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PC MINS 19830712M I N U T E S City of Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission Regular Adjourned Meeting July 12, 1983 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 30942 Hawthorne Boulevard, by Vice -Chairman McTaggart. PRESENT: Brown, McNulty, McTaggart, Hughes LATE ARRIVAL: None ABSENT: Hinchliffe Also present were Director of Environmental Services Sharon W. Hightower, Associate Planner Sandra Massa Lavitt and Assistant Planner Jonathon Shepherd. COMMUNICATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of June 23, 1983 Dr. Brown requested that the record show and July 12, 1983 that he was absent from the June 23, 1983 meeting and could not vote on those minutes. Minutes of both meetings were approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS Variance No. 92 Mr. Shepherd stated the two alternatives Muckel in the staff report with staff's recommen- 6024 Ocean Terrace dation to approve Resolution PC 83-10 Revised Plans denying Variance No. 92. Dr. Brown asked Mr. Sheperd about relocation of pool and how much pool length would be lost. Mr. Shepherd stated it would reduce the length of the pool by 2 to 3 feet, however, there had been previous discussion regarding relocation of the spa and if relocated this would cut down reduction of pool length. Mr. Hughes asked Mr. Shepherd if a 3-1/2 foot wall with pilisters could be built in the setback without a permit. Mr. Shepherd replied yes, as long as the pilisters did not exceed 3-1/2 feet. Mr. McTaggart opened the Public Hearing. Mr. John Muckel, 4924 Sharlynne Lane, Torrance, landowner, addressed the Commission giving his rebuttals to the Staff Findings (Sections 1-4). Mr. Muckel also stated that the revised wall plan was compatible to the area and showed photographs of his own windshield survey depicting the wall of a neighbor with wrought iron on a wall. In addition, Mr. Muckel stated that he could not move pool due to pillars that were already placed deep into ground. ' By motion of Mr. McNulty, and seconded by Dr. Brown the Public Hearing was closed. The Commission questioned staff regarding neighbor's wall. Director Hightower stated that this was a code violation. 4 r Mr. McNulty asked staff if the applicant could put a wrought iron fence directly behind his 42 inch fence. Mr. Shepherd stated that according to Code any wall/fence within 3 feet of each other would be considered as one wall/fence height. So the total height would be considered as 6 feet. Dr. Brown moved to adoptāž¢ Resolution No. P.C. 83-10 denying Variance No. 92, because the applicant had several legal alternatives and the findings could not be made. Mr. Hughes seconded, motion passed unanimously. GOLDEN COVE Ms. Lavitt presented the staff report. G.P.A. 12, Z.C. 12, The continued Public Hearing was opened. EIR 222 Mr. Robert Smith, applicant, 2004 Yacht Vigilant, Newport Beach, addressed the Commission discussing trade-offs with density vs. moderate priced units giving four different options for various densities, with bonuses and the effect on the moderate housing issue. Mr. Smith further stated that the landowner would be renovating the existing Golden Cove Shopping Center and Mr. Smith also requested that the Planning Commission at their next meeting take a vote on the zone change, E.I.R., and one of four density options they had presented or one of the options with modifications that the Planning Commission felt would be appropriate. Mr. Hughes asked Mr. Smith if in terms of market rate units at these various densities is the assumption that they are all basically the same price. Mr. Smith replied no, at'the lower densities the price is higher. For example, the 72 units would probably be in the lower $200,000 price range at 10.5 d.u./ac, but they would be larger. Mr. Hughes asked what size these units would be. Mr. Smith stated that 52 of the 72 units would range from 1,500-1,700 square feet, the 20 stacked flats would be a little under 1,100 feet and all would have enclosed garages. Mr. McTaggart asked Mr. Smith about storm drainage and run-off at the bluffs and if the landowner was willing at any density to make the off-site improvements prior to commencement of the project. Mr. Smith replied that their understanding was that there was an existing storm drain system and that they were planning to do the storm drains on their own site and then connect to the existing system; that they were not aware that there were additional improvements needed to the existing system. Director Hightower stated that Public Works had been requested to review the plans to see if there were any potential problems and we do not have a final answer yet. Mr. McTaggart asked Mr. Smith if 72 units - was the bottom line for density. Mr. Smith stated that any of the four densities was viable with the trade-off for moderate priced housing. Mr. Howard Adler, 505 No. Tustin, Santa Ana, landowner, addressed the Commission replying to Mr. McNulty's question regarding the potential sale of the Golden Cove Center stating that they had been talking to potential buyers and that whether or not the Center is sold they would be putting approximately $300,000 of rennovation into the Center. Mr. Hughes stated the County Tax Accessor rolls did not show Golden Cove Development Co., as the owners of the Center and asked what guarantee did the City have that the rennovation would be done if the Center is sold. Mr. Adler replied that they have been the owners since 1980 and that the money could be placed in bonds to guarantee rennovation. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -2- July 12, 1983 Joan C. Engelke, 27028 Shorewood Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, President of the League of Woman Voters addressed the Commission stating that the League had a position on moderate income housing and urged the Commission to support moderate housing in this project and any other projects in Rancho Palos Verdes where feasible and compatible. Motion was made by Dr. Brown to continue the Public Hearing, motion was seconded and was passed unanimously. Dr. Brown stated for the record that he had met on July 11th with the applicant and his representatives in order to be updated on the proposal since he was unable to attend the June 23rd joint meeting. NEW BUSINESS SIGN PERMIT NO. 168 Mr. Shepherd presented the staff report KOREAN CHURCH and also stated the two alternative the 5640 CRESTRIDGE ROAD Planning Commission had and the staff's FREE STANDING I.D. SIGN recommendation to approve Sign Permit No. 168. Mr. Hughes made motion to approve Sign Permit No. 168, Mr. McNulty seconded, motion passed unanimously. SIGN PERMIT NO. 173 Ms. Lavitt presented the staff report and AUDRO TRAVEL staff's recommendation of approval for Sign 31239 PALOS VERDES DR. WEST Permit No. 173. BUILDING FRONTAGE SIGN Dr. Brown moved to approve Sign Permit No. 173, Mr. McNulty seconded, motion passed unanimously. GRADING NO. 665 D. C. WALLACE 28503 HIGHRIDGE GRADING OF SITE the agenda until late afternoon o to continue, Mr. Hughes seconded, Ms. Lavitt stated that applicant requested that this item be continued to the next agenda due to the fact that they had not received their agenda and staff report and had no notification of their placement on n the day of this meeting. Dr. Brown moved motion passed. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT Director Hightower addressed the Commission PROGRAM stating that what was required of the 1983-84 Commission was to determine if the projects listed were in conformance with the General Plan and that she would forward that determination to the City Council. 1 Dr. Brown made motion that the Commission finds that the projects listed conform to the General Plan. Mr. McNulty seconded, motion passed with Mr. Hughes voting no. Meeting was adjourned at 9:12 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -3- July 12, 1983 3 #60OA-B1-B5