PLANNING COMMISSION

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA This is the appropriate time for the Chair or Commissioners to approve the agenda as is or reorder. 5. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL) Blue folder items are additional back up material to administrative reports and/or public comments received after the printing and distribution of the agenda packet for receive and file. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on any subject thatdoes not appear on this agenda for action. Each speaker will be permitted to speak only once. Written requests, if any, will be considered first under this section. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 AGENDA Regular Planning Commission Meeting PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, May 17, 2022 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 6:30 PM Executive Order N-29-20 This meeting is held pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 issued by Governor Newsom on March 17, 2020. All Planning Commissioners will participate by teleconference. Public Participation: City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice. A live audio of the Planning Commission meeting will be available on the City's website (https://www.rolling-hills.org/PC%20Meeting%20Zoom%20Link.pdf). The meeting agenda is also available on the City's website (https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php). Join Zoom Meeting via https://us02web.zoom.us/j/99343882035? pwd=MWZXaG9ISWdud3NpajYwY3dF bllFZz09 Meeting ID: 993 4388 2035 Passcode: 647943 Members of the public may submit comments in real time by emailing the City Clerk's office at cityclerk@cityofrh.net. Your comments will become a part of the official meeting record. You must provide your full name but do not provide any other personal information (i.e., phone numbers, addresses, etc) that you do not want to be published. 1

7. CONSENT CALENDAR Business items, except those formally noticed for public hearing, or those pulled for discussion are assigned to the Consent Calendar. The Chair or any Commissioner may request that any Consent Calendar item(s) be removed, discussed, and acted upon separately. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be taken up under the "Excluded Consent Calendar" section below. Those items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved in one motion. The Chair will call on anyone wishing to address the Commission on any Consent Calendar item on the agenda, which has not been pulled by Commission for discussion. 7.A. CONTINUATION OF REMOTE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION MEETINGS DURING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2022 PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF AB 361. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 7.B. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: APRIL 19, 2021, PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL FIELD TRIP MEETING; APRIL 19, 2021, PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 8. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING 10. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 10.A. 2021-2029 DRAFT ROLLING HILLS HOUSING ELEMENT AND RESPONSES TO HCD'S COMMENTS RECOMMENDATION: Accept public comment on the revisions to the Housing Element and provide Commission feedback. The Commission is also asked to recommend action on the document by the City Council (i.e., submittal of the revised draft to HCD). 10.B. ZONING CASE 21-16: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RETAINING WALL; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A RECREATIONAL GAME COURT; AND VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED LOT DISTURBANCE FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 69-A-EF) (RICH) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-05 approving a Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a new recreational game court, retaining wall, hardscape, landscape, and appurtenant structures; Conditional Use Permit for use of a recreational game court; and Variance to exceed the maximum permitted lot disturbance in Zoning Case No. 21-16. CL_MIN_220419_PC_FieldTrip_F.pdf CL_MIN_220419_PC_F.pdf A. April 11, 2022 Comment letter from HCD B. May 9, 2022 City Responses to HCD Comments C. Tracked Change Adoption Draft Housing Element D. Clean Adoption Draft Housing Element Vicinity Map - 18 Eastfield Dr.pdf Development Table (ZC 21-16).pdf Email from Sam Galletti 050922.pdf RICH RESIDENCE - FINAL SUBMITTAL FOR PLANNING - reduced.pdf 2

