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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. - 1 - 07�17-I8 Minutes Planning Commission Adjoumed Regular Meeting 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. -2- 07-17-18 Minutes Planning Commission Adjourned Regular Meeting 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: s�fr` �$� � °� Bra f, Chairman� � Date 4� -3 - 07-17-18 Minutes Planning Commission Adjourned Regular Meeting