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MINUTES OF AN
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CZTY COUNCIL
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
• October 10, 1989
An ad�ourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills was called to order at 7:35 p.m. , in the Council Chamber at th
City Hall/Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rollin
Hills, California, by Mayor Leeuwenburgh on Tuesday, October 10, 1989.
ROLL CALL -
PRESENT: Councilman Heinsheimer, Councilwoman Murdock,
Councilman Pernell (arrived at 7:44 p.m. ) ,
Mayor Leeuwenburgh
ABSENT: Councilwoman Swanson (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Terrence L. Belanger City Manager
Michael Jenkins City Attorney
Ray Hamada Principal Planner
Betty Volkert Deputy City Clerk
Ann Johnson Los Angeles Times
Grant Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick Associates
Glover Sanders Property Owner
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilwoman Murdock moved that the items on the Consent Calendar
be approved and accepted as presented. C�uncilman Heinsheimer
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council, held on
September 25, 1989, were approved as written.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Demands Nos. 4026 through 4041, 4043, 4045 through 4059, 4061 and
4062, in the amount of $25,742 .42, were approved for payment from the
General Fund. Demands Nos. 4042, 4044, and 4060 were voided.
OLD BUSINESS
ZONING CASE NO. 379, MANSOOR MIRSAIDI 1 MAVERICK LANE
The City Manager reported that this matter was held on the agenda
until the appeal period expired. The appeal period has now expired,
and there has been no appeal received by the applicant. This comes to
the City Council from the Planning Commission as a report of denial of
the request for a variance to the front yard. set�iack, and a report of
approval of the variance to the side yard setback.
There was no additional discussion, and the report from th
Planning Commission was received for the file.
AMENDMENT TO ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE RE: ANIMAL NUISANCES �
The City Manager reported that the City Council had, for their
review, copies of the revised ordinance amending that portion of the
Animal Control Ordinance relating to animal nuisances. The proposed
ordinance was revised by the City Attorney, pursuant to the Council's
direction at their meeting on September 25, 1989. In the most recent
revised version, the proposed new Section 6.44. 060 dealing with dogs
running at-large and destroying property has been deleted. Also, the
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prior repeal of Section 6.48.020 has been deleted. Instead, Section
6. 48 . 020 has been retained, as is, with the exception that the
references to barking and other noise making by dogs has been
deleted. Accordingly, a barking or noisy dog will now be handled
under new Section 6.46; a dog which is otherwise a nuisance (for
example, destroying property) will be handled under existing Section
6.48. 020. Additionally, if a dog is barking and running at-large off
its owner's property, Section 6.46. 010 continues to contain language
that would enable the City's Animal Control Agent to pick up and
impound the dog.
Councilwoman Murdock moved that the revised proposed ordinance,
entitled '�AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO BARKING DOGS, AND AMENDING THE
ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE" be approved- and adopted, and that
reading in full be waived. Councilman Heinsheimer seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS - SEPTEMBER 19, 1989 "
� ZONING CASE NO. 397, DENNIS MOORE. 0 OPEN BRAND
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� The City Manager reported that, previously, the Council received
7 a report of approval for a variance to the front yard. However, at
['(] the time that the Planning Commission took its original action, the
Q resolution of approval failed to include an additional grant of
variance to the rear yard for the construction of an addition to the
existing residence. Therefore, a public hearing was renoticed for
this element of the application. Subsequently, the Planning
Commission reviewed this matter and granted approval. for a variance to
the rear yard, as well as, to the front yard.
There was no additional discussion, and the Council` received the
Planning Commission's report of approval.
ZONING CASE N0. 400 DAVID CLP,RK 11 PACKSADDLE ROAD EAST
This is a request for a variance to encroach into the front yard
to construct an addition to the existing nonconforming residence, and
a request for site plan review. After extensive review, the Planning
Commission took action to grant the front yard variance for the
residential addition and to �approve the site plan.
The City Manager pointed out that, previously, the City Council
received a report of denial from the Planning Commission for a request
for a front yard variance to construct an addition to the existing
illegal barn. Thus, it should be noted that, as a condition of the
site plan review approval, the illegal barn must be removed before anv
permits are issued or any construction takes place.
There was no further discussion, and the Council received the
Planning Commission's report of approval for the front yard variance
for an addition to the existing residence and approval of the site
plan.
ZONING CASE NO. 405 GLOVER SANDERS 69 EASTFIELD DRIVE
This is a request for a minor variance to the side yard and front
yard setbacks for the construction of a small (16 square foot)
addition to the existing nonconforming garage at 69 Eastfield Drive,
and a request for site plan review approval.
The existing residence is approximately 1620 square feet; the
applicant is proposing to increase the residential structure by
approximately 1500 square feet. The addition will be confined to the
existing building pad. Therefore, there will be minimal, if any,
grading required, with the exception of excavation for the
foundations. The proposed addition to the garage, necessitating the
variance, is for a small tool bench alcove.
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There was no additional discussion, and the Planning Commission's
report of approval was received for the file.
REPORT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS - SEPTEMBER 22, 1989
NEW DRIVEWAY AT 4 BUGGY WHIP DRIVE
The City Manager reported that the Traffic Commission reviewed a
proposal for a new driveway associated with the new development at 4
Buggy Whip Drive. To date, there has been no development on this
property. The Traffic Conumission recommends to the City Council
approval of the proposed new driveway location, as shown on the site
development plan.
