POLISCOPE

The public record

ROLLINGHILLS (LOS ANGELES COUNTY)Held · official record pendingPartial coverage

PLANNING COMMISSION

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 · Government meeting record

The 30-second read

Record incomplete

PLANNING COMMISSION

Why it matters

The official meeting record is available below. Item-level plain-language summaries are not available yet.

What happens next

The scheduled meeting date has passed. Minutes or an action agenda are not published in the records we hold.

This meeting date has passed and no official outcome record has been published yet. Nothing on this page is a decision.

Record text

No recording or transcript is held for this meeting.

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MINUTES AND ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5.A. DEECEMBER 22, 2020, SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 AGENDA Regular Planning Meeting PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 16, 2021 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 6:30 PM SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA 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=MWZXaG9ISWdud3NpajYwY3dFbllFZz09 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. RECOGNITION OF COMMISSIONER MATT SEABURN FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. 1

RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 6. RESOLUTIONS 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING 7.A. ZONING CASE NO. 20-08: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF -Â MODIFICATION TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ZONING CASE NO. 918 REQUIRING SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR 1) INCREASE TO SIZE OF THE RESIDENCE BY 1,100 SQUARE FEET, 2) INCREASE TO THE AMOUNT OF GRADING BY 7,520 CUBIC YARDS, 3) ADDITION OF NEW 5 FOOT MAXIMUM WALLS; AND REQUIRING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A NEW CABANA EXCEEDING 200 SQUARE FEET FOR REVISED PROJECT LOCATED AT 20 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (LOT 101-RH), ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (IANNITTI). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-01 approving modification to previously approved Zoning Case No. 918 requiring Site Plan Review for 1) increase to size of the residence by 1,100 square feet, 2) increase to the amount of grading by 7,520 cubic yards, and 3) addition of new 5 foot wall; and requiring conditional use permit for a new cabana exceeding 200 square feet 7.B. ZONING CASE NO 20-10: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-02 APPROVING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR 1) ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT AND REAR YARD SETBACKS FOR THE PROPOSED 1,021 SQUARE FOOT RESIDENTIAL ADDITION, TWO-CAR GARAGE, SWIMMING POOL WITH SPA, AND PATIO DECK; 2) EXCEEDING TOTAL LOT COVERAGE; AND 3) EXEMPTION FROM THE STABLE AND CORRAL REQUIREMENTS; AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR 1) EXCEEDING THE 999 SQUARE-FOOT MAXIMUM ADDITION ALLOWED BY RIGHT AND 2) REMOVING AND REPLACING EXISTING 5 FOOT HIGH WALL WITH THE SAME HEIGHT WALL IN THE SAME LOCATION LOCATED AT 3 OPEN BRAND ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, CA (ROSA). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-02 approving request for Variance to allow encroachment into the setback, exceed total lot coverage, exemption from the stable and corral requirements; Site Plan Review for exceeding 999 square feet of new addition and removal and replacement of an existing five-foot high retaining wall. 8. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE. 12-22-20 PC Action Minutes-Special Meeting_v2.docx Development Table - ZC 2020-08_v2.docx ZC No. 489_Reso 93-2.pdf Resolution_No._2021-01__ZC_20-08__20_Upper_Blackwater_Cyn_Iannitti.docx 2018-01.pdf PLANS.pdf Development Proposal Table.docx PC Resolution_2021-02.docx Supplemental Resolution_2021-02.pdf 2

9. NEW BUSINESS NONE. 10. OLD BUSINESS NONE. 11. SCHEDULE FIELD TRIPS A. 8 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD B. 24 CINCHRING ROAD 12. ITEMS FROM STAFF A. 5TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (ORAL). B. SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (ORAL). C. SENATE BILL 9 AND SENATE BILL 10 (ORAL). C. PLANNING FILES RECORDS MANAGEMENT UPDATE (ORAL). D. PLANNING APPLICATION ONLINE SUBMITTAL (ORAL). E. 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (ORAL). 13. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION 14. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting: 16, MARCH, 2021 at 7:30 AM Field Trip at 8 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. 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. 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. 3

Showing the first 24,000 of 107,420 characters. The full document is at the source.

