2016-20 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING C4MM�SSION QF THE CZTY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW
FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENCE WITH
BASEMENT, GARAGES, COVERED PORCHES, SWIMMING POOL
WITH A SPA, RETAINING WALLS AND NEW DRIVEWAY; AND
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PEI�'VIIT TO CONSTRUCT A
GUEST HOUSE AND STABLE WITH LOFT AND CORRAL IN ZONZNG
CASE NO. 902 AT 23 CREST ROAD EAST, {LOT 132A-MS}, (HYNES}.
THE PLANNING COMNl.�SSION DOES HEREBY FIND, RESQLVE AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An applica�ion was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. f ames Hynes to
request a Site Plan Review for the construction of a new 11,100 square foot residence
and 21,1Qfl square foot basement, two attached garages totaling 1,54Q square feet, 2,b54
square feet of covered porches includi.ng for the stable {264 sq.ft.} and guest house (105
sq.ft.}, a new pool and spa totaling 8b4 square feet with a 50 square foot pool equipment
area, a 96 square foot service yard, a 270 square foot outdoor kitchen, a 4Q0 square faot
trellis near the SQO square foot guesthouse, a two-story stable with ?,30Q square foot an
the first level and a 792 square foot loft, a new driveway and turnaround access.
Grading will entail a total of 51,625 cubic yards of dirt (12,455 c.y. cut and 11,670 c.y. fill,
and 13,75Q c.y. over-excavation and 13,750 c.y, recompaction) with 785 cubic yards to be
exported.
Secfion 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public h�arings
to conszder the application at fhei�r regular meeting on Apri119, 20�6, May 17, 2016,June
21, 201b and July 19, 2016 and "zn the field on May 17, 2016 and July 19, 2Q�6. Neighbors
withzn I,QQO-.foot radius were notified of the public hearings and a no�ice was published
in the Peninsula News on Apri17, 20�6 and June 9,2Q16. The applicants and their agents
were notified of the public hearings in writing by first ciass rnail and the applicants and
agents were in attendance at the hearangs. Evidence was heard and presented from all
persons interested in affecting said proposal, and from members of the City staff.
Secfion 3. During the proceedings the Planning Commission and seve�ral
neighbars expressed concerns regarding drainage artd water run-off from the proposed
project and its impact on the downhill properties, the Iength and massing of the
residence, the long driveway, the grading required for the project, the fill required for
the tennis court on a Iower �evel of the lot and the impact and aesthetics of the overall
development on Crest Road East properties.
The applicants revised the project and decreased the size of the;residence and Iength of
the development by attaching the two garages to the residence, reduced the driveway
and moved a portion of the driveway out of the front setbacl� removed all variances
previously requested and construction of a tennis court, reduced limits of grading,
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eliminated all slape fill on the lower pad �d made other reduct�ons to several small
amenities.
Sec�ion 4. The property is zoned RAS-2 and the gross Iot area is 7.05 acres.
T�e ne� Iot area for development purposes is 6.Q2 acres or 262,368 square feet. The
exi.sting propexty is currently vacant. A natural drainage course is located along the
western portion of the lot and a blue Iine strearn, which is a part of the Klondike
Canyon System, is located approximately 20Q feet south of the southern property Zine of
the lot. The 1ot is also located in prox�ity to the Geotechnical Hazardous area of fhe
City, known as the Fiying Triangle. A geotechnical and geological report prepared for
the Iot states that the crown of a landslzde (Flying Triangle} is about 230 £eet west of tlie
southwestern poxtion of the lot.
Secfion 5. The Planning Commission finds that the project is exempt f�rom the
California Environ�nental Quality Act, (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 (new
construction of single family residence and accessory st-ructures), and Section
150b1(b)(3) (common sense exemption) o€the CEQA guidelines.
Sec�ion 6. Section Z7.46.030 requires a deve�opment plan to be subxnifted for
Site Plan Review and approval before any grading requiring a grading perm.it or any
new bui�ding or structure may be constxucted or any expansion, addition, alterat�on or
repa:ir to exfsting buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an
increase to the size of fhe building or str�.cture by not more than 999 square feet in any
thirty-six (36) month period. The grading for the development and the new structures
require Site Plan Review. The pool/spa �requires a Site Plan Review due to the grading
and the size (over 800 sq.ft. surface water area),and the dissipater retaining wall requi.xe
a Site Plan Review due to its height of�'.
