01-16-18FT.pdf MINUTES OF AN
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF TT-�PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 16,2018
A. FTELD TRIP MEETING:
PRESENT:
Chairman Cheif, Cornmissioners Kirkpatrick, Seaburn, Cardenas and
Cooley
Yolanta Schwartz,Planning Director
Julia Stewart, Assistant Planner
Cliff Paterson, residenf
Dan Ranch, Belzberg Architects
Sungmi Hyun, Belzberg Architects
David Schwanke, Construction Manager
Chaz Cipolla, owner 1 Middleridge Lane N.
Chairman Che1f called the public hearing to order at 7:30 a.m. at S Crest Road E.
A. ZONING CASE N�. 934. Request for a Site Plan Review and Conditional Use
Permit to construct a detached 2,210 square foot mixed use structure, which would
include a garage, and grading of 779 cubic yards of dirt for the structure at 8 Crest
Road East, (Lot 192-A�2-MS), Rolling Hills, CA, Qohn Tu). Curren�ly the property is
beir�g developed with a single-family residence and accessory outdoor amenities. It has
been deternvned that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act{CEQA).
?'lanning Director Schwartz exp:azncd the project and the elements of the construcfiaYi,
including the access and the monitor roof. She stated that the project mee�,s the
development standards, except that the total di.sturbed area exceeds the maximum
permitted, however, it was approved with the original project because this area was
previously graded.
A11 present then walked around the silhouette for the proposed structure and
comx�ulted that the structure appears to be very iarge, obt�usive and too vi�ible from
Georgerff lZoad. Chairman Chelf suggested thaf�he structure be lowered and relocated
closer to the location of the future stable and corral. The remaining Commissioners
concurred and other suggenstions were made, such as pull it closer to the s�ope, lower
it and provide additional screening. The Commissior�sers also viewed the project from
Georgeff Road and commented ox� how much the structure is visible from the road.
The Commission�rs asked staff fo provide informa�ion on other similar stables thaf
were recen�ly approved. ThE applicants agents stated tht they will try to bring a
revised plan to the evening meeting and show more screening.
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There being no turther discussion, the public hearing in Zoning Case No. 934 was then
continued fo the evening meeting on January 16,2018 beginnulg a�6:30 pm.
S. ZONING CASE NO. 935. Req�esf for a Site Plan Review and Variance to
Iegalize and refain previously graded path at the rear of the properly and to exceed the
maximum permitted disturbarice of the Iot in Zoning Case No. 93�, 1 Middleridge
Lane Narth {Lot 15, 1b, �7-MR), Rolling Hills, CA. (Cipolla}. �t has been determined
thaf the project is categorically exempt pursuant to the California Envi;ronmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
Commissioner Cardenas was absent from the meeting, as he was recused due to the
proximity of hi.s property�o subject site.
Planning Dixector Schwartz explained the project and the request to retain a previously
graded path, grading of which caused the exceedance of the maximum permitted
disturbance on the lot. The Commissioners viewed the path from above and wallced
along the three rail fence along the property on Middleridge Lane N.
Discussion ensued about the winterization of the loose dirt above and below the path
and landscaping. Staff stated that a landscaping plan was submitted bu� it i� not
sufficient as it only shows a very small portion of the path and that it be furthex
discussed at the evening meeting of fhe Planning Commission.
There being no further discussion, the public hearing in Zoning Case No. 935 was then
continued to fihe evening meeting on January 16, 2Q18 be�nning at b:3Q pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Z
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anning Director
Approved:
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