10.C. ZONING CASE NO. 21-02: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AND CONSTRUCT A NEW 5,215-SQUARE-FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS; AND A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALL IN THE SETBACK AREA AND CONDUCT NON-EXEMPT GRADING ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11 FLYING MANE ROAD (LOT 53- SF), ROLLING HILLS, CA (NEVENKA LCC) RECOMMENDATION: Open the public hearing, discuss the item, direct the applicant and staff, and continue the item to the June 21, 2022 regularly scheduled meeting. 10.D. ZONING CASE NO. 22-20: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 1,583-SQUARE-FOOT ADDITION AND REMODEL TO AN EXISTING RESIDENCE, MAXIMUM FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALLS, GRADING, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS; AND VARIANCES TO CONSTRUCT IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AND FOR A FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALL TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN THE SETBACK AREA FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE (LOT 33-SF), ROLLING HILLS, CA (BURGOYNE) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-06 approving Zoning Case No. 22-20 for a Site Plan Review and Variance. 11. OLD BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. SCHEDULE FIELD TRIPS 14. ITEMS FROM STAFF 15. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION 16. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. via teleconference. Previously Approved Resolutions - 18 Eastfield Dr.pdf 2022-05_PC_Resolution_18EastfieldDr_ZC 21-16.pdf Vicinity Map - 11 Flying Mane Rd.pdf Development Table (ZC 21-02).pdf 11 Flying Mane - Initial Planning Submittal - 22 0314r.pdf Vicinity Map - 16 Southfield Dr.pdf Development Table (ZC 22-20).pdf 16 Southfield Drive_Combined Plan Set_2022.05.11(reduced).pdf 2022-06_PC_Resolution_16Southfield_ZC 22-20.pdf Notice: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting due to your disability, please contact the City Clerk at (310) 377-1521 at least 48 hours prior to the 3

meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility and accommodation for your review of this agenda and attendance at this meeting. Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for review in the City Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered. All of the above resolutions and zoning case items have been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines unless otherwise stated. 4

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA This is the appropriate time for the Chair or Commissioners to approve the agenda as is or reorder. 5. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL) Blue folder items are additional back up material to administrative reports and/or public comments received after the printing and distribution of the agenda packet for receive and file. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on any subject thatdoes not appear on this agenda for action. Each speaker will be permitted to speak only once. Written requests, if any, will be considered first under this section. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 AGENDA Regular Planning Commission Meeting PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, May 17, 2022 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 6:30 PM Executive Order N-29-20 This meeting is held pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 issued by Governor Newsom on March 17, 2020. All Planning Commissioners will participate by teleconference. Public Participation: City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice. A live audio of the Planning Commission meeting will be available on the City's website (https://www.rolling-hills.org/PC%20Meeting%20Zoom%20Link.pdf). The meeting agenda is also available on the City's website (https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php). Join Zoom Meeting via https://us02web.zoom.us/j/99343882035? pwd=MWZXaG9ISWdud3NpajYwY3dF bllFZz09 Meeting ID: 993 4388 2035 Passcode: 647943 Members of the public may submit comments in real time by emailing the City Clerk's office at cityclerk@cityofrh.net. Your comments will become a part of the official meeting record. You must provide your full name but do not provide any other personal information (i.e., phone numbers, addresses, etc) that you do not want to be published. 1

7. CONSENT CALENDAR Business items, except those formally noticed for public hearing, or those pulled for discussion are assigned to the Consent Calendar. The Chair or any Commissioner may request that any Consent Calendar item(s) be removed, discussed, and acted upon separately. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be taken up under the "Excluded Consent Calendar" section below. Those items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved in one motion. The Chair will call on anyone wishing to address the Commission on any Consent Calendar item on the agenda, which has not been pulled by Commission for discussion. 7.A. CONTINUATION OF REMOTE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION MEETINGS DURING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2022 PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF AB 361. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 7.B. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: APRIL 19, 2021, PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL FIELD TRIP MEETING; APRIL 19, 2021, PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 8. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING 10. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 10.A. 2021-2029 DRAFT ROLLING HILLS HOUSING ELEMENT AND RESPONSES TO HCD'S COMMENTS RECOMMENDATION: Accept public comment on the revisions to the Housing Element and provide Commission feedback. The Commission is also asked to recommend action on the document by the City Council (i.e., submittal of the revised draft to HCD). 10.B. ZONING CASE 21-16: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RETAINING WALL; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A RECREATIONAL GAME COURT; AND VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED LOT DISTURBANCE FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 69-A-EF) (RICH) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-05 approving a Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a new recreational game court, retaining wall, hardscape, landscape, and appurtenant structures; Conditional Use Permit for use of a recreational game court; and Variance to exceed the maximum permitted lot disturbance in Zoning Case No. 21-16. CL_MIN_220419_PC_FieldTrip_F.pdf CL_MIN_220419_PC_F.pdf A. April 11, 2022 Comment letter from HCD B. May 9, 2022 City Responses to HCD Comments C. Tracked Change Adoption Draft Housing Element D. Clean Adoption Draft Housing Element Vicinity Map - 18 Eastfield Dr.pdf Development Table (ZC 21-16).pdf Email from Sam Galletti 050922.pdf RICH RESIDENCE - FINAL SUBMITTAL FOR PLANNING - reduced.pdf 2

