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REGULAR MEETING
OF TI�PLANNING COMMTSSION
OF T'HE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
OCTOBER 18, 2416
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A regular meeting o£ the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hi11s was called to order by
Chairman Chelf at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesci�y, October 1 S, 2016 in the City Cauncil Chamber, at City Hail, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Cardenas, Gray,Kirkpatrick, Seabum and Cha,irman Chelf.
Commissioners Absent: None.
Others Present: Yolanta Schwartz,Planning Director.
Heidi Luce, City Clerk.
Tony Inferrera,Architect.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Approved as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MIlVUTES AND ANY ITEM NOT�N THE AGENDA
None.
__ APPROVAL OF NIINUTES
September 20, 2016,Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
Cornmissioner Cardenas moved that the Planning Commission approve the minutes o�'the adjoumed
regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on September 20, 201b as presented. Vice Chairman
Crray seconded the motion,which carried without objection.
September 20, 2016 Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
Vice Chairman Gray rnoved that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the regular rneeting
of the Planning Commission held on September 20, 2016 as presented. Commissioner Cardenas
seconded the motion,which carried without objection.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 2U16-22. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RQLLING HII,LS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
TMPROVEMENTS TO A RESIDENCE WITH RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT CONDITION,
INCLUDING AN AS-BUII,T ADDITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF ATTACHED
COVERED PORCHES AND A 5-F40T HEIGHT WALL TO ACCQNIM4DATE
A �4-FOOT WIDE WALKWAY ALONG 'THE REAR OF THE H4ME AND A VARIANCE TO
ENCROACH WITH NEW COVERED PORCHES INTO THE FRONT SETBACK, IN
ZONING CASE NO. 911 AT 3 POPPY TRAIL, {LOT $-PT), ROLLING HILLS, CA{JONAS).
THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT {CLASS 3)
PURSUANT TO THE CALIF4RNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
GUIDELINES, SECTION 15303.
Chairman Che�f introduced the item and asked for stafi�s comrnents. Planning Director Schwartz stated
that at its last meeting, after a field trip to the site, the Plaruzing Commission directed staff to prepare a
resolution approving the applicant's reques# to construct 705 sq. ft. porches, of which 595 sq. ft.
encroach into the front yard setback. She further reviewed the applicant's request stating that the
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applicant plans to legalize a 395 sq. ft. additian. She noted that during the field irip it was noted that the
applicant did not provide the required 4 ft. walkway around the additian and the applicant has since
submitted plans to indicate how the 4 ft. walkway will be pro�ided around the rear of the residence. She
stated that staff has prepared a resolution for the Planning Commissian's consideration which contains a
candition that the 4ft. walkway be provided and that the retaining wail, to accommodate the walkway,
be no higher than 5 ft.
Chairman Chelf called for public comment. Tony Inferrera, Architect addressed the Planning
Cornmission to further explain the project and how the 4 ft. walkway will be accarnrnodated.
Vice Chairman Gray moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution ATo. 20I6-22 granting
approval of the applicant's request zn Zoning Case No. 911 at 3 Poppy Trail as presented. Commissioner
Cardenas seconded the motion,which carried without objection.
RE�OLUTiON NO. 2016-23. A RESOLUTIOIV OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
GRADING, HOUSE AND GARAGE ENLAGEMENT, A SWINIlVIING POOL AND NEW
DRIVEWAY AND REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE
PERMITTED DISTURBANCE OF THE LOT IN ZONIlVG CASE NO. 910, AT 85 CREST
ROAD EAST, (LOT 69 C-i-MS), ROLLING HILLS, CA (ZEE). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN
DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 3} PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT{CEQA) GUIDELINES, SECTION15303.
