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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 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 AGENDA Regular Planning Commission Meeting PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, May 16, 2023 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 6:30 PM This meeting is held pursuant AB 361 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 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. Members of the public may also provide comments in real time by speaking during the public comment and/or public hearing portions of the meeting. 1

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. 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. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 16, 2023 RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 7.B. CONTINUATION OF REMOTE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS DURING THE MONTH OF MAY 2023, PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF AB 361 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-05. 7.C. APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 18, 2023, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 8. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING 10. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 10.A. ZONING CASE NO. 22-95: A REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT, ATTACHED GARAGE, NON-EXEMPT GRADING, MAXIMUM FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALLS, AND OTHER SITE IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 42 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (LOT 120-RH) (HSU) AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission open the public hearing, receive public testimony, discuss the proposed project, and provide direction to staff and the applicant. CL_AGN_230516_PC_AffidavitofPosting.pdf 2023-07_PC_Resolution_Updated_AB361_Findings_May_F.pdf CL_MIN_230418_PC_FT_F.pdf CL_MIN_230418_PC_F.pdf A1- 230510_42PortugueseBendRoad_Development Table (ZC22-95).pdf Attachment 2. Grading Quantities Table Attachment 3. Renderings Attachment 4. Conceptual Landscape Plans Attachment 5. Development Plans 2

11. OLD BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 12.A. REQUEST FOR A TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROJECT FOR MAJOR MODIFICATION TO A SITE PLAN REVIEW, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE ENTITLEMENTS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN ZONING CASE NO. 20-08 LOCATED AT 20 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (LOT 101-RH) (IANNITTI). RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and consider the request for time extension. 13. SCHEDULE FIELD TRIPS 14. ITEMS FROM STAFF 15. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION 16. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. via teleconference. Attachment 2. Resolution No. 2021-01_Major Modification (ZC 20-08) 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road Attachment 3. Resolution No. 2020-02_Extension (ZC 918) 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road Attachment 4. Resolution No 2018-01 (ZC 918) 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road Attachment 1. Resolution No. 2023-06_20_Extension (ZC 20-08) Upper Blackwater Canyon Road (Iannitti)_DRAFT 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

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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 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 AGENDA Regular Planning Commission Meeting PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, May 16, 2023 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 6:30 PM This meeting is held pursuant AB 361 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 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. Members of the public may also provide comments in real time by speaking during the public comment and/or public hearing portions of the meeting. 1

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. 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. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 16, 2023 RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 7.B. CONTINUATION OF REMOTE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS DURING THE MONTH OF MAY 2023, PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF AB 361 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-05. 7.C. APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 18, 2023, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 8. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING 10. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 10.A. ZONING CASE NO. 22-95: A REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT, ATTACHED GARAGE, NON-EXEMPT GRADING, MAXIMUM FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALLS, AND OTHER SITE IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 42 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (LOT 120-RH) (HSU) AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission open the public hearing, receive public testimony, discuss the proposed project, and provide direction to staff and the applicant. CL_AGN_230516_PC_AffidavitofPosting.pdf 2023-07_PC_Resolution_Updated_AB361_Findings_May_F.pdf CL_MIN_230418_PC_FT_F.pdf CL_MIN_230418_PC_F.pdf A1- 230510_42PortugueseBendRoad_Development Table (ZC22-95).pdf Attachment 2. Grading Quantities Table Attachment 3. Renderings Attachment 4. Conceptual Landscape Plans Attachment 5. Development Plans 2

11. OLD BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS 12.A. REQUEST FOR A TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROJECT FOR MAJOR MODIFICATION TO A SITE PLAN REVIEW, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE ENTITLEMENTS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN ZONING CASE NO. 20-08 LOCATED AT 20 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (LOT 101-RH) (IANNITTI). RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and consider the request for time extension. 13. SCHEDULE FIELD TRIPS 14. ITEMS FROM STAFF 15. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION 16. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. via teleconference. Attachment 2. Resolution No. 2021-01_Major Modification (ZC 20-08) 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road Attachment 3. Resolution No. 2020-02_Extension (ZC 918) 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road Attachment 4. Resolution No 2018-01 (ZC 918) 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road Attachment 1. Resolution No. 2023-06_20_Extension (ZC 20-08) Upper Blackwater Canyon Road (Iannitti)_DRAFT 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.: 7.A Mtg. Date: 05/16/2023 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CITY MANAGER THRU: ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 16, 2023 DATE: May 16, 2023 BACKGROUND: None. DISCUSSION: None. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. ATTACHMENTS: CL_AGN_230516_PC_AffidavitofPosting.pdf 4