With respect to the Site Plan far the development the Planning Commission makes the
fol�owing findings of fact:
A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the
Zoning Ordinance and suxrounding uses because the proposed structures comply with
the General Plan requirement of low profile, low-density residen�ial development with
sufficient open space be�nreen surrounding structures and maintaining suf£icient
setbacks to provide buffers between residential uses. The net lot area of the Iat is over b
acres and the Io�is adjacenf to other Iarge lots aiong Crest Road East, where most o#the
development will take place. The stable and corral promote the rural, equestxian
character of Rolli.ng Hills. None of the structures are in setbacks.
The project conforms to Zoning Code lot coverage requirements, including lot
disturbance. The net lot area of the Iot is 262,368 square feet. The structural net iot
covexage is proposed at 18,554 square feet or 7.1%, which ineludes all of the struc�ures,
with allowance for permitted deductions, {20% max. permitted); and the total lot
coverage proposed, including the driveway would be 36,b84 squaxe feet or 14.0°�, (35%
rnax. permitted). The disturbed area of the Iot is proposed to be 38.5%.
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B. The project substantially preserves �he natural and undeveloped state of
the Iot by minimizing building coverage. The topography and the configuration of the
Iot have been considered, and it was determuled that the proposed development will
not adversely affect ox� be materiaily detrimental to adjacent uses, buildings, or
structures, because the proposed project will be constructed partially on the existing
undulated (not steep) area of the lot, will be the least intrusive to surrounding
properties, will be screened and landscaped with trees and shrubs, is of sufficient
distance from nearby residences so tha� if will not impact the view or p:rivacy of
surrounding neighbors, and wi�I allow the owners to �n�oy �heir property withou�
deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners. The proposed
project would be Iocated on a gentler slope of the property and leaving the steeper and
more densely vegetated areas in their natural state to the south, along with the natural
drainage course.
The project promotes equest�rian uses, therefore furthering the City's goal to remain an
equestr�ian community.
C. Th� proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and
mass with the site, and is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared
to new residences in the vicinity of said lot. The development plan takes into
consideration the views from Crest Road East and the deve�opmenf will be sunk and
moved back from Crest Road Eas�, so that views from#he road will not be blocked. The
residence is proposed on the shallowest sloped area with a basement being added to
increase the residence size while �reducing the foatprint. The slopes being creat�d have
been rounded and it was attempted to mimic the existing slope in the area.
Significant portions of fihe Iot will be left undeveloped. The project will be screened
from the road and all neighbors. Duxi.ng the review process, at suggestions from the
P�anning Commission and addressing the neighbox�s' concerns, the applicant scaled
down the grading areas and the project in general to retain as much of the natural
�errain as possible a�d not greatly affect the lower building pad.
D. The development plan will in�roduce additional Iandscaping, which is
compatible with and enhances the rural character of �the community, and the
Iandscaping will provide a buffer or transztion area between private and public areas.
The�re will be same cleari.ng of existing landscapir�g due to overgrowth and improper
maintenance that has become a fire hazard.
E. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the
convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the new 20'
driveway will be safe to drive on as two cars can safely pass one another. There is
ample parking in the garages and there is a proposed parking pad at the front of the
house, outside of all setbacks, so all visitar parking w�I be contained on site. An
adequate driveway is proposed to safely accommodate horse t-railers to the stable and
corral area.
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F. The project is exempt from �he xequirements of the California
Environmental Quality Acf,
Sectzon 7. Sectzons 17.18.060 and 17.18A90 of the Rolling Hi�1s Municipal
Code permit approval of a stable over 20Q square feet and corral over 5�Q square feet
with a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed 1,300 square foot stable with 792 square
foot Ioft and corral comply wzth all requirements of these sectio:ns. An Sa0 square foot
guesthouse is pxoposed. Section 17.16.210 {A}{5} o£ the Zoning Ordinance contains
conditians for a guesthouse, subject to approval of a condidonal use perxnrut. All of �he
detached structures cornply with �he provisions and conditions for such structu�es.
With respect to this request for Condxtional Use Permifs, the Planning Commission
finds as follows:
A. Conditionally permitted uses are not outright permitted by the Rolling
Hi�Is Municipal Code. The Commission must consider app�ications for a Condifional
U�e Permit and may, with such conditians as are deemed necessary, approve a
conditiona� use which will not jeopardize, a.dversely affect, endanger or to otherwise
constitute a menace to the public health, safety or genexal we�fare or be materially
detrimental to the prope�ty of other persons Iocafed in the vicuuty of such use.
B. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the stable, corral and guest
house would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zaning Qrdinance
and General Plan because the uses are consistent wi�th similar uses in the comm�nity,
and meet all fhe applicable code development standards for such uses and they are
located in areas on �khe property that are adequately sized to accornmodate such uses.