10.C. ZONING CASE NO. 21-02: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AND CONSTRUCT A NEW 5,215-SQUARE-FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS; AND A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALL IN THE SETBACK AREA AND CONDUCT NON-EXEMPT GRADING ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11 FLYING MANE ROAD (LOT 53- SF), ROLLING HILLS, CA (NEVENKA LCC) RECOMMENDATION: Open the public hearing, discuss the item, direct the applicant and staff, and continue the item to the June 21, 2022 regularly scheduled meeting. 10.D. ZONING CASE NO. 22-20: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 1,583-SQUARE-FOOT ADDITION AND REMODEL TO AN EXISTING RESIDENCE, MAXIMUM FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALLS, GRADING, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS; AND VARIANCES TO CONSTRUCT IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AND FOR A FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALL TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN THE SETBACK AREA FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE (LOT 33-SF), ROLLING HILLS, CA (BURGOYNE) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2022-06 approving Zoning Case No. 22-20 for a Site Plan Review and Variance. 11. OLD BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. SCHEDULE FIELD TRIPS 14. ITEMS FROM STAFF 15. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION 16. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. via teleconference. Previously Approved Resolutions - 18 Eastfield Dr.pdf Vicinity Map - 11 Flying Mane Rd.pdf Development Table (ZC 21-02).pdf 11 Flying Mane - Initial Planning Submittal - 22 0314r.pdf Vicinity Map - 16 Southfield Dr.pdf Development Table (ZC 22-20).pdf 16 Southfield Drive_Combined Plan Set_2022.05.11(reduced).pdf Notice: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting due to your disability, please contact the City Clerk at (310) 377-1521 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility and accommodation for your review of this agenda and attendance at this meeting. 3

Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for review in the City Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered. All of the above resolutions and zoning case items have been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines unless otherwise stated. 4

Agenda Item No.: 7.A Mtg. Date: 05/17/2022 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: CHRISTIAN HORVATH, THRU: ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONTINUATION OF REMOTE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION MEETINGS DURING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2022 PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF AB 361. DATE: May 17, 2022 BACKGROUND: With the Governor’s approval of AB 361, public agencies have been granted the continuing ability to conduct virtual meetings during declared public health emergencies under specified circumstances until January 1, 2024. Based on the requirements of AB 361, in order for the City to hold virtual meetings, the Planning Commission needs to determine monthly that the following conditions exist: 1) There continues to be a health and safety risk due to COVID-19 as a proclaimed state of emergency with recommended measures to promote social distancing; and 2) Meeting in person during the proclaimed state of emergency would present imminent risks to the health and safety of attendees. The other requirements associated with continued virtual meetings are outlined in the text of AB 361. The recommended action is for the Planning Commission to find that the following conditions exist and that they necessitate remote Committee meetings for the coming month: 1) There continues to be a health and safety risk due to COVID-19 as a proclaimed state of emergency with recommended measures to promote social distancing; and 2) Meeting in person during the proclaimed state of emergency would present imminent risks to the health and safety of attendees. These findings will need to be made by the City Council each month that the City opts to continue with remote meetings. 5

DISCUSSION: None. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: None. ATTACHMENTS: 6