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MINUTES AND ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5.A. DEECEMBER 22, 2020, SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 AGENDA Regular Planning Meeting PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 16, 2021 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 6:30 PM SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA 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=MWZXaG9ISWdud3NpajYwY3dFbllFZz09 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. RECOGNITION OF COMMISSIONER MATT SEABURN FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. 1

RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 6. RESOLUTIONS 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING 7.A. ZONING CASE NO. 20-08: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF -Â MODIFICATION TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ZONING CASE NO. 918 REQUIRING SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR 1) INCREASE TO SIZE OF THE RESIDENCE BY 1,100 SQUARE FEET, 2) INCREASE TO THE AMOUNT OF GRADING BY 7,520 CUBIC YARDS, 3) ADDITION OF NEW 5 FOOT MAXIMUM WALLS; AND REQUIRING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A NEW CABANA EXCEEDING 200 SQUARE FEET FOR REVISED PROJECT LOCATED AT 20 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (LOT 101-RH), ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (IANNITTI). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-01 approving modification to previously approved Zoning Case No. 918 requiring Site Plan Review for 1) increase to size of the residence by 1,100 square feet, 2) increase to the amount of grading by 7,520 cubic yards, and 3) addition of new 5 foot wall; and requiring conditional use permit for a new cabana exceeding 200 square feet 7.B. ZONING CASE NO 20-10: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2021-02 APPROVING VARIANCE REQUEST FOR 1) ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT AND REAR YARD SETBACKS FOR THE PROPOSED 1,021 SQUARE FOOT RESIDENTIAL ADDITION, TWO-CAR GARAGE, SWIMMING POOL WITH SPA, AND PATIO DECK; 2) EXCEEDING TOTAL LOT COVERAGE; AND 3) EXEMPTION FROM THE STABLE AND CORRAL REQUIREMENTS; AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR 1) EXCEEDING THE 999 SQUARE-FOOT MAXIMUM ADDITION ALLOWED BY RIGHT AND 2) REMOVING AND REPLACING EXISTING 5 FOOT HIGH WALL WITH THE SAME HEIGHT WALL IN THE SAME LOCATION LOCATED AT 3 OPEN BRAND ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, CA (ROSA). RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-02 approving request for Variance to allow encroachment into the setback, exceed total lot coverage, exemption from the stable and corral requirements; Site Plan Review for exceeding 999 square feet of new addition and removal and replacement of an existing five-foot high retaining wall. 8. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE. 12-22-20 PC Action Minutes-Special Meeting_v2.docx Development Table - ZC 2020-08_v2.docx ZC No. 489_Reso 93-2.pdf Resolution_No._2021-01__ZC_20-08__20_Upper_Blackwater_Cyn_Iannitti.docx 2018-01.pdf PLANS.pdf Development Proposal Table.docx PC Resolution_2021-02.docx Supplemental Resolution_2021-02.docx 2

9. NEW BUSINESS NONE. 10. OLD BUSINESS NONE. 11. SCHEDULE FIELD TRIPS A. 8 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD B. 24 CINCHRING ROAD 12. ITEMS FROM STAFF A. 5TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (ORAL). B. SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE (ORAL). C. SENATE BILL 9 AND SENATE BILL 10 (ORAL). C. PLANNING FILES RECORDS MANAGEMENT UPDATE (ORAL). D. PLANNING APPLICATION ONLINE SUBMITTAL (ORAL). E. 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE (ORAL). 13. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION 14. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting: 16, MARCH, 2021 at 7:30 AM Field Trip at 8 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. 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. 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. 3

Agenda Item No.: 5.A Mtg. Date: 02/16/2021 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: STEPHANIE GRANT , ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK THRU: ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: DEECEMBER 22, 2020, SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. DATE: February 16, 2021 BACKGROUND: NONE. DISCUSSION: NONE FISCAL IMPACT: NON RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. ATTACHMENTS: 12-22-20 PC Action Minutes-Special Meeting_v2.docx 4

