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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL .
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
JANLTARY 28, 2013
PRESENT:
Mayor Black, Councilmembers Pernell, Heinsheimer and Hill
Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director
Terry Reiter, applicant
Ralph Black, neighbor
Councilmember Lay was absent and excused
FIELD TRIP TO THE FOLLOWING SITE:
AN APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE PLANNING CONIMISSION IN ZONING CASE NO.
747 MODIFICATION FILED BY MR. TERRY REITER, TO CONSTRUCT 300 SQUARE
FOOT ADDITION TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 2,000 SQUARE FOOT GARAGE
AT 6 SADDLEBACK ROAD, ROLLING HILLS. THE PROJECT HAS BEEN
DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFROIVIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
Mayor Black called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. at 6 Saddleback Road. Planning Director Schwartz
provided background information on the request stating that this is a hearing on an appeal of a Planning
Commission's decision and that the City Council may uphold, reverse or modify the Planning
Commission's decision or remand the case back to the Planning Commission. She then pointed out the
extent of the new addition, including the floor and two walls that were already constructed.
Discussion ensued regarding the location of the previously approved garage and the space between the
garage wall and the house. Mr. Reiter stated that this area was sloped. Mr. Reiter then measured the
length of the garage without the desired additional 6 feet to show that the garage would only be 17 feet
in depth if the front addition was not approved. A chimney located in the rear of that space limits the
depth of the garage space. He stated that the project was not well thought out at the onset and this is one
of the reasons why he is asking for modification. He also showed the Council the electrical conduits
already installed in the front wall stating that it would be a hardship to remove and relocate the conduits.
Councilmember Black discussed the roof construction and that the elevation of the front would he
different and higher than the rest of the garage.
Ms. Schwartz listed the conditions that the PC imposed on the property including that grass Crete be
installed along the entire front of the garage and requiring plans showing the tree and the proposed area
around the tree. Mr. Reiter stated that he would like to put pavers and that the driveway configuration
would be different than originally approved, as he no longer needs vehicular access to the southern
portion of the garage, because it is to be used as a hobby and storage area. He pointed to a row of bricks
and stated that they delineate the new landscaping area to distinguish it from the driveway.
In response to Councilmember Black, Mr. Reiter stated that there would be no direct access from the
garage to the house and that he could built a passage in the back to accommodate access or eventually
demolish the house and construct it in the front of the property. Councilmember Heinsheimer stated that
Mr. Reiter might have to go back to the Planning Commission for further modifications to the driveway
and access to the residence.
There being no further questions or comments, Council members continued the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Black adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m., to
a regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, January 28, 2013, beginning at 7:30 P.M.,
at City Hall, Rolling Hills California.
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MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY,JANUARY 28,2013
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: Lay(excused).
Others Present: Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager.
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney.
Heidi Luce, Deputy City Clerk.
Kathleen McGowan, Consultant.
Terry Reiter, 6 Saddleback Road.
Norm Miller, 4 Chesterfield Road.
Bea Dieringer, 7 Buggy Whip Drive.
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, 2013.
RECOIVIlV�NDATION: Approve as presented.
B. Payment of Bills.
RECONIlVIENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Financial Statement for the Month of December, 2012.
RECOIVIlVIENDATION: Approve as presented.
D. Allied Recycling Tonnage Report for December, 2012.
RECOMIVV�NDATION: Receive and file.
E. Consideration of the dates of May 4 (greenwaste) and May 11 (bulky items) for the 2013
Annual Spring Clean-up; and the date of May 18, 2013 for the Spring Shred Day as
proposed in the attached correspondence from Allied Waste.
RECOMI��NDATION: Approve as presented.
F. City Council Utility Underground Committee meeting notes of January 14, 2013.
RECOMIV�NDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the items on the consent calendar as
presented. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
COMIVIISSION ITEMS
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE AND
CORRAL AND A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED
DISTURBANCE OF THE LOT, IN ZONIlVG CASE NO. 825, (LOT 33-EF), AT 49
EASTFIELD DRIVE, ROLLING HILLS, CA. (DICKSOI�. THE PROJECT HAS BEEN
DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORIVIA
ENVIIZONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
Mayor Black introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. Planning Director Schwartz presented
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2013-01 granting approval of the applicant's request in Zoning
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Case No. 825 at 49 Eastfield Drive for consideration and reviewed the applicant's request. She stated
that the applicant is proposing a 600 sq. ft. single-story stable with a 200 sq. ft. covered porch and a
4500 sq. ft. corral; and requesting a variance to exceed the maximum allowed disturbed area on the lot.
She noted that the application meets all the other conditions of development set forth in the Zoning
Code.
Following brief discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Hill moved that the City Council receive and file Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2013-01 granting approval of the applicant's request in Zoning Case No.
825 at 49 Eastfield Drive. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried without
objection.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
AN APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN ZONING CASE NO.
747 MODIFICATION FILED BY MR. TERRY REITER, TO CONSTRUCT 300 SQUARE
FOOT ADDITION TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 2,000 SQUARE FOOT GARAGE
AT 6 SADDLEBACK ROAD, ROLLING HILLS. THE PROJECT HAS BEEN
DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFROTIIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
Mayor Black introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. Planning Director Schwartz stated
that this is a continuation of a Public Hearing that began at a field trip earlier in the day where the City
Council visited the site. T'he application is an appeal of a Planning Commission decision where the
applicant requested a 300 sq. ft. addition to a previously approved 2,000 sq. ft. garage that is under
construction. The Planning Commission approved the side addition of approximately 145sq. ft. but
denied the front addition of approximately 155 sq. ft. The applicant is appealing the Planning
Commission's decision and asking the City Council to approve the entire 300 sq. ft. addition. The
applicant originally requested a garage and the structure is being developed as a garage but the
previously approved portion of the structure is being used as a hobby shop and storage area and the
proposed addition will be a 3-car garage. She fixrther noted that the Planning Commission approved a
grass-crete driveway into the entire section of the garage but the applicant commented today that he will
be coming back to request � modification to the driveway that would use pavers and different
landscaping. She reviewed the discussions that took place at the field trip and City Manager Dahlerbruch
commented that all four Councilmembers present this evening were in attendance at the field trip as well
as a neighbor, Dr. Ralph Black.
