Planning Commission

Council Chamber

Agenda — 20 items

1. 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. 2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
3. 3. ROLL CALL
4. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. A. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 23-1173
6. 5. AUDIENCE ITEMS
7. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR
8. 8 PAGE BREAK
9. 7. BUSINESS ITEMS
10. A. PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA-240315; ADDRESS: 25 Empty Saddle Lane, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274; APPLICANT: Quetzal Silver, Quicksilver Drafting; A request for approval of a Neighborhood Compatibility Determination (NC-240316) for a new 140 ft. CMU block retaining wall along the north side property line and a Grading Permit (G-240317) for the import of 160 cubic yards of earth materials to fill a slope with a vertical height of more than three feet at its deepest point. The Project was reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code § 21000 and following: “CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR § 15000 and following) and was determined to be Categorically Exempt under Class 3 of the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303 New Construction of Small Structures. Memorandum from: Katrina Kawagoe, Assistant Planner Recommendation: That the Planning Commission approve PA-240315, subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report. 23-1176
11. 11 PAGE BREAK
12. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. A. PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA-240062; ADDRESS: 4665 Browndeer Lane, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274; APPLICANT: Curtis Fortier; A request for approval of a Neighborhood Compatibility Determination (NC-240064) for a 317 SF second-story addition, 172 SF front yard addition, and 154 SF first floor, rear yard addition with 257 SF covered patio to an existing two-story single-family residence. Additional requests for approval include a Minor deviation (MD-240063) to encroach into a required front yard that does not project closer to the front property line than the forwardmost building line, and a Variance (V-240065) to exceed the height to setback ratio to continue to build along existing building lines that encroach into the nonconforming west side yard. The Project was reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code § 21000 and following: “CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR § 15000 and following) and was determined to be Categorically Exempt under Class 1 of the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 Existing Facilities. Memorandum from: Katrina Kawagoe, Assistant Planner Recommendation: That the Planning Commission open the Public Hearing; take public testimony; discuss the issues; close the Public Hearing; and adopt Resolution No. PA-240062, approving the project. 23-1175
14. B. PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA-230516; LOCATION: 27525 Norris Center Drive; APPLICANT: Ryan Ash on behalf of Vestar; Consideration of a Precise Plan of Design, a Commercial District Mixed-Use Development Permit, and a Development Agreement for a 90-unit apartment project on a 2-acre site located at 27525 Norris Center Drive. THIS PROPOSED PROJECT INCLUDES BONUS LEVEL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF FIFTEEN (15) ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS PER ACRE, WHICH IS EQUIVALENT TO A FIFTY PERCENT (50%) DENSITY BONUS, ONE ADDITIONAL STORY, A LOT COVERAGE INCREASE AND AN OPEN SPACE REDUCTION. IN EXCHANGE FOR THIS BONUS LEVEL DEVELOPMENT, THE APPLICANT IS PROPOSING TO PROVIDE (1) 85 PUBLIC PARKING STALLS, (2) NINE (9) AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, AND (3) PUBLIC STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, the City, as the lead agency, has prepared an Addendum to the City’s 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2021050450) (“Addendum”), finding that none of the conditions/circumstances warranting greater subsequent or supplemental review, as outlined in Public Resources Code section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines section 15162, are present. The Addendum is available on the City’s website here: https://www.rollinghillsestates.gov/government/planning/project-updates Memorandum from: Whitney Berry, Senior Planner Recommendation: That the Planning Commission open the Public Hearing; take public testimony, discuss the issues; close the Public Hearing; and, adopt Resolution No. PA-230516, recommending the City Council approve a Commercial District Mixed-Use Development Permit (MUD-230517), approve a Precise Plan of Design (PPD-240299), adopt Ordinance No. 750 to enter into a Development Agreement (DA-240243) with the Applicant, and adopt the Addendum to the 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2021050450). 23-1174
15. 9. COMMISSION ITEMS
16. 10. DIRECTOR ITEMS
17. 11. MATTERS OF INFORMATION
18. A. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS - SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 23-1183
19. B. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 23-1184
20. 12. ADJOURNMENT