Hillside Lane.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDEi
Appraved as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MINUTES AND ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 21, 2016,Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Planning Commissian
Commissioner Cardenas moved that the P�anning Comrnission approve the min�xtes of the adjourned
regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on June 21, 2Q16 as presented. Commissioner
Kirkpatrick seconded the motion, which camed without objection.
June 21,2016,Regular Meeting of the Plannitzg Commission
Vice Chairman Gray moved that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of the Planning Commission held on June 21, 2016 as presented. Commissioner Kirkpatrick seconded
the motion, which carried without objection.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION N4. 2016-17. A RESOLUTiON OF THE PLANTTING CONIMISSION OF
� THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
A SWINIlVmVG POOL, SPA AND POOL EQUIPMENT, AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED
2.5' HIGH AVERAGE FOR AS50CIATED WALLS IN ZONING CASE NO. 906 AT 27
CREST ROAD WEST, (LOT 174-B-MS), ROLLING HILLS, CA (GOLDENBERG). IT HAS
BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT(CEQA) GUIDELINES.
Chairman Chelf introduced the item and asked for staffls comments. Associate Planner Starks briefly
reviewed the applicant's request stating that last month the Planning Commission visited the proposed
project in the fie�d and followin.g the public hearing, directed staff to prepare a Resolution granting
approval of the applicant's request.
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Chairman Chelf called for public cornment. Hearing none, he asked for camments from the mernbers of
the Planning Commission.
Vice Chairman Gray moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2016-17 granting
appraval of the applicant's request in Zaning Case No. 906 at 27 Crest Road West. Commissioner
Cardenas secanded the motion, which carried without objection and with Commissioner Kirkpatrick
abstaining due to an excused absence from last rnonth's meeting when this project was discussed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ITEM� CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
ZONING CASE NO. 895-REVISED. Request for a Site Plan Review to construct a new 5,270
square foot single family residence, $48 square foot garage, 6,000 square foot basement,
swimming pool, several not to exceed 5' high retaining walls, a new driveway and grading of
8,946 cubic yards of dirt which includes excavation from basement and poo1; Variances are
requested ta encroach with the residence, retaining walls and basement light wells into setbacks,
to locate the set aside area for a future stable and portion of the corral, the swimming poal and
pool equipment in front yard and a portion of the corral within front setback, to exceed the
maximurn permitted total lot coverage and disturbed area of the lot, to construct retaining walls
that do not average out to 2.5' i� height, exceed the maximum permitted coverage with a
driveway af the front setback and to export dirt off site, in Zoning Case No. 895, at 10 Bowie
Road, (Lot 4-CRA},Rolling Hills, CA(Pang Jui Yiu).
AND CONSIDERATION�F A RESOLUTION 4F APPROVAL
RESOLUTION NO. 20�b-18. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPR�VAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
CONSTRUCTiON OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, GARAGE AND A
BASEMENT, SWINIMING POOL, VARIOUS OUTDOOR AMENTTIES AND VARIOUS
RETAINING WALLS, A NEW DRNEWAY AND GRADING; REQUEST FOR
VARIANCES TO ENCROACH WITH THE RESIDENCE, BASEMENT, LIGHT WELLS
AND SEVERAL WALLS INTO SETBACKS, OF WHICH SOME DO NOT AVERAGE OUT
TO 2.5' 1N HEIGHT, TO LOCATE THE PO4L, POOL EQUIPMNENT AND FUTURE
STABLE AND CORRAL IN FRONT YARD AREA, TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
PERMITTED TOTAL LOT COVERA.GE AND DISTURBED AREA, TO EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM PERMITTED COVERAGE OF FRONT SETBACK WITH THE DRIVEWAY
AND TO EXPORT DIRT IN ZONING CASE NO. 895, AT 10 BOWIE ROAD, {LOT 4-
CRA), ROLLING HILLS, CA (PANG JUI YIU}. IT HAS BEEN DETER1VIiNED THAT THE
PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONIVIENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES.
Chairman Chelf introduced the item and asked for stai�s comments. Planning Director Schwartz
reviewed the applicant's revised reques� stating tha# since the last rneeting, the applicant has revised the
rec}uest in response to comments and suggestions from the Planning Commission and as such, the
project has been readvertised for �ublic hearing. She further stated that based on direction from the
Planning Commission, staff has prepared a Resolution granting approva� af the applicant's revised
r�quest for the Planning Commission's consideration upon the conclusion of the public hearing. She
stated that the changes from the original application include reducing the house size by almost 1,OQU sq.
ft.; lowering the house by 5-6 ft.; and variances requested to export 8,360 cu. yds. of soil and to locat�
the pool equipment in the front yard area of the lot.
Ms. Schwartz stated that since the last meeting a letter was received from �he residen�s at 19 Bowie
Road expressing objection to the project and that letter is included with the staff report. In response to
Vice Chairman Gray, Ms. Schwartz stated that the applicant will be required to submit a landscaping
plan to staff as a part af the grading permzt application. Vice Chairman Gray commented that doing sa
may address the conce�ns raised in the letter.
Chairman Che1f called for public comment.
Criss Gunderson addressed the P�anning Commissian ta further explain the revisions that were made in
respanse to the concerns raised by the neighbors and the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Kirkpatrick commented that he reviewed the previous staff report and listened to the
audio record of this previous meeting and is prepared to act on this matter.
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Foliowing brief discussion, Vice Chairmarx Gray moved tl�at the PIanning Comrnission adopt Resolutio�
No. 241 b-18 granting approval of the applicant's request in Zoning Case No. $95-REVISED at 10
Bowie Road. Cammissioner Cazdenas seconded the motion,which carried without objection.
