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11-19-19PCMinutes REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 6:30 PM TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 19, 2019 ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 CALL MEETING TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Chairman Chelf at 6:32 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2019 in the City Council Chamber, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Cooley, Seaburn and Chelf. Commissioners Absent: Cardenas and Kirkpatrick Others Present: Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director. Meredith T. Elguira, Planning and Community Services Director Todd Leishman, Assistant City Attorney Yohana Coronel, City Clerk APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Prior to the Approval of the Agenda, the Planning Commissioners took some time to acknowledge Yolanta Schwartz's 19 years of service to the City of Rolling Hills and they thanked her for her hard work and dedication to the City. They bid her good luck on her future endeavors. In return, Yolanta thanked the Commissioners for their acknowledgements. Commissioner Cooley moved that the Planning Commission approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Seaburn seconded the motion, which carried without objection. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MINUTES AND ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 15, 2019, Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Cooley moved that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on October 15, 2019 as presented. Commissioner Seaburn seconded the motion, which carried without objection. RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-16. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN FOUR PARCELS ALONG STORM HILL LANE IN ZONING CASE NO 949, (STORM PROPERTIES, INC.) Planning Director Yolanta Schwartz explained that the original Storm Hill Project approved in 2005 consisted of a four-lot subdivision. Today, one parcel is developed and three remain vacant. A field trip to the subject site was held and subsequent to the visit, staff was directed -1- Minutes Planning Commission Meeting 11-19-19 to present a Resolution approving the requested lot line adjustments. The proposed lot lines complies with the requirements of the Code which is in RAS-2 Zone. The proposed lot line adjustments resulted in lot size adjustments but the resulting sizes are all still in compliance with the two-acre requirement. The main purpose of the lot line adjustment is to create a shorter road which consequently has less impact. There was a community outreach conducted and residents' concerns were addressed at the Planning Commission Public Hearing. In addition, residents were informed that any potential future development impacts will be addressed as applications are reviewed and processed through the entitlement process.Lastly, infrastructure will also be installed with the proposed development. Chairman Chelf opened item for the public comment. Applicant Jay Ahluwalia informed the Planning Commissioners he is available to answer any questions; he also thanked Yolanta for her hard work. B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-17. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR GRADING FOR A NEW ROAD TO SERVE PROPERTIES ON STORM HILL LANE; AND ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND A MITIGTION MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM, (MMRP) IN ZONING CASE NO.950,(STORM PROPERTIES,INC.) The previous approval was for 1,130 linear feet of road and the revised request was for 564 linear feet by 30 foot wide which met the requirements of LA County Building Code as well as the Fire Department Code. The proposed road will entirely be within parcel one, as opposed to the previously approved road that encroached into and disturbed all parcels. The proposed graded material will be stock piled only on Lot 1. Previous approved grading would have resulted in approximately 12,000 cubic yards; current request will result in 2,450 cubic yards of grading to be balanced on Lot 1. Scope of work requires: undergrounding utility lines, water line,fire hydrant and sewer lines. The proposed road requires junction with Johns Canyon Road. The geometry of the driveway has changed but it was reviewed and approved by the Traffic Engineer and it is to be recommended for approval by the Traffic Safety Committee. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was also prepared and the applicant will have to implement the mitigation measures. Chairman Chelf opened the item for public comment. Jay Ahluwalia available for questions. Commissioner Seaburn moved to approve Resolution 2019-16. Commissioner Cooley seconded the motion and motion carried by a voice vote. Commissioner Seaburn moved to approve Resolution 2019-17 as recommended subject to approval of the Traffic Safety Committee and adopt MND with monitoring reporting program. Commissioner Cooley seconded the motion. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Cooley, Seaburn, and Chairman Chelf. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Cardenas and Kirkpatrick ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING A. ZONING CASE NO. 960. Request for a Site Plan Review to construct a 1,789 square foot house addition and 324 square foot garage addition, and to attach an existing 978 square foot guest house to the residence for a total of 7,519 square foot residence and 1,030 square foot garage and grading of 50 cubic yards of dirt; -2- Minutes Planning Commission Meeting 11-19-19 and a Conditional Use permit (CUP) to construct a 799 square foot guest house at a property located at 13 Eastfield Drive(Lot 53-EF) Rolling Hills,CA, (Birkett). Planning Director Yolanta Schwartz explained that the Planning Commission visited 13 Eastfield; a developed lot. The applicant is requesting for approval of over 1,700 square foot addition to the house and 324 square foot addition to the garage for a total of over 7,500 square foot house. There is also a Conditional Use Permit request for a 799 square foot guest house. The site is located in the RAS-1 Zone. The site received variances in years past. The site is developed with a recreation court, pool and spa in rear and stable and corral on site. The existing detached garage will be attached to the existing house and the existing guest house will be connected to the residence through a proposed addition. The pool will remain and the spa will be lowered to be flushed with the pool elevation. The highest structure elevations are 18'-2" for the house and 15'-5" for the guest house. During the site visit Commissioner Cooley noticed the proposed addition is adjacent to a bridle trail. The architect explained that the proposed addition will not encroach into the existing setback established by the existing guest house and that the proposed development is in compliance with the Code. The total structural lot coverage is 15%, lot coverage is 25.5% and coverage of both is 29.5%. The project is exempt from CEQA. Chairman Chelf opened the item for public comment. Architect for applicant Michael Stroh answered questions from Cooley regarding height and placement of the guest house. Stroh explained the guest house cave is 15.2' which is still subservient to the house. Seaburn had no issue with the proposed project. Commissioner Seaburn moved to approve the Resolution. Commissioner Cooley seconded the motion and motion carried by a voice vote. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Cooley, Seaburn, and Chairman Chelf. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Cardenas and Kirkpatrick ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. Chairman Chelf closed public comment. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE. NEW BUSINESS A. POLICY TO MEET WITH THE CITY COUNCIL ON A THRE-YEAR FREQUENCY AND SET THE NEXT MEETING. Yolanta Schwartz brought up a practice of Planning Commission and the City Council meeting every few years to discuss topics of concerns for both bodies. A few dates were mentioned to give the Planning Commissioners advance notice on when the meeting could take place. The Planning Commissioners were advised to start thinking of topics to discuss. Meeting could potentially take place in the month of March. Planning Commissioners preferred to have it in early March to avoid conflict with Spring Break. Number of topics to be limited to five per Planning Commissioner. B. HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE TO BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 25, 2019. Planning and Community Services Director Meredith Elguira informed the Planning Commissioners that the Housing Element Update will be presented to the City Council at the November 25,2019 meeting.The Planning Commissioners briefly discussed subject matter and -3- Minutes Planning Commission Meeting 11-19-19 how difficult it will be to figure out. The members asked for a copy of the staff report prior to the Council Meeting. OLD BUSINESS NONE. SCHEDULE OF FIELD TRIPS Director Meredith Elguira brought up a potential field trip for Trees and Views Committee on December 17, 2019. Commissioner Seaburn asked what the process entails and Chairman Chelf explained the process: go on a site visit, identify view obstruction, identify whether or not there is impact, and recommend action. Commissioner Seaburn will be out of town therefore, meeting will be postponed to the January meeting. A. 13 EASTFIELD Yolanta Schwartz brought up there is only one item on the Agenda in December and that is the Resolution for 13 Eastfield. A special meeting was scheduled for December 9, 2019 at 7:30 AM to approve the Resolution. ITEMS FROM STAFF(ORAL) A. UPDATE ON STORM WATER MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF EQUESTRIAN USES. Yolanta Schwartz informed the Planning Commission that the consultant is currently preparing to meet with City organizations to go over guidelines to determine what is feasible. End product will be more informational and not a mandate. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION None. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the Commission, Chairman Chelf adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m. to an adjourned special meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled to be held on Monday,December 9,2019 beginning at 7:30 a.m.for the purpose of conducting adopting a resolution for 13 Eastfield Drive. The special meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled to be held in Rolling Hills City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. Respectfully submitted, --- Yohani l'oconel City Clqtk Approved, Br* Chelf airman -4- Minutes Planning Commission Meeting 11-19-19