07-17-18.pdf MINUTES OF AN
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
QF THE PLANN�NG COMMISSION
JCTLY 17, 2018
FIELD TRIP MEETING:
PRESENT:
Chairrt�an Chelf, Vice Chaix Kirkpatrick, Commissioners Seaburn, Cardena.s and Cooley
Yolanta Schwartz, Interim City Manager
Ju�xa Stewart, Acting Planning Director
John F. Signo, Contract P�anner
Joseph Czyzyk, Owner/Applicant
Thomas Yuge, P.E., Cetech Engineering, Engineer
James Aiche�e,xesident
Dan Rentsch, Belzberg Architects
Sungmi Hyun, Be�zberg Architects
Leah Mirsch, Councilmember/resident
Clint Patterson,resident
Rick Boos, residenf
Tavisha Ales, P.E., Bolton Engineering Corp., Engineer
Tony Inferrera, Archite�t
Austin Su, resident
Chairman Chelf called the public hearing to order at 7:3Q a.m. at 0 Buggy Whip Drive.
A. ZONING CASE NO. '144. Request for a Lot Line Adjustment between two parcels of land
for properties at 0 Buggy Whnp Drive (APN 7569-024-022) (Mr. and Ms. �oseph Czyzyk) and 25
Crest Roa� West (APN 7569-024�023}{Mr, and Ms. Ra.ma Chandran), Rolling Hi1is, CA, resulting
in an increase in lot size at 25 Crest Road West and a decrease in Iot size at 0 Buggy Whip of 5
squaxe feet; Request for Variances for 1) altering lots already less than the minimum lot size
required by the Municipal Code, 2) a change to a non-conforming structural coverage on one o£the
properties 3} a slight decrease in a non-conforming net lot area on one of the properties; and 4}
creating a new structural encroachment in#o a side yard setback. The Project has been determined to
be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, {CEQA) puxsuant ta Class 5, Section
15305, Minor Alterations in Land Use Lxmitatians, of the CEQA Guidelines.
Acting Planning Director Stewart explained the proposed Iot line adjustment and pointed out
properry l�nes, ea.sements, and access. She gave a brief history of the properties and surrounding
area and the reason for the lot line adjustment.
Chairtnan Che�� stated that the Planning Cornmission approvec� a previous Iot line adjustrnent
between the praperties a few years ago. Acting Planning Director Stewart confirmed �Iie appraval
and stated that it was not recorded and allowed #o expire, thus the need for the current application.
The applicant and property owner, Mr. Czyzyk, explained that he and his neighbor failed to record
the previous lot line adjustment, but are inclined to compXete it this time.
All present then observed the staking showing the location of the property lines and easerrients, and
walked along the driveway and the proposed lot line adjustment to the western �ortion of the
properLy.
The project engineer, Mr. Yuge, explained that the proposed lot line generally follows the fenc�in.g
between the properties. However, it does not follow exactly for pwrposes o£ba.lancing the square
faotage for each property.
Mr. Czyzyk explained the properties were once one lot that was subdivided decades ago. However,
the subdivision was not properly surveyed resulting in the property line traversing his driveway and
a portion of his property on �he other side of the dividing fence where he has no access. The
proposed lot line adjustment will adjust the property Iine so that his driveway is entirely on his
property and the portion of his 1and that he does not currently ha.ve access to will be given to his
neighbor.No physical improvements will be made.
Cammissioner Seaburn made a motion that staff prepa�re a resolution of approval for the Planning
Commission to consider. It was seconded by Commissioner Cardenas.
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There being no fiuther discussion, the public hearing in Zoning Case No. 944 was then continued
to the evening meeting on July 17, 2018 beginning at 6:34 prn.
B. ZONING CASE NO. 934. Request for a Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit to
construct a detached 2,124 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, (John Tu}. T�iis is a modified version of a previously viewed mixed-use structure.
