CL_AGN_240812_CC_FT_AgendaPacket_F1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
4.PUBLIC HEARING FIELD TRIPS
4.A.APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
4.B.ZONING CASE NO. 23-070: SITE PLAN REVIEW TO DEVELOP A VACANT LOT
INCLUDING NON-EXEMPT GRADING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT, RETAINING WALLS
EXCEEDING A HEIGHT OF 3 FEET (UP TO A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 5 FEET),
DRIVEWAY WITH PORTIONS THAT EXCEED A WIDTH OF 20 FEET, AND
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS; CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE, CORRAL, DETACHED TRELLIS, AND GUEST
HOUSE; AND VARIANCES TO ALLOW THE STABLE, CORRAL, SWIMMING
POOL, AND RETAINING WALLS TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD,
ALLOW A PORTION OF THE CORRAL TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT
YARD SETBACK, CONSTRUCT RETAINING WALLS EXCEEDING THE
MAXIMUM AVERAGE HEIGHT OF TWO-AND-ONE-HALF FEET, CONSTRUCT A
BASEMENT WITH A PORTION EXTENDING BEYOND THE BUILDING WALLS
OF THE RESIDENCE, CONSTRUCT DECKS/PATIOS MORE THAN ONE FOOT
ABOVE GRADE, AND ALLOW GRADING EXPORT FOR A PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 23 CREST ROAD EAST, AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (LOT 132A-MS) (OGASAWARA)
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, and continue the public
hearing to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on August 12, 2024.
2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
AGENDA
Special City Council Field Trip
CITY COUNCIL
Monday, August 12, 2024
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
7:30 AM
CL_AGN_240812_CC_FT_AffidavitofPosting.pdf
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5.ADJOURNMENT
Next regular meeting: Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber,
Rolling Hills City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, 90274.
6.Notice:
Public Comment is welcome on any item prior to City Council action on the item.
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.
CL_PBN_240812_PH_CC_23CrestRdE_ZC23-070_Affidavit.pdf
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Agenda Item No.: 4.A
Mtg. Date: 08/12/2024
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO
CITY MANAGER
THRU:KARINA BAÑALES, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2024
DATE:August 12, 2024
BACKGROUND:
None.
DISCUSSION:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
ATTACHMENTS:
CL_AGN_240812_CC_FT_AffidavitofPosting.pdf
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Administrative Report
4.A., File # 2419 Meeting Date: 8/12/2024
To: MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
From: Christian Horvath, City Clerk
TITLE
APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL FIELD TRIP MEETING OF
AUGUST 12, 2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
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 City Council
Posting Type Special City Council Field Trip Meeting Agenda
Posting Location 2 Portuguese Bend Road, 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 AUGUST 12, 2024 7:30 am
Meeting Location 23 CREST ROAD EAST, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 – 7:30 A.M.
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: August 9, 2024
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Agenda Item No.: 4.B
Mtg. Date: 08/12/2024
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:JOHN SIGNO, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY SERVICES
THRU:KARINA BAÑALES, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT:
ZONING CASE NO. 23-070: SITE PLAN REVIEW TO DEVELOP A
VACANT LOT INCLUDING NON-EXEMPT GRADING AND THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH
BASEMENT, RETAINING WALLS EXCEEDING A HEIGHT OF 3 FEET
(UP TO A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 5 FEET), DRIVEWAY WITH
PORTIONS THAT EXCEED A WIDTH OF 20 FEET, AND OTHER
IMPROVEMENTS; CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE, CORRAL, DETACHED TRELLIS, AND
GUEST HOUSE; AND VARIANCES TO ALLOW THE STABLE,
CORRAL, SWIMMING POOL, AND RETAINING WALLS TO ENCROACH
INTO THE FRONT YARD, ALLOW A PORTION OF THE CORRAL TO
ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK, CONSTRUCT
RETAINING WALLS EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM AVERAGE HEIGHT
OF TWO-AND-ONE-HALF FEET, CONSTRUCT A BASEMENT WITH A
PORTION EXTENDING BEYOND THE BUILDING WALLS OF THE
RESIDENCE, CONSTRUCT DECKS/PATIOS MORE THAN ONE FOOT
ABOVE GRADE, AND ALLOW GRADING EXPORT FOR A PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 23 CREST ROAD EAST, AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (LOT 132A-MS) (OGASAWARA)
DATE:August 12, 2024
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission held public hearings on this case at its meetings on January 16,
April 16, and June 18, 2024. At the June 18th meeting, the Planning Commission voted
unanimously, 3-0 (2 members absent), to adopt Resolution No. 2024-06 approving the
proposed project.
