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10/11/1999 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 11, 1999 x.;; �r �"�-�-�ar-: ' CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Pernell at 7:33 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Hill, Lay, Murdock and Mayor Pro Tem Pernell. Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Heinsheimer (excused). Others Present: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager. . Larry Courtright, City Treasurer. Lola Ungar, Planning Director. 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 September 27, 1999. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. b. Payment of Bills. � RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. c. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for August, 1999. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. d. Rate Adjustment Proposal from Cox Communications. � RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file/provide direction. Councilmember Murdock moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unarumously by those Councilmembers in attendance. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS RESOLLJTION NO. 99-16: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMIVIISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A GUEST HOUSE AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GUEST HOUSE, A STABLE WITH LOFT AND ADJACENT CORRAL, A:VD SUBSTANTIAL RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS THAT REQUIRE GRADING AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 597. MR. MARK DESSY, 8 MAVERICK LANE (L,OT 26-A-SK) Councilmember Lay stated that he will need to abstain from consideration of this Zoning Case due the proximity of his residence to the subject property and excused himself from the Council Chambers. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicant's request and Planning Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 597. Hearing no discussion or objection, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell ordered that Resolution No. 99-16 be received and filed. Mayor Pro Tem Pernell noted the return of Councilmember Lay to the City Council Chambers. TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS None. Minutes City Council Meeting 10/11/99 -1- PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONING CASE NO. 595 AN APPEAL OF A PLANIVING CONIlVIISSION APPROVED REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PROPOSED SPORTS COURT AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 27 MIDDLERIDGE ROAD SOUTH (LOT 248-B-2-UR), ROLLING HILLS, CA. MR. AND MRS.DON SLAUGHT,27 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the applicants' request, Planning Commission action and the appeal of the Planning Commission approval by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Johnson, 29 Middleridge Lane South, relative to Zoning Case No. 595. Mayor Pro Tem Pernell opened the public hearing and called for testimony. Mr. Don Slaught, applicant, provided background regarding his purchase of the property. He stated that the main criteria for his purchase of this home was to provide an area for his children to play. He explained that he approached Mr.Johnson regarding his plan for a sports court and that Mr.Johnson indicated, at that time, that he would not object to a sports court as long as it was landscaped. Mr. Slaught stated that he feels that the sports court meets all of the requirements in the Municipal Code and that the arguments presented by Mr. Johnson are irrelevant. He said that he feels that the sports court is an improvement to the existing condition of the pad where the sports court is proposed to be placed. Mr. John Slaught, representing the applicant, provided brief comments regarding the applicants original purchase of the property and stated that he feels that the proposed landscaping for the sports court is adequate and will screen the view of the court from the neighboring property owner. He said that planting mature vegetation would be too costly for the applicant. Mr. Edwin Lohn, 9 Middleridge Lane South, spoke in favor of the proposed sports court and urged the City Council to approve it. - Mr.John Resich, appellants' representative, reviewed the reasons for the appeal of the sports court outlined in the appellants' letter dated September 21, 1999. He provided information to the City Council regarding the Municipal Code requirements for sports courts, the view impairment ordinance, a consulting engineering geologist's report regarding the steepness of the slopes of the pad for the proposed sports court and information regarding the septic system on the applicants' property. Mr. Resich also expressed concern about a negative view impact and noise that would be generated from the proposed sports court and their negative effect on Mr. and Mrs. Johnson's property value. Mr. Dave Longstreth, Consulting Engineering Geologist, commented on his survey of the steepness of the slopes of the pad for the proposed sports court that are outlined in his letter to Mr. Johnson dated October 7, 1999. Ms. Kathy Tilson, Real Estate Agent representing Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, commented on her opinion regarding the negative impact of the view of the proposed sports court on the Johnsori s property value. Mr. Don Slaught commented on the excerpts that Mr. iZesich read from the geology report dated November 29, 1983, relative to the geologic conditions on his property. He directed the City Council to the conclusions stated in that report that indicate that the pad may be safely used for non-structural purposes. In response to Councilmember Lay, Mr. Slaught explained that they plan to use the sports court for paddle tennis, basketball and roller skating. Mr. Major Langer, representing the applicant, stated that he feels that the proposed court is not on the side or in the bottom of a canyon and that the adjoining property owners had changed their minds as to their opinion on the proposed court. He also stated that no grading is required and that the pad meets the County's required factor of safety. He said that the proposed drainage improvements and landscaping in conjunction with the construction of the sports court will further increase the factor of safety. In response to concerns raised by the neighboring property owner regarding the septic system, Mr. Langer indicated that a building permit was issued for the system and that he feels that this argument is not relevant to the case. He also addressed the issue of the proposed screening of the sports court. He stated that he feels that the landscape plan submitted by the applicant is adequate to screen the court from the neighboring property. Minutes City Council Meeting - 10/11/99 -2- - _ Y:�;�..:�.:: Mr. Resich explained that the appellant is concerned about the stability of the pad and slopes for the proposed sports court and its effect of his property should it fail at some time in the future. ,� .. . , -.�;.:t�. .- ._� .. _ Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pro �Tem Pernellycontinued the public hearing to the next regular meeting of the City Council�to.�be:�,held�on Morid'`a`y; October 25, 1999, in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Berid Road, Rolling Hills, California for the purpose of setting a date and time for a field review of the property. Councilmembers requested to view a silhouette of the outline of the sports court including the ridge height and the height of the proposed fences. Mayor Pro Tem Pernell requested that the applicant provide information regarding the proposed screening and drainage for the proposed sports court�at the field trip meeting which was proposed to be on October 27"' at 3:00 p.m., although it would have to be established at the October 25�1999 City Council meeting. OPEN AGENDA -APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. -PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME None. OLD BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF INTERIOR DESIGN MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. ° � City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the project. He indicated the estimated costs for the project had been placed before the City Council for review. Discussion ensued regarding the scope of the project. City Manager Nealis explained that the costs outlined on the estimate sheet includes all of the recommended improvements provided by the City Council. Discussion ensued regarding the budgeted amount for the project. City Treasurer Larry Courtright indicated that an amendment might be considered to the budget if the project exceeds that amount. In response to Mr. Courtright, Ms. Lisa Hunnicutt, design consultant, reported that the estimates were completed by a professional estimator. Hearing no further discussion, Councilmembers directed that staff negotiate with the consultant and return with a bid specification preparation agreement for consideration by the City Council. NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING DESIGN CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO THE CABALLEROS RIDING RING AND NATIVE PLANT DEMONSTRATION GARDEN. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the project. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell called for a motion. Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council direct staff to proceed with the preparation of the plans and specifications for this project in an amount not to exceed $575.00. Councilmember Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously. MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL None. MATTERS FROM STAFF • City Treasurer Larry Courtright announced that he will be moving to Santa Rosa, California and resigning his position as City Treasurer, probably by the end of the year. He suggested that the City Council consider appointing a member of the City Council to serve as Treasurer. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY None. Minutes City Council Meeting 10/11/99 -3- ADTOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m., to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, October 25, 1999,beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. Respectfully submitted, � �. � ...�,�.-� Marilyn L. Ke Deputy City Clerk Approved, � � Go e , . . a or Pro Tem Minutes City Council Meeting 10/11/99 -4-