The proposed uses are appropriately located in that they will be sufficiently separated
from nearby structures used for habitation or cantaining sleeping quaxters. The
stable/corral would be constructed in furtherance of the General Plan goal of
promo�ing and encouraging equestrian �ses, The proposed guesthouse is a cornmon
amenity to Rolling�Iills.
C. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent structures have be�n
considered, and' fihe project will not adversely a€fect or be materially detrimentaI to
these adjaeent uses, bui�d'zngs, or structu.res because the proposed uses (stable/corral,
and guest house) are located in the middle of a 6.0 acre lot and their general Iocation is
of sufficient di.stance from nearby residences so as to not unpact the view or privacy o£
surrounding neighbors. The pxoposed stable is to be Iocated adjacent to the corral and a
path designated for equestrian uses that runs frorn the stable to the road above is
separate from the other outdoor Iiving areas on the property and will be comprised of
decomposed granite.
D. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the nat�:ral
terrain, and surroundzng residences because the proposed uses comply with the low
profiie residential development pattern af the community and will not give the
property an over-buiit look, and areas will rernain open and unobstructed. The lot is 6.0
acres net in size and i.s sufficien�.y large fo accommodate the proposed uses.
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The stable will be compa�ible with the uses in the surrounding area because
Rolling Hills �is an equestrian community and stables are encouraged. The stable will
Iook like a stable and wifh the corral will promate open space on the pad.
The guest house wi11 be compatible with the uses in the surround.ing area
because it will have the same architectura]. design as the house and is in the rear yard
and is an arnenity other residences in Ralling Hills enjoy.
E. The proposed conditional uses comply with a�l applicable development
standards of the zone dist�ict and requires Conditional Use Permits pursuant to
Sections 7�7.18.Db0, 17.7.8.Q90, and 17.16.210(A)(5) of the Zoning Qrdinance.
F. The proposed conditional uses are consistent with the portions of the Los
Angeles CpUYl{�r HaZc1T'C�.Oi15 Waste Management PZan relating to siting criteria fox
hazardous waste facilities because the project site is not lisfed on the cuxrent State o£
Califorrua Hazardous Waste and Subst�ances Sites List.
Sectian S. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves Zoning Case No. 901 request for a Site PIan Review for the construction
of a new 11,100 square foot residence and 11,100 square foot basement, two attached
garages totaling 1,540 square feet, 2,654 square feet of covered porch�s including for the
stable {2b4� sq.ft.) and guest house {105 sq.ft.}, a new paol and spa totaling 864 square feet
with a 50 square £oot poal equipment area, a 9b square foof service yard, a 270 square
£oot autdoor kitchen, a 400 square foot trellis near�ie 800 square foot guesthouse, a fwo-
story stable with 1,300 square foot on fhe first level and a 792 square foot Ioft, a new
driveway and turnaround access and access to the stable. Grading will entail a tota� of
51,625 cubic yards of dirt (12,455 c.y. cut and 11,b70 c.y. fill; and 13,750 c.y, over-
excavation and 13,750 c.y, recompac�ion} with 785 cubi.c yards to be exported, subject to
the following condi�ions:
A. The Szte Plan and Conditional Use Permits approvals sha11 expire within
iwo years from the effective date ot approval as defined in Sections 17.46.080, 17.42.070,
and 17.38.Q70 unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of these sec�ions.
B. It is declared and made a condition of this approval that if any conditions
thereof are vi.olated, this approvai shall be suspended and the privileges granted
thereund�r sha111apse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to cease
such violation, fhe opportunity for a hear�ing has been provided, and 'af requested, has
been heid, and �hereafter the applicant fails to correct the vio�ation within a period of
thirty (30) days froin the date of the City's determznation.
C. AII req�.irements of the Building and Consfiruction Ordinance, the Zoning
Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject praperty is Iocated must be complied
wzth unless othex•wise set forth in this permit, or shown othexwise on an approved plan.
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D. The Iot shall be deve�oped and maintained in substantial conformance with
t}.ie site plan on file dated July 11, 2016 except as otherwise provided in these conditions.
The working drawings submitted to the Depaz�tment of Building and 5afety for plan
check review shall con£orm �o the approved development plan. All conditions of the Site
Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit approvals shall be incorporated into the
buildirig permit working drawings, and where applicable complied with priar to issuance
of a grading or building permit from the building department.
The conditions of approval of this Resolution shall be pr�rited onto building plans
submitted to the Building Department for review and shall be kept on site at all times.
Any modifications and/or changes to the appxoved project, including resulting from field
conditions, shall be discussed and approved by staff prior to implementing the changes.