Agenda Item No.: 7.B Mtg. Date: 05/17/2022 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: CHRISTIAN HORVATH, THRU: ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: APRIL 19, 2021, PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL FIELD TRIP MEETING; APRIL 19, 2021, PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DATE: May 17, 2022 BACKGROUND: None. DISCUSSION: None. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. ATTACHMENTS: CL_MIN_220419_PC_FieldTrip_F.pdf CL_MIN_220419_PC_F.pdf 7

MINUTES – PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Page 1 Minutes Rolling Hills Planning Commission Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Field Trip Meeting 7:30 a.m. 8 Middleridge Lane South 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills met at 8 Middleridge Lane South on the above date at 7:33 a.m. Chair Brad Chelf presiding. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Cardenas, Cooley, Douglass, Vice Chair Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Melissa Flores, Administrative Clerk Public Present: Ralph & Shari Cimmarusti, Criss Gunderson, Kim McCarthy, Irene Keng, Steven & Mary Weinstein, Ron & Geri Becker 3. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA– NONE 4. FIELD TRIP 4.A. ZONING CASE NO. 21-10: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 6,094-SQUARE-FOOT RESIDENCE, 4,491-SQUARE-FOOT BASEMENT, 987-SQUARE-FOOT ATTACHED GARAGE, COVERED PORCHES, SWIMMING POOL AND SPA, 1,000-SQUARE-FOOT ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH (LOT 254-UR), ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (CIMMARUSTI) Presentation by John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director. Criss Gunderson represented the owner. Public Comment: Mary Weinstein, Steven Weinstein, Irene Keng, Geri Becker, Ralph Cimmarusti, Shari Cimmarusti, Kim McCarthy 5. ADJOURNMENT: 7:55 A.M. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 a.m. to a regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled to be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 beginning at 6:30 p.m. via tele-conference. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Christian Horvath, City Clerk 8

MINUTES – PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Page 2 Approved, ____________________________________ Brad Chelf, Chair 9

MINUTES – PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Page 1 Minutes Rolling Hills Planning Commission Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m. Via tele-conference 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills met via teleconference on the above date at 6:33 p.m. Chair Brad Chelf presiding. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Cardenas, Cooley, Douglass, Vice Chair Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Melissa Flores, Administrative Clerk Jane Abzug, City Attorney 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Planning & Community Services Director John Signo led the Pledge. 4. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA Motion by Commissioner Douglas seconded by Commissioner Cooley to approve. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote: AYES: Cardenas, Cooley, Douglass, Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf NOES: None ABSENT: None 5. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL) – NONE 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS – NONE 7. CONSENT CALENDAR 7.A. CONTINUATION OF REMOTE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION MEETINGS DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2022 PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF AB 361 7.B. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: MARCH 15, 2021, PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL FIELD TRIP MEETING; MARCH 15, 2021, PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING; MARCH 15, 2021, TREES AND VIEWS COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING Motion by Commissioner Cooley seconded by Commissioner Cardenas to approve. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote: AYES: Cardenas, Cooley, Douglass, Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf NOES: None ABSENT: None 8. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS – NONE 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 10

MINUTES – PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Page 2 9.A. ZONING CASE NO. 21-11: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 8,460-SQUARE-FOOT RESIDENCE, 8,460-SQUARE-FOOT BASEMENT, 1,510-SQUARE-FOOT ATTACHED GARAGES, 4,120 SQUARE FEET OF COVERED PORCHES, 1,130-SQUARE-FOOT SWIMMING POOL AND SPA, 8,050-SQUARE-FOOT DRIVEWAY, AND 64,220 CUBIC YARDS OF GRADING, WHICH INCLUDES OVER-EXCAVATION AND RE- COMPACTION, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AN 800-SQUARE-FOOT GUEST HOUSE AND 2,456-SQUARE-FOOT STABLE; AND A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A STABLE AND CORRAL IN THE FRONT YARD AND ALLOW A PORTION OF THE CORRAL TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK LOCATED AT 23 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 132A-MS), ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (WILLIAMS) Item was pulled by staff. 10. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 10.A. ZONING CASE NO. 21-10: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 6,094-SQUARE-FOOT RESIDENCE, 4,491-SQUARE-FOOT BASEMENT, 987-SQUARE-FOOT ATTACHED GARAGE, COVERED PORCHES, SWIMMING POOL AND SPA, 1,000-SQUARE-FOOT ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH (LOT 254-UR), ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (CIMMARUSTI) Presentation by John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Motion by Commissioner Cardenas seconded by Commissioner Kirkpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 2022- 04 approving the project as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote: AYES: Cardenas, Cooley, Douglass, Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf NOES: None ABSENT: None 11. OLD BUSINESS – NONE 12. NEW BUSINESS – NONE 13. SCHEDULED FIELD TRIPS – NONE 14. ITEMS FROM STAFF – NONE 15. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION – NONE 16. ADJOURNMENT: 6:56 P.M. The meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m. to a regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled to be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 beginning at 6:30 p.m. via tele-conference. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Christian Horvath, City Clerk 11

