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MINUTES OF A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
July 10, 1989
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills was called to order at 7:43 p.m., in the Council Chamber at the
Administration Building/City Ball, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, California, by Mayor Leeuwenburgh on Monday, July 10, 1989.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilman Pernell, Councilwoman Swanson,
Mayor Leeuwenburgh
ABSENT: Councilman Heinsheimer (excused),
Councilwoman Murdock (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Terrence L. Belanger City Manager
Betty Volkert Deputy City Clerk
L. D. Courtright City Treasurer
Asst. Chief Corbett L. A. Co. Fire Dept.
Capt. Dennis Gillard Lomita Sheriff's Stn.
Ann Johnson Los Angeles Times
Douglas McHattie South Bay Engineering
Ray Hamada Observer
Frank Hill Resident
Dennis Moore Resident
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilwoman Swanson moved that the items on the Consent Calendar
be approved and accepted as presented. Councilman Pernell seconded
the motion, and it carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council, held on
June 26, 1989, were approved as written.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Demands Nos. 3815 through 3850, in the amount of $39,315.65, were
approved for payment from the General Fund.
APPOINTMENT TO WILDLIFE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Some time ago a vacancy was created on the Wildlife Preservation
Committee, due to the resignation of Dotha Welbourn. Since that time,
Stephen Shultz has been attending the meetings and been actively
involved in all Committee activities. Therefore, the City Council
accepted and ratified the appointment of Stephen Shultz to the
Wildlife Preservation Committee.
RESOLUTION NO. 595: DESIGNATING DELEGATE TO THE CVJPIA
Resolution No. 595, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE MAYOR PRO TEM OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AS THE DELEGATE AND THE CITY MANAGER OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AS THE ALTERNATE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE COACHELLA VALLEY JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY", was approved
and adopted unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
There were no matters of Old Business for the Council's
consideration.
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NEW BUSINESS
REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS - JULY 8, 1989
ZONING CASE NO. 385. MAJOR LANGER, 6 POSSUM RIDGE ROAD
Zoning Case No. 385 is a request for a Site Plan Review to
determine the compatibility of the proposed redevelopment with the
site at 6 Possum Ridge Road, Lot 117-RH.
This matter comes to the Council as a report of approval from the
Planning Commission. The City Manager informed the Council that the
Resolution of Approval has a few grammatical mistakes that will be
corrected in the final version, specifically, the address referenced
on page 2, Section 5.
The City Manager noted that the lot coverage calculations had
been revised as follows: structural coverage will be approximately
5.3 percent, and total lot coverage will be approximately 8.0
percent. One condition of approval was that the plan be revised in
accordance with conditions and comments of the Planning Commission at
00 their meeting of June 20. The plans cannot be processed until those
r- changes have been made, which the applicant is aware of and had no
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Councilman Pernell confirmed that the Planning Commission had the
benefit of the findings by Willdan Associates, resulting from their
Q plan checking review, and that Willdan's comments and conditions would
be incorporated into the final plans.
Councilwoman Swanson commented that particular attention should
be paid to the preservation and maintenance of equestrian trail
easements, and that every effort should be made not to violate them.
Councilman Pernell concurred with Councilwoman Swanson. The City
Manager explained that a condition of approval is that approval of the
Rolling Hills Community Association must be granted for use of the
easement.
There being no further comments, the report of approval for
Zoning Case No. 385 was accepted and received for the file.
ZONING CASE NO. 392. DR. MEHDI HEMMAT, 64 EASTFIELD DRIVE
This is a request for a Site Plan Review to determine the
compatibility of proposed additions to the existing residence at 64
Eastfield Drive, Lot 106 -EF.
The City Manager reported that the applicant is proposing to
expand their existing residential structure by building a gym, maid's
quarter, spa, and swimming pool. The approved plan has been scaled
down significantly from the original proposal, at the suggestion of
the Planning Commission. Also, the applicants have agreed to plant
screening landscaping to screen the exposed tennis court that is
located on the adjoining property on Open Brand Road.
Councilman Pernell remarked that care should be taken to avoid
possible problems in the future, with respect to landscaping. An
attempt should be made to plant vegetation that will not be excessive
in height. The City Manager indicated that the applicant will be
asked to plant something similar to oleander or a hedge that will not
exceed the height of the tennis court.
This is before the Council as a report of approval. The
Resolution of Approval, as with the previous resolution, will have the
appropriate grammatical corrections incorporated into the final copy.
Councilwoman Swanson discussed the proposed drainage from this
property, particularly to the north, and where it is proposed to be
conducted. The City Manager explained that the drainage would be
conducted along the natural contours and drainage course to a conduit,
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and then directed down the canyon. The adjacent property to the north
is above the drainage course, and will not be affected in any way by
drainage from the subject property.
There being no further comments, the report of approval was
accepted by the Council and received for the file.
ZONING CASE NO. 393, CHARLES HAUEISEN, 6 EASTFIELD DRIVE
Zoning Case No. 393 is a request for a Site Plan Review to
determine the compatibility of the proposed residential reconstruction
with the site at 6 Eastfield Drive, Lot 62 -EF.
