11-21-17FT and AdjournedMtg MINVTES OF AN
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLAIVNING COMMISSION '
NOVEMBER 21, 2Q17
FIELD TRIP MEETING:
PRESENT:
=N� Chairman Chelf, Commissioners Kirkpatrick and Seaburn
Commissianers Cardenas and Cooley were absent and excused
Yolanta.Schwartz,Planning Director
Julia Stewart, Assistant Planner
Tavisha Ales,Bolton Engineering
Anthony Inferrera, Architect
Da�e PaIacios,project representative/contractor
Leah Mirsch,resident
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Breiholz, neighbors
Dr. and Mrs. S#anley VLTishner, neighbors
Eliiatt Brunner, 2b Cincl�ing Road(present at City Hall}
Mitzi Nakamura, 24 Cinchring Road(present at City Hall}
Charles Belak-Berger,Architect, CBB Architects (present at Ciry Ha11}
Chairman CheIf called the public hearing to order at 7:30 a.m, at 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon
Road.
ZOIVING CASE NO. 91$, Request for a Site Plan Review, a Conditional Use Permit, and a
Variance for grading and construction of a new 9,975 squaxe foot residence, 7,475 square foot
basement, new 1,675 square foot four-car garage, new 2,775 square foot stable, I4,800 square foot
corral, 7,500 square foot riding ring, to exceed the maximum permitted disturbance of the lot,
, ._. widened access road leading to the corral, and variaus outdoor amenities. This new constnzctian
will require the demolition of the existing residence, two pools, two srna.11 accessory structures, and
the existi�ng stable on the subject property located at 20 Upper Blackwater Canyo� Road {Lot
101-RH)Rolling Hi11s, CA, {Dominic Iannitti).
Assistant Planner Stewart explained the project elements and the changes that were made since the
previous proposal and field trip, which include the following: increase in the size of the xesidence
a�d a much larger basement, increase in the size of the garage, grading quantities increased,
structural and hardscape coverage increased;
d�stu�rbed area decreased, size of stable and riding ring decreased, pad coverages decreased, moved
the stable and lawered it by over 11 feet, ridge height of stable lowered by 3', horse access
relocated and stable access narrowed, previously proposed trellis remo�ed and new pool to be
constructed with the existing to be demolished.
The group then walked the property to view the silhouette of the proposed structures, driveway,
corral and riding ring. Assistant Planner Stewart stated that th�horse access will be reviewed by the
Traffic Commission at a future date. In response to questions, the project engineer explained and
pointed out the proposed walls, and grading. In response to Mrs. Breiholz she explained the
location, grading and slopes far the riding ring. Mrs. Breiholz raised a concem and requested that
the Planning Commissian address#he shrubs on either side of the driveway and require that they be
removed.
There being no further discussion, the pnblic hearing in Zoning Case No. 91$ was then continued to
December 19, 2017 at b:30 pm.
The Adjonrned Planning Commission meeting was then continaed at City Hall,City Council
Chamber, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,�t 8:06 a.m.
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-21. A RESOLUTI4N OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DENYING A REQUEST FOR MQDIFICATIONS OF THE
HEIGHT AND ROOF TYPE OF A PREVI4USLY APPROVED ADDITION TO AND
MAJOR REMODEL OF A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 24 CINCHRING ROAD
(LOT 18-3-CH), IN ZONING CASE NO. 932, (NAKAMURA). THE PROJECT IS
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CATEGORICALLY EXEMI'T (CLASS 3 SECTION 153Q3) PER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDEL.INES.
Chairman Chelf introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. Planning Director Schwartz
noted that Vice Chairman Kirkpatrick did not attend the last Planning Commission meeting on
October 17, 2017 and, therefore, did not attend the site visit. She stated that Vice Chairman
Kirkpatrick did meet with staff and the applicant's representatives in the field, and listened to the
October 17, 2017 Planning Commission meeting audio recording and is fully prepared to deliberate
on this case. Planning Director Schwartz reviewed the applicant's request and stated that at the last
rneeting the Planning Commission requested a resolution of denial of the applicant's request to
retain a strtucture that was constructed three feet higher than previously permitted. She stated that
the app�icant is planning to lower the structure by one foot and are also proposing to change the
gable roof by removing the wings of the gable by eight feet. Planning Director Schr�c+artz stated that
this resolution af denial is presented to the Planning Commission and indicated that she corrected
the language referencing a mu�ed-use structure on page 3, Section S, of Resolution No. 2017-21.
She further stated that at the �ast meetang the Planning Commission directed that a condition be
added to �ant the applicants a one-year extension to complete the project. She stated that all
building permits have expired ar�d that the applicant would need to renew all permits. She indicated
that tl�e Building Department stated that one year was not a sufficient an amaunt of time to
complete project, therefare, she di�ided the praject into 15 months with an extension for one year.
Planning Director Schwartz stated the Resolution, if adopted, will be taken to the City Council on
Navember 27,2Q17.
