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MINUTE OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
February 27, 1989
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills
was called to order in the Council Chamber at the Administration
Building/City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California,
by Mayor Murdock at 7:36 p.m., Monday, February 27, 1989.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Heinsheimer, Councilman Pernell,
Mayor Murdock
Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh (excused)
Councilwoman Swanson (excused)
Terrence L. Belanger
L. D. Courtright
Betty Volkert
Ann Johnson
Anne La Jeunesse
Pete Harlow
Jim Marquez
Frank Hill
Lynn Ramsdell
Ivano Stamegna
Theresa Stamegna
Stephen Taus
City Manager
City Treasurer
Deputy City Clerk
Los Angeles Times
Palos Verdes News
I.S.C.O. Industries
Architect
Resident
Resident
Property Owner
Property Owner
Resident
Councilman Heinsheimer moved that the items on the Consent
Calendar be approved and accepted as presented. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Pernell, and it carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council, held on
February 13, 1989, were approved and accepted as written.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Demands Nos. 3510 through 3535, in the amount of $23,615.78, were
approved for payment from the General Fund.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The Financial Statement for the month of January, 1989, was
accepted as presented. Councilman Pernell commented that he has
requested the City Treasurer to provide a consolidation of the
Financial Statement rather than just the individual accounts.
RESOLUTION NO. 586: ALLOCATING CDBG FUNDS TO THE CITY OF LOMITA
A resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ASSIGNING TO THE CITY OF LOMITA,
CALIFORNIA, A PART OF ITS AVAILABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDS", was unanimously approved and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 587: ALLOCATING LAPSING FAU FUNDS TO THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
The Council voted unanimously to approve and adopt a resolution
entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ASSIGNING TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES,
CALIFORNIA, A PART OF ITS AVAILABLE FEDERAL -AID URBAN (FAU) FUNDS".
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OLD BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 588: ESTABLISHING FILING FEE FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
PROCESS
The City Manager presented a report of estimated itemized costs
related to the processing of a Site Plan Review application. To
process a routine Site Plan Review application to a moderately complex
application, staff estimates that it will cost approximately $480.00.
Thus, it was staff's recommendation that a filing fee of $500.00 be
established. However, the $500.00 fee may not be sufficient to cover
ys: the costs of processing the more complex Site Plan Review
applications. It was further suggested that, after a period of six
months, staff report back on the actual cost for the processing of a
Site Plan Review application, and if it is determined that the filing
fee needs to be adjusted to adequately cover those costs, it could be
done so after this trial period.
There were no items of New Business.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING CASE NO. 374. STEPHEN TAUS. 7 OPEN BRAND ROAD
This is a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a guest house,
which would result from the conversion of the existing stable. The
Planning Commission approved this request by a split vote of 3 to 2.
Subsequently, the City Council took jurisdiction of this case due to
concerns expressed regarding the proposed access to the future stable
site, and scheduled a public hearing to be held this evening.
Mayor Murdock opened the public hearing and invited comments from
the audience.
Mr. Stephen Taus, 7 Open Brand Road, explained the reason for this
request, i.e., he would like to have a place for his parents to stay
and this location seemed to be the prettiest and the simplest from a
construction standpoint, and, presently, he does not have horses.
Additionally, Mr. Taus asked for clarification of the concerns of the
Council.
The Mayor explained the concerns regarding the access to the
proposed stable site, and informed Mr. Taus that it is the policy of
the Council to conduct an on-site investigation when the Council takes
jurisdiction of a case.
For the benefit of the Councilmembers during the field trip, it
was requested that the westerly property line be marked in the general
area of the utility pole, in addition to the general outline of the
proposed stable.
A field trip was scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, at 7:30 a.m., and
the public hearing was continued to the next meeting of the City
Council.
ZONING CASE NO. 377. I.S.C.O. (IVANO STAMEGNA). 4 MORGAN LANE
Zoning Case No. 377 is a request for Conditional Use Permits for a
guest house and tennis court. The Planning Commission denied this
request after conducting two public hearings and a field trip, and,
subsequently, determining that this proposed development was not
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Councilman Pernell
made a motion
to adopt the resolution entitled,
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"A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
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ESTABLISHING FEE FOR
FILING SITE
PLAN REVIEW APPLICATIONS", and to
review the adequacy
of the $500.00
fee after a period of six months.
Councilman Heinsheimer
seconded
the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no items of New Business.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING CASE NO. 374. STEPHEN TAUS. 7 OPEN BRAND ROAD
This is a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a guest house,
which would result from the conversion of the existing stable. The
Planning Commission approved this request by a split vote of 3 to 2.
Subsequently, the City Council took jurisdiction of this case due to
concerns expressed regarding the proposed access to the future stable
site, and scheduled a public hearing to be held this evening.
Mayor Murdock opened the public hearing and invited comments from
the audience.
Mr. Stephen Taus, 7 Open Brand Road, explained the reason for this
request, i.e., he would like to have a place for his parents to stay
and this location seemed to be the prettiest and the simplest from a
construction standpoint, and, presently, he does not have horses.
Additionally, Mr. Taus asked for clarification of the concerns of the
Council.
The Mayor explained the concerns regarding the access to the
proposed stable site, and informed Mr. Taus that it is the policy of
the Council to conduct an on-site investigation when the Council takes
jurisdiction of a case.
For the benefit of the Councilmembers during the field trip, it
was requested that the westerly property line be marked in the general
area of the utility pole, in addition to the general outline of the
proposed stable.
A field trip was scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, at 7:30 a.m., and
the public hearing was continued to the next meeting of the City
Council.