-1- Minutes Planning Commission Special Meeting 12/22/20 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 6:30 P.M. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2020 VIA TELECONFERENCE 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER A Special Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Chairman Chelf at 6:36 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 via teleconference. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Cardenas, Cooley, Seaburn, Kirkpatrick, and Chairman Chelf. Commissioners Absent: None. Others Present: Meredith T. Elguira, Planning & Community Services Director. Jane Abzug, Assistant City Attorney. Stephanie Grant, Administrative Clerk. Barry Miller, Housing Consultant. Anna Choudhuri, EIR Consultant. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA ACTION: Commissioner Cardenas moved that the Planning Commission approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Seaburn seconded the motion, which carried without objection and the motion was carried by voice vote. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Cardenas, Cooley, Seaburn, Kirkpatrick, and Chairman Chelf. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MINUTES AND ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA NONE. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5A. 1.) October 20, 2020 Field Trip Meeting of the Planning Commission. 2.) October 20, 2020 Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission. 3.) November 19, 2020 Adjourned Meeting of the Planning Commission. 5

-2- Minutes Planning Commission Special Meeting 12/22/20 ACTION: Commissioner Cooley moved that the Planning Commission approve the amended minutes as presented. Commissioner Seaburn seconded the motion, which carried without objection and the motion was carried by voice vote. 6. RESOLUTIONS NONE. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING NONE. 8. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.A. RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO 2020-08 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 17.19 (OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT“ RANCHO DEL MAR HOUSING OPPORTUNITY OVERLAY ZONE) ESTABLISHING AN OVERLAY ZONE TO ACCOMMODATE HOUSING AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE AND ADOPTION OF THE INITIAL STUDY AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2020-09 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 20-01 TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GENERAL PLAN, AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN TO ADOPT THE LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT AND LAND USE POLICY MAP AMENDMENT. Planning and Community Services Director Meredith Elguira presented the proposed amendments. Resident Jim Aichele questioned the location of the multi-family residential units. It was determined that the location would be on the western edge of the current boundary of the existing transit facility. ACTION: Commissioner Cardenas moved that the Planning Commission approve Resolution 2020-09 as amended by the meeting discussion and legal counsel. Vice Chair Kirkpatrick seconded the motion, which carried without objection and the motion was carried by voice vote. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Cardenas, Cooley, Seaburn, Kirkpatrick, and Chairman Chelf. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. ACTION: Commissioner Cardenas moved that the Planning Commission approve Resolution 2020-10. Vice Chair Kirkpatrick seconded the motion, which carried without objection and the motion was carried by voice vote. 6

-3- Minutes Planning Commission Special Meeting 12/22/20 AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Cardenas, Cooley, Seaburn, Kirkpatrick, and Chairman Chelf. NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None. ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None. 9. NEW BUSINESS NONE. 10. OLD BUSINESS NONE. 11. SCHEDULED FIELD TRIPS NONE. 12. ITEMS FROM STAFF NONE. 13. ITEMS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION NONE. 14. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Chelf adjourned the meeting to January 19, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. via teleconference. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________________ Elaine Jeng Acting City Clerk Approved, _____________________________________ Brad Chelf Chairman 7

Agenda Item No.: 7.A Mtg. Date: 02/16/2021 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: STEPHANIE GRANT , ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK THRU: ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 20-08: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF - MODIFICATION TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ZONING CASE NO. 918 REQUIRING SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR 1) INCREASE TO SIZE OF THE RESIDENCE BY 1,100 SQUARE FEET, 2) INCREASE TO THE AMOUNT OF GRADING BY 7,520 CUBIC YARDS, 3) ADDITION OF NEW 5 FOOT MAXIMUM WALLS; AND REQUIRING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A NEW CABANA EXCEEDING 200 SQUARE FEET F O R REVISED PROJECT LOCATED AT 20 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (LOT 101-RH), ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (IANNITTI). DATE: February 16, 2021 BACKGROUND: LOCATION AND LOT DESCRIPTION Zoning, Land Size and Existing Conditions The property is zoned RAS-2 and the gross lot area is 4.39 acres. The net lot area excluding the roadway easement is 3.12 acres. For development purposes, the net lot area of the lot is 135,735 square feet. The lot is developed with 4,385 square-foot house, 552 square-foot attached garage, two swimming pools collectively equal 1,328 square feet of water surface, two sheds that total 385 square feet, and 2,012 square feet of legal non-conforming guest house. REQUEST AND PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Applicant Request The applicant is requesting a Discretionary Approval Modification to previously approved Zoning Case No. 918 requiring a Site Plan Review for 1) increase to size of the residence by 1,100 square feet, 2) 8

