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Traffic Commission Agenda 03-23-2017MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Traffic Commission of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Chairman Wilson at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2017, in the City Council Chamber, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Others Present: Margeta, Raine and Chairman Wilson. Hawkins and Virtue (excused). Raymond Cruz, City Manager. Vanessa Munoz, Traffic Engineer. Heidi Luce, City Clerk. Arty Heckler, RHCA Maintenance Supervisor. Sgt. Ricky Osburn, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. Deputy Governor Davis, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept. Bobbie Nowling, Palos Verdes Art Center. Tavisha Nicholson, Bolton Engineering. William Hassoldt, 10 Pine Tree Lane APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES OF JANUARY 26, 2017. City Clerk Luce stated that the minutes were amended, at the request of Commissioner Hawkins, to better reflect his comments during the discussion regarding using a tracking system on the Sheriffs Dept. vehicles and the revised minutes have been placed on the dais. Following brief discussion, Commissioner Raine moved that the Traffic Commission approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Traffic Commission held on January 26, 2017 as amended. Chairman Wilson seconded the motion, which carried without objection. PRESENTATION PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION, ON TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. Sgt. Osburn introduced Deputy Governor Davis, the new motor deputy assigned to the Lomita Station. He further reviewed the supplemental traffic enforcement statistics for February stating that citations were issued for speeding and stop sign violations. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE PALOS VERDES ART CENTER FOR A HOMES TOUR ON APRIL 28 AND 29, 2017 TO FEATURE TWO ROLLING HILLS HOMES AND ONE ROLLING HILLS GARDEN LOCATED AT 2 JOHNS CANYON ROAD, 7 JOHNS CANYON ROAD AND 35 CREST ROAD WEST. City Manager Cruz reviewed the Palos Verdcs Art Center's request to include two Rolling Hills' homes and one garden in its Homes Tour on April 28-29, 2017. He stated that the participants will park outside the City and shuttle vehicles will be used to transport the participants to the sites in the City. Following by brief discussion, Commissioner Raine moved that the Traffic Commission recommend approval of the Palos Verdes Art Center's request to include two Rolling Hills' homes and one garden in its 2017 Homes Tour scheduled for April 28-29, 2017. Commissioner Margeta seconded the motion, which carried without objection. CONSIDERATION OF A TWO NEW DRIVEWAY APRONS AT 5 PINE TREE LANE (SHARNG). City Manager Cruz reviewed the applicant's request for two new driveway aprons proposed at 5 Pine Tree Lane in conjunction with a development project being considered by the Planning Commission. He stated that the applicant proposes to retain the existing driveway apron, which currently serves the existing garage on this property and another property at 3 Pine Tree Lane; and to construct a new second driveway apron to serve the proposed new house and garage as well as a pathway apron to serve the proposed stable. He stated that the Traffic Engineer has reviewed the request and does not have any objections to the new second driveway apron serving the house, but did express concern regarding sight visibility for the stable pathway apron. Traffic Engineer Munoz stated that she reviewed both of the proposed aprons and both of the proposed aisles and widths are acceptable. She further stated that the driveway apron has acceptable sight distance both left and right, but the sight distance to the left for the proposed stable pathway apron is not sufficient at only 100 ft., when 175 ft. is the preferred minimum sight distance. Discussion ensued concerning adjusting the location of the stable pathway apron to achieve the minimum sight distance. Tavisha Nicholson, Bolton Engineering addressed the Traffic Commission stating that she believes the stable pathway location can be revised to provide better sight distance. She reviewed a proposed option to move the pathway apron further to the south and the Traffic Engineer indicated that she believes doing so would provide better sight distance. Ms. Nicholson asked if the Traffic Commission would consider recommending approval of the proposal subject the Traffic Engineer's approval of a revised proposal. William Hassoldt, 10 Pine Tree Lane addressed the Traffic Commission to express concern regarding the proximity of the proposed driveway to the existing fire hydrant and the ability of Fire Dept. vehicles pass; and regarding the location of the stable access pathway. Chairman Wilson acknowledged Mr. Hassoldt's concern stating that the issue regarding the fire hydrant is not under the Traffic Commission's purview and would be better addressed by the Fire Dept. He further stated that the applicant will address the issue regarding the location of the stable access pathway as discussed previously. Following discussion, Commissioner Raine moved that the Traffic Commission recommend approval of the applicant's request for a new second driveway apron and a stable pathway apron at 5 Pine Tree Lane with the condition that the pathway apron serving the stable be moved further south to the Traffic Engineer's satisfaction in order to address the concems raised regarding sight visibility. Commissioner Margeta seconded the motion, which carried without objection. CONSIDERATION OF A NEW DRIVEWAY APRON