08-19-19.pdf MINUTES OF
AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,CALIFORNIA
MONDAY,AUGUST 19,2019
1. CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order
by Mayar Mirsch at 7:00 a.m. at 13 Portuguese Bend Road,Rolling Hills,California.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Mirsch,Pieper,Dieringer,Black, and Wilson.
Councilmembers Absent: Pieper(recused).
Others Present: Elaine Jeng,P.E., City Manager.
Planning Director,Yolanta Schwartz
Sean Cardenas,Applicant
Dr. and Mrs. Gebhard,neighbors- 11 Portuguese Bend Rd.
Mr. and Mrs. William Hassoldt,neighbor 15 Portuguese
Bend Rd.
Sue Breiholz, Caballeros president
Dave Breiholz,resident
Matt Seaburn,resident
Greg Willis,resident
Sally Swart,resident
Carol Hoffinan,resident
3. PUBLIC HEARING
A. ZONING CASE NO. 953. Request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a
i new 2,464 square foot stable with a 758 square foot tack room and an 896 square foot loft; and a
Site Plan Review for 1,470 cubic yards of grading at 13 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 77-RH)
Rolling Hills,CA, (Cardenas).
Planning Director Schwartz reviewed the project and pointed out the location of the footprint of
the proposed stable, loft, overhangs for turnouts, access to the loft and the conal, and stated that
the highest ridge of the stable will be 24'. She stated that the interior will have 4 stalls, room for
storage, a tack room with a bathroom and a hayloft. She stated that the existing stable will be
demolished and a new one constructed. The applicant stated that the architecture of the stable will
mimic the garage; including the overhangs and that he has horses that he boards outside the City.
All present walked around the proposed stable to view the structure. In response to Mayor
Mirsch, the applicant stated that this is the best location and configuration for the stable, as
anything different would require more grading, would have a larger footprint, and locating it
closer to the street would eliminate a good portion of the riding rink.
Dr. Gebhard stated that he does not object to the use, but objects to the location and massing of
the stable because it is too close to his property and visible from his bedroom windows. He asked
if the stable could be moved to the front of the lot. In response to Mayor Mirsch, Caballeros
president Breiholz stated that the location of the stable in the rear of the lot is more desirable,
leaving the riding rink where it is. Sally Swart and Matt Seaburn concurred.
Councilmember Black inquired about the utility lines and the poles in the easement between the
properties.Planning Director Schwartz stated that none of the poles serve the applicant's property
and that all of his structures are undergrounded.
Discussion ensued regarding easements and the three-rail fences. The applicant stated that he
proposes to install new fencing along the corral and the easement.
In response regarding screening of the stable, the applicant stated that he does not have room on
his properly to plant along the north side of the stable (facing Gebhards), because any planting
would either have to be in the side easement or too close to the horses. He stated that the
Gebhards planted bamboo plants along their easement line, but have removed some of them just
before the field trip.
Everyone walked over to Dr. and Mrs. Gebhard's property to view the silhouette from their
perspective. As requested by the Gebhards, everyone stood along the south side of the residence
looking towards the proposed stable. Mrs. Gebhard reiterated that the project is too large and
when looking from her bedroom she would see a tall wall.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Mirsch adjourned the meeting at 8:00
a.m. to a regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, August 26, 2019 beginning
at 7:00 p.m. in the CiTy Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills,
California.
Re pectfully submitted,
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lanning Director
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