Currently the pxoperty is being developed with a single-family residence and accessory outdoor
amenities. The project has been determined to be categorically e�empt (Class 3)pursuant to Section
15303 of the CalifoFnia En�iroxunental Quality Act{CEQA) Guidelines.
Acting Planning Director Stewart explained that this is the third time the Planning Commission is
visiting the subject property to consider the proposed project. �t was previously approved by the
Planning Commission, however, the Ralling Hills Community Associataon was not satisfied with
the architecture of the structure, which looked like a stable and required the applicant to make
modifications. She explained that the mixed-use building would be reduced from 2,210 square feet
to 2,124 square feet, and grading would include 340 cubic yards cut and 446 cubic yards fill. She
explained the driveway, design, and proposed uses. The architect, Ms. Hyun, explain�d that the
overall ridge�ine would be reduced by 2'-6".
Commissioner Cardenas indicated �he intent of the previous approval was for the btulding to loak
like a barn. Acting Planning Director Stewart explained that the Rolling Hills Community
Associahon required the architecture to be changed ta rnatch the residence and that a covered trellis
be included as an architectural feature. Chairman Chelf indicated his preference for the previous
design. The neighbors also stated a preference towaxd the previous design. Chairman Chelf added
that the ridgeline wi11 be lowered, but the Planning Commission has no purview over architectural
design. Commissioner Cardenas stated that the Planning Commission minutes shouid be shared
with the Rolling Hills Community Association so they could understand the Commission's desire
for the structure to look like a barn.
Councilwoxnan Mirsch asked if there are any variances associated with the project. Acting Planning
Director Stewart answered there ara none.
The Planning Commission clirected staff to communicate their preference of the previous design to
the Rolling Hills Community Association and continued the item to the Planriing Commission's
evening meeting of July 17, 2018.
C. Z�NING CASE N0. 94Q. Request for Site Plan Review, Condi.tional Use Pezmit, and
Variance to construct a new approximately 1,325 squa.re foot detached garage, to be located in the
front yard, with some grading, to exceed the maXimum distur�ance ailowed at 38 Portuguese Bend
Road (Lot 118-RH) Rolling Hills, CA, (Steve and Lori Wheeler}. The project has been determined
to be categorically exempt (Class 1, 3, and 4) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
{CEQA} Guidelines, Sections 15301, 15303, and 15304.
Acting Planning Director Stewart gave the presentation and explained the need for the Site Plan
Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance request. All present were able to walk up and down
the driveway and observe the proposed project. The applicant, Ms. Ales, explained the maxirnum
ridgeline heigh# would be 15'. Acting Planning Director Stewart indicated the northwestern corner
of the deta.ched garage wauld have appro�imately 5' of footing exposed from grade because it is
partly on a slope.
Interim City Manager Schwartz expiained that the Fire Department requires a 20'-w�de driveway to
the front of the existing residence. Ms. Ales explained this is because the existing garage would be
converted to livable space in addition to other improvements to the house. If the proposed project
was only for the detached garage, the Fire Department would not require �he driveway to be
widened in front of the house.
Chairman Chelf asked if the proposed detached garage could be moved forward to eliminate the
northwestern corner from projecting over the slope. Ms. Ales explained there is a septic system with
a seepage pit that requires a certain distance from structures rnaking it di.fficult to relocate tl�e
proposed garage. Chairman Chelf indicated that northwestern corner of the proposed garage should
be softened because it is visible from the neighbors. Ms. Ales explained there is only certain types
of landscaping that could be planted on the slope in the dra.inage area. There was discussion abotxt
removing the gable on the northern part of the garage because it makes the building appear taller.
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All in attendance walked to fhe property at 34 Portuguese Bend Road and observed the proposed
project from the reaz deck. Chairman Chelf indicated he was not in favor of the out of grade
condition of the northwestern corner of�he proposed garage azid asked that the engineer restudq this
feature.
There being no further discussion, the Planning Commission public hearing was continued to the
evenitig meeting on Juiy 17, 2Q1$ beginning at 6:3Q pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Julia ewart Date
Acting;,Planning Director
Approved:
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