Mayor Black opened the public hearing and called for public comment. Hearing none, he closed the
public comment portion of the meeting.
Councilmember Heinsheimer suggested that the applicant present a final plan for consideration which
would include all of the items he is requesting given the fact that there have been many incremental
changes to the project, and that the applicant mentioned today that he will propose additional changes.
He further suggested that the newly submitted revised plan be remanded back to the Planning
Commission. City Attorney Jenkins clarified that a remand would only be feasible if the applicant was
willing to submit a comprehensive plan and suggested that the applicant be consulted.
Mayor Black asked the applicant to respond.
Terry Reiter, 6 Saddleback Road said the he does not wish to submit a revised plan and asked that the
City Council take action on the application as it is currently presented either tonight or at the next
meeting when Councilmember Lay is present. He further commented that he does not feel that returning
to the Planning Commission would be a viable atternative.
Following discussion, consideration of this item was continued to February 25, 2013. The public hearing
was continued.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
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OPEN AGENDA-APPRO�IIMATELY 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
Norm Miller, 4 Chesterfield Road addressed the City Council regarding the City's view ordinance and
the Planning Commission's public forum on view preservation. He commented that he feels that the
Planning Commission, in trying to craft a perfect ordinance, is paralyzed in the process and suggested
that a view should be defined as what existed when a property was purchased and that the City should
not be involved in the enforcement of view restoration but rather serve in an advisory capacity to reduce
litigation. He further suggested that the City and RHCA should have the same view ordinance.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS
None.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
STATUS UPDATE ON THE RECENTLY ADOPTED MUNICIl'AL STORMWATER
PERMIT AND CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS FOR THE CITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH
THE NEW MS4 PERMIT.
Mayor Black introduced the item and asked for staff's comments. City Manager Dahlerbruch
introduced Kathleen McGowan to give an overview of the options for the City's compliance with the
new Municipal Stormwater Permit (MS4) that was recently issued by the Regional Water Quality
Control Board. He stated that staff requests direction from the City Council with regard to how it
wished to proceed with compliance with permit. He further suggested after having met with
representatives of the other cities on the peninsula that the City Council may want to consider Option 3
of an Enhanced Watershed Management Program with a fall back of Option 1 of Minimum Control
Measures.
Ms. McGowan reviewed the history, significant changes and requirements associated the new MS4
permit and the City's options for implementation of the permit. She stated that Rolling Hills is primarily
drained by natural canyons, interrupted by short sections of County-owned improved stormdrains and
ultimately may drain to three receiving water bodies, Machado Lake, Santa Monica Bay and Los
Angeles Harbor. The purpose of a stormdrain system is to drain floodwaters. When there are non-
stormwater discharges that are not essential, the permit requires elimination of those discharges. The
purpose of the MS4 permit is to prevent pollution in stormwater which is done through a system of best
management practices. She reviewed three specific permit implementation options which include: (1)
Minimum Control Measures which consists of using best management practices to comply with strict
numeric pollutant limits; (2) Watershed Management Program which consists of best management
practice based compliance for interim numeric limits and; (3) Enhanced Watershed Management
Program which consists best management practice based compliance for interim numeric limits on a
regional basis and seeks regional structural projects to retain the design storm. She further commented,
in response to Councilmember Heinsheimer, that the deadline for compliance is June 28, 2013 but if
Option 2 or 3 are selected a longer timeframe for development and implementation of a program are
allowed.
Following discussion, Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council direct staff to proceed
with Option 1, Minimum Control Measures and to implement Option 3, Enhanced Watershed
Management Program if/when it is determined that there are opportunities to join with other cities in an
existing project that collects stormwater before it enters the protected water bodies. Mayor Pro Tem Hill
seconded the motion which carried without objection.
QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2012.
City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the quarterly investment report for the quarter ending December
31, 2012. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council receive and file the Quarterly
Schedule of Investments report. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion which camed without
obj ection.
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RECONSIDERATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE AND TIME FOR THE
1NSTALLATION OF NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS AND COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
FOLLOWING THE MARCH 5, 2013 ELECTION.
City Manager Dahlerbruch stated that the date chosen at the last meeting for the installation of new
Councilmembers and reorganization of the City Council turns out to be in conflict with PVPUSD Spring
Break and suggested alternatively that the City Council schedule the meeting for Monday, March 18,
2013 at 7:30 p.m. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council schedule the meeting at
which the new Councilmembers will be installed and the City Council will reorganize to take place on
Monday, March 18, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Hill seconded the motion which carried without
objection.
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. 549569(a)
Christine Greenberg, an individual, v. City of Rolling Hills, City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BS 140256.
The City Council recessed into closed session at 9:23 p.m. to discuss the matter listed above on the
closed session agenda. Following the closed session City Attorney Jenkins reported in open session that
no reportable action was taken.
AI)JOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Black adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. in
memory of long time resident Sophia Henke. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled
to be held on Monday, February 11, 2013 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City
Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
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Deputy City Clerk
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