increase to the amount of grading by 7,520 cubic yards, 3) addition of new 5 foot maximum walls, and a Conditional Use Permit for a new cabana exceeding 200 square feet for a revised project located at 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. Site Plan Review The applicant is requesting a modified Site Plan Review to increase size of the residence by 1,100 square feet, increase the amount of grading by 7,520 cubic yards and addition of new maximum five- foot high walls. The modified project will consist of: a 22,150 square feet new residence with basement, 450 square-foot cabana, maximum five-foot high retaining wall (2.5 foot averaging height walls along the corral/riding ring/driveway) and 41,250 cubic yards of grading. The previously approved Site Plan Review was for the construction of a 9,975 square-foot residence with a 7,750 square-foot basement, 1,675 square-foot attached garage, 1,360 square-foot covered porches, 100 square-foot outdoor kitchen, 1,055 square-foot pool/spa, new retaining walls of varying heights, all three feet or under and averaging less than two and one-half feet in height, and grading of 33,730 total cubic yards of dirt. Conditional Use Permit The applicant is requesting a modified Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a new 450 square- foot cabana. The corral has been decreased by 600 square feet and is now 10,200 square feet. The 7,500 square-foot riding ring will remain the same size, but will be slightly shifted to the east. The size of the proposed stable will remain at 2,775 square feet. The proposed riding ring and stable were previously approved under Zoning Case No. 918 The previously approved Conditional Use Permit was for a 10,800 square-foot corral, 2,775 square-foot stable and 7,500 square-foot riding ring. Planning Commission Review The field trip will occur on the same day of the public hearing and additional discussions will take place at the public hearing in the evening via teleconference. DISCUSSION: Demolition The proposed demolition has not changed from the previous approval under Zoning Case No. 918. The existing 4,385 square foot residence, 552 square foot garage, 505 square foot stable, 194 & 191 square- foot shed structures, and pools will be demolished to accommodate the proposed project. The existing 2,012 square foot guest house will remain on the project site. Lot Coverage Structural coverage on the existing lot is 10,619 square feet or 7.82%, which includes all of the existing structures. The proposed project will add 9,429 square feet, bringing the total proposed structural coverage to 20,048 square feet or 14.77% (20% maximum permitted). The total proposed structural and flatwork coverage will be 38,198 square feet (35% maximum permitted). The existing building pad coverage of Building Pad 1 with the main house is 6,803 square feet or 21.63% and the applicant is proposing 7,633 square feet or 19.57% with deductions. The total proposed building pad coverage is 14,436 square feet or 37.02% with deductions. The existing building pad coverage of Building Pad 2 with the guesthouse is 2,286 square feet or 80.20%. The building pad coverage of Building Pad 3 is 2,775 square feet or 14.80% with deductions. Neighbor Concerns No public comments were received on the date of publication of this Agenda item. Past Approvals for the Property 9

