03-23-17 MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
TRAFFIC COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
THURSDAY,MARCFI 23,2017
CALL T4 ORDER
A regular meeting of the Traffic Commission of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by
Chairman Wilson a# 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2017, in the City Council Chamber, at City Hall,
2 Poriuguese Bend Road,Rolling Hi11s, Califomia.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Margeta,Ra.ine and Chairman Wilson.
Commissioners Absent: Hawkins and Viriue{excused).
Others Present: Raymond Cruz, City Manager.
Vanessa Munoz, Traffic Engineer.
Heidi Luce, CiTy Clerk.
Arty Beckler,RHCA Maintenance Supervisor.
Sgt. Ricky Osburn,Los Angeles County Sheriffls Dept.
Deputy Governor Davis, Los Angeies County Sherif�s Dept.
Babbie Nowling,Palos Verdes Art Center.
Tavisha Nicholson,Bolton Engineering.
William Hassoldt, 10 Pine Tree Lane
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
� NIINVTES OF JANUARY 26,2017.
City Clerk Luce stated that the minutes were amended, at the request of Cam�aissioner Hawkins, to
better reflect his comments during the discussion regarding using a tracking system on the Sheriffls
Dept. vehicles and the revised minutes have been placed on the dais. Following brief d�iscussion,
Commissioner Raine moved that the Traffic Commissian approve the minutes of the regular meet�iug of
the Traffic Commission held on �arivary 26, 2017 as amended. Chauman Wilson seconded the motion,
which carried without objection.
PRESENTATION
PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT, LOMITA STATION, ON TRAFFIC STATISTICS FOR THE CITY QF
ROLLING HILLS.
Sgt. Osbum introduced Deputy Govemor Davis, the new motor deputy assigned ta the Lornita Statian.
He fiu ther reviewed the supplemental traffic enforcement sta.hstics for February stating that citations
were issued for speeding and stop sign vzolataons.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
C�NSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE PALQS VERDES ART CENTER FQR A
HOMES TOUR ON APRIL 28 AND 29, 2017 TO FEATURE TWO ROLLING HILLS
HOMES AND ONE ROLLING HILLS GARDEN LOCATED AT 2 JOHNS CANYON ROAD,
7 JOHNS CANYON ROAD AND 35 CREST ROAD WEST.
City Manager Cruz reviewed the Palos Verdes Art Center's request to include two Ralling Hills' homes
and one garden in its Homes Tour on Apri128-29, 2017. He stated that the participants will park outside
the City and shuttle vehicles will be used ta transport the participants to the sites in the City. Following
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brief discussion, Cammissioner Raine moved that the Traffic Commission recommend approval of the
Palos Verdes Art Center's request to include two Rolling Hills' homes and one garden in its 2017
Homes Tour scheduled for April 28-29, 2017. Commissioner Margeta seconded the monon, which
carried without objection.
C�NSIDERATI�N �F A TWO NEW DRNEWAY APRONS AT 5 PINE TREE LANE
(SHARNG).
City Manager Cruz reviewed the applicant's request for two new driveway aprons proposed at 5 Pine
Tree Lane in conjunction with a development project being considered by the Planning Commission. He
stated that the applicant proposes to retain the existing driveway apron, which currently serves the
existing garage on this property and another properiy at 3 Pine Tree Lane; and to construct a new second
driveway apron to serve the proposed new house and garage as well as a pathway apron to serve the
proposed stable. He stated that the Traffic Engineer has reviewed the request ar�d does not have any
objections to t1�e new second driveway apron serving the house, but did express concern regarding sight
visibility for the stable pathway apron. Traffic Engineer Munoz sta.ted that she reviewed both of the
proposed aprons and both of the proposed aisles and widths are acceptable. She further stated that the
driveway apron has acceptable sight distance both left and right, but the sight distance to the left for the
proposed stable pathway apron is not sufficient at anly 100 ft., when 175 ft. is the preferred minimum
sight distance. Discussion ensued concerning adjusting the location of the stable pathway apron to
achieve the miniinum sight distance.
