PC MINS 20110510 Approved
May 4, 2011
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 10, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tomblin at 7:05 p.m. at the Fred Hesse
Community Room, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
FLAG SALUTE
Vice Chairman Tetreault led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Commissioners Gerstner, Knight, Vice Chairman Tetreault, and Chairman
Tomblin.
Absent: Commissioners Emenhiser, Leon and Lewis were excused.
Also present were Community Development Director Rojas and Deputy Director Pfost.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was unanimously approved as presented.
COMMUNICATIONS
Director Rojas reported that at their next meeting the City Council will hear an appeal of
the Planning Commission's decision to deny a Special Use Permit to allow continued
use of modular buildings at Green Hills Memorial Park. The City Council will also hear
an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to require that the property owner of
the Golden Cove Center increase the height of the south property line wall from 3.5 feet
to 6 feet.
Chairman Tomblin reported his attendance at the Mayor's Breakfast.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding non-agenda items):
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Height Variation Permit (Case No. ZON2010-00331): 6530 LaGarita Drive
Director Rojas noted that this item was before the Commission at the last meeting and
the Commission voted to deny the proposed project without prejudice, directing staff to
bring a Resolution of denial for review and approval at this meeting. He explained that
this decision was made with a 5-0 vote with Commissioner Gerstner abstaining and
Knight absent. Since there are only two Commissioners present, he checked with the
City Attorney and she confirmed that at least two votes are required to pass a
Resolution.
Vice Chairman Tetreault moved to adopt PC Resolution 2011-21 reflecting the
Planning Commission decision to deny the Height Variation and Site Plan Review
without prejudice, seconded by Chairman Tomblin. Approved, (2-0-2) with
Commissioners Gerstner and Knight abstaining.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. General Plan Update — proposed changes to the existing Land Use Map
Deputy Director Pfost presented the staff report, explaining this proposed changed is
related to an inconsistency between the General Plan and the Zoning Code in regards
to land use in a residential area. He explained the inconsistency and staff's proposal to
revise the Land Use Map to make sure the land use boundary for these residential
properties is consistent with the existing zoning code.
Commissioner Gerstner asked if staff had any history on why the zoning didn't follow
the General Plan.
Deputy Director Pfost answered that staff has no history on this and has not been able
to determine why there is this discrepancy.
Commissioner Gerstner asked if there are any non-conformities with anything that has
been constructed in that area.
Deputy Director Pfost answered that the Zoning Map is not changing so there will be no
non-conformities and there is no potential for parcelization because the lots are so
small.
Commissioner Knight moved to approve the proposed land use changes to the
General Plan Land Use Map related to area K, without lot lines, as recommended
by staff, seconded by Commissioner Gerstner. Approved, (4-0).
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS
3. Pre-Agenda for the meeting on May 24, 2011
The Commission approved the pre-agenda for May 24, 2011.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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