Administrative Report 7.A., File # 1797 Meeting Date: 5/16/2023 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING In compliance with the Brown Act, the following materials have been posted at the locations below. Legislative Body Planning Commission Posting Type Regular Meeting Agenda Posting Location 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 City Hall Window City Website: https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/city_council/city_council_archive_agendas/index.php Meeting Date & Time MAY 16, 2023 6:30pm As City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills, I declare under penalty of perjury, the document noted above was posted at the date displayed below. Christian Horvath, City Clerk Date: May 11, 2023 5

Agenda Item No.: 7.B Mtg. Date: 05/16/2023 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CITY MANAGER THRU: ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONTINUATION OF REMOTE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS DURING THE MONTH OF MAY 2023, PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF AB 361 DATE: May 16, 2023 BACKGROUND: On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19. Shortly thereafter, the Governor issued Executive Order N-25-20, which waived certain remote meeting requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act (“Brown Act”) in response to COVID- 19. In September 2021, the Governor signed Assembly Bill 361 (“AB 361”), which amended the Brown Act to allow continued flexibility in holding virtual public meetings. In accordance with Executive Order N-25-20, and later AB 361, the Planning Commission has met virtually since the start of the pandemic in 2020. DISCUSSION: The state’s COVID-19 state of emergency ended on February 28, 2023. Although the state of emergency has ended, the provisions of AB 361 will remain in effect until January 1, 2024. While AB 361 remains in effect, it authorizes public meetings to be held virtually if specified conditions are met. These conditions include when state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing. Research by staff indicates that officials continue to recommend social distancing. Specifically, California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“Cal/OSHA”) regulations—at Title 8 Section 3205—recommend physical distancing in the workplace as precautions against the spread of COVID-19 and impose certain restrictions and requirements due to a “close contact” which occurs when individuals are within six feet of another in certain circumstances. Relatedly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to recommend avoiding contact and keeping a safe distance from a person who has a suspected or confirmed case of 6

COVID-19. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolution, which makes the requisite AB 361 findings for the Planning Commission to meet virtually this month. For the duration of the time that the Commission meets virtually, staff will continue agendizing this item to enable the Commission to continue making the requisite AB 361 findings. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-07. ATTACHMENTS: 2023-07_PC_Resolution_Updated_AB361_Findings_May_F.pdf 7

65277.00010\41090120.1 03/21/23 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REMOTE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF ASSEMBLY BILL 361 WHEREAS, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Newsom declared a statewide state of emergency on March 4, 2020; and WHEREAS, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 361 (“AB 361”) on September 17, 2021, which went into effect immediately as urgency legislation; and WHEREAS, AB 361 added section 54953(e) to the Brown Act, authorizing legislative bodies to conduct remote meetings provided the legislative body makes specified findings on a regular basis; and WHEREAS, the Governor’s COVID-19 state of emergency ended on February 28, 2023; and WHEREAS, notwithstanding the foregoing, AB 361 remains in effect until January 1, 2024; and WHEREAS, AB 361 authorizes legislative bodies to continue meeting virtually if specified conditions are met. These conditions include when state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing; and WHEREAS, among other measures to promote physical distancing, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“Cal/OSHA”) regulations—at Title 8 Section 3205—recommend physical distancing in the workplace as precautions against the spread of COVID-19 and impose certain restrictions and requirements due to a “close contact” which occurs when individuals are within six feet of another in certain circumstances; and WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to recommend avoiding contact and keeping a safe distance from a person who has a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, to allow for physical distancing and remote meeting attendance in accordance with these recommended measures, the Planning Commission does hereby find that the Planning Commission shall conduct its meetings without compliance with paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54953, as authorized by subdivision (e) of section 54953, and that the Planning Commission shall comply with the requirements to provide the public with access to the meetings electronically as prescribed in paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of section 54953. 8