ZONING CASE NO. 377. I.S.C.O. (IVANO STAMEGNA). 4 MORGAN LANE
Zoning Case No. 377 is a request for Conditional Use Permits for a
guest house and tennis court. The Planning Commission denied this
request after conducting two public hearings and a field trip, and,
subsequently, determining that this proposed development was not
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compatible with the goals and objectives of the General Plan and
zoning ordinance. Subsequently, the applicant filed an appeal of the
Planning Commission's denial, afterwhich, the Council set the matter
for a public hearing this evening.
Mayor Murdock opened the public hearing and invited comments from
the audience.
Mr. Jim Marquez, representative for the applicant, distributed to
the Councilmembers copies of a letter regarding the applicant's appeal
of Zoning Case No. 377, colored copies of a site plan setting forth a
proposed landscape pattern, photos of the site taken from different
orientations on and around the site, and copies of a petition signed
by seven neighboring residents and property owners supporting the
applicant's development proposal.
Mr. Marquez stated that he represents Mr. Stamegna, owner of the
subject property through his company, I.S.C.O. Industries, Inc., who
intends to be a resident of Rolling Hills and who has been looking
forward to building a home in this City for many years. Mr. Marquez
went on to explain that the owner has taken care to try to understand
and address concerns of the City by proposing to screen the subject
property on three sides. In the applicant's opinion, it is the view
impact from the south that is of greatest concern. Therefore, the
applicant is proposing to screen the tennis court with Cedrus Deoeara
and Ficus Benjamina trees to the south, a variety of fruit trees to
the east and specimen olive trees to the north. The Cedar trees and
the Ficus Benjamina offer a thickened landscape that will screen views
of the tennis court from residents to the south. Mr. Marquez noted
further that the distance to the southerly residence on the lot
contiguous to the subject site, across from the bridle path, is
approximately 250 to 280 feet south of the subject site. In addition
to the landscaping that is proposed on the southerly side, it is
important to note that to the east, across the bridle path and
contiguous to the subject property, there is a grove of Eucalyptus
trees that are between 60 and 80 feet in height. Also included in the
appeal request is the proposed guest house. The guest house will be
set back about half way back from the street. It will be a detached
structure and will not have an adverse visual impact to the adjacent
property owners to the north. Furthermore, the subject site is
relatively flat and would require very minimal grading. Mr. Marquez
indicated that it might be possible to adjust the height of the tennis
court by recessing the deck of the court, however, this creates some
drainage difficulties. As an alternative, perhaps the height of the
fence around the tennis court could be reduced to not exceed six
feet. In conclusion, the applicant believes that it will be possible
to mitigate any adversity caused by the tennis court and guest house,
and, therefore, requests that the Council support his appeal.
Councilman Pernell asked if the lot coverage calculations were
based on the gross or net lot area. The City Manager clarified that
the lot coverage, percentages had been calculated using the net lot
area; the structural lot coverage will be 19.95 percent and the total
lot coverage will be 33.18 percent.
Councilman Pernell commented
quite congested, and that, at this
the Planning Commission's findings.
that the site plan appears to be
point, he would tend to concur with
Mayor Murdock felt it would be appropriate to conduct a field trip
to the site. It was decided that the Council would conduct an on-site
investigation on Tuesday, March 7, immediately following their field
trip to the Taus property.
The Council requested that the footprint of the tennis court be
staked and its height be indicated by a pole, and that the footprint
of the guest house be staked and its ridge height indicated. The
applicant was also requested to stake the site of the proposed stable.
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OPEN AGENDA
There were no matters brought before the Council.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JOINT MEETING WITH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
The Mayor reported that she and Councilwoman Leeuwenburgh met with
Mr. Tom Boyd and Mr. Bill Stringfellow to discuss mutual concerns.
One item discussed was the possibility of having a joint workshop
between the Planning Commission and the Architectural Committee to set
up procedures for the implementation of the site review ordinance.
Another item of consideration was the possibility of having a workshop
with the City Manager, Association Manager, the President of the Board
of the Rolling Hills Community Association, the Mayor, and the legal
counsels for both. It was also requested that the flow charts for
building, planning, zoning, and subdivision procedures be made
available to the residents as soon as possible. Also, the Board
Members expressed concerns that residents have -expressed regarding
lighting in the City, and may, in the future, request that the Council
consider an ordinance regarding this matter.
RESTRIPING OF PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
Councilman Pernell asked the City Manager to report on the results
of the restriping of Portuguese Bend Road. The City Manager reported
that unfortunately the paving contractor did not schedule a slurry
immediately following the paving, and without the slurry seal the
street could not be painted. Therefore, the street was without
striping for a few days.
Councilman Pernell noted that after the restriping, a passing lane
going southbound, just south of Poppy Trail, was deleted. The City
Manager explained that that was not done intentionally. The City
Manager noted that the Traffic Commission would be investigating this
at their next meeting on March 3. Councilman Pernell suggested that,
as an alternative, the Traffic Commission look at the possibility of a
turn -out for slower moving vehicles.
LOCC CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING
Mayor Murdock announced that the League of California Cities City
Selection Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, March 2, and
that she will attend.
CITY OF TORRANCE. MAYORS' CHALLENGE RACE
The Mayor announced that the City of Torrance will hold their
Mayors' Challenge race, a three mile walk, on Sunday, March 12.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
CITY HALL OFFICE RENOVATION
The City Manager asked that this matter be discussed in closed
session.
MEETING RECESSED
The meeting was recessed to an executive session at 8:26 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
A closed session was held for the purpose of discussing pending
litigation and personnel matters.
MEETING RECONVENED
The meeting was reconvened at 8:46 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Murdock adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m., to Monday, March
13, 1989, at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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City Clerk