1/11/1983 hiINUT�S OF A JOINT i�4EETING
. CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF ROLLING- HILLS , CALIFORNIA
January 11 , 1983
A joint meeting of the City Council and the Planning Commission
of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order at the Administration
Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California by Mayor
Pernell at 7: 30 P.I�i. Tuesday, January 11 , 1983
ROLL CALL
PFtESENT: Councilwomen Leeuwenburgh, Murdock, Swanson
Pdayor Pernell
Commissioners Bundy, Field, Roberts
Chairman j'Vatts
ABSENT : Councilman Heinsheimer
ALSO PRESENT: Roriald Smith City r4anager
Dr. David Basque Resident
Roger Frost Resident
Mrs . Evelyn Hankins Resident �
PURPOSE OF MEETING
Mayor Pernell said the joint meeting was scheduled so merribers
of the City Council and Planning Commission could discuss matters
which affect both bodies. The City bianager address�d State and L'ocal
Planning, and the importance of findings following decisions and a need
for adequate screening of documents before they ar.e presentecl was ad-
dressed, and budgeta.ry restraints and reduction of staff were explained.
The Manager stated that litigation resulting from decisions could cost
$20, 000 to $30, 000, which is approximately 10% of the annual budget .
- Membership on the Planning Commission was discussed, and 3�ayor
Pernell introduced Dr. David Basque, b4r . Roger Frost and Mrs . Evelyr.
Hankins, who are being considered by the Council for appointment to ""
the Planning Commission, and who were invited by the City Council to
attend the joint session. �
Application of the City' s ordinances was discussed, and Chairman
ti9atts said he considered the matter of tennis courts , guest houses and
� problem lots the major problems presented to the Commission in requests
for Variances and Condition�.l Use Permits. With regard to guest houses,
there is concern about illegal use as rental units, resulting in more
than one resi�lence per residential lot , in violation of the Zoning
Ordinance. Chairman Watts said he thought restriction on the number
of plumbing units permitted in a guest house could control the problem
to some extent , and the City Manager said he would check with the
Public Utility Commission to determine �vhether the numbe.r. of ineters
and plumbing units in guest houses could be controlled or limited.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9 : 10 P.h4. to the following dates :
Planning Commission - Field trip, ? :45 A.M. Wednesday, January l2,
1983, MacNaughton property, 86 Crest Rd. East
City Council - bionday, January 24 , 1983 at 7 : 30 P.r�. , in the
Council chambers of the Administration Building.
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City Clerk
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Mayor ' Chairman, Plannin� Commission