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On July 22, 2024, the City Council considered the Planning Commission's decision and voted
5-0 to consider the matter on its own. Refer to the staff report and attachments for the City
Council evening meeting on August 12, 2024.
DISCUSSION:
Public Hearing Notice
The public hearing notice was published in the Daily Breeze on August 1, 2024, and sent to
owners within 1,000 feet of the subject property. Additionally, staff emailed the applicant and
residents who participated at the Planning Commission meetings. A copy of the notice is
attached.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, and continue the public hearing to the
regularly scheduled City Council meeting on August 12, 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
CL_PBN_240812_PH_CC_23CrestRdE_ZC23-070_Affidavit.pdf
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2615 Pacific Coast Highway #329
Torrance, California 90254
(310) 543-6635
pfernandez@scng.com
City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, California 90274
Account Number:5007827
Ad Order Number:0011684273
Customer's Reference/PO Number:
Publication:Daily Breeze
Publication Dates:08/01/2024
Total Amount:$644.37
Payment Amount:$0.00
Amount Due:$644.37
Notice ID:tuuJtQ4GSEgJwUciiWwR
Invoice Text:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,
CALIFORNIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills will conduct a public hearing field trip visit starting at 7:30 AM on Monday, August
12, 2024, at the following property for the purpose of receiving public input regarding
the following: 23 CREST ROAD EAST, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (LOT 132A-MS)
ZONING CASE NO. 23-070: SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR NON-EXEMPT GRADING
AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 14,680-SQUARE-FOOT RESIDENCE WITH
A BASEMENT, RETAINING WALLS EXCEEDING A HEIGHT OF 3 FEET (UP TO A
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 5 FEET), DRIVEWAY WITH PORTIONS THAT EXCEED A
WIDTH OF 20 FEET, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS; CONDITIONAL USE
PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE, CORRAL, AND A GUEST HOUSE;
AND VARIANCES TO ALLOW THE STABLE, CORRAL, SWIMMING POOL, AND
RETAINING WALLS IN THE FRONT YARD, ALLOW A PORTION OF THE CORRAL
TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK, CONSTRUCT RETAINING
WALLS EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM AVERAGE HEIGHT OF TWO-AND-ONE-
HALF FEET, CONSTRUCT DECKS/PATIOS MORE THAN ONE FOOT ABOVE
GRADE, AND ALLOW GRADING EXPORT (OGASAWARA) The project has been
determined to be categorically exempt (Class 3) pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15303. The purpose of this
field trip is to hold a public hearing on the site of the project to familiarize members of
the City Council and interested parties with the location, topography, size, and scope
of the project. Following the field trip, the City Council will reconvene to discuss the
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Daily Breeze
2615 Pacific Coast Highway #329
Torrance, California 90254
(310) 543-6635
0011684273
City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, California 90274
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Los Angeles
I am a citizen of the United States and
a resident of the County aforesaid; I
am over the age of eighteen years, and
not party to or interested in the above-
entitled matter. I am the principal clerk
of the printer of Daily Breeze, a
newspaper of general circulation,
printed and published in the City of
Torrance*, County of Los Angeles, and
which newspaper has been adjudged a
newspaper of general circulation by the
Superior Court of County of Los
Angeles, State of California, under the
date of June 15, 1945, Decree No.
Pomo C-606. The notice, of which the
annexed is a printed copy (set in type
not smaller than nonpareil), has been
published in each regular and entire
issue of said newspaper and not in any
supplement thereof on the following
dates, to wit:
08/01/2024
I certify (or declare) under the penalty
of perjury that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Dated at Torrance, California
On this 1st day of August, 2024.
______________________________
Signature
*Daily Breeze circulation includes the following
cities: Carson, Compton, Culver City, El
Segundo, Gardena, Harbor City, Hawthorne,
Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale,
Lomita, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Manhattan
Beach, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Palos Verdes,
Rancho Palos Verdes, Rancho Palos Verdes
Estates, Redondo Beach, San Pedro, Santa
Monica, Torrance and Wilmington
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