E. The Plans shall be submitted fo the LA County Building and Safety
Department for review, issuance of permits and irispections. Prior to submittal of fznal
working drawings to Building and Safety Department fo� issuance of building permits,
the plans for the project shall be submitted to City staff for veri�ication that the final plans
axe zn compliance with the plans approved by the Plarming Con-imission.
F. A Iicensed professional preparing construction plans for this project for
Bui�ding Depax�ment review sha�l execute a Certificate affirming that the plans confarm
in alI respects to this Resolution approving this project and all of the conditions set forth
thexein and the City's Building Cade and Zoning Ordinance.
Further, �he person obtaining a building and/or grading permit for this pxoject
shall execute a Certificate of Construction stating that �he p�oject will be constructed
according to this Resolution and any plans approved therewith.
G. Stru�tb.iral lot coverage of the lot shall not exceed 2R,074 squaxe feet or 7.3%
of the net lot area, in conformance wifh 1ot cove�rage limitations, and with the permitted
allowances 7.1% coverage, (20% maximum).
The total lat coverage proposed, including str�xctures and flatwork, shall not
exceed 36,b84 square feet or 14.Q%, of the net Iot area, with allowab�e deductions, in
conformance with lot coverage limitations (35% maximum}.
H. The disturbed axea of the lot, incl�ding the approved stable and corral shall
not exceed 38.�%; over 101,OR0 square feet surface area. Grading for this project shall not
exceed 12,4�5 cubic yards of cut and 11,b70 cubic yards of fiI1, 13,750 cubic yards of over-
excavation, and 13,750 cubic yards of recompaction with 785 cubic yards exported.
I. The residential building pad is proposed at 47,325 square feet and shall not
exceed coverage of 15,405 square feet or 32.5% with allowed deductions. The stable pad is
proposed at 11,1Q0 square feet and shall not exceed 2,389 square feet of coverage or
21.5%.
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]`. A new driveway shall be provided per the Fire Depax�tment requirements
and the apron of fhe driveway sha1l be roughened and the first 20 feet of the driveway
shall not exceed 7% zn slope.
K. Access to the stable and tQ the corral shali be decomposed granite or like
100% pervious roughened material.
L. Per Section 17.I6.210(A)(5){c) of the zoning ordinance, only ane sanitary
facility consisting af a shower, sink, and a toilet and a kitchenette is permitted in the
guesthouse; there shall be no parking area within 50-feet o£the guest house; no renting
of the guest house is perxnitted.
M. A minirnum of five-foot level path and/or walkway,which daes not have to
be paved, shall be provided around the entire perimeter of all of the proposed structures,
or as otherwise required by the Fire Departrr�ent.
N. At any time there are horses on the property, Best
Management Practices (BNIl's) sha.I1 be applied for manure control, including but not be
limited to removal of the manure on a daily basis or p�ovision of a receptacle with a #ight
closing lid �hat is constructed of brick, sto�e, concrete, metal or wood lined with metal o:r
other sound mate:rial and that is safeguarded against access by flies. The contents of said
recep�acles shall be removed once a week. It is prohibited to dispose of manure or any
animal waste into the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System(MS4}, into natural
drainage course or spread on the property.
O. The pool equipment area shall be enclosed and screened with landscaping.
Per LA Couniy Bu�.ding Code,pool barrier/fencxng shall be required.
P. The applicant shall comply with all req�.irements of the Lighting Ordinance
�f the City of Rollir.g Hills {RHMC 17.16.190 E), pertairung to lighting on said prope�y;
:roofing and maferial requirements of properties in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zone.
Q. All utilxty lines to the residence, guesthouse, and stable shall be placed
underground, subject to all applicable standards and xequirements.
R. Hydrology, soils, geology and other reports, as required by th.e LA Co�nty
Build'zng and Public Works Departmen�s, and as may be required by the Building
Official, shall be prepared.
S. Prior to issuance of a final construction approval of the projecf, a11 graded
slopes shall be landscaped. Pxior to issuance of building permit, a Iandscaping plan shall
be subrnitted to the City in conformance with Fixe Department Fuei Mod'zfication
requirements and graded slopes. The landscaping sha11 na�form a hedge like scxeen but
be affset. The height of any new trees and shrubs to be planted in conjunction with this
project shall not at any time exceed the ridgeline of the roof of�he strucfur�s, which they
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are screening. In order to preserve the sigh�line of the view from Crest Road, the height of
any landscaping planted on the property alang the Crest Road roadway easement sha11
be maintained so as not fo exceed three (3) feet from the road elevatiari. The Iandscaping
plan shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are nat�ve to the area, are
water-wise and are consistent with the rural character of the cornrnunity.