The City Manager explained that the applicant is proposing to
scrape the lot and reconstruct a new residence on the existing pad.
No grading will necessary to create the building pad. Additionally,
the lot coverage percentages are in conformance with the City's
regulations.
Councilman Pernell inquired as to who performs the on-site
inspections of the grading, as referenced in the soils reports. The
City Manager indicated that the Los Angeles County Geologist, as well
as the private soils engineer and geologist on the project, will
conduct inspections each step of the way.
There were no further -comments or discussion, and the report of
approval was accepted and received for the file.
ZONING CASE NO. 394, RICHARD BALDINGER, 6 CINCHRING ROAD
This is a request for a Site Plan Review to determine the
compatibility of the proposed new residence with the site at 6
Cinchring Road, Lot 7 -CH.
The City Manager reported that this is a virgin lot, and due to
the configuration of the property all construction will take place at
the top of the lot.
Councilman Pernell verified with the City Manager that the
Planning Commission was satisfied that the grading on this property
would be kept to a minimum.
The City Manager also pointed out to the Council that, at the
request of the Planning Commission, the proposed residence had been
relocated farther forward on the lot, to the front yard setback line,
due to concerns regarding a potential view impairment created for the
adjacent property to the north. Another requirement of the Planning
Commission was that the square footage of the house and garage could
not exceed 40 percent of the building pad area. The building pad will
be approximately 23,150 square feet, and the house plus garage will be
approximately 6,500 square feet, which is approximately 28 percent of
the building pad area. The total lot coverage will be approximately
12.1 percent.
Councilwoman Swanson inquired about the procedure for dealing
with the hypothetical circumstance that it is found that more
extensive grading is necessary to accomplish this proposed development
plan. The City Manager explained that a condition of approval is that
any modification to the approved plan has to be reviewed and approved
by the Planning Commission.
There was no additional discussion or comments, and the report of
approval was accepted by the Council and received for the file.
ZONING CASE NO. 395. GERRY GINSBERG. 3 MORGAN LANE
This is a request for a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan
Review for a proposed sports court at 3 Morgan Lane, Lot 170 -2 -MS.
This is before the Council as a report of approval by the
Planning Commission of the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan
Review.
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The proposed sports court is actually a paddle tennis court and
is about 2,450 square feet—in size. There will be a 3 foot high
retaining wall cut into the uphill natural grade. The fence will not
exceed 6 feet, as measured from the floor of the court. The court
will be screened on all sides, particularly on the downhill side. The
drainage course is situated in Rancho Palos Verdes. The lot coverage
is in compliance with the City's regulations.
There being no further comments, the report of approval was
accepted and received for the file.
ZONING CASE NO. 397. DENNIS MOORE, 0 OPEN BRAND ROAD
This is a request for a variance to encroach into the existing
nonconforming front yard setback to construct an addition to the
existing residence and nonconforming garage at 0 Open Brand Road, Lot
109 -EF.
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There was no further discussion, and the report of approval for
Zoning Case No. 397 was accepted by the Council and received for the
file.
COMMENTS RE: SITE REVIEW PROCESS
Councilman Pernell commented that the site review process appears
to be proceeding smoothly and effectively, and thanked the Planning
Commission, City Manager and staff for their diligence and efforts.
The City Manager noted that, with this process, applicants are
more willing to acquiesce to requests for modifications to proposed
development plans.
Mayor Leeuwenburgh and Councilwoman Swanson also expressed their
pleasure with the results of the site review process, and Mayor
Leeuwenburgh noted that a resident who had strongly opposed the Site
Review ordinance remarked to her that he had changed his mind and now
feels that the ordinance is very beneficial.
OPEN AGENDA
Mayor Leeuwenburgh invited members of the audience to address the
Council' on any matter not outlined on the agenda. No one addressed
the Council, and the meeting proceeded according to the agenda.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ROOFING MATERIALS
Mayor Leeuwenburgh asked Assistant Fire Chief Corbett to speak to
the Council on the types of roofing material classifications.
Assistant Fire Chief Corbett distributed copies of two handouts
regarding fire resistant roof classifications. The various
classifications were discussed and explained. Class B roofs primarily
are pressure treated cedar shake. Class A roofs generally are
fiberglass shingles, concrete tiles, or clay tiles, and provide the
most protection under severe fire conditions. Another benefit of the
non combustible materials (Class A) is that they help prevent fire
from spreading.
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The applicant is proposing
to expand the existing garage, which
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is currently located in the front yard setback, and to enclose the
breezeway between the garage and residence, which would also be an
encroachment into the front yard
setback. The encroachment caused by
the proposed addition would be
less than the existing encroachment.
The City Manager noted that there are other proposed minor additions
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which are outside the setbacks,
and the total residential additions
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will not exceed 25 percent of
the existing square footage. The
proposed stable location is in
the side yard and does not encroach
into the setback.
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There was no further discussion, and the report of approval for
Zoning Case No. 397 was accepted by the Council and received for the
file.
COMMENTS RE: SITE REVIEW PROCESS
Councilman Pernell commented that the site review process appears
to be proceeding smoothly and effectively, and thanked the Planning
Commission, City Manager and staff for their diligence and efforts.