Chairman Chelf recused himself from constderation of this case due to the proximity of his property to
the subject property, left the dais and turned the ga�el over to Vice Chairman Gray. Vice Chairman Gray
introduced the item and asked for staffs comments. Planning Director Schwartz stated that at its last
meeting, the Planning Commission directed staff to prepare a resolution approving the applicant's
request in Zoning Case No. 910 at 85 Crest Road East with canditians to address the concerns raised by
neighboring property owners during the Planning Cornmission's consideradon of this case. She stated
that the applicant praposes to construct a 1,30Q sq. ft. swirnming pool to replace an existing swimming
pool in the front yard that will be filled in. She sated that the applicant also proposes to construct an
addition and to reconstruct the existing garage. She further reviewed the applicant's request stating that
the applicant is also proposing new driveway, which will replace the existing driveway; and the
driveway apron was revived by the Traffic Commission and recommended for approval. She stated that
staff has prepared a resolution for the Planning Commission's consideration which contains conditions
that the sloped areas be vegetated for erosian cantrol; that the 3 ft. wall along the driveway be screened
from view frorn the property across the street that the portion of the dtiveway on the east side of the
property also be screened; that a drainage plan be prepared far the entire site; and that the portion of the
current driveway be demolished and replaced with decomposed granite and the portian on the north side
be landscaped.
Vice Chairman Gray called for public comment.
Brad Chef, 59 Crest Raad East addressed the Planning CoFnmission in support of the project.
Commissioner Cardenas.commented that he believes that the conditions imposed address the concerns
raised by the neighbors and he is in favar of the resolution as drafted. Coxnmissianer Kirkpatrick and
Commissioner Seaburn concurred.
Commissioner Cardenas mo�ed that the Planning Cpmmission adopt Resolution No. 2016-23 granting
appro�al of the applicant's request in Zaning Case No. 910 at $5 Crest Road East as presented.
Commissioner Kirkpatrick seconded the motion, which carried without objection. Chairman Chelf
returned to the dais.
PUBLIC HEARINGS ON IT'EMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
ZOIVING CASE NO. 907. APPLICANTS REQUESTED CONTINUANCE TO A FIELD
TR�P ON NOVEMBER 15.2016.
Request for a Certificate of Compliance far Lot Line Adjus#ments between three parcels of land
and a Variance for a less than the minimum required width along a portion of two of the parcels.
Parcel � at 10 Pine Tree Lane, APN: 7569-013-016, zs developed with a single-family residence
and accessory structures; Parcel 2, APN: 7569-013-017 is vacant and Parcel 3, APN: 7569-013-
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018 is also vacant, located in the RAS-2 Zorung District, in Zoning Case No. 907, (Hassoldt).
The project has been determined to be exempt from the California Envi�ronmental Quality Act,
(CEQA)under the Class S Exemption, Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations.
Chairman Chelf called for public comment. Hearing none, consideration of Zoning Case No. 907 was
continued to an adjourned regular meeting of the P�anning Commission scheduled to be held on
Tuesday,November i 5, 2Q 16 beginning at 7:30 a.m. for the purpase of conducting a site visit to 10 Pine
Tree Lane, Rolling HilZs, California.
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
SCHEDULE OF FIELD TRFPS
The Planning Commissian scheduled a field trip to the following properties to be held on Tuesday,
November 15, 2016 beginning at 7:3D a.m.
10 Crest Raad West
3 Chuckwagon Road
5 El Concho Lane
10 Pine Txee Lane (lot line adjustment)
ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
None.
ITEMS FROM STAFF
7oint meeting with the City Council.
Planning Director Schwartz confirmed the date of the Joint Meeting to be held on Tuesday,November 1,
2016 beginning at 6:30 p.m. and reviewed the discussion topics.
Plarining Director Schwartz further reported that the City Council is stilt cansidering the case at 23 Crest
Road East and created an ad hoc comrnittee to work with the applicant to address the massing and
grading concerns that were expressed by the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the Commission, Chairman Chelf adjourned the zr�eeting at 6:43 p.m.
to a joint meeting between the City Council and Planning Commission scheduled to be held on Tuesday,
November 1, 201b beginning at b:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Rolling Hiils City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. An adjourned regular meeting of the Planning
Commission is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, Navember 15, 2016 beginning at 7:30 a.m. for the
purpos� of conducting field trips to 10 Crest Road West, 3 Chuckwagon Road, 5 El Concho Lane and 10
Pine Tree Lane {Lot Line Adjustrnent). The next regular me�ting af the Planning Commission is
scheduled to be held on Tuesday, No�vember 15, 2016 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber,Rolling Hi11s City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Ralling Hills, Caiifornia.
Respec�fully submitted,
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