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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
June 21, 1983 .
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling
Hills was called to order at the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese
Bend Road, Rolling Hills , California by Chairman Roberts at 7 : 30 P .M.
Tuesday, June 21, 1983 .
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Bundy, Field, Frost, Hankins
Chairman Roberts
ABSENT : None
ALSO PRESENT : Ronald L. Smith City Manager
Douglas McHattie South Bay Engineering
Fred Calhoun Resident
Mr. & Mrs . N. Zuehlke Residents
INTRODUCTION OF NEW PLANNING COMMISSIONER
Chairman Roberts introduced Mr. Roger Frost who was appointed to
the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Kenneth Watts
who recently resigned from the Planning Commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meetings of May 17 and May 19 , 1983 were ap-
proved and accepted as presented on a motion made by. Commissioner
ns , seconded by Commissioner Bundy and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING CASE NO. 284, MR. & MRS . N. ZUEHLKE
Chairman Roberts opened a meeting of a public hearing to consider
a request by Mr. and Mrs . Neil Zuehlke for a variance of front yard
requirements to permit an encroachment of twenty seven feet into the
J front yard for a future garage and an encroachment of twenty feet into
the front yard for construction of a stable on their poperty, Lot. 25B
Rolling Hills tract, located at 1 Acacia Lane. The Clerk reported
} that the hearing was duly noticed as required by law, and that no com-
ment, written or verbal, was received in favor of or in opposition to
the request.
The City Manager displayed a plot plan showing existing structures
and proposed improvements , and noted that Mr. Zuehlke was present to
answer questions . Mr. Zuehlke explained that the entrance to the pro
posed garage would be from the side, and the garage door opening would
not face onto the road. Members of the Planning Commission discussed
the application, and Commissioner Field said it was his opinion that
it should be evaluated with respect to the intent of the zoning ordi-
nance. Commissioner Bundy said he had a problem with the garage. so
close to the road. Since other Commissioners agreed, he suggested
that the request for a variance for a garage be separated from the
request for a variance for a stable and corral so they could be con-
sidered separately. Mr. Zuehlke said that since he does not intend
to have the garage built in the immediate future. he wished to delete
that portion of the application, and the Manager advised him that if
he wished to re-file at a future date there would not be an additional
charge for filing for a front yard variance for a garage. Chairman .
Roberts thereafter closed the public hearing.
In discussing the request Commissioner Field said the Planning
Commission should review the showing of hardship as required for a
request for a variance from requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Chairman Roberts noted that the request is to construct a stable in
an area in which horses have been kept on the property, and if moved
to the rear of the property the stable would be in close proximity
to the City' s tennis courts and barbecue area. Commissioner Bundy
said the property has an irregular shape, and the location of the
horses on the property and the way all items being considered fit
together should be considered.
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Commissioner Bundy moved that a variance of front yard setback
requirements for construction of a corral and stable encroaching twenty
feet into the required setback be approved on Lot 25-B, Rolling Hills
tract located at 1 Acacia Road as shown on Exhibit A, amended by the
applicant, Neil Zuehlke to eliminate the proposed garage. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Hankins and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES : Commissioners Bundy, Field, Hankins , Chairman Roberts
NOES : None
ABSENT : None
ABSTAINED:Commissioner Frost
Commissioner Frost said he abstained from voting because he did
not make the field trip with other members of the Commission and was
not familiar with the property, and this was his first meeting.
CONTINUED REVIEW OF BUILDING HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Chairman Roberts opened discussion of review of building height
restrictions which was continued from the previous meeting, and he said
various wordings for zoning were submitted for review. Commissioner
Field said two options were available to the Planning Commission; they
could hold hearings on the proposed new wording, or could ask the City
Council whether the Planning Commission should proceed and develop the
new wording. Commissioner Field said he is concerned about specific
wording proposed regarding structure space, stating that it is his opin-
ion that it should be "living" space, instead of "structure" space;
and whether 15 feet is the exact height footage to be used. Members
of the Commission agreed that this could be determined when hearings
are held.' Following discussion Chairman Roberts asked that each member
of the Planning Commission submit their comments on the proposed and
the alternate wording to City staff by Wednesday, July 13, 1983 so a
compilation of the comments can be presented : to the Planning Commis-
sion for further discussion at the next regular meeting on July 19 .
The Chairman ordered the matter held on the agenda to give members of
the Commission an opportunity to provide comments to City staff.
CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING USAGE AND GUIDELINES FOR
SATELLITE ANTENNAS AND SOLAR PANELS IN CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
Chairman. Roberts opened discussion of satellite antennas and
solar panels in the City of Rolling Hills held on the agenda follow-
ing a demonstration of television reception via satellite antenna at
the last meeting. The City Manager presented a list of proposed
standards developed from recommendations in the Satellite. Earth Station
Zoning Book and from an ordinance adopted by the City of Torrance,
noting that the book and ordinance were previously supplied to members
of the Planning Commission. The Manager outlined six proposed stand-
ards relating to basic screening from view of satellite antennas and
free standing solar panels, and he said it would be easy to enforce
the requirements , since any such structure which could be seen would
be in violation. Mr. Smith said there are alternatives for the Com-
mission to consider for insertion into the City' s Zoning Ordinance;
a Conditional Use Permit could be required, which the Manager said
is an involved and costly process, or installation of antennas or
free standing solar panels subject to specific standards could be
made an accessory use and inserted as such in the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Fred Calhoun, 2860 Palos Verdes Drive North, asked about
the procedure for having a satellite antenna installed at the present
time, and he was advised that it is necessary to submit a plan to the
Architectural Committee of the Rolling Hills Community Association.
Mr. Calhoun was advised of the requirement for screening, and that the
structure must be of a color to blend with the earth and vegetation;
further, if he wished to have an antenna installed on a canyon floor
it would be visible from properties above, which would not be in
compliance with requirements that it not be visible from surrounding
properties .
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