65277.00010\41090120.1 03/21/23 2 Resolution No. 2023-03 THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. All of the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference. Section 2. The Planning Commission has considered the above circumstances and hereby recognizes that state and local officials continue to recommend social distancing measures, which can impact the ability of the City and the public to meet safely in person. Section 3. The Planning Commission shall conduct public meetings in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e) and other applicable provisions of the Brown Act for remote only meetings. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 16th DAY OF MAY, 2023. _____________________________________ BRAD CHELF, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: __________________________________________ CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK 9

65277.00010\41090120.1 03/21/23 3 Resolution No. 2023-03 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2023-07 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REMOTE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF ASSEMBLY BILL 361 was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May 16, 2023, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. _________________________________________ CHRISTIAN HORVATH CITY CLERK 10

Agenda Item No.: 7.C Mtg. Date: 05/16/2023 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CITY MANAGER THRU: ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 18 , 2023, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS DATE: May 16, 2023 BACKGROUND: None. DISCUSSION: None. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. ATTACHMENTS: CL_MIN_230418_PC_FT_F.pdf CL_MIN_230418_PC_F.pdf 11

MINUTES – PLANNING COMMISSION FIELD TRIP MEETING Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Page 1 Minutes Rolling Hills Planning Commission Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Field Trip Meeting 7:30 a.m. 17 Crest Road East 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills met at 17 Crest Road East on the above date and the meeting was called to order at 7:30 a.m. Chair Brad Chelf presiding. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Cooley, Douglass, Vice Chair Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf Commissioners Absent: Cardenas Staff Present: John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Stephanie Grant, Assistant Planner Public Present: Zhe Song, Janie Zou, Andy Chou, Charlie Raine, Francesca Wachs 3. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA – NONE 4. FIELD TRIP 4.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION FIELD TRIP MEETING OF APRIL 18, 2023 Item 4.A was approved via voice vote with no objections. 4.B. ZONING CASE NO. 23-004: REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONVERT ATTACHED COVERED PORCHES TO ENCLOSED LIVING AREAS, PAVE 1,250 SQUARE FEET OF LAWN AREA, CONVERT AN EXISTING GARAGE INTO A KITCHEN, AND FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR REMODEL IMPROVEMENTS ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 9-FT), ROLLING HILLS, CA (WANG), AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Presentation by Assistant Planner Stephanie Grant. Public Comment: Charlie Raine Vice Chair Kirkpatrick asked about drainage and garage parking. 5. ADJOURNMENT: 7:43 A.M. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 a.m. to the regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled to be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, beginning at 6:30 p.m. via tele-conference. 12

MINUTES – PLANNING COMMISSION FIELD TRIP MEETING Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Page 2 Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Christian Horvath, City Clerk Approved, ____________________________________ Brad Chelf, Chair 13

MINUTES – PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Page 1 Minutes Rolling Hills Planning Commission Tuesday, April 18, 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 with Chair Chelf presiding. Chair Chelf called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Cardenas, Cooley, Douglass, Vice Chair Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Stephanie Grant, Assistant Planner Ryan Stager, Assistant City Attorney 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Director Signo led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA Chair Chelf approved the order of the agenda and there were no objections. 5. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL) - NONE 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS – NONE 7. CONSENT CALENDAR 7.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 18, 2023 7.B. CONTINUATION OF REMOTE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2023, PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF AB 361 7.C. APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 21, 2023, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Motion by Commissioner Cardenas, seconded by Vice Chair Kirkpatrick, to approve Items 7A, 7B, and 7C. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote: AYES: Cardenas, Cooley, Douglass, Vice Chair Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf NOES: None ABSENT: None 8. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS – NONE 14

MINUTES – PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Page 2 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS - NONE 10. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 10.A. ZONING CASE NO. 23-004: REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONVERT ATTACHED COVERED PORCHES TO ENCLOSED LIVING AREAS, PAVE 1,250 SQUARE FEET OF LAWN AREA, CONVERT AN EXISTING GARAGE INTO A KITCHEN, AND FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR REMODEL IMPROVEMENTS ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 9-FT), ROLLING HILLS, CA (WANG), AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Presentation by Assistant Planner Grant. Chair Chelf opened the public hearing for comments. Public Comments: Zhe Song, Janie Zou, Leah Mirsch, Charlie Raine Discussion made by Commissioners to approve the project with conditions to limit the height of the landscaping along the front fence and install permeable pavers for the outdoor patio south of the proposed rear addition. The applicants, Zhe Song and Janie Zou, were amenable to the proposed conditions. Director Signo indicated conditions J and Q of the proposed resolution could be amended to address the Commission’s action. Assistant City Attorney Stager clarified the Commission’s intended action. Chair Chelf indicated he wanted to approve the project and not return to the next meeting with a resolution. Motion by Chair Chelf, seconded by Commissioner Cooley, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-04 approving the project as recommended by staff with additional conditions to limit the landscaping to a height of eight feet along the front fence next to Crest Road East and install permeable pavers for the outdoor patio south of the proposed rear addition. Motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooley, Douglass, Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf NOES: None ABSTAIN: Cardenas ABSENT: None 11. OLD BUSINESS – NONE 12. NEW BUSINESS – NONE 13. SCHEDULED FIELD TRIPS – NONE 14. ITEMS FROM STAFF Director Signo announced the next South Bay Housing Education Forum hosted by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments will be on May 4, 2023. He is available if there are any questions. 15

