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8/13/2012MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2012 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Black 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, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Hill and Mayor Black. Councilmembers Absent: Councilmember Lay (excused). Others Present: Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager. Mike Jenkins, City Attorney. Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director. Heidi Luce, Deputy City Clerk. Ralph Black, 36 Saddleback Road. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes - Regular Meeting of July 23, 2012. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. B. Payment of Bills. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. C. Correspondence from Allied Waste Services confirming October 6 and October 13, 2012 for the Fall Clean -Up Events. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File. D. Consideration of an amended and restated License Agreement between the Cities of Rolling Hills Estates and Rolling Hills for Rolling Hills' use of property adjacent to Palos Verdes Drive North Public Right -of -Way for specified purposes. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. E. Consideration of a date of December 10, 2012 for the Annual Holiday Open House. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. CONSENT ITEMS FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION F. Consideration of a "Stop" sign as a traffic control measure for the intersection of Chesterfield Road and Chuckwagon Road. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. G. Consideration of a request for Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance for a Road Rallye to travel through the streets of Rolling Hills on September 15, 2012. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. H. Bid Specifications and Bid Request for Street Striping and Pavement Markings Project on Selected Streets. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the consent calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion, which carried without objection. COMMISSION ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2012-12. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENCE, GARAGES AND PONDS IN ZONING CASE NO. 816, AT 6 CREST ROAD EAST, (LOT 192 -A -2 -MS), ROLLING HILLS, CA, (TU). PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). Minutes City Council Meeting 08/13/12 -1- Mayor Black introduced the item for consideration and asked for staff s comments. Planning Director Schwartz reviewed the applicant's request in Zoning Case No. 816 at 6 Crest Road East. She stated that the property is located at the corner of Crest Road East and Georgeff Road with a net lot area of over 5 acres and the applicant is proposing to demolish the existing home and construct an 11,188 sq. ft. new residence with two garages. She stated that the Planning Commission approved the application on a 3-0 vote with Commissioner Mirsch recused due to proximity and Vice Chairman Chelf absent; however, he was present at the meeting where the Resolution of Approval was requested and voted in the affirmative. She further reviewed the applicant's request stating that the existing legal non -conforming guesthouse will remain and the existing driveway will be widened which was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Traffic Commission. She stated that the development standards are within the requirements with structural lot coverage of 11.3%, total lot coverage of 18.4% and pad coverage of 24.7%. Grading will consist of 3,700 cu. yds. of cut and 3,700 cu. yds. of fill and will result in gentler slopes. Following brief discussion, Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council receive and file Planning Commission Resolution No. 2012-12 granting approval of the applicant's request in Zoning Case No. 816 at 6 Crest Road East. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion, which carried without objection. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-13. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND SWIMMING POOL AND A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH A PORTION OF THE RESIDENCE INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK IN ZONING CASE NO. 817, AT 38 SADDLEBACK ROAD, (LOT 12-1-RH), (RUGGIO/CURSAGE). THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. (CEQA). Mayor Black introduced the item for consideration and asked for staffs comments. Planning Director Schwartz reviewed the applicant's request in Zoning Case No. 817 at 38 Saddleback Road. She stated that the property is a flag lot gaining access from Saddleback Road and the applicant is proposing to demolish the existing residence and build a new 5,017 sq. ft. residence with a 3,600 sq. ft. basement. She stated that the applicant is also proposing to construct a 800 sq. ft. swimming pool and to retain the existing non -conforming stable. She reviewed the grading stating that the applicant is proposing to smooth out the terraced area to increase the building pad area and that the dirt will be used onsite. She stated that the stable will be required to meet the current zoning code requirements. She reviewed the comments from neighbors stating that the neighbor to the south was satisfied with the changes that the applicant made to the proposal in response to their concern for visibility; and that the neighbor to the west expressed support for the project. She further commented that the neighbor to the north expressed concern about the visibility and noise of the swimming pool area and in response, the applicant submitted a landscaping plan to address their concerns. She stated that the development standards are within the requirements with structural lot coverage of 18.1%, total lot coverage of 28.7%. Following brief discussion, Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council receive and file Planning Commission Resolution No. 2012-13 granting approval of the applicant's request in Zoning Case No. 817 at 38 Saddleback Road. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion, which carried without objection. RESOLUTION NO. 2012-14. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING VARIANCES TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION, A PORTION OF WHICH WOULD ENCROACH INTO THE REAR SETBACK AND TO RETAIN A SHED IN THE REAR SETBACK IN ZONING CASE NO. 819, AT 9 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 74 -RE), (CLAESSENS). Mayor Black introduced the item for consideration and asked for staffs comments. Planning Director Schwartz reviewed the applicant's request in Zoning Case No. 819 at 9 Portuguese Bend Road. She stated that the applicant is requesting a 497 sq. ft. addition of which 155 sq. ft. would encroach into the rear yard setback by between 27 and 30 ft. She stated that the Planning Commission approved the resolution with Commissioner Mirsch opposed because she felt the structures at the rear of the property cause it to be overcrowded. Planning Director Schwartz further reviewed the diagram submitted by the applicant's representative showing the easements and developable area. She stated that the development standards are at the maximum allowed by the zoning code. Following brief discussion, Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council receive and file Planning Commission Resolution No. 2012- 14 granting approval of the applicant's request in Zoning Case No. 819 at 9 Portuguese Bend Road. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion, which carried without objection. Minutes City Council Meeting 08/13/12 -2- PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1123 AND PROPOSITION A ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT FOR AN EXCHANGE OF PROPOSITION A FUNDS WITH THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES; AND RESOLUTION NO. 1124 FOR GIFTING OF PROPOSITION C, MEASURE R AND TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) FUNDS TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES. Mayor Black introduced the item for consideration and asked for staff's comments. City Manager Dahlerbruch stated that presented for consideration is a resolution proposing an exchange of the City's allocation of Proposition A funds with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and a Resolution proposing the gifting for the City's allocation of Proposition C, Measure R and Transportation Development Act funds to the cities of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes. He stated that Rolling Hills Estates has indicated that the funds will be allocated toward improvements at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive North and Portuguese Bend Road. Mayor Pro Tem Hill moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 1123 and authorize the City Manager to execute an assignment agreement for an exchange of Proposition A funds with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes; and adopt Resolution No. 1124 for gifting of Proposition C, Measure R and TDA funds to the Cities of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion, which carried without objection. OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME None. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS UPDATE ON THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING (ORAL). Mayor Pro Tem Hill updated the City Council on the discussions at the August 9, 2012 meeting of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Regional Law Enforcement Committee meeting. He commented that the Sheriff's Dept. provided an informational flyer on how to handle an "Active Shooter in the Workplace" and a notification slip designed to be left on vehicles to remind the owner of the importance of not leaving valuables visible in parked vehicles. MATTERS FROM STAFF None. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the local agency in the litigation. G.C. 54956.9(a) Howard H. Hall, an individual, as Trustee of the Howard H. Hall Living Trust v. City of Rolling Hills, Oksana R. Bihun, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BS 136694. G.C. 54956.9(a) Howard H. Hall, an individual, as Trustee of the Howard H. Hall Living Trust v. Oksana R. Bihun, City of Rolling Hills, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC482607. Minutes City Council Meeting 08/13/12 -3- G.C. 54956.9(a) Richard C. Colyear, an individual, v. Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager/City Clerk, City of Rolling Hills, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BS 138363. No closed session was held. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Black adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m. in memory of long time resident and artist Patricia Johnson. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on Monday, August 20, 2012 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at 1 Wagon Lane for the purpose of a site visit to 1 Wagon Lane and 32 Portuguese Bend Road. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, August 27, 2012 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. Jamesack, M.D. Mayor Minutes City Council Meeting 08/13/12 Respectfully submitted, *fhg)uj Heidi Luce Deputy City Clerk -4- 1