AND WIDENING OF AN EXTING DRIVEWAY APRON AT 1 MIDDLERIDGE LANE NORTH (CIPOLLA). City Manager Cruz reviewed the applicant's request for a new driveway apron to serve a proposed stable and to widen an existing driveway apron at 1 Middleridge Lane North being proposed in conjunction with a development project being considered by the Planning Commission. He stated that the applicant proposes to retain the existing circular driveway and widen the apron at the east end of the circular driveway from 18.5 ft. to 31 ft. to better serve the garage. He stated that the applicant also proposes a new 37.5 ft. driveway apron for a fully paved driveway to serve a proposed stable. He stated that the Traffic Engineer reviewed both requests and does not have any objections to the widening of the existing apron, but did express concern regarding the new apron serving the stable due to its proximity to the stop sign. Traffic Engineer Munoz stated that the proposed location of the apron to serve the stable is problematic because it creates a situation where it essentially becomes a fourth leg to an intersection creating a four-way intersection and the sight visibility coming out of the driveway is not sufficient. The Traffic Commissioners commented that they visited the site individually and recognize the concerns raised. Tavisha Nicholson, Bolton Engineering addressed the Traffic Commission to further explain the request. She stated that since the request was submitted, the Planning Commission has reviewed the project and due to concerns raised regarding the stable, that portions of the application is being withdrawn and will Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 03-23-17 be resubmitted at a later date; and as such, the stable access driveway apron can also be resubmitted to address the location and sight visibility issues. Following discussion, Commissioner Margeta moved that the Traffic Commission recommend approval of the applicant's request for widening the existing driveway apron on the circular driveway at 1 Middleridge Lane North. Commissioner Raine seconded the motion, which carried without objection. The new second driveway apron serving the stable was not approved. The applicant was asked to return with revised plans to address the sight visibility issues raised regarding that portion of the project. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION None. MATTERS FROM STAFF City Manager Cruz reported that the condition of approval regarding construction parking related to development projects approved by the Planning Commission has been revised to provide more clear direction and allow for better enforcement. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the Traffic Commission, Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting at 9:11 a.m. The next meeting of the Traffic Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Rolling Hills City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Rd., Rolling Hills, CA. Respectfully submitted, Sileth Heidi Luce City Clerk Approv Patrick Wilson Chairman ta Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 03-23-17 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL AND POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA ss COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES I am a citizen of the United States. I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to the within proceeding; my business address is 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. On the I7ih day of March, 2017, I serve the within Traffic Commission Meeting Agenda — 3/23/2017 Regular Meeting a copy of which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof, on the person, or persons, named below by placing a true copy thereof enclosed in a sealed envelope with postage thereon fully prepaid, in the United States mail at Rolling Hills, California addressed as follows: E -MAILED AGENDA MAILED DELIVERED RH ListSery Willdan LASD (Sgt. Ricky Osburn) NONE. City Manager Traffic Commission Arty Beckler, RHCA Also posted at City Hall and at www.Rolling-Hills.org I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the l7'h day of March, 2017 at Rolling Hills, California. EWA NIKODEM ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 AGENDA TRAFFIC COMMISSION CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017 8:30 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. MINUTES OF JANUARY 26, 2017. 4. PRESENTATION A. PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION, ON TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. 5. OLD BUSINESS NONE. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE PALOS VERDES ART CENTER FOR A HOMES TOUR ON APRIL 28 AND 29, 2017 TO FEATURE TWO ROLLING HILLS HOMES AND ONE ROLLING HILLS GARDEN LOCATED AT 2 JOHNS CANYON ROAD, 7 JOHNS CANYON ROAD AND 35 CREST ROAD WEST. B. CONSIDERATION OF A TWO NEW DRIVEWAY APRONS AT 5 PINE TREE LANE (SHARNG). C. CONSIDERATION OF A NEW DRIVEWAY APRON AND WIDENING OF AN EXTING DRIVEWAY APRON AT 1 MIDDLERIDGE LANE NORTH (CIPOLLA). 7. OPEN AGENDA - COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Page I of 2 8. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION 9. MATTERS FROM STAFF NONE. 10. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. 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. 