1/23/1995 MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 23, 1995
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Mayor Heinsheimer at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, January 23, 1995, in the City Council
Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL �
Councilmembers Present: Hill, Lay, Murdock, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell and Mayor
Heinsheimer.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney.
Larry Courtright, City Treasurer.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
Captain Herb Pettus, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department Lomita Station.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any
Councilmember may request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar
causing it to be considered under Council Actions.
a. Minutes - Regular Meeting of January 9, 1995.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
c. Financial Statement for the month of January, 1995.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Southern California Edison Company Fact Sheet: JPA and Aggregation.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
e. Report regarding Small Dish Satellite Antennae Review and Approval.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
f. Correspondence from BFI regarding recovered recyclable material.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
g. Correspondence from Dimension Cable services providing 30-day notice of
pricing and channel line-up changes.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Murdock moved approval of the recommendations contained in the
Gonsent Calendar. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
A. ZONING CASE NO. 522
RESOLUTION NO. 95-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST
FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 522.
MR. AND MRS. JAMES HAO, 5 SAGEBRUSH LANE (LOT 100-A-3-RH)
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City Manager Nealis presented Resolution No. 95-1. Hearing no further discussion and no
objection, Mayor Heinsheimer ordered that Resolution No. 95-1 be received and filed.
B. ZONING CASE NO. 523
RESOLUTION NO. 95-2: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A
VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE SOUTH SIDE YARD SETBACK TO
CONSTRUCT A PORTION OF A GARAGE ADDITION, GRANTING A
VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE SOUTH SIDE YARD SETBACK TO
CONSTRUCT A ROOM ADDITION, AND GRANTING A VARIANCE TO
ENCROACH INTO THE NORTH SIDE YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A
ROOM ADDITION IN ZONING CASE NO. 523.
DR. AND MRS. MANSOOR MIRSAIDI, 1 MAVERICK LANE (LOT 31-SK)
City Manager Nealis presented Resolution No. 95-2. Councilmembers discussed a
previous proposal for landscaping of the driveway and the removal of the Astroturf on the
property. Hearing no further discussion and no objection, Mayor Heinsheimer ordered
that Resolution No. 95-2 be received and filed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -CONTINUED
A. ZONING CASE NO. 510A - CONTINUED
MR. DAVID T. CHRISTENSEN, 9 OPEN BRAND ROAD (LOT 114-EF)
APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO REPLACE A STABLE STRUCTURE WITH
A GUEST HOUSE AND A PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A
SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR A GUEST HOUSE.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Heinsheimer continued the public hearing, at the request of
the applicant, to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council.
B. ZONING CASE NO. 505A
MR. JOHN Z. BLAZEVICH, 1 BUGGY WHIP DRIVE (LOT 176-A AND A
PORTION OF LOT 176-MS)
APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND
RELOCATION OF AN EXISTING TENNIS COURT AND APPROVAL OF A
REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO REPLACE AN EXISTING SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. City Manager Nealis also reported on the
estimated existing pad size. He stated that Mr. Doug McHattie, South Bay Engineering,
calculated the existing pad size at 36,414 square feet.
Mayor Heinsheimer opened the public hearing and called for testimony.
• Mr. Stanley Lamport, applicant's representative, restated the applicant's objections
mentioned in previous meetings and stated that they still intend to participate in these
proceedings in good faith. Mr. Lamport presented an informational sheet relating to
the lot line adjustment as requested by the City Council. He also presented plans for the
purpose of clarification of the pad size and grading which will occur on the property.
He explained that the proposed grading will follow the natural contour of the site. He
further explained that the subterranean garage was created to reduce the amount of
grading required for the project and to reduce the visual scale of the structure. Mr.
Lamport explained that it is not feasible to reduce the grading quantity further because
of an undesired embankment effect that would be created.
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In response to Councilmember Lay's inquiry about the architectural layout of the project
and the subterranean garage, Mr. Blazevich explained that the plan has been discussed
with the Community Association,,�,h„o�e,���,e^r���it has not been brought before the
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Mayor Heinsheimer closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council approve the request for a Conditional
Use Permit for the construction and relocation of an existing tennis court anci approval of
- a request for Site Plan Review for the construction of a new single family residence to
replace an existing single family residence located at 1 Buggy Whip Drive. Mayor Pro Tem
_ Pernell seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued regarding the project and Mayor Pro Tem Pernell stated that since this
project is one of the largest brought before the City, that the City Council approached it
carefully and appreciated being able to visit the site which enabled them to obtain a feel of
the land as it relates to the project.
Mayor Heinsheimer complemented the Planning Commission for working with the
applicant to lessen the impact of such a large project on the community. Councilmember
Lay explained his reasons for asking the City Council to take this case under jurisdiction
and indicated that his concerns have been lessened after the Council's further review of
the project.
Mayor Heinsheimer stated that there is a conflict in the driveway width recommendation
made by the Traffic Commission and the Planing Commission's approval of the driveway.
He indicated that the driveway runs parallel to the roadway so it might not be necessary to
expand the driveway since emergency vehicles could access the property from other angles.
Councilmember Murdock reported that it was her understanding that the driveway width
was reduced by the Planing Commission because of their desire to reduce the amount of
hardscape on the property.
Councilmember Hill reviewed the Traffic Commission's recommendation that the
proposed driveway be twenty feet in width and the Planning Commission's approval of
the proposed driveway at sixteen feet in width. He stated that the Traffic Commission felt
that a twenty foot wide driveway would accommodate off street parking and still provide
access for emergency vehicles. Councilmember Hill encouraged the applicant to widen the
driveway if possible.
Councilmembers concurred that they would approve the recommendation of the
Planning Commission relative to the driveway.
Councilmember Murdock expressed concern regarding language relating to a
semisubterreanean garage in Section 12, first paragraph and in paragraph (R) of Resolution
No. 94-21. She stated that she feels that this wording implies permission for a
semisubterreanean garage when it actually has not been reviewed by, the Rolling Hills
Community Association Architectural Review Committee. After discussion,
Councilmembers concurred that the reference to a semisubterreanean garage would
remain in the Resolution however, staff was directed to prepare correspondence to the
Community Association explaining that by the reference of a semisubterreanean garage in
the Resolution, it was not the intent of the City Council to imply that they were approving
this type of architectural design in this case.
Councilmember Murdock stated that should this occur in the future, that she would prefer
language that does not imply that the City Council is approving this type of architectural
design. City Attorney Jenkins stated that reference to the semisubterreanean garage could
be deleted in Section 12, paragraph (R).
Councilmember Lay suggested that in future Resolutions, findings be more specific
regarding grading.
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Discussion ensued regarding the timetable for the construction of such large projects. City
Manager Nealis reported that the Building Code provides for certain timetables for
construction projects. The applicant indicated that he is anxious to move forward with his
project. Mr. Dough McHattie, South Bay Engineering, reported that the grading will take
approximately two months and the Architect for the project stated that the project will
approximately eighteen to twenty-four months after building permits are issued. It was
suggested that the applicant landscape certain areas in order to lessen the impact of the
construction phase of his project.
Hearing no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS �
A. CONSIDERATION OF STAGGERED TERMS OF OFFICE FOR PLANNING
COMMISSIONERS.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff repor�. 1Vlayor Pro Tem I'ernell suggesteci that this
item be referred to the Personnel Subcommittee for review ancl recommendation.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Heinsheimer referred consideration of staggered terms of
office for Planning Commissioners to the Personnel Subcommittee for review and
recommendation.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OPEN AGENDA APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
None.
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MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
A. CONSIDERATION OF PENINSULA CITIES/SCHOOL DISTRICT JOINT
MEETING (MURDOCK).
Councilmember Murdock reported that the Peninsula Mayors have discussed the idea of
conducting joint meetings of the Peninsula Cities' City Councils and the Board of Directors
of the Palos Verdes Unified School District from time to time and asked if the City Council
would be interested in participating in the joint meetings. Councilmembers concurred
that such meetings would be beneficial. Councilmember Murdock stated that if any
Councilmembers have particular issues that could be addressed at the meetings, that they
forward them to staff. She also stated that she would express the Council's interest in the
joint meetings to the Peninsula Mayors.
B. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT REGARDING GREEN WASTE AS
LANDFILL COVER (ADC)/AB 939 CREDIT (MURDOCK-ACTION
REQUESTED BY SANITATION DISTRICTS).
Councilmember Murdock reported on the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
request for a letter from the City Council supporting the use of green waste as alternative
daily cover and that local jurisdictions should continue to receive credit toward their AB
939 goals for use of green waste in this manner. Councilmembers concurred with the
Sanitation Districts position on this issue and authorized Councilmember Murdock to
forward correspondence to the California lntegrated Waste Management Board.
• Councilmember Pernell requested that staff contact the County and the City's geologist
regarding monument measurement in the Flying Triangle. City Manager Nealis
indicated that staff would prepare a report on this subject.
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• Councilmember Pernell inquired about the City's policy for requiring an
Environmental Impact Report for residential development projects. City Attorney
Jenkins suggested that this item be placed on a future agenda for discussion.
• Mayor Heinsheimer requested thaY�st�aff��r���are a report regarding the status of the
City's Disaster Preparedness Plan and that the City Council be provided the names of
City's Disaster Preparedness Block Captains.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
, - • City Manager Nealis reported that staff has received correspondence from a resident
regarding recent mailbox thefts that have occurred on Palos Verdes Drive North. He
_ reported that the Post Office has contacted the resident and addressed this concern.
• City Manager Nealis also reported on traffic related issues.
• City Manager Nealis stated that he will be on vacation beginning, January 24, 1995, and
that he will return on February 7, 1995.
• Captain Herb Pettus reported on problems the Sheriff's Department encountered
during the recent rain storms.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADTOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Heinsheimer adjourned the
meeting at 8:37 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council, scheduled
for Monday, February 13, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2
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Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn L. ern �
Deputy City Clerk
Approved,
homas F. e' sheim
Mayor
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