The City Manager noted that, with this process, applicants are
more willing to acquiesce to requests for modifications to proposed
development plans.
Mayor Leeuwenburgh and Councilwoman Swanson also expressed their
pleasure with the results of the site review process, and Mayor
Leeuwenburgh noted that a resident who had strongly opposed the Site
Review ordinance remarked to her that he had changed his mind and now
feels that the ordinance is very beneficial.
OPEN AGENDA
Mayor Leeuwenburgh invited members of the audience to address the
Council' on any matter not outlined on the agenda. No one addressed
the Council, and the meeting proceeded according to the agenda.
MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ROOFING MATERIALS
Mayor Leeuwenburgh asked Assistant Fire Chief Corbett to speak to
the Council on the types of roofing material classifications.
Assistant Fire Chief Corbett distributed copies of two handouts
regarding fire resistant roof classifications. The various
classifications were discussed and explained. Class B roofs primarily
are pressure treated cedar shake. Class A roofs generally are
fiberglass shingles, concrete tiles, or clay tiles, and provide the
most protection under severe fire conditions. Another benefit of the
non combustible materials (Class A) is that they help prevent fire
from spreading.
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Mayor Leeuwenburgh requested that Assistant Fire Chief Corbett
return with a report on the classifications of the various types of
roofing materials, and their benefits relative to providing the
maximum amount of fire protection.
WEED ABATEMENT
Councilwoman Swanson inquired about the number of inspections
that the Fire Department personnel propose to conduct. Assistant Fire
Chief Corbett commented that they will be doing follow-up inspections,
when appropriate, to ensure compliance with the weed abatement
regulations. He also noted that the Fire Department has the
responsibility of continually monitoring the area for safety
violations.
Councilwoman Swanson commented that, in her opinion, the Fire
Department is doing an excellent job.
REPORTS FROM CITY COMMITTEES
Councilwoman Swanson requested that, in the future, any proposed
projects or actions on behalf of the City be reported first to the
City Council, prior to any action being taken. In particular,
Councilwoman Swanson referred to the proposal of the Wildlife
Preservation Committee to release wildlife into the community.
PALOS VERDES LAND CONSERVANCY RESOLUTION'
Mayor Leeuwenburgh reported that Mr. Ben Hitz requested that the
Council reconsider the Conservancy's draft resolution regarding the
preservation of open space.
Councilman Pernell suggested that this first be reviewed by the
Wildlife Preservation Committee, and that the Council wait to receive
a recommendation from the Wildlife Committee. Councilwoman Swanson
remarked that, although she had no objections to Councilman Pernell's
suggestion, she did not see the correlation between the two.
Councilwoman Swanson commented that, in her opinion, the goals and
objectives of the Conservancy are compatible with the goals of the
City of Rolling Hills. Ultimately, Councilwoman Swanson expressed a
desire to reconsider this resolution on a future agenda. Councilman
Pernell explained that the City's Wildlife Committee has been working
hand-in-hand with the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy, which was the
reason for his suggestion.
Consequently, the Mayor requested that this matter be placed on
the Wildlife Preservation Committee's agenda for their consideration,
and that the Committee be requested to forward a recommendation to the
Council.
RECOGNITION TO PAT DREIZLER OF THE SOUTH BAY JUVENILE DIVERSION
PROJECT
Councilwoman Swanson reported that Pat Dreizler, founder of the
South Bay Juvenile Diversion Project, is retiring, and requested that
the City present her with a plaque in recognition of her many years of
dedicated service to this worthy project.
There being no objections, the Mayor so ordered.
PALOS VERDES ESTATES' FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Mayor Leeuwenburgh reported that she attended the City of Palos
Verdes Estates' Fourth of July celebration, and judged their bicycle
parade.
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES' CARRIAGE TRAIL DEDICATION
Mayor Leeuwenburgh announced that she had attended the City of
Rolling Hills Estates' Carriage Trail dedication. The City of Rolling
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Hills Estates expressed their appreciation for the donation of
$22,000.00 from the City of Rolling Hills.
LETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS TO BOB McCAMAN
The Mayor requested that a letter be sent to Bob McCaman
congratulating him on receiving the Palos Verdes Estates Independence
Day Celebration Committee's John J. Knezevich Americanism Award.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
MEETING WITH FIRE CHIEF FREEMAN
Assistant Fire Chief Corbett informed the Council that a meeting
with Fire Chief Michael Freeman has been scheduled for Thursday, July
27, at 1:30 p.m. at the Palos Verdes Estates City Hall.
MEETING WITH ARCHITECT
The City Manager reported that he would be meeting with the
architect, Mr. Corwin Eberting, tomorrow (July 11) at.9:00 a.m. to
co discuss the proposed remodelling of City Hall. Any Councilmembers
['i interested in attending are welcome.
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CD rescheduled. She would like to participate, but it will be very
Q difficult for her to attend the meeting as scheduled. The City
Manager indicated that he would attempt to reschedule the meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
There were no matters for discussion in Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leeuwenburgh adjourned the meeting at 8:53.p.m.
APPROVED:
Mayor
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City Clerk