NEW DRIVEWAY AT 2864 PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH
The City Manager reported that the Traffic Commission and Traffic
Engineer reviewed the proposed driveway location for this proposed new
development, and recommend to the City Council approval of the
proposed new driveway location, pursuant to the approved site plan.
MOTZON TO ADOPT TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Councilman Heinsheimer moved approval and adoption of the Traffic
Commission's recommendations of approval for new driveway locations at
4 Buggy Whip Drive and 2864 Palos Verdes Drive North. Councilman
Pernell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PUBLIC IiEARING - CONTINUED
ZONING CASE NO. _ 396, MARION RUTH 5 OUTRIDER ROAD
The City Manager reported that at the last City Council meeting
the Council ' conducted a public hearing, and some Councilmembers
expressed concern regarding the location of the proposed stable
relative to the residence. A seeming ambiguity in the zoning
ordinance was discussed, which dealt with the definition of a
residence when the garage is attached thereto. The Council indicated
that they were prone to consider a garage attached to a residence as
part of the residence, which creates a separation distance problem
with the proposed stable location. Thus, the applicant has redesigned
the plan by separating the garage from the residence. The revised
plan indicates a six foot (6 ' ) wide unconnected breezeway between the
garage and residence. The purpose of the breezeway is to create an
independent garage structure. Thus, the proposed future stable is
located approximately eleven feet (11 ' ) from the garage and is more
than forty feet (40 ' ) away from the residence. The proposed stable
will be approximately seventy feet (70 ' ) from the Post property at 3
Outrider and approximately fifty feet (50' ) from the Po�tter property
at 7 Outrider. In addition, the proposed stable will be approximately
one hundred feet (100 ' ) from the existing stable on the Post property.
Mayor Leeuwenburgh opened the public hearing, and invited
comments from the� audience.
Mr. Grant Kirkpatrick, architect on the project, addressed the
Council and concurred with the City Manager's review of the proposal.
Mr. Kirkpatrick explained that the breezeway was ,created to further
establish that the separation distance between the stable and
residence would be greater than thirty-five feet (35' ) .
There were no additional comments, and Mayor Leeuwenburgh closed
the public hearing.
In response to a procedural question from Councilman Heinsheimer
and Councilman Pernell regarding resolution of the original request
for a Variance, Mr. Mike Jenkins, City Attorney, explained that the
Variance request could be deemed withdrawn by virtue of the
modification of the site development plan.
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The City Manager informed the Council that the appropriate
resolution, memorializing the Council 's action, would be prepared and
brought back to the Council for final disposition, at their next
regular meeting. �
Councilman Pernell commented that the applicant and her �
representative are to be commended on their cooperativeness and
responsiveness; it was greatly appreciated by the Council.
Councilman Heinsheimer moved approval of the site plan, as
revised. Councilman Pernell seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA
Mayor Leeuwenburgh invited the audience to address the Council on
any topic not outlined on the agenda. h
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No one spoke on the Open Agenda, and the meeting proceeded
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� MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL �
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Councilman Pernell asked for a status report on cable
Q television. The City Manager reported that there is no new
information from Dimension Cable. He will be meeting tomorrow with
District Manager for GTE to tour their cable system in Cerritos.
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS - RECONNAISSANCE STUDY
Councilman Pernell asked for an � update on the pr.ogress of the �
Army Corps of Engineers study. The City Manager reported that he
spoke with their office today, and there is no new information. The
Corps of Engineers had intended to have a draft plan completed by this
time. The City Manager noted that the City has provided them with
complete data and information that has been requested. The City
Manager will update the Council on the Army Corps of Engineers
progress when more information is available.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING �
Councilwoman Murdock announced that she attended the Eastfield
neighborhood meeting, sponsored by the Community Association. The
topics concerning the residents seemed to be cable television, and dog
nuisances and attacks. The meeting was well attended.
LETTER FROM CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES RE: EQUESTRIAN TRAIL SYSTEM
Councilwoman Murdock referred to a letter from the Mayor of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes, requesting input and response to Rancho
Palos Verdes' proposed equestrian trail system. The City Manager
indicated that the letter had been referred to the Community
Association for a response, as the Rolling Hills Community Association
has jurisdiction of the equestrian trails.
MEETING WITH GENERAL PLAN CONSULTANTS, CBA
Mayor Leeuwenburgh announced that the General Plan Consultants,
Cotton/Beland/Associates, have expressed a desire to meet with the
Council to report on the progress of the preparation of the Housing }
Element and the General Plan Revisions. Thus, a meeting was scheduled
for Wednesday, October 18, 1989, at 7:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber
at City Hall.
Councilman Pernell announced that he attended the meeting last
week of the General Plan Advisory Committee, and commended the members
of the Committee and their diligence.
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MATTERS FROM STAFF
RECYCLING PROGRAM
The City Manager reported that there is no additional
information, at this time. This matter will be held on the agenda,
and he will keep the Council apprised of any new information.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The City Manger announced that he and the City Attorney would b
attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Sar
Francisco, October 23 - 25.
CLOSED SESSION �
It was determined that a Closed Session was not necessary.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Leeuwenburgh adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. , to
Wednesday, October 18, 1989, at 7:00 a.m.
City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor