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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 25,1996
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Mayor Murdock at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Han, 2 Portuguese Bend
Road, Rolling Hills, California,
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Lay and Mayor
Murdock.
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Pernell (excused).
Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Lola Ungar, Principal Planner.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
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 November 12, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the month of October, 1996.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
d. Approval of attendance at the California Contract
Cities Association 1996
Legislative Tour.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
e. Consideration of recommendation from the
Wildlife Preservation
Committee regarding a request to collect seeds in the
canyons within the City
of Rolling Hills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the
Consent Calendar. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the
motion which carried
unanimously.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 96-18: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH
INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE, GRANTING A
VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT
A GARAGE, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
DISTURBED AREA, GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A GUEST HOUSE, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW
APPROVAL OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
STRUCTURE IN ZONING CASE NO. 540.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ferris, 50 Eastfield Drive (Lot 99 -EF)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the project and Planning
Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 540.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay expressed concern regarding the requested variances to encroach into
the front and side yard setbacks. He indicated that he feels that the requested variances are
beyond the City's standards and that the proposed improvements would make this the
largest residential development in the area. He also expressed concern regarding the
proximity of the proposed garage to Eastfield Drive.
City Manager Nealis explained that the plan originally called for a semi -subterranean
garage and that the Planning Commission suggested that the applicant revise the plans
omitting the semi -subterranean garage. He explained that this modification of the garage
necessitated the variances. Mayor Pro Tem Lay requested that the City Council take
jurisdiction of this zoning case and schedule a field review the proposed improvements.
Mr. Ray Ferris, applicant, explained the proposed improvements to his property and the
proposed driveway location. Mr. Ferris stated that he feels that the proposed
improvements to the garage area are not closer to the street than any of those on
neighboring properties. Mr. Ferris expressed concern for having to stake the proposed
improvements. Mayor Pro Tem Lay suggested that only garage outline be staked.
Mayor Murdock indicated that her residence is within one thousand feet of the proposed
project. In response to City Attorney Jenkins, Mayor Murdock stated that she feels that the
proposed project will not have an economic effect on her property of $10,000 or more and
that she feels comfortable participating in this matter. In response to Mayor Murdock, City
Attorney Jenkins stated that he concurs with her decision.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Murdock called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council take jurisdiction of Zoning Case No. 540.
Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which cartied unanimously.
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Discussion ensued regarding the Planning Commission's ''action' regarding the original
semi -subterranean garage and the variances- required to place the garage in the front and
side yard setbacks. Mr. Ferris explained the various other changes to the plan that were
made due to the Planning Commission's deliberations. Hearing no objection, Mayor
Murdock ordered that Zoning Case 540 be scheduled for a Public Hearing at an adjourned
regular meeting of the City Council on Wednesday, December 11, 1996, beginning at 7:30
a.m. for a field review at 50 Eastfield Drive.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 267: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS REGULATING STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF
POLLUTION AND AMENDING TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE
ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Murdock
called for a motion.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 267. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT REGARDING THE STATUS OF
CONSTRUCTION AT 10 UPPER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (LOT 84-2-RH),
MR. MURRAY SMITH.
City Manager Nealis reported that Dr. and Mrs. Ishak have requested that this item be
continued because their consultant could not be present. Hearing no objection, Mayor
Murdock ordered that this item be continued to Monday, January 13, 1997.
CONSIDERATION OF RESIDENTIAL WASTE INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
WITH THE SANITATION DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY WITH
REGARD TO THE PUENTE HILLS LANDFILL AND RESOLUTION NO. 800: A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SANITATION
DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY WITH REGARD TO THE PUENTE HILLS
LANDFILL.
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City Manager Nealis presented the staff report. City Attorney Jenkins stated that that this
agreement protects the City from liability and recommends that the City enter into this
agreement.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 800. Mayor Pro
Tem Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
• Mr. Scott Gobble, SCE, commented on the status of the undergrounding of Edison
facilities in the RHCA easement on Crest Road.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• Mayor Pro Tem Lay commented on the City's balanced cut and fill requirement and the
import/export of soil within the City. Staff was requested, to review what penalties
could be assessed when the amount of soil imported or exported is exceeds the amount
allowed under the Municipal Code. The status of the Howroyd development, 7
Maverick Lane was discussed.
• Councilmember Heinsheimer suggested that the City Council conduct a joint meeting
with the Planning Commission in January or February, 1997. Mayor Jody Murdock
indicated that she will discuss this with the Planning Commission Chair.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Murdock adjourned the
meeting at 8:20 p.m., to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled for
Monday, December 9, 1996.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marilyn L. 1 rn
Deputy City Clerk
Appro ed,
Jody ur ck
Mayor
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