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PC MINS 19850924M I N U T E S PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 24, 1985 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Chairman McNulty at Hesse Park Community Building, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes. PRESENT: McNULTY, HODGE, VON HAGEN, WIKE ABSENT: ORTOLANO Also present were Director of Environmental Services Sharon Hightower and Associate Planner Steve Rubin. COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR Resolution P.C. No. 85-25, approving Variance No. 128 NEW BUSINESS Letter from George Broder Resolution was unanimously adopted. TTM #44239, CUP #100, GR#830 The staff report was presented by Rancho Palos Verdes Investors/Brodero Associate Planner Steve Rubin, recom- Golden Cove mended granting the request of the ap- plicant to open and then continue the public hearing to November 12, 1985 to allow the applicant to pursue an in-depth geological review of the proposed 49 unit residential project. The Commission concerns centered on the following issues: egress and ingress to project from Palos Verdes Drive West, access easements, traffic circulation, af- fordable housing, enforcement procedures, provision for storm drainage, buffering, and private open space in the project meeting minimum requirements. Associate Planner Rubin advised the Commission that the applicant had resolved the issue of easements along St. Paul's Church and the commercial lots. He further ad- vised that the storm drainage issue has been reviewed by the Public Works Department and a proposed requirement will be detailed at the November 12th meeting. He also advised that the other concerns,including affordable units, will be addressed at the November 12 -meeting. Chairman McNulty opened the public hearing. Howard Adler, 505 N. Tustin, #246, General Partner of Rancho Palos Verdes Investors, owners of the proposed project, requested continuance of the public hearing to November 12, 1985 to satisfy their geologic concerns. He indicated that the ease- ment problem has been resolved and the affordable housing requirement has been met. He stated that the buffering issue still has to be resolved. ,.,--,`Minutes: Planning Commission x 'September 24, 1985 Page-2- John age-2- John Kassales, 31015 Via Rivera, wanted to know why there was no access to the Golden Cove Shopping Center from the proposed project. Mr. Adler advised that this was done for security and buffering reasons. Kathy Pilot, 8 Vanderlip, requested clarification on: 1) the basis for the Zone Change and 2) the basis for changing the requirement from 4 units/acre to 8 units/acre. Commission McNulty advised her of the City Council's approval of Zone Change No. 12 by introducing Ordinance No. 185 on August 7, 1985 and at the same time, adopting Resolution No. 84-50, certifying EIR No. 22 and adopting General Plan Amendment No. 12. He further advised that the issue of a change in zoning designation from CN to RM -8 (8 dwelling units/acre) is still pending approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 100, Grading Application No. 830 and Tentative Tract Map No. 44239 by the Planning Commission. Lin Hendrich, 27915 Longhill Drive, representing the Rancho Palos Verdes Council of Homeowners' Association read a brief statement regarding their concerns with the proposed density of 8 units/acre. They felt 4 units/acre was more ap- propriate. Also requested that future meetings not be scheduled on religious holidays. Elizabeth Kelley, Vallon Drive, wanted to know who would make the final decision on the proposed project and where she can obtain information on a referendum. Staff advised her that the City Council would make the final decision and that the City Clerk would have information regarding referendums. John Kassales wanted to know the zoning designation of the Via Rivera area and staff informed him it was zoned RS -4, 4 units/acre. Chairman McNulty moved to continue the public hearing to the November 12, 1985 meeting, Mr. Von Hagen seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. REPORTS STAFF Specific Plan No. 2 Director of Environmental Services Sharon Workshop of September 25, 1985 Hightower requested changing the October 16th hearing to October 28, 1985. The Com- mission agreed -to the change. COMMISSION Mrs. Wike commented on the appeal for Height Variation No. 411, approved at the last Planning Commission meeting when she was absent. She stated that the staff should provide written notice to all homeowners located beyond the 500 feet requirement who are affected by view impairment. Chairman McNulty stated that this may be difficult to do due to the financial burden to the applicant if this additional requirement were imposed; the Code does not provide for this. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.