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. Traffic Commission Agenda 03-23-17 Page 2 of 2 v REVISED DRAFT Agenda Item No: 3-A Meeting Date: 03/23/17 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2017 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Traffic Commission of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Chairman Wilson at 8:32 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2017, in the City Council Chamber, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Others Present: Hawkins, Raine, Virtue and Chairman Wilson. Margeta. Raymond Cruz, City Manager. Vanessa Munoz, Traffic Engineer. Heidi Luce, City Clerk. Arty Beckler, RHCA Maintenance Supervisor. Captain Dan Beringer, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. Sgt. Ricky Osbum, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. Jessica Farinacci, Tomaro Design Group. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 17, 2016. Commissioner Hawkins moved that the Traffic Commission approve the minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Traffic Commission held on November 17, 2016 as presented. Vice Chairperson Virtue seconded the motion, which carried without objection. PRESENTATION PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION, ON TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. Sgt. Osburn reviewed the traffic statistics and supplemental traffic enforcement data for December 2016. He stated that there were 26 citations issued during regular traffic patrol; 15 citations and two warnings issued as a result of the supplemental traffic enforcement program and there were no traffic accidents. Commissioner Hawkins noted there was a monthly average of 27 Hazardous Cites issued during October, November, and December 2016, i.e., less than one hazardous citation per day. He questioned REVISED DRAFT whether the Sherds Department is doing the best possible job to improve the safety of the streets for pedestrians, equestrians, domestic pets and wildlife; and questioned whether the City is getting its traffic enforcement money's worth for one Hazardous Cite per day, without any noticeable reduction in car and truck traffic speed. Discussion ensued concerning traffic enforcement strategies. The Sheriff's Dept. was asked to continue to use its best judgment with regard to issuing citations and determining what areas to patrol for enforcement. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF A NEW DRIVEWAY APRON AT 11 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (AUTHOR HOMES, LLC). Chairman Wilson introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. City Manager Cruz presented the staff report stating that the applicant is requesting a new 27 ft. wide driveway to be located 10f ft. north of the existing driveway apron at 11 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road to replace the existing driveway apron as part of a proposed development application before the Planning Commission. He stated that the Traffic Engineer visited the site and found it to be an improvement to the existing condition recognizing that it is wider, provides similar sight visibility and is further away from the intersection at Sagebrush Lane. He further stated that she did note that proposed location of the new driveway apron is directly across the street from the driveway on the other side of the roadway, which is an unusual condition in Rolling Hills; however, she does not feel that condition is problematic. Traffic Engineer Munoz commented that she visited the site and found width, sight visibility and location of the proposed driveway apron to be acceptable. Chairman Wilson called for public comment. Jessica Farinacci, Tomaro Design Group addressed the Traffic Commission on behalf of the applicant offering to answer any questions. Brief discussion ensued concerning the location of the driveway apron and its proximity to the driveway across the street. The Traffic Commission concurred that the location as proposed would not likely be problematic. Commissioner Hawkins moved that the Traffic Commission recommend approval of the applicant's request for a new driveway apron at 11 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. Commissioner Raine seconded the motion, which carried without objection. OPEN AGENDA - COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 01-27-16 0 REVISED DRAFT MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF AFFIXING TRANSPONDERS TO SHERIFF'S DEPARMENT VEHICLES OR VIA LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION SYSTEMS TO CONFIRM THE ACTUAL HOURS SPENT BY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES PATROLLING IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. (ORAL — HAWKINS) Commissioner Hawkins inquired whether the use of transponders on law enforcement vehicles or some tracking system could be implemented to aid the City's efforts with law enforcement to optimize an efficient and cost effective traffic enforcement program designed to improve the safety of our streets. Captain Beringer addressed the Traffic Commission stating that the Sheriff's Dept. is willing to work with the City to determine the peak traffic times to ensure that deputies are in the City at the appropriate times, but it would prove problematic logistically to affix a transponder to the Sheriff's Dept vehicles and the ALPR cameras can not be used for that type of purpose for privacy concerns. Discussion ensued concerning the supplemental traffic enforcement program and ways to optimize traffic enforcement. Following further discussion, the Traffic Commission asked the Sheriff's Dept. to report additional information with regard to the time and location of issuance for citations issued during the City's supplemental traffic enforcement hours. No further action was taken. MATTERS FROM STAFF STATUS REPORT ON ROADWAY EASEMENT PARKING ALLOWED ON CREST ROAD. (ORAL REPORT) City Manager Cruz reported that City staff is working