The Iandscaping shall be subject to the requ�remenfs of the City's Water Efficient
Landscape�rdinance, (Chapter 13.1$ of the RHMC).
T. The dissipaters and paol equipment area shall be screened with
landscaping. Sound attenuating equipment shall be installed to dampen the sound from
the pool equipment area and �he pool pump. The project shall utilize the most quiet and
technologically advanced equipment to dampen the saund.
U. The setback lines and roadway easemenf lines in the vicinity of the
coristructioxi for thi.s pro�ect shall remain staked throughout the constructian. A
construction fence may be required.
V. Perimeter easements, including roadway easements and trails, if any, shall
remain free and clear of any improvements including, but not be limited to fences-
incl�ding construction fences, a�y hardscape, driveways, landscaping, irrigation and
drainage devices, except as otherwise approved by the Rolling Hills Community
Association.
W. Minimum of 50% of any construction materials must be recycled or diverted
from landfills. The hauler of the materials shall abtain City's Constr�zction and
Demolition permit�s for waste hauling prior to start of work and provide proper
documentation to the City.
X. During construction, conformance with the air quality managem�nt c�istrict
requixements, storrnwater pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances
and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to undue vehicle
trips,noise, dust, and objectionable odors shall be required.
Y. During construction, all parking sha11 take place on the project site, on the
new driveway and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within the
unimproved roadway easement on the south side of Crest Road East adjacen# to project
site only, and shall not abs�ruct neighboring driveways or pedestrian and equestrian
passage. During construction, to the rr�aximum extent feasible, employees of the
contrac#or shall car-poai into the City.
Z. During construction, the praperty owners sha1l be required to schedule and
regulate construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the hours of 7
AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday only, when construction and mechanical
equipment noise is permztted, so as not to interfere with the quiet residential
environment of the City of Rolling Hills.
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AA. The contxactor shall not use tools that could produce a spark, including for
clearing and grubbing, during red flag warning conditions. W�ather conditions can be
found af:
http�/www.wrh.�oaa.�ov/lvxlrr�ain.php?sui#e=saf ety&page=hazard`definition.s#FIRE.
It is the sole responsibility of the property owner and/or his/her confractox to monitor
the red flag waxt�ing condifions. Should a red flag warning be declared and if work is to
be conducted on the property, the cantracfor sha11 have readily available £ire
distingui�sher.
AB. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water
Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Managernent Pracfices
(BMP's) requirements related to solid was�e, drainage, cisterns, and storm water drainage
facilities management and to the City's Low Impact development Ordinance (LID).
Further the prape�ty ownexs sha11 be required to conform �o the County Health
Department requirements for a septic sys�tem.
AC. Prior to finaling of the project an "as graded" and an"as const7ructed" plans
and certif�cations, including certi£icataons of ridgelines of the structures, shall be provided
to the Planning Departrnent and the Building Department to ascertain that the completed
project is in compliance with the approved plans. In addition, any rnodifications made to
the project during construction, shall be depicted on the "as built/as graded" plan.
AD. The applicant shali execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of
this perrnit pursuant to Zoning O�dinance, o� the approval sha�I not be effective. The
affidavit shall be recoxded together with the resolu�ion.
PASSED, AN AD PT D THIS 16th DAY OF AUGUST 2016.
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ATTEST: ,
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HEIDI LUCE, CITY CLERK
Any action chal�enging the final decision of the City made as a resul� of the public
hearing on this app�ica�ion must be filed within the t�me limits set forth in Section
17.54.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code and Code of Civil Procedure Section
1Q94.6.
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STATE OF CALIF4RNIA )
C�UNTY OF LOS ANGELES } �§
CITY OF ROLLIlVG HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No.2016-20 enti�led:
A RESOLUTION �F THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPRQVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENCE WFTH BASEMENT,
GARAGE�, COVERED PORCHES, SWIMMING POOL W�TH A SPA,
RETAINING WALLS AND NEW DRIVEWAY; AND REQUEST FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A GUEST HOUSE AND STABLE
WITH LOFT AND CORRAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 902 AT 23 CREST ROAD
EAST, (LOT 132A-MS}, (HYNES}.
was approved and adopted at regular meeting of �he Planning Camn�ission on
August 16, 201b by the following roll ca11 vote:
AYES: Commissioners Cardenas,Gray, Kirkpairick and Chairman Chel£.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the followix�g:
Administrative�ffices
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HEIDI LUCE, CXTY CLERK
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