05-21-19FTMinutes.pdf MINUTES OF AN
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 21, 2019
PRESENT FOR THE FIELD TRIP WERE:
Chairman Chelf, Commissioners Cooley, Cardenas and Seaburn
Commissioner Kirkpatrick—absent and excused
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director
Christian Rogge, Agent for 49 Eastfield Dr.
Mr. Waldman, property owner of 49 Eastfield Dr.
Dr. Meyer, neighbor
James Aichelle, resident
Leah Mirsch, resident
Joseph Spierer, Architect for 1 Poppy Trail
Tavisha Ales, Engineer for 1 Poppy Tail
Chair Chelf called the meeting to order at 7:30 AM at 49 Eastfield Drive.
A. ZONING CASE NO. 959 Request for a a Conditional Use Permit to
convert an existing 689 square foot stable, to a mixed-use structure which includes a 450
square foot recreation room and a 239 square foot storage space, located at 49 Eastfield
Drive (Lot 33-EF) Rolling Hills,CA, (Craig&Cindy Waldman).
Planning Director Schwartz gave a brief overview of the proposed Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) and information related to the request. She stated that this item came to the
City's attention as a result of a complaint. She stated that the applicant requests a CUP to
convert a previously constructed 689 square foot stable to a mixed use structure,
consisting of 450 square foot recreation room and 239 square feet storage space and that
the interior dimensions of the proposed uses are the same as they were for the stable. She
stated that the applicant is proposing to set aside a 1,000 sq.ft area for future stable and
corral in an area of the lot that has been previously graded and is feasible for future
development of equestrian uses. In response to Chair Chelf question regarding proximity
of equestrian uses to a recreation room, Planning Director Schwartz stated that the 35'
distance separation requirement applies to uses used for habitation. Dr. Meyer stated that
he has no objections and that it makes sense to use the structure for other than stable use,
if the owners have no horses. In response to Mrs. Mirsch, Planning Director Schwartz
stated that the structure is 25' from the side property line.
Following a brief discussion among the Commissioners, Commissioner Seaburn made a
motion to direct staff to bring a Resolution of approval for the June meeting;
Commissioner Cardenas seconded the motion. Planning Director Schwartz stated that this
project will be considered at the evening meeting of the Planning Commission. There
being no further discussidn, the public hearing was continued to the evening meeting
beginning at 6:30 pm.
B. ZONING CASE NO. 955. Request for a Site Plan Review for a new
6,374 square foot residence with 1,360 square foot porch, 756 square foot attached
garage, 934 square foot basement, 1,643 square foot swimming pool & spa and grading
of 5,600 cubic yards, total cut and fill; a Conditional Use Pernut for a 452 square foot
stable and 575 square foot corral, and Variances to exceed the maximum permitted lot
disturbance and for a retaining wall located in the side yard setback at 1 Poppy
Trail, (Lot 90-B2-RH) Rolling Hills, CA, (Yeh).
Planning Director Schwartz gave a brief overview of the proposed project and the history
of the property. She sated that the Site Plan Review request is for the construction of the
residence, pool and he miscellaneous structures, the Conditional Use Permit is for the
construction of the stable and corral and Variance request is to encroach with a retaining
wa11 up to 2.5' into the side setback and to exceed the previously reported disturbance of
the lot. She stated that the driveway is proposed to be widened to 20', per Fire
Department requirement. The Commissioners viewed the silhouette of the proposed
residence, pool and stable. Chairman Chelf inquired about landscaping between the
adjacent lot and the pool area. Joseph Spierer, Architect, stated that they will screen the
pool from the adjacent lot and that a landscaping plan is being prepared. Commissioner
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Cardenas commented that although the stable and corral meet a11 of the requirements for
equestrian uses it seems like the corral should be larger. Pla.nning Director Schwaxtz
explained that there was an error in reporting the area of disturbance of the lot during the
remediation of the landslide, at which time a Variance was granted to exceed the
maximum permitted; but that all of the environmental documents point to the correct
analysis of disturbance, and that an amended Mitigated Negative Declaration has been
prepared.
There being no further discussion, the public hearing was continued to the evening
meeting beginning at 6:30 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
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