MINUTES – PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Page 3 15. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION – NONE 16. ADJOURNMENT: 7:12 P.M. The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m. to the Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Christian Horvath, City Clerk Approved, ____________________________________ Brad Chelf, Chair 16

Agenda Item No.: 10.A Mtg. Date: 05/16/2023 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: STEPHANIE GRANT, ASSISTANT PLANNER THRU: ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 22-95: A REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT, ATTACHED GARAGE, NON- EXEMPT GRADING, MAXIMUM FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALLS, AND OTHER SITE IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 42 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (LOT 120-RH) (HSU) AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DATE: May 16, 2023 BACKGROUND: An application was filed by the applicant, Dan Bolton of Bolton Engineering, on behalf of the property owner, Kevin Tsu, to request approval to demolish an existing 4,370-square-foot (SF) residence built in 1940, 720 SF attached garage, and 530 SF swimming pool. The applicant is proposing to construct a new 7,077 SF single-family residence with a 2,250 SF basement, 912 SF attached garage, 1,041 square feet of attached covered porches, 906 SF accessory dwelling unit (ADU), 615 SF swimming pool/spa, pool equipment, lightwells, maximum five‐ foot-high retaining walls, expand existing driveway, walkways, landscaping, remodel existing barn, and other improvements. The project includes a total of 12,954 cubic yards (CY) of grading to be balanced on site. This includes 6,477 CY cut and 6,477 CY fill with no import or export. The new 906 SF ADU, 615 SF swimming pool/spa, pool equipment, driveway widening, hardscape, demolition of existing structures, landscape, outdoor kitchen, BBQ, remodel barn (no change to existing footprint), and other minor improvements are not subject to discretionary review. However, the existing 530 SF swimming pool/spa/deck and stairs will be demolished, and the new swimming pool/spa/deck will be relocated approximately 30 feet southwest of the existing location and behind the proposed new kitchen. 17

Zoning, Location, and Lot Description The property located at 42 Portuguese Bend Road is zoned RAS-2 and has a net lot area of 3.93 acres (171,560 square feet). There are three building pads that exist on the property. The first building pad is 33,800 SF with a 27.48% building pad coverage and developed with an existing 4,370 SF single family residence that will be demolished and reconstructed with a new 7,077 SF single family residence with a basement and attached garage. The second building pad is 0.08 acres (3,680 square feet) with a proposed 27.91% building pad coverage and will be developed with the proposed 906 SF ADU. The third building pad is 0.02 acres (900 square feet) with 50% building pad coverage, and is developed with an existing 530 square foot stable that will be remodeled with no change to the existing footprint. The property is a rectangular shaped parcel. There is an 80-fo ot-wide roadway easement that traverses through the west portion of the parcel. The portion of the lot located on the east side Portuguese Bend Road is developed with the main residence, pool, and stable. The portion of the lot located on the west side of Portuguese Bend Road slopes downward 335 feet into the canyon and is unbuildable. The Upper Si’s Trail is located on the west portion of the parcel, Fuld’s Furlong Trail abuts the north property line, and George’s Trial abuts the east property line. Previous Approvals On November 21, 1992, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 92-29 denying a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a tennis court in Zoning Case No. 483. On February 1, 1992, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No 92-7 granting a reapproval of a variance for a retaining wall to encroach into the side setback, and the reapproval a conditional use permit for the reconstruction of a previously constructed clay sports court, and re-appeal of Resolution No. 91-27 in Zoning Case No. 461. D

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