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03-21-17FT MYNUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANN�NG COMMISSION March 21,ZQ17 FIELD TRIP PRESENT: Chairman Chelf, Commissioners Cardenas, Cooley, Kirkpatrick and Seaburn Julia Stewarf, Assistant Planner Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director A. ZONING CASE NO. 4I7, Request for a Sife Plan Review to construcf a 2,065 square �oot addition to the existing residence with same size basement, a new 700 s.f. swimming pool, and grading of 31,92Q cubic yards of dirt, {which includes excavation and compaction) and construction of varzous accessory structures; Conditional Use Permits for a new, 1,100 s.f. detached garage, 7,000 s.f, tenni� court, 1,200 s.f. stable, 9,150 s.f. corral and a new second driveway; and a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted 40% disturbance of the lot to 461% and to grade more than 7�0 cubic yards of dirt and over �0,000 square feet surface area for the teruzi.s court. The subject propexty is lacated at 5 Pine Tree Lane (Lot 94-RH} Rolling Hills, CA, (Sharng). The proJect has been determined fo be categorically �xempt {Class 3) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,Section 15303. Al�o pre�ent for thi� projeet were: Mrs. Sharng, applicant Tavisha Nicholson,Civil Engineer Anthony Inferrera, Architect Mrs. Mu:rphy,neighbor James Azchele, resident Leah Mirsch, resident Jack Smith,Caballeros President Carol Hoffman, resident Interested potential RH resident Assistant Planner Stewart reviewed the applicant's proposal and pointed out the existing, legal non-conforming strucfure in the setback and the exi.sting driveway that is shared with the property to the south, both of which the applicant is plaru�ng to retain. She mentioned that the structure needs to be converted back to a garage or be removed. All present then viewed the addition in the rear and 1 the remaining of the proposed development. Assistant Planner Stewart pointed out the different building pads and the elevation o� each, the proposed driveway to �he new detached garage and the proposed access to the stable. She stated that the Traffic Engineer reviewed the proposed driveway aprons and recommended approval of the driveway to the detached garage, but not the apron of the access path to fhe stable. Howev�;r, she stated that the Traffic Commission would meet in a few days and decide on the driveways aprons. A Iengthy discussion ensued regarding the texuzis court pad and its elevation. Commissioners expressed concerns that its location contributes to the large quantity of grading. Ms. Nicholson, civil enginee:r, stated that in order to not to have such a deep cut dirt would need to be imported to build up the slope and that they were designing fhe project so that the grading balances on site. Planning Di�'eCto�' Schwartz stated that import of dirt is not allowed, without a Variance and that the request for a Variance would have to be noticed. However, if thaf is the case, there is a very strong possibility that this would nof cause delay in the Planning Commission s review process. The Commissioners requested that the applicant consider a design for the tennis court and th� grading assuming that dirt were to be allowed to be unported and report to the Commission at their evening meeting. There being no further discussion, fhe public hearing was continued to the evening meeting of the Plannir�g Commission beginning af 6:30 PM. B. ZONING CASE NO. 896-R Request for a Major Modification to a previously approved Zoning Case No. 896 requiring Site Plan Review, Condi�ional Use Permit, and Variances to reduce the grading to 8,a26 cubic yards of dirt for a 13,$60 square foot dressage arena and residential and garage unpx�ovements, including an 1,73b s.f. addition resulting in a 4,80� s.f. residence, a 1,056 s.f. basement and a new 468 s.f. attached garage and reconfigure and reduce in size to 97� s.f, existing detached garage; to cons�ruct a new 2,43Q s.f. stable and wash area and an infinity po�l, to exceed the di�turb�d area f� 50% of the net lot, fo construct a not to exceed �' high re�aining wa1l in the side setback and to locate a partion of the dressage arena in the fronf yard area of fhe lot. The property is lI Saddleback Road (Lot 48-1-RH 48-2-RH) Rollxng Hills, CA, (Warren). The proJect has been determined to be categorically exempt (Class 3) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act{CEQA) Guidelines,Sec�ion 15303. Present for this project were: Gary Wynn, Wynn Engineering Robert Gaudenti,Contractor and applicants' x�epresentative Carol Hoffman, resident James Aichele,resident Jack S�nith, Caballeros President Leah Mi.rsch,resident Interested potential RH resident Z Assistant Planner Stewart reviewed the applicant's proposal includ�ng the request for Condi�ional Use Permzt far the stable and dressage arena. She stated that the applicant is revising the proposal from the ane approved in 2016 for the location of the sfable, grading quantities and that the applicant proposes to refair� the existing detached garage, rather than convert it to a stable, as previously proposed. The applicant also is adding to the existing residence rather than constructing a new residence and will demolish a portion of the existing residence to provide the minimum required distance between the stable and r�sidence. She stated that the previously approved Lot Line Adjustment to merge fwo lots into one is being processed by the applicax�t, and that no wo�rk can commence on this project until the merger is recorded. She stated that the previously approved multiple walls along the arena wi1l be elirninated and an up to a maximum 5' high retaining wall, tapering to the ground, not more than 70' long is proposed in the side setback; which requires a variance. Mr. Wynn