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PC MINS 19850813MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 13, 1985 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. PRESENT: HODGE, MCNULTY, ORTOLANO, VON HAGEN, WIKE ABSENT: NONE Also present were Associate Planner Steve Rubin and Sharon Hightower, Director of Environmental Services. COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED BUSINESS The Commission was informed by Steve Rubin that if they plan to attend the September Southwest Area Planning Meeting, the staff needs to be advised by September 6. The Chairman asked staff about the let- ter from Ernesto Gracer, regarding no- tice of Variance No. 119. Staff ad- vised the Commission that,the address provided by Mr. Gracer was not the ad- dress of the property in question. Mr. Kee (current owner) was not the owner at the time of the application. The City attempted to notify Mr. Gracer three times by telephone to no avail. Since the proper information was not provided by the owner at the time of ap- plication, the City will take no action at this time. Chairman McNulty moved that the Consent Calendar be discussed at the end of the meeting after Reports; seconded, and passed unanimously. Tentative Parcel Map 16784 Associate Planner Rubin recommended that I Swanson Tentative Parcel Map 16784 be continued Bayend Dr. as staff was advised by Mr. Swanson that he is still awaiting requirements from the Los Angeles County Flood Control. Mr. Von Hagen moved to continue the public hearing until the meeting of August 27; seconded by Mrs. Wike; and carried unanimously. Messrs. Downing and Sosa were in the audience to speak on this matter; they were advised to return on August 27. A_ Minutes August 13, 1985 Page-2- Grading age-2- Grading No. 805 Coastal Permit No. 13 Environmental Assessment No. 468 Lanc'o_= Engineerin-g- P.V. Properties Portuguese Bend Club Mr. Von Hagen moved to waive the reading of the staff report; seconded, and passed unanimously. Chairman McNulty opened the informal hearing. Mike.Nichols, 17430 So. Prairie Avenue, representing Lanc , o Engineering, 'stat9d__fi&'_' -itias available for questions. There were -no -comments or questions. Chairman McNulty closed the informal hearing. Mr. Von Hagen moved to approve the Final Negative Declaration for EA #468, Coastal Permit No. 13 and GR #805, subject to the conditions as noted in the staff recom- mendation of August 13, 1985; Mrs. Wike seconded; and carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Variance No. 105 Rubin, Associate Planner gave the staff Revision report for the request of an additional Arik Abdalian 215"+ of upslope retaining wall height 30825 Marne Drive within the front setback. On October 23, 1984 the Planning Commission adopted Resolution P.C. No. 84-27, approving Variance No. 105; this approval was to -allow A series of up$lope retaining walls within the front setback with a total height of 101. The new request to revise Variance No. 105 is the result of these site conditions. With this revision, the applicants are seeking approval for additional wall height which has already been constructed due to the problem of unretained cut. As previously approved, a 42" hand rail would be placed on top of the wall for public safety. Staff stated that in accordance with these conditions and the previous in- tent, they recommend approval of the variance. Chairman McNulty opened the public hearing. A. Abdalian, 30825 Marne Drive stated he wanted to raise the height of the wall for two reasons: 1) safety purposes, and 2) so the dirt would not be washed away. There being no further comments from the public, Mrs. Ortolano moved to close the public hearing; seconded by Mrs. Wike, and passed unanimously. Mrs. Ortolano moved to adopt Resolution P.C. No. 85-22 approving a revision to Variance No. 105; seconded by Mr. Von Hagen; and passed.unanimously. 0 Minutes August 13, 1985 Page - 3 - • Grading Application No. 827 Associate Planner Rubin gave the staff K. Wolcott report on the application to allow con - Lot 17, Tract 25376 struction of a new single family residence on a legally created vacant lot on slopes exceeding 151. This is a corner lot at the intersection of Highpoin and Crownveca Drive;- The proposed project utilizes Highpoint Drive as the front property line. Currently, Crownview is considered the primary street of access, because it is the collector street which connects this tract to Palos Verdes Drive East. There is an existing 10' drain easement on the center of the site. The staff recommended the Commission approve the applicants' request as pro- posed, thereby designating the northwest property line as the front. There followed much discussion among the Commission regarding the placement of the dwelling, and building on the slope with so much flat land available on the property. There was also concern about the access to the property. Mr. Rubin advised the Commission there were no easements from the adjoining property recorded on the map when the map was initially done, there is no availability of ,accessible easements, and the only street access would be on a downslope. He sus- pected the location (of the house to be built) was to maximize the view and because the sewer easement is in the center of the property site. Mr. Wolcott, landowner of the property in question, said he was informed by the adjacent landowner that the "driveway" is a personal one and not a -dedicated street nor easement. Chairman McNulty closed the informal public hearing. Chairman McNulty moved to accept staff's recommendation and approve alternative number 1; thereby approving the applicants request as proposed, designating the northwest property line as the front; seconded by Mr. Hodge. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Ayes: Nays: Grading Application No. 818 Gardner Management Co. 5711 Ravenspur Road Hodge, Ortolano, Von Hagen, McNulty Wike Mr. Von Hagen moved to waive the reading of the staff report; Mrs. Ortolano seconded; and passed unanimously. Mrs. Ortolano moved to deny this application based on construction on a slope exceeding 35%; seconded by Mrs. Wike; and passed unanimously. te 1 ;;4 -1 Minutes August 13, 1985 Page - 4 - Grading No. 821 Associate Planner Rubin recommended this Mardosian item be removed from the agenda as the 30162 Cartier applicant had been requested to provide revised plans and had not done so. Chairman McNulty moved to continue this item to the next available meeting; seconded by Mr. Hodge; Andpassed unanimously. RECESS At 8:15 PM the Commission recessed for 10 minutes. At 8:25 PM Chairman McNulty called the meeting back to order. REPORTS 3300 Crownview Drive The London Residence Specific Plan No. 2 Workshop Associate Planner Rubin advised land- scaping and irrigation plans had been provided and that the staff was proceed- ing with plan checks. Director Hightower advised the Commission that the Specific Plan No. 2 Workshop would be at 7:30,P.M. at the Red Cross Building. She also suggested a subcommittee be formed to attend this workshop since it is not a public hearing, merely a workshop to discuss problems and resolutions. All members may attend; but only two would act as the subcommittee and report back to the Commission. Commissioners Ortolano and Hodge were selected as the subcommittee. Commissioners Vacation Schedule Mrs. Wike August 27 September 10 (wants to listen to tapes upon her return) Mr. Von Hagen None Mrs. Ortolan None Mr. Hodge August 27 Mr. McNulty None CONSENT CALENDAR Capital Improvement Program for FY 85-87 There was some discussion about median for FY 85-87 strips, underground utilities, storm drains, and park developments. Chairman McNulty moved to report that the CIP is in conformance with;the General Plan; and further that the City Council should direct the Parks and Recreation Commission to submit to Council a prioritization of park developments. Mr. Von Hagen seconded the motion, and passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT 'the'pipe_ting was- adjourfied- at 9:15 P.M.