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M I N U T E S
City of Rancho Palos Verdes APPROVED AS PRESENTED
Planning Commission May 11, 1976
April 27, 1976
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
School District Building, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard, by Chairman Shaw.
PRESENT: Blue, McTaggart, Rosenberg, Shaw, Trefts
ABSENT: None
Also present was Director of Planning Sharon W. Hightower and City Attorney Pat Coughlan.
MINUTES APPROVAL
On motion of Mr. McTaggart, seconded by Mr.
Blue and unanimously carried, the minutes
of April 13, 1976 were approved as presented.
On motion of Mr. Blue, seconded by Mr. McTaggart and unanimously carried, the minutes
of April 21, 1976 were approved as presented.
VARIANCE #5/GRADING APPLICATION #22 Chairman Shaw opened continued public hearing
7449 Via Lorado on Variance #5 and Grading Application #22.
Applicant: William Hauf
City Attorney indicated the Development Code
as written is silent with regard to residen-
tially zoned lots containing slopes in excess of 350, other than the notation that slopes
in excess of 35% shall be treated as open space. The Code contains no provision for
grading on slopes greater than 350. It was his recommendation that the Commission
study the matter and initiate a Code amendment to allow that degree of grading which the
Commission finds is appropriate, based on a continuation of the formula provisions of the
Code and incorporating a vested rights position (i.e., dealing with recorded lots, the
formation of which was not within City control, including a finding that the grading can
be accomplished with no threat to the neighborhood).
Director Hightower indicated the timetable for such a Code amendment would be a minimum
of 2-3 months.
City Attorney recommended the item be tabled with the understanding that the Commission
will work with all deliberate speed on development of criteria for grading on slopes in
excess of 35% and on the initiation of a Code amendment.
Director Hightower emaphsized that, even after such a Code amendment, there could be no
guarantee that the grading for this particular project would be approved.
The applicant, William Hauf, stressed the need for expediency and indicated his willing-
ness for the matter to be tabled.
On motion of Mr. Rosenberg, seconded by Mrs. Trefts and unanimously carried, public
hearing on Variance #5/Grading Application #22 was tabled to a date to be set at some
future time.
City Attorney left the chambers at this time and did not return.
RESOLUTION 76-1 P.C. On motion of Mr. Rosenberg, seconded by Mr. Blue
Conditional Use Permit #12 and unanimously carried, Resolution 76-1 P.C.
was adopted.
RECESS
SPECIAL ANIMAL PERMIT #1
5235 Elkmont Drive
Applicant: Mr. & Mrs. Boudreau
denied, due to possible detriment to the
other persons located in the vicinity.
At 8:22 p.m. a brief recess was called. The
Commission reconvened at 8:30 p.m. with the
same members present.
Director Hightower reviewed the request for
approval of a special animal permit to allow
the keeping of six horses on property located
outside an established "Q" District, with the
revised recommendation that the request be
use, enjoyment, or valuation of property of
The applicants, Mr. and Mrs. Boudreau, reviewed the fly and waste control program
currently being conducted on the site, and indicated they had no interest in keeping
six horses personally, but wish to establish the right to keep six horses for purposes
of future sale df the property.
Speaking in opposition to the proposal were Col. Besse, 5332 Manitowac; Rex Davison,
5227 Elkmont; Jack Bateman, 5256 Willow Wood; Robert Boyle, 5296 Willow Wood; Robert
Cartwright, 5288 Willow Wood; Jennie Schmeikle, 5153 Elkmont; citing fly and odor
problems, concern with fire access and access to trails, and concern with the possible
precedent setting nature of the proposal. Col. Besse submitted a petition containing
the signatures of individuals opposed to approval for the keeping of horses along
Silver Spur Road or in adjacent areas.
Mr. and Mrs. Boudreau further indicated the site is in a clean and sanitary condition,
and submitted statements from the refuse collector and a feed store. Mr. Boudreau
submitted a plan for waste and fly control for the property.
Following Commission discussion, it was moved by Mr. Rosenberg, seconded by Mr.
McTaggart and unanimously carried that Special Animal Permit #1 be tentatively
approved, subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) That the permit be issued for a twelve month probationary period.
(2) That hearing be held before the Planning Commission at the end of such
probationary period to determine the permanent approval of the use, based
on a review of existing health, safety, and general welfare condition -
(3) That the temporary permit be contingent upon submission of a written
program by the applicants for positive waste and fly control, violation
of which will constitute grounds for revocation of the special animal
permit.