In response to Commissioner Kirkpatrick's question, Planning Director Schwartz stated that the
matter would be processed as a nuisance under a cade enforcernent case if the applicants did not
cornpiy with the Resolution in a timely manner.
Chairmaxi Chelf called for public comment.
Mitzi Nakamura, 24 Cinchring Road, addressed the Planning Commission and stated that, for
clarificatian purposes, the residence was not built three feet higher. She stated that the current
winteriza�ian,which is temporary, is three feet,however, it was built twa feet higher.
Charles Belak-Berger, .Architect, CBB Architec�s, addressed the Planning Commission and
indicated that various optio� are being contemplated by the applicants. He discussed one option
was to go back to the ariginal roof and lower it and straighten out the ridgeline. He stated that this
was the only minor change that would be difFerent. He discussed the ridgeline change that was
proposed and referenced a Power Point presentation slide. Mr. Belak-Berger indicated that the
applicants would lose their capacity to have a loft because they did originally have a loft with their
building. He indicated that these are the two items they are requesting consideration. He fiu�ther
indicated that the applicants may not go through the appeal process but will consttuct to the
previous approved plans,hawever, they would like to make some small architectural changes to the
previously approved project.
�n response to Chairman Che1f's questian, Planning Director Schwartz explained the options that
the Planning Commissian could consider as follows: 1) Do not adopt the Resolution; or 2)
Continue the case and re-open the public hearing and consider the new plans and information.
Mr. Belak-Berger confirmed that the applicants would like the Planning Commission to consider his
aforementioned proposal.
Discussion ensued amang the Planning Cammission and staff regarding the options related to the
applicant's current application request and removal of the gable.
Planning Directar Schwartz stated that the Planning Commissian could not adopt the Resolution,
direct staff to work with the appiicant to bring the project back in compliance with the original plan,
request a letter from the applicant withdrawing the current application' far the modifcation and
stating their new proposal, and to submit the letter to the City within 30 days or the case would be
brought back to the Planning Commission.
Elliott Brunner, 26 Cinchring Road, addressed the Planning Commission to request clarification on
the direction that the Planning Commission is requesting of the applicant. He stated that he did not
object to the applicant building the original structure because tha#was what was approved.
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In response to Mr. Brunner's question, Planning Director Schwartz stated that Mr. Brunner could
review the proposed plans and that he could appeat to the Planning Commission if he did not agree
with sta�s approval.
Following public comment arid discussion, the Planning Commission, by consensus, did not adopt
the proposed Resolution, a�d directed staff to work with the applicant ta bring the project back in
compliance with the original p1an, rec�uested a letter from the applicant withdrawing the current
application for the madification and stating their new proposa�, azid ta submit the letter to the City
�' within 30 days or the case would be brought back to the Planning Commissian. Tl�ere were no
objections (Cardenas and Cootey absent}.
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-82. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING CONIMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A MODIFICATIQN TO PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-12 FOR A DEVEL4PMENT PROJECT IN ZONiNG CASE N�. 922.
THE MODIFICATION ENTAILS AN INCREASE BY 90 SQUARE FEET TO THE
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RESIDENCE, AT 0 PQPPY TRAIL, (LOT 90-BA-RH}, (SERPA).
THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 3 SECTION 15303) PER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT(CEQA) GUIDELINES.
Chairman Chelf introduced the item and asked for stafPs comments. Planning Director Schwartz
noted that Vice Chairman Kirkpatrick did not attend the last Planning Commission on October 17,
20 i 7 and, therefare, did not attend the site visit. She stated that Vice Chairman Kirkpatrick did
meet witk staff and listened to the October 17, 2017 Planning Commission rneeting audio recording
and is fuily prepared to deliberate on this case. Planning Director Schwartz reviewed the
applicant's request to revise the previously approved Site Plan Review, CUP and Variance
applicadon by adding an additional 90 square feet to the previously approved 4,859 square foot
residence, for a total residence of 4,949 square feet. She stated that at the evening meeting af
October �7, 2Q17 the Planning Commission d.irected stafF to prepare a Resolution of approval for
consideration at the November 21, 2017 meeting which amends Resolution No. 2417-12 by adding
90 square feet to the square footage of the residence.
Chairman Chelf called for public comment. Hearing none, he asked for comments from the
Planning Commission.
Commissioner Seaburn moved that the PIanning Cornmission adopt Resolution No. 2017-22
granting appxoval of the applicant's request in Zoning Case No. 922 at 0 Poppy Trail as presented.
Vice Chairman Kirkpatrick seconded the motion, which carried without objection (Cardenas and
Cooley absen�).
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no fizrther business before the Planning Commission, Chairman Chelf adjourned the
meeting at 8:26 a.m. The next regular meehng of the Planning Commission is scheduled to be held
on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Rolling Hills
City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,Ralling Hills, California.
Respectfully Submitted,
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