diff --git a/platform/commonUI/general/res/sass/controls/_controls.scss b/platform/commonUI/general/res/sass/controls/_controls.scss
index 8d6779ffda..cb332b7ae0 100644
--- a/platform/commonUI/general/res/sass/controls/_controls.scss
+++ b/platform/commonUI/general/res/sass/controls/_controls.scss
@@ -133,19 +133,11 @@
 /******************************************************** LOCAL CONTROLS */
 // Controls placed in proximity to or overlaid on components and views
 
-.local-controls-persist {
-
-}
-
 .local-controls-hidden {
     // Used within .has-local-controls, hidden by default
 
 }
 
-.local-controls-flyout {
-
-}
-
 body.desktop .has-local-controls {
     // Helper class, provides hover ability to show local controls
 
@@ -156,7 +148,7 @@ body.desktop .has-local-controls {
     }
 
     .local-controls-hidden {
-        @include trans-prop-nice($props: opacity, $dur: 1000ms);
+        @include trans-prop-nice($props: opacity, $dur: 500ms);
         opacity: 0;
         pointer-events: none;
     }
diff --git a/platform/features/notebook/res/sass/_notebook-thematic.scss b/platform/features/notebook/res/sass/_notebook-thematic.scss
index c2ebb32d29..0dc1c76eff 100644
--- a/platform/features/notebook/res/sass/_notebook-thematic.scss
+++ b/platform/features/notebook/res/sass/_notebook-thematic.scss
@@ -34,10 +34,12 @@
 }
 
 .s-notebook-entry {
+    transition: background-color 500ms ease-out;
     background-color: rgba($colorBodyFg, 0.1);
     border-radius: $basicCr;
 
     &:hover {
+        transition: background-color 50ms ease-in;
         background-color: rgba($colorBodyFg, 0.2);
     }