(4) That the number of horses permitted be limited to two, based on existing
uses.
RECESS
GRADING APPLICATION #15
31014 Marne Drive
Applicant: Butler Housing
At 9:55 p.m. a brief recess was called.
The Commission reconvened at 9:59 p.m. with
the same members present.
Director Hightower summarized the request
for approval of grading for a single family
residence, with the recommendation that the
approval be granted.
H. D. Hoon, Vice -President of Butler Housing, and A. E. Beran of Engineering Services
Corporati&P represented the applicant.
Following discussion of drainage problems and off-site grading, it was moved by
Mr. Blue, seconded by Mrs. Trefts that Grading Application #15 be approved, based
on substantial compliance with the Development Code's grading criteria, subject to
the approval of a landscaping and irrigation plan by the Director of Planning, and
subject to approval of the drainage plans by the City Engineer.
It was moved by Mr. Rosenberg, seconded by Mr. McTaggart and carried, with Mr. Blue
and Mrs. Trefts dissenting, that the motion be amended to require that the proposed
12" drainage pipe be brought to the street.
The question was called for, and the motion to approve Grading Application #15 was
unanimously carried.
GRADING APPLICATION #43 Director Hightower summarized the request
30551 Palos Verdes Drive East for approval of grading for a single family
Applicant: William Pierson residence, with the recommendation that
the matter be continued to allow submittal
of revised plans reducing volume and area
of grading.
The applicant, William Pierson, presented plans calling for the preservation of the
majority of the trees on the site.
Frank Manculich,
obstruction, but
problem.
30553 Palos Verdes Drive East, expressed concern with possible view
indicated he had arranged to meet with the applicant to discuss the
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Following discussion, it was moved by Mr. Blue that Grading Application #43 be tabled
to allow submittal of revised plans reducing the volume and area of grading. Motion
died for lack of second.
On motion of Mr. Rosenberg, seconded by Mr. McTaggart and carried, with Mr. Blue and
Mrs. Shaw dissenting, Grading Application #43 was approved subject to the approval
of landscaping and irrigation plans by the Director of Planning.
PARCEL MAP #6515 Director Hightower reviewed Tentative Parcel
5375 Rolling Ridge Road Map #6515, for the creation of two 30,000+
Applicant: Leo Poxon square foot lots, with the recommendation -
that the Commission adopt Resolution 76-2
P.C., with the following changes: second
paragraph to read, "WHEREAS, pursuant to the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes, the Planning Commission considered on April 27, 1976 the
Tentative Parcel Map;" and Park and Recreation fee to be $911.27.
Speaking in favor of the application were the applicant, Leo Poxon, and Richard Meine,
3270 Via Campesina.
Doug Trowbridge, 5333 Rolling Ridge Road, expressed concern with the location of a
house on the new lot.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mr. Blue, seconded by Mr. McTaggart and unani-
mously carried to adopt Resolution 76-2 P.C. approving TentativeParcel Map No. 6515,
withthe changes outlined by staff.
WORK SESSIONS Members were reminded of work sessions on
April 29 to consider the Coastal Specific
Plan and on May 4 to interview prospective
members of the Animal Advisory Committee. Changes to the grading ordinance were
added to May 4 meeting.
Director Hightower recommended that other changes to the grading ordinance be con-
sidered concurrently with changes in the Code regarding grading on slopes in excess
of 35%.
It was moved by Mr. Blue, seconded by Mrs. Trefts and carried, with Mr. Rosenberg
dissenting, that staff be directed to give notice to the Los Angeles Times, Daily
Breeze, and Peninsula News that the Planning( -Commission will be holding work sessions
on various aspects of the Development Code every Thursday for the next several months,
specifying, if possible, the topic to be considered at the work session.
Director Hightower indicated staff would send notices as possible but that the attempt
was to streamline procedures not add to them.
SUB -COMMITTEE REPORT Mrs. Trefts indicated a copy of the draft
ANTENNA HEIGHTS of recommended changes to the Code had
been submitted to the Radio Club. Peter
Von Hagen indicated the club members had
endorsed the draft.
It was agreed that a date for a work session to consider the draft would be set at
either the April 29 or may 4 work session.
ADJOURNMENT At 11:55 p.m. it was moved, seconded and
carried to ad]ourn to Thursday, April 29,
at 7:30 p.m. for a work session on the
Coastal Specific Plan Workbook, to be held in the Council Chambers.
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