In 2020, the applicant was granted an approval for an extension to Zoning Case No. 918 for a Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance. In 2018, approval for driveway and pathway apron for stable were granted to the applicant by the Traffic Commission. In 2018, the applicant was granted an approval for a Site Plan Review for construction of 9,975 square- foot residence with 7,750 square feet of basement, 1,675 square-foot attached garage, 1,360 square feet of covered porches, 100 square-foot outdoor kitchen, 1,055 square-foot pool/spa, retaining walls 3 feet maximum height, and for grading of 33,730 total cubic yards of dirt. A Conditional Use Permit was approved for the construction of a new 2,775 square-foot stable, 10,800 square- foot corral, and 7,500 square-foot riding ring. A Variance was approved to exceed the maximum permitted lot disturbance of 40%. The applicant was granted a Variance for 79.20% lot disturbance for equestrian uses. In 2008, approval was granted to the previous owners for a subdivision of a previously larger parcel that included the subject property. The existing improvements on the lot were constructed prior to the subdivision of the property. This includes the existing 1,362 square-foot guesthouse with attached 650 square-foot garage, parking and driveway access to the guesthouse and garage. This explains the existing condition of lot disturbance above the 40% allowable maximum and why the guesthouse and parking are nonconforming with the zoning code. In 1993, an approval was granted for a Site Plan Review for a stable addition and the future construction of a new barn in Zoning Case No. 489 and Resolution No. 93-2. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE Grading, Structural and Total Lot Coverage The project was previously approved for a total of 33,730 cubic yards, and the applicant is proposing a total 41,250 cubic yards, an increase of 7,520 cubic yards of dirt. The increase of grading was due to unfavorable soils conditions. After a soils investigation on the main pad, it was determined that the soils needed to be over excavated and re-compacted to maintain the same grade. Height The proposed finished ridge height of the residence is 20 feet. The previously approved finished roof height of the proposed stable was to be 20 feet. The highest ridgeline of the proposed residence was also 20 feet. It will remain the same. Walls The proposed main residence will be shifted 5 feet east closer to the proposed stable. The shift required the proposed secondary wall located east of the stable and closer to the residence to be extended; it was previously approved at 2.5 feet in height and 51 feet in length. The 51-foot long secondary wall is proposed to be raised to 4.25 feet in height and extended to 180 feet in length to maintain the 2:1 slope. The east wall closer to the stable has been shifted 3 feet west towards the stable to maintain a 4.25 foot maximum height averaging 2.5 feet in height. The proposed retaining walls will have a 5-foot maximum wall height along the corral, riding ring, and driveway. The previously approved walls averaged 2.5 feet in height or less. Most of the higher portions of the walls were located near the stable. COMPARISON APPROVED PROJECT AND PROPOSED PROJECT Development Table (attached) Environmental Review The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 10

CRITERIA FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW 17.46.050 - Required findings. A. The Commission shall be required to make findings in acting to approve, conditionally approve, or deny a site plan review application. B. No project which requires site plan review approval shall be approved by the Commission, or by the City Council on appeal, unless the following findings can be made: 1. The project complies with and is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance; 2. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage. Lot coverage requirements are regarded as maximums, and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable area of the lot; 3. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences; 4. The project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the greatest extent possible, existing topographic features of the site, including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls); 5. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site and to minimize the amount of grading required to create the building area; 6. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect drainage flow, unless such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course; 7. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation and mature trees and supplements these elements with drought-tolerant landscaping which is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community, and landscaping provides a buffer or transition area between private and public areas; 8. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenient and safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles; and 9. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. If all of the above findings cannot be made with regard to the proposed project, or cannot be made even with changes to the project through project conditions imposed by City staff and/or the Planning Commission, the site plan review application shall be denied. CRITERIA FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL 17.42.050 - Basis for approval or denial of conditional use permit. The Commission (and Council on appeal), in acting to approve a conditional use permit application, may impose conditions as are reasonably necessary to ensure the project is consistent with the General Plan, compatible with surrounding land use, and meets the provisions and intent of this title. In making such a determination, the hearing body shall find that the proposed use is in general accord with the following principles and standards: A. That the proposed conditional use is consistent with the General Plan; B. That the nature, condition and development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures have been considered, and that the use will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, building or structures; C. That the site for the proposed conditional use is of adequate size and shape to accommodate the use and buildings proposed; D. That the proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the zone district; E.That the proposed use is consistent with the portions of the Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities and F. That the proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of this title. 11

