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.
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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.
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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,
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Marilyn L. K rn
Deputy City Clerk "
Approved,
Jody rd � �
Mayor
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