MINUTES – PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Page 3 Approved, ____________________________________ Brad Chelf, Chair 12

Agenda Item No.: 10.A Mtg. Date: 05/17/2022 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: JOHN SIGNO, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY SERVICES THRU: ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: 2021-2029 DRAFT ROLLING HILLS HOUSING ELEMENT AND RESPONSES TO HCD'S COMMENTS DATE: May 17, 2022 BACKGROUND: State law requires all cities and counties in California to adopt a Housing Element as part of their General Plans. The Housing Element must be updated every eight years and certified by the State. Through the Housing Element, each jurisdiction must demonstrate that it is accommodating its fair share of the region’s housing needs and taking proactive measures to accommodate housing of all types for persons of all incomes. All cities and counties are subject to this requirement, regardless of their size, physical constraints, or real estate market characteristics. The current Housing Element cycle (referred to as the “6 th Cycle”) extends from October 15, 2021 through October 15, 2029. To comply with State law, Rolling Hills must show that it has the capacity to add 45 housing units during this period, including 29 that are affordable to low- and very low-income households. The City is not required to build 45 housing units; rather, it must demonstrate that it has created the opportunity for the private and non-profit sectors to do so. There are numerous other Housing Element requirements, including a mandate to affirmatively further fair housing, programs to remove government constraints to housing development, and requirements to allow specific housing types (such as emergency shelters) in every jurisdiction. The City’s housing strategy is to meet its 45 unit Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) through a combination of an affordable housing overlay zone on the Rancho Del Mar School site (16 units) and the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs—at a rate of roughly five units a year). The City published its Draft 6th Cycle Element on December 3, 2021 and circulated this draft for a State-mandated 30 day review period. The Planning Commission convened a hearing on December 16, 2021 to discuss the Draft and provide an opportunity for public comment during the 30-day period. 13

