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CITY OF RANCHOâ–º PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tomblin at 7:08 p.m. at the Fred Hesse
Community Room, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Knight led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Commissioners Gerstner, Knight, Lewis, Vice Chairman Tetreault, and
Chairman Tomblin.
Absent: Commissioners Emenhiser and Leon were excused.
Also present were Community Development Director Rojas and Associate Planner Kim.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairman Tomblin suggested moving agenda item No. 2 to be heard before agenda
item No. 1. The Commission unanimously agreed.
COMMUNICATIONS
Director Rojas reported that at their October 18th meeting the City Council overturned
the Planning Commission's denial of a second-story addition on Lagarita Drive and
conditionally approved a modified project. He also reported that the Cit Council initiated
a code amendment to amend the Development code in terms of the interpretation
procedure to allow administrative adjustments to the OH zoning line from thirty feet to
one hundred feet.
Director Rojas gave a brief update to the Commission on the St. John Fisher project.
The City Manager recognized Joe Locasio, Keith Harter, Chairman Tomblin, Vice
Chairman Tetreault and Commissioners Knight and Gerstner for their completion of the
Leadership Academy.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (rg_qard_in_q non-agenda items):
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Conditional Use Permit Revision (Case No. ZON2011-00125): 500 Silver
Spur Road
Associate Planner Kim presented the staff report, giving a brief description of the
proposed project as outlined in the staff report. She noted the staff report was incorrect
in stating the existing four-foot antennas will be replaced by eight-foot antennas. She
clarified the existing four-foot antennas will be replaced by four-foot three-inch
antennas. She stated staff was able to make all of the required findings to recommend
approval of the project.
Chairman Tomblin opened the public hearing.
Marilyn Warren (applicant) stated she is in concurrence with staffs conditions of
approval and is available to answer any questions.
Commissioner Knight asked Ms. Warren if the old antennas will be removed from the
premises.
Ms. Warren answered that the old antennas will be removed.
Commissioner Knight asked if there were any other obsolete antennas that could also
be removed.
Ms. Warren was not aware of any obsolete antennas on the building.
Chairman Tomblin asked if the new proposed antennas will inside or outside of the
proposed screening wall,
Ms. Warren answered that the antennas will inside the proposed screening wall.
Chairman Tomblin closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Knight moved to approve the project as recommended and
conditioned by staff, seconded by Vice Chairman Tetreault. PC Resolution 2011-
36 was thereby adopted (5-0).
CONTINUED BUSINESS
1. Code Amendment (Case No. ZON2010-00293
Commissioner Lewis suggested that, because two commissioners are not in
attendance, and because of the discussions on this item at past meetings, that the
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Commission hear a brief staff report, hear any public testimony, and consider continuing
the item until there is a full Commission present to discuss the item.
Associate Planner Kim presented a brief staff report, noting at the last hearing the
Planning Commission had requested the item be renoticed and agendized for
discussion at this meeting.
Karl Price expressed his concerns with the idea of raising the height of hedges above
42 inches in the front yard setback. He felt it could create a potential safety hazard in
terms of people hiding in these hedges. He also questioned if other cities in the area
allow hedges over 42 inches in the front yard setbacks. He thought it would be a good
idea to look at what other cities are doing, look at the recommendations or ideas that
law enforcement and other safety personnel might have on this issue before
proceeding.
Maria Price also expressed her concerns with allowing the hedges over 42 inches in the
front yard areas of homes.
Commissioner Knight asked staff if they had any information in terms of crime statistics
with respect to higher hedges in the front yard.
Director Rojas stated that staff was not aware of any crime statistics related to hedge
heights, but could check with the Sheriff's Department.
Commissioner Lewis moved to continue the public hearing to the November 22nd
meeting, seconded by Vice Chairman Tetreault. Unanimously approved.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. Minutes of September 27, 2011
Commissioner Gerstner moved to approve the minutes as presented, seconded
by Commissioner Knight. Approved, (5-0).
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS
Chairman Tomblin requested that an update on the lighting at Point Vicente Animal
Hospital and the lighting at the Mirendela project.
Commissioner Gerstner added to that request, noting that a discussion on some
specific conditions in regards to lighting for future projects might be helpful.
4. Pre-Acienda for the meeting on November 22, 2011
The pre-agenda was reviewed and approved.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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