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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) Minutes City Council Meeting 1/23/95 -1- 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. Minutes City Council Meeting 1/23/95 -2- � . . 1�� ,� �oP� qt� - � s _ 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 + .'�'�'ro e�'� ' _E. Architectural Review Committee. . v 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. Minutes City Council Meeting 1/23/95 -3- 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. � 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. Minutes City Council Meeting 1/23/95 -4- -��"4 -i k'. . ^ '�6:.. ..' . " 'C ,F .. . • 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 , Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. Respectfully submitted, Marilyn L. ern � Deputy City Clerk Approved, homas F. e' sheim Mayor Minutes City Council Meeting 1/23/95 -5-