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PC MINS 19851008MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION October 8, 1985 The meeting was called to order at 7:32 P.M. by Chairman McNulty at the Hesse Park Community Building, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. PRESENT: McNULTY, HODGE, ORTOLONO, VON HAGEN, WIKE ABSENT: NONE Also present were Senior Planner Ann Negendank and Associate Planner Steve Rubin. COMMUNICATIONS 604CP/MIN1.1 0 Chairman McNulty relayed correspon- dence from Naomi Phillips, acting President of the Rancho Palos Verdes Council Homeowners Association, asking for an opportunity to speak concerning the proposed 49 units at Golden Cove Residential project on October 8. Staff has informed her of the continuance to November 12, and that no additional testimony could be taken until that date. Additional communications included letters from: Mike Nichols, Vice President of Lanco Engineering, requesting a continuance of Ten- tative Parcel Map No. 17161 and related applications, and Mr. Ronald Florence of Carriage Realty requesting a continuance of his appeal for Sign Permit No. 259. A notice from the Regional Planning Commission introducing the half-day seminar on Friday, October 25, rela- tive to confronting hazardous wastes in Southern California - "What Planners Should Know". Chairman McNulty asked for representation and Mrs. Wike said she would try to attend. Minutes October 8, 1985 Page Two CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARINGS: Tentative Parcel Map 17161 Environmental Assess- ment No. 472 Coastal Permit No. 17 Portuguese Bend Club Club Palos Verdes Properties. Mrs. Ortolono requested the spelling of concerns be corrected on page 2 of the August 27th minutes. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes as amended, and passed unanimously. A continuance was requested. After a discussion between Commission mem- bers as to the importance of the time factor to the residents of the area, it was determined there would be no further continuances after this meeting. Mr. Von Hagen felt the best interests of the residents should allow those attending this meeting to be heard, although no action could be taken at this time. Mr. Rubin informed the Commission that he and several City staff mem- bers had met with representatives of Palos Verdes Properties and the Klondike Canyon Abatement District, and that the representatives are attempting to establish the costs involved with the drainage improve- ments proposed for Klondike Canyon, and that the applicant would like to continue this item until the cost of the improvement and the financing methods are established. Chairman McNulty declared the continued public hearing open. Michael A. Nichols, 17430 S. Prairie Ave., Torrance, representing the applicant, Lanco Engineering, came forward to answer any questions the Commission had regarding the property. He stated that the applicant's contention is that the Klondike Canyon Abatement District should be responsible for costs of repairs to the drain. John McCarthy, 105 Spindrift Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, representing the Portuguese Bend Lease Holders Association, was concerned with whether the lease holders would be responsible for the cost of the drain. They are acting as renters rather than owners. 604CP/MIN1.2 0 El Minutes October 8, 1985 Page Three The Commission indicated that it is important that this problem be resolved by the meeting of November 12, as requested by applicant, to be fair to the lease holders of the properties. Mrs. Ortolono moved to continue the public hearing to November 12th, with the understand- ing that there would be no further continuances beyond that meeting; Mrs. Wike seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. INFORMAL HEARINGS Sign Permit No. 259 - Appeal Carriage Realty 430 Silver Spur Road INFORMAL HEARING Grading Application No. 850 Parking Lot Permit No. 1 Environmental Assessment No. 476 Associate Planner Steve Rubin stated that the appellant had requested a continuance to accurately assess the impact of the Home Federal Savings Building currently under construc- tion. Chairman McNulty moved to continue to the next available meeting; Mr. Von Hagen seconded and it was passed unanimously. A brief staff report was given by Senior Planner Ann Ne(jendank, which described the proposed new parking lot. Staff recommendation was to discuss the conditions of approval and approve the Negative Declaration and grading and parking lot applica- tions. Commission questions were in regards to the Palos Verdes, Blue Butter- fly, compact parking, landscaping and the relationship between the Trails Plan and conditions of approval. Chairman McNulty declared the informal hearing open. Leslie Lenis Cooley, 3300 Irvine Avenue, Suite #385, Newport Beach, representing JP Darling Associates/Architects, applicant, informed the Commission that the proposed fill slopes would be brought down to a more natural 3:1 slope and would be landscaped. The addition of trash enclosures would be taken care of. Commission questions concerned the lack of compact parking stalls and that there were not enough parking spaces to accomodate students, faculty and service persons. Mr. Cooley replied that he would have to 1001CP/MIN1.3 Minutes October 8, 1985 Page Four check the plan, but that providing compact spaces would probably not increase the number of spaces. Ms. Negendank stated that only one parking space per every two (2) students was required by the Code, parking for faculty and service persons are defined in the Code, but not required since the College's C.U.P. was approved before the Development Code was adopted. The following members of the audience spoke with concern regarding landscaping maintenance, height of plantings, lights, adequate litter policing of area, and overcrowding of the school. of further impor- tance, they spoke of not receiving notification of the issue: Paul J. Garmus, 3324 Seaclaire Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, Earle T. Casler, Jr., 3324 Narino Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, David P. Stewart, 2903 Vista Del Mar, Rancho Palos Verdes, and Orray R. Pollard, Sr., 31297 Ganado Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. As there were no further requests to speak, Chairman McNulty declared the informal hearing closed. Commission discussion dealt with the impact of adjacent areas and landscaping maintenance, Trails Network Plan, lighting, trash recep- tacles, loading access and the implication that the Planning Commis- sion has no power in requiring trail dedications for such an applica- tion. It was clarified that once the notices are deposited with the Postal Service, the City assumes they will be delivered - it is out of the City's control after that. Chairman McNulty made the motion to approve the Negative Declaration and applications subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit 'A' with a clarification to Condition No. 17 and with the further condi- tion that all landscaping that might interfere with any pre-existing approved height limitations shall not exceed that approved height limit at any time, and that all landscaping must be maintained by the property owner in reasonable condition at all times. Mr. Von Hagen seconded the motion, and passed unanimously. It was noted that this action may be appealed to the City Council within 15 days. QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE There were none. (regarding non -agenda items): 604CP/MIN1.4 Minutes October 8, 1985 Page Five INFORMAL HEARINGS: Code Amendment No. 20 Referral 0 Senior Planner Ann Negendank reported the City Council referred Code Amendment No. 20 back to Planning Commission for review and recommendation on proposed changes. After brief discussion of the proposed changes, Chairman McNulty called for a vote regarding the changes: 1. Clarify Eastview standards at time of incorporation - Mr. Von Hagen moved to adopt staff recommendation; Mrs. Ortolano secon- ded; and passed unanimously. 2. Delete Section 17.57.020.0 - Extreme Slope Permit - Mr. McNulty moved to delete; Mr. Von Hagen seconded; and passed unanimously. 3. Increase allowable compact parking spaces - Mrs. Wike moved to increase the parking spaces to not more than 15 percent (15%). After discussion, she then amended the increase to not more than 20 percent (20%); Mrs. Ortolano seconded; and passed unani- mously. 4. Clarify the OH language, Section 17.30.040.B.3 - Amending the existing language allowing access through an OH zone to a lawful use - Chairman McNulty moved to approve the change of language; seconded by Mr. Von Hagen; and passed unanimously. STAFF Specific Plan No. 2 held October 28, at School at 7:30 P.M. be mailed this week. hearing will be Dodson Jr. High Notices are to Joint Meeting with City Council is scheduled for October 29, 1985. Agenda is to be prepared. Potential conflict of calendar date to be determined by staff. COMMISSION Subcommittee will report on the Specific Plan working draft at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. 604CP/MIN1.5