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RANCHO PALOS VE RDES CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
January 14, 1987
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Hughes, notice having
been given with affidavit thereto on file.
PRESENT: BACHARACH, RYAN, McTAGGART , AND MAYOR HUGHES
LATE ARRIVAL: HINCHLIFFE AT 8:26 P.M.
Also present were City Manager Dennis McDuffie, Environmental Services Di-
rector Robert Benard, Public Works Director George Wentz, City Clerk Jo
Purcell, and Finance Director Kevin N. Smith,
TRACT NO. 44514 - WALLACE The Mayor declared the hearing open
RANCH (CONTINUATION OF on this continuation of the public
PUBLIC HEARING) hearing for approval of this tenta-
(1411) tive tract. With maps mounted for
audience and Council viewing, Envi-
ronmental Services Director Benard
described the access, and the design
of this proposed development. He alluded to a map contained in the Coun-
cil's agenda which described the trails in Rollings Hills Estates and poss-
ible trail connections to the Wallace property. Additionally, he referred
to a letter received from the City of Rolling Hills Estates which summariz-
ed the action taken by their City Council in entering into a development
agreement with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District which al-
lows for bridle trails and equestrian lots in property directly south of
the proposed Wallace Ranch Development.
Responding to the Mayor's call for public testimony were the following res-
idents: Georgia Clark, 26157 Barkstone; Alvin P. Lafon, 5801 West Crest -
ridge Road Sara Bowlus , 28427 Quai lhi l l Drive; Bob Poole, 2059 Reynosa
Drive, Torrance, representing the American Radio Relay League; Joe Locas-
cio, 29703 Whitley Collins, representing the Palos Verdes Amateur Radio
Club; Sunshine, 6 Limetree, representing the Palos Verdes Peninsula Horse-
men's Association; Teri Helm, 28527 Quailhill Drive; MaryAnn Evans, 6217
Lochvale Drive, representing the Stone Ridge Homeowners Association; Ana-
stasia Wittenberg, 28866 King Arthur Court; Clint Mason, 28873 Blythewood
Drive; and Ron Florance , 1025 Via Mirabel , representing the Wallace Ranch
Associates. The comments presented by these residents dealt with the cost
of maintaining the proposed park for the development, the effects that
traffic and horse access from this development, would have on the nearby
Canterbury Retirement Home, the pros and cons of one entrance versus two
entrances. objections to the wall which was proposed to surround the pro -
ject`, the elevation of the homes adjacent to King Arthur Drive, and whether
the homes could be lowered and still maintain the slope necessary for
proper drainage.
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Discussion then centered on the traffic flow, if there should be two access
roads to this development and if such a design presented more traffic
conflicts.
(At 8:26 P.M. Councilman Hinchliffe arrived and was present for the remain-
der of the meeting.)
Bob Poole, 2059 Reynosa Drive, Torrance, representing the American Radio
Relay League told the Council that his organization would pledge $5,000 per
year toward the maintenance of the radio facility at the proposed park.
Representing the owners of this property was Ron Florance, 1025 Mirab el,
who summarized the project and its design and the rationale in requesting
that the homes not front on Armaga Spring. He went on to describe the ex-
isting planning in the Armaga Spring area, its density, the traffic volume
on that street, and explained the desirability of having a wall around this
community. Additionally, he went on to „describe the horse trail and how it
would abut the property in the cul -de -sac . Representing Lanco Engineering
was Mike Nichols, who further explained the traffic flow for this develop-
ment,
Discussion next centered on the use of the Quimby Funds and how those funds
could be used in relation to the park for this development.
RECESS
At 10:06 P.M. the Mayor declared a
brief _recess. At 10:15 P.M, the
meeting reconvened.
Douglas Pell, 28314 Meadowmist Drive presented his concerns about the
traffic flow f or' this development,
Councilwoman Bacharach moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried
to continue to the public hearing on this matter to February 3, 1987.
Council then proceeded to review the grading, the traffic onto Armaga
Spring, whether there should be a linear park along the Armaga Spring en-
trance, the possibility of granting curb cuts to allow the homes to front
on Armaga Spring, and generally how the design could be ameliorated, par-
ticularly with regard to the proposed wall. Councilman Hinchliffe moved,
seconded by Councilman McTaggart and carried to consider only one entrance
for this development. Representing the Planning Commission was Commission-
er Robert McNulty who explained the Planning Commission's design for this
development and how that provided for two access points.
Additional discussion took place on whether the.item should be sent back to
the Planning -Commission to answer some of the concerns raised about curb
cuts and how the wall could be eliminated. Councilwoman Bacharach moved,
seconded by Councilman Ryan to have staff prepare an analysis of the impact
of curb cuts on Armaga Spring Road, and look at some ways of obtaining a
linear park with a setback. The motion carried on a 4 -1 vote with Council-
man Hinchliffe voting in opposition.
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Additional concern was expressed about maintaining the park because of its
historical significance, if the park would be self-supporting, and whether
or not the park concept should be investigated by staff to determine the
maintenance costs. Also, concern was expressed whether the park could be
used for commercial broadcasting purposes, and whether it would be possible
to give the Wallace home to the City of Rolling Hills Estates for placement
in their nearby park. The issue of whether or not this tract map could be
denied without prejudice and the request made- of the developer to design a
R.P .D . It was the consensus that staff should prepare a report on the po-
tential uses for this proposed park and the impact it would have on the
budget.
Councilman Ryan moved, seconded by Councilman Hinchliffe and carried to
continue the Council discussion of this item until the next meeting.
Additional Council discussion followed regarding the trails and the plans
that the City of Rolling Hills Estates might have for their nearby trail
and how that would connect to the proposed trail for this development.
Council recommended that staff try to get more definitive information about
Rolling Hills Estates' trails plans. Concern was expressed that access to
Ridgecrest School be provided in this development.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
AND ADJOURNMENT
At 12:15 A.M. the meeting recessed
to a closed session for discussion
of the status on the Horan case , and
personnel matters. The motion was
made by Councilman Ryan. The meet-
ing reconvened at 1:00 A.M. and ad-
journed to Monday, January 19, 1987
at 7:30 P.M.
ayor
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