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1/28/2002 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 28,2002 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 Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills,California. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Hill, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Lay and Mayor Murdock. Councilmembers Absent: None. Others Present: Craig Nealis, City Manager. Michael Jenkins, City Attorney. Nan Huang, Finance Director. Yolanta Schwartz, Principal Planner. . Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk. � Lt. Gregg Ahn, 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 14, 2002. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. b. Payment of Bills. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. c. Financial Statement with Investment Report for the month of December, 2001. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. d. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for December, 2001. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Mayor Pro Tem Lay moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS ZOI�TING CASE NO. 637-REVISED RESOLUTTON NO. 2002-02. A RESOLUTTON OF TI� PLANNIlVG CONIMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTIl�TG A STTE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FANIlLY RESIDENCE AND GRANTING A VARIANCE REQUEST TO ENCROACH WITH A WALL INTO TI� FRONT YARD SETBACK AT 1 SAGEBRUSH LANE IN ZONING CASE NO. 637- REVISED. Mr. Tony Fan, 1 Sagebrush Lane, (Lot 100-A-2-RH). City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing information regarding the applicant's request as well as background regarding the property and Planning Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 637. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Murdock called for a motion. Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 2002-02. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion�which carried unanimously. TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS None. Minutes City Council Meeting Ol/28/02 -1- PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONING CASE NO. 643. CONSIDERATTON OF AN APPEAL OF A PLANNIlVG COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY A REQUEST FOR A CONDTTIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONVERT A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BARN INTO A GUESTHOUSE AND REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE PROPOSED GUEST HOUSE TO REMAIN IN TI� FRONT YARD AREA AND TO ENCROACH INTO THE NORTI�AST SIDE YARD SETBACK AT AN EXISTIl�TG SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 3 JOHNS CANYON ROAD, (LOT 173-B-MS),ROLLING HILLS,CA. Mrs. Harlene Norris, 3 Johns Canyon Road, (Lot 173-B-MS) Councilmember Heinsheimer stated that he would abstain from consideration of this Zoning Case due to the proximity of the subject property to his residence. Principal Planner Schwartz presented the staff report providing information regarding the applicant's request as well as background regarding the property, the Planning Commission action relative to Zoning Case No. 643 and the applicant's appeal of the Planning Commission denial of the project. Mayor Murdock opened the public hearing and called for testimony. Mr. Russ Barto, applicant's representative, introduced Mrs. Harlene Norris and her assistant, Mr. Ron Barnes. He indicated that he feels that the applicant is applying for a reasonable use of the building and provided a brief history of how the application progressed to the current request for a guesthouse. He stated that he feels that the Planning Commission lost faith in the indented use of the structure and indicated that the applicant had originally desired to use the structure as a garage for her limousine and an area for her driver to stay when she required the service of her car on late evenings and on the next day. Mr. Barto indicated that he hopes that the City Council will only focus on the application for a guesthouse and not the previous history of this case. Mr. Barto stated that he spoke to the neighboring property owners who have indicated that the do not object to the use of the structure as a guesthouse. He indicated that the garage doors and driveway would be removed. In response to Councilmember Pernell, Mr. Barto explained that the applicant proposes to park the limousine by the main house on the property. Mr. Barto stated that the applicant is willing to accept any conditions that they City Council may impose on the project. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed stable and corral location on the property. Principal Planner Schwartz indicated that the proposed stable and corral would require a variance if it is constructed or the applicant may propose another location at that time. Councilmember Pernell commented on the Planning Commission's denial of the proposed improvements and the concerns raised by the Commission during their review of the proposed project. In response to Councilmember Pernell, Mr. Barto explained that the existing building is 720 sq. ft. and that it contains sleeping quarters, a bathroom and an area for storage, but might be modified. Mr. Ron Barnes stated that he works with Mrs. Norris and explained that she requires the use of her driver two to five times a month and that the driver lives in Apple Valley and currently stays with relatives in Orange County when his services were required on the next day. Hearing no further discussion and hearing no objection, Mayor Murdock continued the public hearing to Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a field review of the subject property. . OLD BUSINESS STATUS REPORT ON TI� IlVIl'LEMENTATION OF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING ORDINANCE. City Manager Nealis presented the report on the implementation of the exterior lighting ordinance. He indicated that a few residents have visited City Hall to inquire about the ordinance and that the Building and Safety Department is implementing conditions of the ordinance when reviewing electrical and building plans. Councilmember Pernell commented that he has observed the dimming of pilaster lighting since the ordinance became effective. Councilmember Murdock indicated that she has observed the up-lighting of trees which is not permitted under the or'dinance. Minutes City Council Meeting 01/28/02 -2- Hearing no further discussion or objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that the report be received and filed. STATUS REPORT REGARDING TI� IMPLEMENTATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION FIELD TRIl'PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES. City Manager Nealis presented the report regarding the implementation of Planning Commission field trip public hearing notices. He reported that the Commission has conducted four field trips and that two residents were in attendance at two of the field trips due to the additional notice and that staff would continue to issue these notices. Hearing no discussion or objection, Mayor Murdock ordered that the report be received and filed. NEW BUSINESS None. OPEN AGENDA-APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME None. � MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Murdock commented on the upcoming Older Americans Recognition Day Luncheon Awards Ceremony and asked that Councilmembers forward any potential nominees to staff. She indicated that the deadline for submittal is March 21,2002. A few potential nominees were discussed by the City Council. Mayor Murdock also commented on the letter from Mr. Lou Altman, 17 Caballeros Road, commending the City Manager on his presentation at the RHCA Annual Meeting held in January, 2002. Mayor Murdock also commended the City Manager for his presentation. Mayor Murdock announced that an E-Waste collection will be held on Saturday, February 23ra at the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant in Carson. Councilmember Pernell welcomed and introduced M'r. John Nunn, 1 Crest Road West, who was in attendance at the meeting. 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 8:05 p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 beginning at 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a field review at 3 Johns Canyon, Rolling Hills,California. Respectfully s�zbmitted, � n w�.t,,,, °� ..[h�J Marilyn L. K rn Deputy City Clerk " Approved, Jody rd � � Mayor Minutes City Council Meeting ' 01/28/02 -3-