explained the grading for the arena and stated that the arena is now pxoposed to be located at the same elevation as the driveway and the house and that they have elixnin.ated the previously proposed graded path around the entire rear of the house to access the arena and that the arena will be accessed from �he exiting driveway. Ms. Hoffinan inquired about the trail Iocated along the southern easement of the property and the effect the development will have on the trail. Some of those present walked �o the side and rear of the propex�y and Mr. Wynn pointed out the easement and the trail and stated that the arena is nof going to irnpact the trail. Cha.irman Chelt and Comxxiissioner Kirkpatrick stated that this revision would result in a much better development and less grading. There being no fux�ther discussion, the public hearing was continued to the evening rneeting of the Planning Commission beginning at b:30 PM. C. ZONING CASE NO. 919 Request for a Site Plan Review to construct a new�,000 square foot swimming pool and spa and a variance to locate the pool in the front yard area of the lot. The subject property is 7 Middleridge Lane South {Lot 249-A-UR) Rolling Hills, CA, (McCarthy/Cheng). The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environrnental Quality Act {CEQA},Section�5303. Present for this project were: Leonardo Umansky, Architect 3 Mr. Cheng,property owner James Aichele,resident Leah Mirsch,resident Canvlle and Je�£Manquen,residents Assistant Planner Stewart reviewed fhe applicant's proposa7 including the request for a variance to Iocafe the swimrning pool in the front yard area of the lot. She stated that the existing pool will be partially filled in and a larger one constructed generally in the same location and that an administrative approval was recen�ly gran�ed to the applicant to construct a 972 sq.ft. addition to the house. All present walked to the area of the proposed po�I. In response to Commissioner Cardenas, Ms. Stewart stated that no neighbors inquired about this project. There being no furfher discussion, the public hearing was continued �o the evening meeting of the Planning Commission begintung at 6:30 PM. D. ZONING CASE NO. 915. Request for a Sife Plan Review, Conditional Use Permxt, and Variance(s) to construct a 1,�'50 square foot home addition with same size basement and attached 441 s.f. garage, not to exceed 5' high retaining walls and �ading of 30,090 cubic yards of dirt including for an as graded unpernlitted pathway and also including excavation and re-compaction; CUP to coristruct a 5,368 s.f. stable footprint with 3,840 s.f. Ioft, (9,208 s.f. total), 4,3Q0 s.f. corral and 2,290 s.f. riding ring, and to widen an existing second driveway; and Variances to encroach with portions of the additions into the front yard setback, and to exceed the maximum pernutted disturbance of the lot to 5�.6%. (Cipolia), 1 Middleridge Lane Narth (Lot 15, 16, 17-MR), Rolling Hills, CA. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the Califoriva Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 153Q3. Present for this meeting were: Chaz and Emily Cipolla, applicants Tavisha Nicholson, Civil Engineer An�hony Inferrex�a, Architect james Aichele,resident Leah Mirsch,resident Jack Smith,Caballeros President Carol Hoffman,resident Carl Walsh,neighbor Speed Fry, neighbor, Stev�n T�lles neighbor Camille and Jeff Manquen, residents Interested potential RH resident 4 Co�unissioner Cardenas recused himself from deliberating this case, but attended as a resident. Planning Director Schwartz reviewed the proposed development including the additions, driveways, walls, stable, corral, grading and stated that fhe applicants would like to xetain the previously graded path in the rear of the property, which is a code enforcement case and requires Planning Commission review and approval. She stated that the City received several phone calls and one letter regarding this project, objecting to the stable, corral and driveway. She pointed out the proposed addition in the front setback the architect pointed ou�the line of the front setback. Everyone proceeded to the rear of the residence to view the proposed stable and corral/exercise ring from the rear patio area. Ms. Nicholson, civil engineer, explained the stakes depicti.ng the stable and corral and th� p�oposed locations of the walls. Mr. Fry stated that he opposes the development of the stable and corral as it is too large, disturbs too much of the slope ar�d that he will be looking at this rnassive structure from his property. He stated that a 10-stall stable has no place in the City on such a relatively small and constrained lot. He also stated that he thinks the development is too close to the natural drainage course. Mr. Tilles and Mr. Walsh concurred. Mr. Tilles requested that the Planning Cominission view the project from his propex�.y. He stated that from his propex�y one can see a huge and tall structure, which he objects to. A11 present walked back to Midd�eridge Lane and viewed the proposed driveway. Ms. Schwartz stated that the Traffic Engineer reviewed the driveway approach and is not recommending approval, however the Traffic Commission will meet in a few days and wi1.I make its final recommendation. The group then walked to the side of Mx. Ti11es' prope�rty and viewed the proposal from that angle. Chairman Chelf advised that the applicant relocate the s�able and the driveway. He also asked if the parties present had any objections to the additions to the residence and was told�hat they don't. There being no further discussion, the public hearing was continued to the evening rnee�ing of the Plannitlg Commission beginning at b:30 PM. Res ctfiilly Submitted, / �� Yo nta Schwartz ate Pl 'ng Director Approved: j^ :�� . Ld f' � �� �7 � �{ rad Chel ,Chaurnan D t 5