with the contractors to address the parking issues on Crest Road. He stated that staff specifically dealt with the parking issues related to a project on Crest Road West by requiring that the construction vehicles park on one side of the roadway only. The Traffic Commission expressed continued concern regarding parking on Crest Road specifically related to parking at construction sites. Following discussion, City staff was asked to research the feasibility of adding a condition to the approval of development projects to address the parking issues. No further action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the Traffic Commission, Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting at 9:39 a.m. The next meeting of the Traffic Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 23, 2017 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Rolling Hills City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Rd., Rolling Hills, CA. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Luce City Clerk Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 01-27-16 REVISED DRAFT Approved, Patrick Wilson Chairman Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 01-27-16 e Subject: DRAFT Minutes of January 26, 2017 Regular Meeting of Traffic Commission Date: Sunday, March 19, 2017 10:38 AM From: Roger Hawkins <rehawkinslaw@gmail.com> To: "hluce@cityofrh.net" chluce@cityofrh.net> Cc: "Raymond R. Cruz" <rcruz@cityofrh.net>, <pwilson@fastlanetrans.com> Heidi, To better capture my comments and questions at the 01/26/2017 Traffic Commission Meeting, please make the following modifications (in blue font without quotations) to the DRAFT minutes. The last full sentence on p. 1 reads: "Commissioner Hawkins expressed concerned that there were so few violations issued for speed. He expressed continued concern regarding vehicles speeding on Crest Road specifically." Please substitute the sentence to read: "Commissioner Hawkins, noted there were a monthly average of 27 Hazardous Cites issued during October, November, and December 2016, i.e., less than one hazardous citation per day. He questioned whether the Sheriff's Department is doing the best possible job to improve the safety of our streets for pedestrians, equestrians, domestic pets and wildlife and questioned whether we are getting our traffic enforcement money's worth for one Hazardous Cite per day, without any noticeable reduction in car and truck traffic speed." And, on page 3 (first sentence) which reads: "Commissioner Hawkins suggested that the Traffic Commission consider implementing a tracking system or using transponders whereby the City could confirm the hours that the Sheriff's Deputies spend in the City in order to design an optimal traffic enforcement program to ensure that Sheriff's deputies are in the City during the peak traffic hours." Please revise to read: "Commissioner Hawkins inquired whether the use of transponders on law enforcement vehicles or some tracking system could be implemented to aid the City's efforts with law enforcement to optimize an efficient and cost effective traffic enforcement program designed to improve the safety of our streets." Thanks, Roger 0 DRAFT Agenda Item No: 3-A Meeting Date: 03/23/17 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2017 CALL TO ORDER A regular meetingof the Traffic Commission of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Chairman Wilson at 8:32 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2017, in the City Council Chamber, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Others Present: Hawkins, Raine, Virtue and Chairman Wilson. Margeta. Raymond Cruz, City Manager. • Vanessa Munoz, Traffic Engineer. Heidi Luce, City Clerk. Arty Beckler, RHCA Maintenance Supervisor. Captain Dan Beringer, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. Sgt. Ricky Osburn, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. Jessica Farinacci, Tomaro Design Group. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 17, 2016. Commissioner Hawkins moved that the Traffic Commission approve the minutes of an adjourned regular meeting of the Traffic Commission held on November 17, 2016 as presented. Vice Chairperson Virtue seconded the motion, which carried without objection. PRESENTATION PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION, ON TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. Sgt. Osburn reviewed the traffic statistics and supplemental traffic enforcement data for December 2016. He stated that there were 26 citations issued during regular traffic patrol; 15 citations and two warnings issued as a result of the supplemental traffic enforcement program and there were no traffic accidents. Commissioner Hawkins expressed concern that there were so few violations issued for speed. He expressed continued concern regarding vehicles speeding on Crest Road specifically. Discussion ensued DRAFT concerning traffic enforcement strategies. The Sheriffs Dept. was asked to continue to use its best judgment with regard to issuing citations and determining what areas to patrol for enforcement. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF A NEW DRIVEWAY APRON AT 11 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (AUTHOR HOMES, LLC). Chairman Wilson introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. City Manager Cruz presented the staff report stating that the applicant is requesting a new 27 ft. wide driveway to be located l0f ft. north of the existing driveway apron at 11 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road to replace the existing driveway apron as part of a proposed development application before the Planning Commission. He stated that the Traffic Engineer visited the site and found it to be an improvement to the existing condition recognizing that it is wider, provides similar sight visibility and is further away from the intersection at Sagebrush Lane. He further stated that she did note that proposed location of the new driveway apron is directly across the street from the driveway on the other side of the roadway, which is an unusual condition in Rolling Hills; however, she does not feel that condition is problematic. Traffic Engineer Munoz commented that she visited the site and found width, sight visibility and location of the proposed driveway apron to be acceptable. Chairman Wilson called for public comment. Jessica Farinacci, Tomaro Design Group addressed the Traffic Commission on behalf of the applicant offering to answer any questions. Brief discussion ensued concerning the location of the driveway apron and its proximity to the driveway across the street. The Traffic Commission concurred that the location as proposed would not likely be problematic. Commissioner Hawkins moved that the Traffic Commission recommend approval of the applicant's request for a new driveway apron at 11 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. Commissioner Raine seconded the motion, which carried without objection. OPEN AGENDA - COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF AFFIXING TRANSPONDERS TO SHERIFF'S DEPARMENT VEHICLES OR VIA LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION SYSTEMS TO CONFIRM THE ACTUAL HOURS SPENT BY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES PATROLLING IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. (ORAL — HAWICINS) Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 01-27-16 DRAFT Commissioner Hawkins suggested that the Traffic Commission consider implementing a tracking system or using transponders whereby the City could confirm the hours that the Sheriff's Deputies spend in the City in order to design an optimal traffic enforcement program to ensure that Sheriff's deputies are in the City during the peak traffic hours. Captain Beringer addressed the Traffic Commission stating that the Sheriff's Dept. is willing to work with the City to determine the peak traffic times to ensure that deputies are in the City at the appropriate times, but it would prove problematic logistically to affix a transponder to the Sheriff's Dept vehicles and the ALPR cameras can not be used for that type of purpose for privacy concerns. Discussion ensued concerning the supplemental traffic enforcement program and ways to optimize traffic enforcement. Following further discussion, the Traffic Commission asked the Sheriff's Dept. to report additional information with regard to the time and location of issuance for citations issued during the City's supplemental traffic enforcement hours. No further action was taken. MATTERS FROM STAFF STATUS REPORT ON ROADWAY EASEMENT PARKING ALLOWED ON CREST ROAD. (ORAL REPORT) City Manager Cruz reported that City staff is working with the contractors to address the parking issues on Crest Road. He stated that staff specifically dealt with the parking issues related to a project on Crest Road West by requiring that the construction vehicles park on one side of the roadway only. The Traffic Commission expressed continued concern regarding parking on Crest Road specifically related to parking at construction sites. Following discussion, City staff was asked to research the feasibility of adding a condition to the approval of development projects to address the parking issues. No further action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the Traffic Commission, Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting at 9:39 a.m. The next meeting of the Traffic Commission is. scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 23, 2017 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Rolling Hills City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Rd., Rolling Hills, CA. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Luce City Clerk Approved, Patrick Wilson Chairman Minutes Traffic Commission Meeting 01-27-16 ROLLING HILLS Traffic Stats 2014 2015 Oct Nov Dec Average Oct Nov Dec Average Oct 2016 Nov Dec Average dot& ceAftbui. , 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.6 0 0 0 0 Q.II!EZ (4$110.101 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.3 0 0 0 0 italt.Y(tuuu.it+lHN.a. 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 12 0 0 0 0 lAtt Nt4t tnz Qt‘::. 29 25 19 24 16 14 36 22 14 42 26 27 tuoixliL4 lt.: 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 2 0 1 2 1 i6Arktrcliit ltI, 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.3 0 0 0 0 f%11 %,0-6,-14.:, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1%OCcoliR.xaiir, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ktiil i cali tablin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 c4 raffic Enforcement Index: Haz.Cites + DUI Arrests / Fatal + Injury Collisions (20:1) CO 17•1 n w n ti 4TH Quarter Comparisons R Pa2 70 60 50 40 30 1 20 i 1 to '!! .� { 0 L L Jan Feb Mar Apr ROLLING HILLS Hazardous Citations May June July Aug 412014 113 2015 02016 0.1 1.2 1 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 ROLLING HILLS Injury Traffic Collisions Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec A2014 22015 02016 FEBRUARY 2017 ROLLING HILLS TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DATE TIME HOURS LOCATION VIOLATION RESIDENT CITES NON - RESIDENT CITES DEPUTY I 2/28/17 10:39am 9 Crest Rd W Speed 0 1 Bouse 2/28/07 11:23am 9 Crest Rd W Speed 0 1 Bouse 2/28/17 11:51am 9 Crest Rd W Speed 1 0 Bouse 2/28/17 12:21pm 9 Crest Rd W Speed 1 0 Bouse 2/28/17 12:20pm Crest/Southfield Stop Sign 0 1 Despot 2/28/17 12:40pm 13 Crest Rd E Speed 0 1 Despot 2/28/17 1:15pm Crest/Southfield Stop Sign 0 1 Despot 2/28/17 2:26pm 8 Crest Road West Speed 0 1 Despot 2/28/17 3:15pm Eastfield/Outrider Stop Sign 0 1 Despot • Total Hours 7 2 7 Inventory List 3/15/17 ger, ail Rd/at gide INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.: 6-A Mtg. Date: 03/23/17 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION j FROM: RAYMOND R. CRUZ, CITY MANAGER /" SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE PALOS VERDES ART CENTER FOR A HOMES TOUR ON APRIL 28 AND 29, 2017 TO FEATURE TWO ROLLING HILLS HOMES AND ONE ROLLING HILLS GARDEN LOCATED AT 2 JOHNS CANYON ROAD, 7 JOHNS CANYON ROAD AND 35 CREST ROAD WEST. DATE: MARCH 23, 2017 ATTACHMENT: February 2, 2017 request letter from Palos Verdes Art Center RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that members of the Traffic Commission consider the request by the Palos Verdes Art Center and make an appropriate recommendation to the City Council. BACKGROUND Attached to this staff report is a correspondence from Ms. Bobbie Nowling, representing the Palos Verdes Art Center. The Palos Verdes Art Center is proposing to include the following two Rolling Hills homes and one garden in its annual "Homes Tour" scheduled to be held on April 28 and 29, 2017: 2 Johns Canyon Road (Colyear) 7 Johns Canyon Road (Heinsheimer) 35 Crest Road West - Garden (Colyear) rfr The event is scheduled between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on both days. All parking will be outside the City and shuttles are proposed to provide transportation to and form the event for all volunteers and guests. Historically, the Traffic Commission has reviewed requests for home and"garden tours to determine if there are any issues of traffic safety that need to be addressed. Final approval would be subject to the following: • The event will include tours of the two homes and one garden in Rolling Hills between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2017 and Saturday, April 29, 2017. The properties are located at 2 Johns Canyon Road, 7 Johns Canyon Road and 35 Crest Road West. The addresses shall not appear on event tickets or in advertisements. • An insurance certificate/endorsement showing the City of Rolling Hills as additionally insured on the Art Center's Liability Insurance Policy shall be presented within 15 days prior to the scheduled date of this event. • The Art Center shall provide shuttle bus transportation for Tour attendees and provide event parking areas outside the City. The Art Center will also remind theshuttlebus drivers to observe the City's traffic speed and parking' regulations. NOTIFICATION Ms. Nowling as well as the three property owners involved in the tour have been sent this report to advise them that this matter is being considered by the Traffic Commission. The Rolling Hills Community Association has also been advised. RC:h1 P VAC_HomesTour-staffreport.docx PALOS VERDES ART CENTER Beverly G. Alpay Center tor Arts Education February, 2,20.17 Mr. Raymond R. Cruz City Manager City of Rolling Hills 2 -Portuguese Bend Rd. Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Mr. Cruz: 5504 West Crestridge Road Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 T 310.541.2479 . E info@pvartcenter.org www.pvartcenter.org RECEIVED FEB 0 6 2017 City of Rolling Hills By For over 2.0 years,. the Circle,a support group of the Palos Verdes Art Center, has held the "Homes Tour" as its major fundraiser for the Art Center. All proceeds from the homes tour will help sustain and expand the Art Center's exhibitions, education and outreach programs. These endeavors enrich the lives of thousands of children and adults in the South Bay and beyond. Each.year, the homes tour showcases three homes in the Palos Verdes area. This year, the tour will be held on April 28 and 29 from 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. each day. Two of the homes are located in Rolling Hills (the Colyear property at 2 Johns Canyon Road and the Heinsheimer Residence at 7 Johns Canyon Road): There is also a garden included in the tour and it is located at another property owned by Mr. Colyear, located at 35 Crest Road in Rolling Hills. Three shuttles will provide transportation to and from the homes for all volunteers and guests. The start of the shuttle service will be at the Palos Verdes Art Center at 5504 W. Crestridge Rd. in Rancho Palos Verdes. The shuttles will enter Rolling Hills at the Crest Rd. entrance and travel to the three properties, completing the route and returning to the Art Center location. No parking will be allowed on the adjacent streets and efforts will be made the days of the event to reduce inconvenience to the neighboring homes. Enclosed is the Certificate of Insurance for the City of Rolling Hills. Please notify me if the City of Rolling Hills has any requirements to meet, or if you have any questions about this fundraising event. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Sincerely, .la L C'uaJ-ter, Bobbie Nowling Administrator Enclosure INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO.2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No: 6-B Mtg. Date: 03/23/17 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: RAYMOND R. CRUZ, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF TWO NEW DRIVEWAY APRONS AT 5 PINE TREE LANE (SHARNG). DATE: MARCH 23, 2017 ATTACHMENTS: Site Plan Traffic Engineer's Recommendation RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the members of the Traffic Commission review and consider the applicant's request for two new driveway aprons at 5 Pine Tree Lane. