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01-16-18.pdf REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 6:30 PM TUESDAY, JANUARY 16,2018 ROLLING H�LLS CTTY HALL 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD,ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 CALL MEETING TO ORDER A regular �eeting of the Planrting Commission of the City of Ralling Hills was called to order by Chairman Chelf at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in the City Council Chamber, at City Hall, 2 Porluguese Bend Road,Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Cornmissioners Present: Cardenas, CooIey,Kirkpatrick, Seaburn and Chairman Chelf. Commissioners Absent: Na�e. Others Present: Yolanta Schwairtz,Planning Director. Jane Abzug,Assistant City Attomey. Michael Jenkins, City Attorney Ju1ia Stewart,Assistant Planner. Y�ette Hall,Interim City Clerk. Tavisha Ales,Bolton Engineer�ing. Chaz CipoXla, 1 Middleridge Lane North. Daniel Rentsch,Belzberg Architects APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Approved as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NIINUTE� AND ANY ITEM NOT ON T'HE AGENDA None. City Attorney Jenkins introduced Jane Abzug, Assistarit City Attorney, to the Pianning Commission and the public. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 19, 2017 Regu�ar Meeting of the Planning Commission Commissioner Seaburn moved that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the regular �eetsng of the Planning Commission he�d on Septembe�r 19, 2017 as presented. Vice Chairman Kirkpatrick seconded the mo�ion, which carried withaut objectian. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTTON 2018-01. RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTIlVG APPROVAL FOR SITE PLAN � REVIEW, A COND�'TfONAL USE PERIVIIT, AND VARIANCES FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENCE, NEW FOUR CAR GARAGE, STABLE, CORRAL, RIDING RING, ALTERED DRIVEWAY, ACCESS PATHWAY TO THE CORRAL, AND VARIOUS OUTDOOR AMEN�ITES INCLUDIl�TG A NEW POOL IN ZONING CASE NO. 918 AT 20 UPPER BLACKWATER CANY�N RQAD, (IANNITTI}. CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT T4 SECTION 153Q3, eLASS 3 OF THE CALIFOIZNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALTTY ACT (CE{,�A). .� _ Minutes Planning Commission Meeting 41-16-18 Chairman Chelf introduced the item and asked for staf�s comments. Assistant Planner Stewart reviewed the applicant's request for a proposed dernolition of an existing residence and construction of a new residence, new four-car garage, stable, corral, riding ring, altered access pathway to the corral, new pathway to the stable, and variaus outdoor amenities including a new pool at 20 Upper Blackwa�er Canqon Road. She stated this new construction would also require the demolition of the existing two pools, two small accessary structures, and the existing stable on the subject property. Assistant Planner Stewart reviewed the Site P1an Review for construcdan of a 9,475 square foot residence with a 7,750 square foot basement, a 1,675 square foot attached garage, 1,360 square feet of covered porches, 1a0 square foot outdoor kitchen, 1,055 square foot poollspa, new retaining walls of varying heights a113 feet or under and averaging less than 2 '/Z feet in height, and for grading of 33,730 total cubic yards of dirt. Assistant Planner Stewart indicated that the Planning Cammission and the public had numerous changes to the project. She provided a summary of the changes that were made to the Planning Commission and indicated that the changes have been incorpora�ed into the Resolution of Approval. She stated that there is also a special condition in the Resolutian af Approval because the applicants made a change to the pathway that accesses the stable off of Pine Tree Lane, which was previously aff of Portuguese Bend Road. She stated that the project will be reviewed again by the Traff'ic Cornrnissian (TC) on ranuary 25, 201$. Assistant Planner Stewart further stated that TC approval is a condidon in the Resolution of Appraval in order to move forward with the project. Fn response to Chairman Chelf s inquiry, Assistant Planner Stewart clarified thaf if the pathway access off af Pi�e Tree Lane is approved by the Planning Commission this evening and subsequently the TC does not approve it at the January 25, 2018 meeting, the pathway approval would default back to Poriuguese Bend Road. Chairman Chelf called for public comment. Hearing none,he closed the pub�ic comment. Commissioner Cardenas moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution Na. 2018-01 granting approval of the applicant's request in Zoning Case No. 918 at 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road as presented. Vice Chairman Kirkpatrick seconded the motion,which carried without objection. Chairman Chelf requested that Item 7-B be #aken out of order and discussed at this juncture. Hearing no objection, Chairman Chelf so ordered. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ITEMS CONTINUED FR�M A PREVIOUS MEETING ZONING CASE NO. 935. Request for a Site Plan Review and Variance ta legalize and retain previously gtaded path at the rear of the property and ta exceed the maximum permitted disturbance of the 1ot in Zoning Case No. 935, 1 Middleridge L�ne North (Lot 15, 16, 17-MR), Rolling Hills, CA. (Cipolla). The project has been determined to be categorically exempt (Class 3)pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA}Guidelines, Section 15303. Commissioner Cardenas recused himself from consideration of this case due to the proximity of his property to the subject property and left the dais. Chairman Cheif introduced the item and asked for stafPs commen#s. Planning Director 5chwartz indicated that the Planning Commis�ion visited the project site at 1 Middleridge Lane North on the morning of January �6, 2018 during a fieid visit. She stated that the applicants are requesting a Site Plan Review and Variance to legalize and retain a pre�iously graded path at the rear of the property and to exceed the maximum permitted disturbance of the lot. She stated that this project was brought to the City's attention several years ago as a code enforcement case because the praperty was graded without building permits. She sta.ted that since that time the applicant submitted several applications for a stable and requested that the path be considered at the same time. Planning Director Schwartz stated that the applicant then withdrew his stable application following several public hearings and the Planning Commission and residents' concerns regarding the proj ect. She stated that the applicant was permitted to add to the residence and following approval of the residence, the applicant submitted anather plan for a stable; however, since then he retracted the stable application. Planning Director Schwartz noted that the path is still an unresolved code enforcement item and has to be approved or not appraved by the Planning Commission. She indicated the request is to maintain the graded path and approve the Site Plan Review for grading, as well as a Variance with a disturbance of 49,7% of the lot. She stated that the Planning Commission had some concerns with the area around the path related to landscaping during their first site �isit. She indicated that the landscaping plan that was submitted did not represent the correct limits af the grading. Planning Director Schwartz explained that this was the reason why she -2- Minutes Planning Commission Meeting 01-16-18 did not provide the plans at the field trip; however, staff wauld work with the applicant to submit the appropriate p�ans. She advised the Planning Commission that canditions to address the landscaping could be added to the resolution if they decided ta appro�e the project. Planning Director Schwartz discussed the erosion control plan. She indicated that the City's Grading Engineer at the County Building Department reviewed the erosion control p1an and was satisfied with the plan. She stated that the applicant originally requested to exclude the erosion contro� plan and would instead plant trees; however, the trees would not address the erosion control unless the trees were estabtished. Planning Director Schwartz stated that the applica�t wou�d be required to implement the erosion control methods as indicated on the p�an. � In response to Chairman Chelf s questions, Planning Director Schwartz sta.ted that the disturbed area was brought to 49.7% when it was graded. She further indicated that the applicant now understands that he must implement tl�e erosion control plan in addition to the landscaping plan. Discussion followed concerning the erosion control plan, landscaping, silk screening and time-span of the proj ect. Chairman Chel£cal�ed for public comment. Tavisha Ales, Bolton Engineering, commented on behalf of the applicant. She indicated that the erosion control plan had been reviewed by the County Building Department with minor carrections specified. Ms. Ales stated the corrections have been made and that final approval from the City was pending. In xesponse to the Planning Commission's inquiry, Chaz Cipolla, applicant, affirmed that he wouId be able ta provide a re�ised landscaping plan within 30 days of the Planning Commission's appro�al. Hearing no further comments, Chauman Chelf closed the public hearing. Commissioner Seaburn moved that the Planning Commissian direct staff to prepare a Resolution granting approvai of the applicant's request in Zoning Case 935 at 1 Middleridge Lane North w�th the standard findings of fact and the following conditions of approval: 1} Erosion control measures must be implernented immediately and commenced prior to �he next Planning Commission Meeting; 2} Submission of a revised landscaping plan requiring all sloped ateas belaw the path ar�d up to the three zail fence that the Rolling Hills Community Association appraved be planted and completed within six rrionths of approval; 3} Submissian af a landscaping bond to the City; and 4) Maintain animals in the corralled areas for one year. Vice Chairman Kirkpatrick seconded the motion which carried without objection(Cardenas recused). Chairman Ch�lf requested that Itern 7-A be discussed at this juncture. Hearing no objection, Chainnan Chelf so ordered. ZONING CASE NO. 934. Request far a Site Plan Revlew and Conditional Use Permit to canstruct a detached 2,210 square foot mixed use�structiu�e, which would include a garage, and gra.ding of 779 cubic yards of dirt for the structure at 8 Crest Road East, {Lot 192-A-2-MS}, Rolling Hzlls, CA, (John Tu}. Currently the property is being developed with a single-family residence and