ZONING CASE NO. 902. Request for a Site Plan Review far the constructian of a new 11,100
square foot residence, with 11,100 square foot basement, 1,540 square feet attached garages,
2,,b54 square feet covered porches, 8G4 sc�uare foot swimming pool and spa, trellises, a new
drzveway and an outdoor kitchen and grading far a total of 51,625 cubic yards of dirt, which
includes over-excavation and re-compaction, af which 785 cubic yards will be exported;
Conditional Use Permits to construct an 800 square foot guest house, and a 1,300 square foot
stable with a 792 square foot loft; in Zoning Case Na. 902, at 23 Crest Road East, (Lot 132A-
MS), Rolling Hills, CA (Hynes). The project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act(CEQA)pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3 exemption Guidelines.
Chairman Chelf introduced the item and asked for sta£�s comm�nts. Planning Director Schwartz
reviewed the applicant's request stating that there have been severa.l public hearing, including a site visit
ir� the Plannit�g Commission's review of this project. She stated that the request was modified in
response to recommendat�on and suggestions from the Planning Commission to address the concerns
raised previously and there was an additional site visit earlier �oday. She stated that there are no
variances requested with this application. She further stated that concern has been pre�iously raised
regarding drainage because this property is adjacent ta the geotechnical�y hazardous area of the City.
She further reviewed the concerns raised regarding drainage stating that the City's Drainage Engineer
was present at a previous meeting to further explain �e drainage requirements and how the propased
drainage plan will work. She stated that included with the staff report is an additional report form Baltan
Engineering which further explains the proposed dra.inage plan. She commented that as of ea.�rlier today,
the appIicant has submitted a drainage plan, which proposes additional cisterns to captu�re the water from
the impervious surfaces on the lower pad as well. She stated that included with the staff report is lette�r
frozn an attorney representing the residents below the proposed developrnent; and a second letter
received today from the appiicant's attorney has been placed on th� dais.
Ms. Schwartz further reviewed the proposed grading stating that the bedrock ranges from 3 ft. to 6 ft.
below the natural grade. She sta.ted that based on previous discussion if the pro�ect is approved, the
Planning Commission may suggest as a condition af approval that the plans be submitted to Los Angeles
County for plan check rather than the City's other consu�ting building and safety officials.
Cha�irman Chelf called for public comment.
Tavisha Nicholson addressed �he Planning Commission to further review the modifications to the
pro�ect including the size of the house, the reduced grading and the revised drainage plan which includes
additional cisterns on the lower pad. She further reviewed and explained the hydrology stating that the
cisterns are designed for the 25 year storm.
Discussion ensued cancerning the drainage plan and the proposed cisterns and the location of the septic
system. In response to Chairman Chelf, Ms. Nchalson explained how the cisterns work.
Charlie Raine, 4 Pinto Road addressed the P�anning Commission to express concern regarding the
drainage and its impact on the properties below in the �andslide area. He expressed further concem
regaz�ding the size of the house and the amount of hardscape. He further suggested that there be an
independent re�iew of the hydrology study.
Carole Hoffman, 3 Hillside Lane addressed the Planning Commission to express concern regarding the
size af the propos�d house and the impact the project, including the septic systern wi�l have on the
^ properties below.
Discussion ensued concerning the drainage plan and the revisions that were made to the applicant's
request. The Planning Commission expressed appreciation to the applicant for their efforts in revising
the project ta address the concerns raised.
Following discussion, Vice Chairman Gray moved that the Planning Commission direct staff to prepare
a Resolution granting approval of the applicant's request in Zaning Case No. 902 at 23 Crest Road East
with the standard fmdings of fact and conditions of approval plus a condition that the County of Las
Angeles be engaged to provide building and safety related services for this project. Commissioner
Kirkpatrick seconded the motion,which carried withaut objection.
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ZONiNG CASE NO. 904-REVISED. Request for a Site Plan Review, a Conditional Use
Permit and a Variance for grading and construction of an 1,14Q square foot stable with 1,032
square feet of cavered parches, 1,950 square foot corral and 5,500 square foot riding ring, to
encroach with the riding ring into the front and side setbacks and to exceed the maximum
permitted disturbance af the lot at 34 Saddleback Road (Lot 102-RH) Rolling Hills, CA,
(Delgado). The projec# has been determined to be categorically exempt from the California
En�ironmental Quality Act, (CEQA)pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Associate Planner Starks reviewed the applicant's request and reported#11at at the field trip earlier in the
day,the Planning Commission directed staff to prepare a Resolution gran�ing approval of tlle applicant's
request in Zoning Case No. 904-REVISED at 34 Saddleback Road with the standard findings of fact and
conditions of approval for the Planning Commission's consideration at its next rneeting.
Chairman Chelf called for public comments.
Carole Hoffinan, 3 Hillside Lane addressed�he Planning Commission in support of the project.
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
SCHEDULE OF FIELD TRIPS
The Planning Commission schedule� a field trip to#he fallowing properties to be conducted on Tuesday,
August 16, 2016 beginning at 7:30 a.m.
7 Southfield(deck)
�4 Pine Tree Lane (Lot Lines Adjustment/grading)
10 Middleridge Lane South (reconfiguration of dtxveways)
ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
None.
ITEMS FROM STAFF
None.
AD30URNMENT
Hearing no further business before the Commissian, Chairman Chelf adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
ta an adjourned regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled to be held on Tuesday, August
16, 201b beginning a� 7:30 a.m. for the purpose of conducting field trips to 7 Southfield (deck); 10 Pine
Tree Lane (Lot Lines Adjustmentlgrading) and 10 Middleridge Lane South (reconfiguration of
driveways). The next xegular mee#ing of the Planning Cammission is scheduled to be held on Tuesday,
August 16, 2016 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Roll�ing Hills City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Ralling Hiils, California.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Luce
City Clerk
Approved,
ra elf
Chairman
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