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The property owner at 5 Pine Tree Lane is requesting two new aprons allowing direct access to the Pine Tree Lane roadway. You may recall that this property was before the Traffic Commission last year requesting to relocate the driveway apron. The previous project has been abandoned and now, they are proposing to keep the existing apron and to add a second driveway apron serving the house plus a stable access pathway apron for equestrian purposes. Second Driveway Apron The applicant is proposing a new 32.4 ft. wide paved, driveway apron. The new apron is proposed for a second driveway serving the residence and would be in addition to the existing driveway that currently provides vehicular access to the property. The existing driveway is located just over 100 feet to the south of the new proposed driveway apron. The proposed driveway apron for this second driveway is offset by approximately 25 feet from the neighboring driveway located across the roadway easement at 4 Pine Tree Lane. Stable Pathway Apron Further, the applicant is also seeking a new 23.6 foot wide decomposed granite apron allowing for access to a proposed stable and corral. The new stable access pathway is located approximately 200 feet to the north of the newly proposed second driveway apron. The proposed decomposed granite apron is only partially offset and overlaps by approximately 10 feet with the neighboring driveway located across the roadway easement at 6 Pine Tree Lane. Both the new paved driveway apron and the proposed decomposed granite apron are part of an application before the Planning Commission to construct a new residential addition and other amenities on the property. Pursuant to Section 17.16.160 of the Zoning Ordinance, if the new driveway apron serving the house is approved, it will be required to be roughened and the driveway itself may not be greater than 20' wide, unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission. Additionally, the first 20 feet of the driveway approach may not exceed a grade of 7%. The City's Traffic Engineer has reviewed the plans for the proposed driveway aprons, visited the site and per the attached report, found the proposed new second driveway apron acceptable; but did not find the stable access driveway apron acceptable because it does not meet minimum sight distance requirements. To assist the Traffic Commission in its review of this request, the applicant was asked to stake the driveway apron. The Traffic Commission may wish to visit the site. NOTIFICATION The applicant, their representative, the Rolling Hills Community Association, the residents of 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10 Pine Tree Lane have been forwarded a copy of the agenda to advise them that the Traffic Commission will be reviewing this request. CONCLUSION The Traffic Commission recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for approval. 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'LAUREN SHARNC 2, CADDISER OS ROA D ROOD .0 t CA W). •"i omasn ter Cyn Rd nd Rd nd Rd id Rd nd Rd nd Rd nd Rd nd Rd nd Rd nd Rd nd Rd nd Rd ter Conyon 2 PINE TREE LANE \ \ I I INE TREE LANE \ / / I I I li 4 II I I I II / I / / 1/ \ / /40/ \ /Se // N. /% \ / a` ii i / // // / v / :., / // / ,/ / / \/ /'i, / / c\ y, \ , / / /j jL / ,,,,,/ C / / / ,� / / a /esi ' i et • TRAFFIC SCALE: I I / I / I% I I II I I I II / / / / / / , (R) RE910ENRAL BASEMENT 7 942.0 FE FIR 970.0 FY B. l / V 5 PINE TREE LANE (E) RESIDENCE 4.340 Si. 049.0 FE / L / OM7N i0 RE11////N 10.5 SI. I I I / 1I II II I /I (P) TDe o7.000 SOFO RT 9120 FS IFT2 a' A SFIMMNIC WALL AT M5 COURT W ITH SWALE P) RESIDENTIAL ADOMON W/ BASE0IE NT 2, 065 S.F. 942.0 FT FIRST FLOOR 936 .0 FF BASEMENT ✓ / / 5 PINE TREE LANE / / !` / SIOW. / ��' 94RE20 S. F. r / I (E)zo FF J/ f IoWd `nJVIIIJyIIL ✓'% /• ( / / //_ 0 / / 5 PINE TREE LANE (E`,340RESOENCE 942.0 iF <VO i /(P) 11C T M ignn0 EmR SEEPAGE PITS OF REQUIRED) / DV / / J . / / 03) 1 (P) CAR 1,100 938.0 '0WILLDAN Engineering Memorandum TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Raymond R. Cruz, City Manager Vanessa Munoz, City Traffic Engineer March 15, 2017 5 Pine Tree Lane Driveways This memorandum is in response to a request by the City to review and provide input to the proposed driveways for 5 Pine Tree Lane by the resident. The proposed driveways consist of adding a second driveway to access the residence with a 32. -foot wide driveway apron and 20 -foot aisle width. The second proposed driveway will serve the stables and corral; the proposed driveway apron width is 23.5 -feet with a DG 10 -foot aisle width. The stables and corral driveway is being proposed across the 6 Pine Tree Lane main driveway entrance and across an existing drainage culvert. On March 14, 2017, a field review of existing conditions was performed to assess the proposed driveway locations with regards to existing conditions and review the adequacy of the sight distance. The sight distance at a minimum should be 175 -feet for a 25 -mph roadway due to the steep roadway terrain. The proposed location for the residence driveway including sight distance and driveway width is adequate. The proposed driveway to access the stable and corral has adequate driveway apron width and a 10 -foot aisle width, the aisle width although not ideal it is acceptable due to the type of usage being proposed for it, furthermore the sight distance to the right exceeds the minimum recommended length, however to the left the sight distance is approximately 100 feet which is below the recommended sight distance length. Based on the field observations and engineering judgement, the proposed driveway to access the residence is acceptable but the proposed driveway for the stable and corral needs to be redesigned and moved to provide adequate sight distance and is not acceptable as proposed. ear" V1y f��eeeto 26t INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No: 6-C Mtg. Date: 03/23/17 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: RAYMOND R. CRUZ, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A NEW SECOND DRIVEWAY APRON AND WIDENING OF AN EXITING DRIVEWAY APRON AT 1 MIDDLERIDGE LANE NORTH (CIPOLLA). DATE: MARCH 23, 2017 ATTACHMENTS: Site Plan Traffic En¢ineer's Recommendation RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the members of the Traffic Commission review and consider the applicant's request for a new second driveway apron and to widen an existing driveway apron at 1 Middleridge Lane North. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The property owners at 1 Middleridge Lane North propose a new driveway off of Middleridge Lane North for stable access and to widen an existing driveway. Existing Driveway Apron Widening The existing driveway is part of a circular driveway. The apron under consideration is currently 18.5 ft. wide and is proposed to be widened to 31 ft. New Stable Access Driveway Apron The new driveway apron, to be located northwest of the existing circular driveway, is proposed to be 37.5 ft. wide. The new driveway itself will be 20 ft. wide, and will provide access to a proposed two story 10 -stalls stable below. A minimum of 20 ft. wide all weather access is required by the Los Angeles County Fire Department for access to stables over 1,000 square feet. The new driveway apron will be located across from the intersection of two streets, Middleridge Lane North and Middleridge Lane South. Both of the proposed aprons are part of an application before the Planning Commission where the applicant proposes to construct a new stable and a residential addition. Pursuant to Section 17.16.160 of the Zoning Ordinance, if the widening of the apron of the driveway serving the house is approved, it will be required to be roughened and the driveway itself may not be greater than 20' wide, unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission. Additionally, the first 20 feet of the driveway approach may not exceed a grade of 7%. The City's Traffic Engineer has reviewed the plans for the proposed driveway aprons, visited the site and per the attached report, found the proposed widening of the existing driveway apron acceptable; but did not find the stable access driveway apron acceptable because it does not meet minimum sight distance requirements. To assist the Traffic Commission in its review of this request, the applicant was asked to stake the driveway apron. The Traffic Commission may wish to visit the site. NOTIFICATION The applicant, their representative, the Rolling Hills Community Association; and the residents of 3 and 6 Middleridge Lane North and 1 and 2 Middleridge Lane South have been forwarded a copy of the agenda to advise them that the Traffic Commission will be reviewing this request. CONCLUSION The Traffic Commission recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for approval. RC:YS:hi 7MiddleridgeLaaeNorth3taffrp' t.docx N V !1� _ I n i M .4 . f I :C. 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Cruz, City Manager FROM: Vanessa Munoz, City Traffic Engineer DATE: March 15, 2017 SUBJECT: 1 Middleridge Lane North driveways This memorandum is in response to the request by the City to review and provide input on the two driveways being proposed by the resident of 1 Middleridge Lane North. The proposal consists in widening the main property driveway from an 18.5 -foot driveway apron to 31 -foot driveway apron. The driveway location will remain the same and widen the existing driveway apron to the west an additional 10.5 feet and the aisle width will remain 20 -feet. The second driveway being proposed will serve to provide access to a 10 -stall stable below the property. The driveway will intercept on the north side of the existing 3 -legged intersection of Middleridge Lane North and Middleridge Lane South. The proposed driveway will make up the north approach of the intersection and have it function like a 4 -way intersection. The proposed driveway has a 37.5 -foot wide driveway apron with a 20 -foot aisle width. On March 14, 2017, a field review of existing conditions was performed to assess the proposed driveway locations with regards to existing condition and review the adequacy of the sight distance. The sight distance at a minimum should be 155 -feet for a 25 -mph roadway. The existing driveway meets and exceed the minimum sight distance requirement, furthermore the widening of the existing driveway apron is a significant improvement. The second driveway being proposed to provide access to the stables has an adequate driveway apron and aisle width and exceeds the minimum sight distance to the left. However, to the right the sight distance is approximately 125 -feet which is below the recommended sight distance. Since the driveway would operate as the north approach of the intersection it would require be stop controlled similar to Middleridge Lane South. Based on the field observations and engineering judgement, the existing driveway proposed modification is acceptable but the proposed driveway for the stables needs to be redesigned and moved northeast to provide adequate sight distance and is not acceptable as proposed.