Tavisha Nicholson, Bolton Engineering addressed the Traffic Commission stating that she believes the
stable pathway location can be revised to provide better sight distance. She reviewed a proposed aption
�o move th� pathway apron further to the south and the Traffic Engineer indicated that she believes
doing so would provide better sight distance. Ms. Nicholson asked if the Traffic Commission would
consider recornrnending approval af the proposal subject the Traffic Engineer's approval of a revised
praposal.
William Hassoldt, 10 Pine Tree Lane addressed the Traffic Commission to express concern regardi�g
the proximity of the proposed driveway to the existing fire hydrant and the ability of Fire Dept. vehicles
pass; and regarding the �ocation of the stable access pathway. Chair�nan Wilson acknowledged Mr.
HassoldYs concern stating that the issue regarding the fire hydrant is not under the Traffic
Commission's purview and woufd be better addressed by the Fire Dept. He further stated that the
applicant will address the issue regarding the location of the stable access pathway as discussed
previously.
Following discussion, Commissioner Raine moved that the Traffic Commission recammend approva� of
the applicant's request for a new secand driveway apron and a stable pathway apron at 5 Pine Tree Lane
with the cond'ation that the pathway apron sen+ing the stable be moved further south to the Traffic
Engineer's satisfaction in order to address the concerns raised regarding sight visibility. Commissioner
Margeta seconded the modon,which carried without objecdon.
CONSIDERATION OF A NEW DRIVEWAY APRON AND WIDENING OF AN EXTING
DRNEWAY APRON AT 1 MIDDLERIDGE LANE NORTH(CIPOLLA).
City Manager Cruz reviewed the applicant's request for a new driveway apron to serve a proposed stable
and to widen an existing driveway apran at 1 Middleridge Lane North being proposed in conjunction
with a development project being considered by the Planning Commission. He sta.ted that th� applicant
proposes to retain the existing circular driveway and widen the apron at the east end of the circular
driveway from 18.5 ft. to 31 ft, to better serve the garage. He stated that the applicant also proposes a
new 37.5 ft. driveway apron for a fully paved driveway to serve a proposed stable. He stated that the
Traffic Engineer reviewed both requests and does not have any objections to the widening of the
existing apron, but did express concern regarding the new apron seiving the stable due to its proximity
to the stop sign. Traffic Engineer Munoz stated that the proposed �ocation of the apran to serve the
stable is problematic because it creates a situation where it essentially becomes a fourth leg �o an
intersection creating a four-way intersection and the sight �isibi�ity coming out of the driveway is not
sufficient. The Traffic Commissioners coinmented that they visited the site individually and recognize
the concerns raised.
Tavisha Nicholson, Bo�ton Engineering addressed the Traffic Commission to further exp�ain the request.
She sta.ted that since the request was submitted, the Planning Commission has reviewed Yhe project and
due to concerns raised regarding the stable, th��portions of the application is being withdrawn and will
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be resubmitted at a later da,te; and as such, the stable access driveway apron can also be resubmitted to
address the location and sight visibi�ity issues.
Following discussion, Commissioner Margeta moved tl�at the Traffic Cornmission recommend approval
of the applicant's request for widening the existing dri�eway apron on the circi.Flar driveway at 1
Middleridge Lane Narth. Com�nissioner Raine seconded the motion, which carried without objection.
The new second driveway apron serving the stable was not approved. The applicant was asked to
return with revised plans to address the sight visibility issues raised regardxng that portian of the project.
,� MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
None.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Cruz reported that the condition o£ approval regarding constnxction parking related to
development projects approved by the Planning Commission has been revised to pravide more clear
d�rection and allow far better enforcement.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business be£ore the Traffic Commission, Chairman Wilson adjourned the rneeting at
9:11 a.m. The next meeting of the Traffic Cammission is scheduled to be held on Thursda.y, May 25,
2017 beginning at 8:30 a.m, in the Rolling Hills City CounciZ Chamber at City Hall, 2 Porluguese Bend
Rd.,Rolling Hil�s, CA.
Respectfiilty submitted,
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Heidi Luce
City Clerk
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Patrick ils �
Chairman
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