FISCAL IMPACT: NONE. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-01 approving modification to previously approved Zoning Case No. 918 requiring Site Plan Review for 1) increase to size of the residence by 1,100 square feet, 2) increase to the amount of grading by 7,520 cubic yards, and 3) addition of new 5 foot wall; and requiring Conditional Use Permit for a new cabana exceeding 200 square feet. ATTACHMENTS: Development Table - ZC 2020-08_v2.docx ZC No. 489_Reso 93-2.pdf Resolution_No._2021-01__ZC_20-08__20_Upper_Blackwater_Cyn_Iannitti.docx 2018-01.pdf PLANS.pdf 12

Zoning Case No. 2020-08 (20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Rd.) pg. 1 Development Table Zoning Case No. 2020-08 ( 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road) Modification to Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL RA-S- 2 Zone Setbacks Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from side property line Rear: 50 ft. from rear easement line SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH GARAGE, GUEST HOUSE, 2 POOLS, STABLE, 2 SHEDS SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR 1) INCREASE TO SIZE OF THE RESIDENCE BY 1,100 SQUARE FEET, 2) INCREASE TO THE AMOUNT OF GRADING BY 7,520 CUBIC YARDS, 3) ADDITION OF NEW 5 FOOT MAXIMUM WALLS; AND REQUIRING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A NEW CABANA EXCEEDING 200 SQUARE Net Lot Area 135,735 SF 0 SF 135,735 SF Residence 4,385 SF 6,690 SF 11,075 SF Garage 552 SF 923 SF 1,475 SF Swimming Pool/Spa 1,328 SF -464 SF 864 SF Pool Equipment 121 --25 SF 96 SF Guest House 2,012 SF 0 SF 2,012 SF Cabana 0 SF 450 SF 450 SF Stable 0 SF 0 SF 0 SF Recreation Court 0 SF 0 SF 0 SF Attached Covered Porches, Entryway, Porte Cochere, Breezeways 1,235 SF -760 SF 475 SF Attached Trellis 0 SF 0 SF 0 SF 2 Sheds 385 SF -385 SF 0 SF Lightwell 0 SF 80 SF 80 SF Service Yard 96 SF 0 SF 96 SF Basement Area 0 SF 11,075 SF 11,075 SF Total Structure Area 10,619 SF 9,429 SF 20,048 SF Structural Coverage 7.82% 6.95% 14.77% Total Structures Excluding: up to 5 legal and up to 800 SF detached structures that are not higher than 12 ft (no more than 120 SF per structure per deduction, except for trellis) 10,619 SF 9,429 SF 20,048 SF Structural Coverage (20% maximum) 7.82% 6.95% 14.77% Grading (balanced on site) Unknown 41,250 CY 41,250 CY Total Lot Coverage (35% maximum) 26.03% 2.11% 28.14% 13

Zoning Cas

Official record

ArtifactSourceState
BudgetNot published in the sources we holdunavailable
Action agendaNot published in the sources we holdunavailable
MinutesNot published in the sources we holdunavailable
Transcript or captionsNot published in the sources we holdunavailable
AttachmentNot published in the sources we holdunavailable

Official pages

Coverage and corrections

Records considered

  • PLANNING COMMISSION
  • PLANNING COMMISSION — Packet

Not claimed by this page

  • Verified meeting decisions with item-specific public-source evidence
  • Item-level plain-language summaries are not available; this page does not infer individual agenda items.
  • Item-linked, attributed deliberation
  • A source-grounded next meeting date
  • A plain-English overview is not available.
  • Official outcomes have not been published.
  • A transcript is not available.
  • No audio or video recording is linked.
  • Speakers have not been reliably matched to public profiles.
  • Named people and places have not been reliably resolved.
  • An individual roll-call roster is not available.

No source correction or revision history is recorded for this meeting. A corrected artifact will appear here as a new version rather than replacing what is shown above.

Canonical record: 48eb2cee8312a108f0d379f926dc2476. This page changes as stronger artifacts are published; it never overwrites an agenda with minutes.

Publisher tools

Share or embed this record

POLISCOPE publisher tools

Share or embed this record