On January 10, 2022, the Rolling Hills City Council directed staff to submit a working draft of the 2021-2029 Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for their review. All California cities are required to have their documents reviewed by HCD before adopting them. Once HCD receives the Draft, it has 90 days to issue a “findings” letter indicating the revisions to the document that are needed to receive State certification. Rolling Hills submitted its draft on January 11, 2022 and received its State comments on April 11, 2022. The State indicated that the City had met many of the statutory requirements but indicated the Element required revision before it could be certified. Their findings letter requested 34 changes, some of which were specific and others that were more generalized. The HCD comment letter is included as Attachment “A” of this staff report. On April 22, 2022 City staff and its Housing Element consultant met with the HCD reviewer by Zoom to go over the State’s comments. The reviewer provided guidance on how the City could respond to some of the comments. The City then prepared written responses to each of the 34 HCD comments. The City’s responses are included as Attachment “B” of this staff report. Concurrently, the City revised the December Draft to incorporate all changes requested by the State. Both a “tracked change” and “clean” copy were produced, making it easier for City officials, the public, and State reviewers to see the changes between the two documents. The new version of the document is referred to as the “Adoption Draft.” (the prior version was referred to as the “HCD Draft).” The tracked change and clean versions are included with this staff report and are referred to as Attachments C and D, respectively. Commissioners should be aware that HCD has been much more stringent in its review of 6 th Cycle Housing Elements than it has been during earlier cycles. Housing Elements for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region, which consists of 190 cities and six counties, were due on October 15, 2021. As of May 10, nearly seven months later, only 13 of the 196 jurisdictions have received State certification. The status of Elements in the SCAG region are as follows: 13 are certified 100 have been reviewed by HCD, revised, adopted, and then found out of compliance 22 are on their second drafts, after their first draft was found out of compliance 50 have yet to be adopted, but their first drafts have been found out of compliance (Rolling Hills is in this group) 3 are awaiting HCD’s responses on their first drafts 8 have submitted nothing to HCD yet DISCUSSION: The City’s comment letter includes a two-page cover letter and an eight-page appendix. The two-page cover letter is “standard” and is almost identical to what every other city has received following HCD’s review of their initial draft. The letter reiterates the October 15, 2021 due date, reminds the City that any zoning required to meet the RHNA must be completed by October 15, 2022, and identifies the financial benefits of having a certified element (eligibility for grants). The “Appendix” to the Element lists HCD’s specific findings. It is organized according to the requirements of the Government Code. The City’s Housing Element is similarly organized, although the State’s “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing” AFFH requirements are covered in an appendix. To facilitate responses to the State’s questions, the City’s consultant reviewed 14

responses from the 13 jurisdictions that have been found in compliance with Housing Element law, as well as the edits made by these cities in response to HCD. Comment 1 asked the City to document the effectiveness of its past efforts to help persons with special needs. In response, the City has amended Chapter 2 to describe efforts to assist seniors and facilitate “aging in place” through home retrofits. Comments 2 through 6 address the AFFH analysis (Appendix A). HCD asked for additional information on how the City complies with fair housing laws, additional tables and maps comparing Rolling Hills to the region, additional explanation of how public input is reflected in the Housing Element, and additional evidence that housing on the Rancho Del Mar site would not result in the concentration of lower income people in a single area. Staff edited Appendix A with responses to all of these comments. HCD is looking for a particular format that links the AFFH analysis to the City’s policies and programs, and the City has provided that format (see pages A-44 to A-47 in the tracked change version). Comments 7, 8, and 9 address various aspects of the Needs Assessment. This is Chapter 3 of the Housing Element. HCD requested a projection of the future number of “extremely low income households” in Rolling Hills and an analysis of how many lower income homeowners and renters are paying more than 30% of their incomes on rent. They also asked for an estimate of the number of substandard housing units in the city. Chapter 3 of the Element was revised to address these requests. Comments 10, 11, and 14 address Chapter 4, which is the Sites Inventory. Comment 10 questions the City’s ability to meet its lower income housing needs through ADUs, and specifically asks for more data on the units that were approved in 2021. The City has provided this data. Comment 11 reminds the City that it needs to enter its list of housing sites in an on-line State data base (after adoption). Comment 14 asks the City to show that the 31- acre Rancho Del Mar site is large enough to accommodate an emergency shelter, single room occupancy hotel, and 16-unit affordable housing development. The City has responded to all of these comments through edits to Chapter 4. Comments 12, 13, and 15-17 address Chapter 5, which is the Constraints Analysis. Comment 12 asks for more detail on the parking requirements for emergency shelters, and the exact wording of the city’s requirement than shelters must be 300 feet apart. Comment 13 reminds the City that it must allow supportive and transitional housing in its residential zones under state law (there is already a Program in the Housing Element to comply). Comment 15 indicates that the City’s ADU requirements need to be updated, but do not specify what needs to change. The City has added a program to its Housing Element to update the standards. Comment 16 reminds the City of its obligation to send the adopted Housing Element to water and sewer service providers. Comment 17 asks for an analysis of dry utilities (gas and electricity). The City has amended Chapter 5 to address Comments 12 and 17 and has amended Chapter 6 to address Comments 13 and 15. Comments 18-25 also address Chapter 5 (and to a lesser extent, Chapter 6). Comment