accessory outdaor amenities. It has been determined that the project is categorically exernpt pursuant to the California Environmental�uality Act(CEQA). Chairman Chelf introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. Planning Directar Schwartz stated the proposed project is a request for a mixed used structure consisting of a 2,210 square foot stnxcture with a garage and storage roam at 8 Crest Road East. Planning Director Schwartz indicated ��� that the Planning Commission visited the project site on the morning of January 16, 2018 during a field visit. She stated that the Planning Commission had some concerns at the site visit regarding the height and massing of the property. She indicated the grading is planned to be 779 cubic yards and the roofline is proposed to be between 8.5 to 19.5 feet. She indicated that the architect brought a revised plan that wi�l be discussed with the Planning Commission. Planning Director Schwartz stated the structure is 30 feet from the side setback. She stated the developm�nt standards were being met and that the project is categorically exempt fram CEQA. Pianning Director Schwartz noted that one resident reviewed the plans after the field trip; however, the resident had general concerns with construction in the City. She stated this was a request for a Site Plan Review for grading and a Conditional Use Permit for the use itself. As requested by the Planning Commission, Planning Director Schwartz reviewed property information for the newly approved stable at 20 Upper -3- Minutes Planning Commission Meeting 0�-1b-18 Blackwater Canyon Road, which was approved at 20 feet high, and l. Pine Tree Lane, which was approved at 19 feet high, as requested by the Planning Commission. Discussion followed regarding the roaf height and grading for the project. Chairman Chelf called for public comment. Daniel Rentsch, Belzberg Architects, spoke an behalf of the applicant. In response to the Planning Comrnissioner's questions, Mr. Be�zberg stated that the ridge is flat and that the varying height is due ta a crass slope. He stated the measiu�ed roof height could be 18.5 feet in the best-case scenario, and 19.5 feet in the worst-case scenario. He commented that the intent of the design was to match the architecture of the barn. Discussion ensued among the Planning Commissioners and Mr. Rentsch regarding the changes made to the project including the finished floor height and grading. Mr. Rentsch preser�ted new plans to the Planning Commission and discussed the following items: 1) The locadon did not change yet because it is complicated to shrink the overall height; 2) The roaf design was changed completely to a straight hip roof and now the floor plan is the same; 3) Mr. Rentsch indicated that he may want to revisit the roof design because the current roaf design does not make sense and it is a way to bring the raof height down; and 4)Mr. Rentsch stated that he could lower the roof height down to 17 feet. Chairman Cheif commented that he was concerned with the massing of the project and �he location because the street runs right by it. He further commented that the project was nat harmonious with the neighborhood. Discussron followed concerning the location af the structure and options to relocate it. Commissioner Cardenas commented that he would like to see the style returned to the original plan with the monitor roo�element. Commissioner Cooley concurred with Commissioner Cardenas' comment. Mr. Rentsch indicated that his client would be willing to plant trees to buffer the view from Georgeff Raad ta the garage. Hearing no further camments, Chairman Chelf clased the public hearing. Mr. Rentsch noted that due to a typo the dirt is 70 cubic yards and not 779 cubic yards. Following public comment and discussion, the Planning Commission, by consensus, continued Zoning Case Na. 934 at 8 Crest Road East to the next meeting. NEW PUBLIC HEARiNGS None. SCHEDULE�F FIELD TRIPS (February 20, 201$� The Planning Commission scheduled a field trip to the following property to be held on Tuesday, February 20, 20�8 beginx�ing at 7:30�a.m. ]1 Saddleback Road OLD BUSINESS None. ITEMS FROM STAFF Planning Director Schwartz informed the Planning Commission that the City Councij took 24 Cinchring Road under jurisdiction at the January 8, 2018 City Council meeting. She also stated that �he first reading af the Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance would be considered at the January 22, 2fl18 City Council meeting. -4- Minutes Planning Cammission Meeting 01-16-18 ITEMS FROM THE PLANNIl�G COMMISS�ON None. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the Planning Commission, Chairman Chelf adjoumed the meeting at 7:19 p.m. to an adjaurned regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled to be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 beginning at 7:30 a.m. for the purpose of conducting a site visit to 11 Sadd�eback Road. The next regular meeting af the Planning Commission is scheduled to be heId on �� Tuesday, February 20, 2p1$ begi.nning at 6:30 p.m. in tl�e City Council Chamber, Rolling Hills City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, Ca�ifomia. Respectfully submitted, vette Hall - City Clerk ��, � ; Approved, ��` � � � � . �� �� , � �,� ��. Brad ehelf Cha�irman -5- Minutes �lanning Commission Me�ting 01-16-1$