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PC MINS 199009111� MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1990 The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Chairman McNulty at Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. PRESENT McNulty, Von Hagen, Hotchkiss, Katherman (arrived 7:35pm) ABSENT Brooks Also present were Director of Environmental Services Robert Benard, Associate Planner Laurie Jester and Assistant Planner Terry Silverman. COMMUNICATIONS -- There were no communications. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes of August 28, 1990 B. SIGN PERMIT NO. 368 - REV. -- 28901 S. Western Ave. Planner Jester noted that the applicant was still working on a redesign of the signs. Commissioner Von Hagen moved, seconded by Commissioner Hotchkiss and carried, to approve the consent calendar. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. VARIANCE NO. 264 Assistant Planner Silverman 4200 PVDE presented the staff report regarding the applicant's request to allow construction of a circular driveway and parking area whish would cover more than fifty percent of the required 20 foot setback. Staff's recommendation is to approve the application with conditions. The public hearing was opened. George Shaw, 23727 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, architect representing the applicant, stated he was in agreement with the conditions of approval. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Katherman inquired if export material from another site could possibly be used in this project to save money. Director Benard said he would be able to identify compatible projects and deliver the information to the applicant. PLANNING COMMISSIONCTING September 11, 1990 Commissioner Von Hagen moved staff recommendation. Commissioner Hotchkiss seconded the motion, which passed on a unanimous roll call vote. B. VARIANCE NO. 267 Associate Planner Laurie Jester GRADING NO. 1459 presented the staff report 6925 Alta Vista regarding the applicant's request to allow construction of a 2500 sq.ft. addition on an extreme slope and 708 cubic yards of grading for the addition, a pool and remedial work. The public hearing was opened. Dirck Kim, 30100 Avenida Esplendida, representing the applicant, stated that they concurred with the staff recommendation and conditions. Commissioner Katherman noted for the record that he was professionally acquainted with Mr. Kim, but did not perceive any conflict of interest. Ms. Jester noted that she had talked with the neighbors on either side, and neither had expressed any objections to the proposed project. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Von Hagen moved to adopt the staff recommendation, Commissioner Katherman seconded the motion, and it passed on a unanimous roll call vote. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT As per the applicant's request NO. 23 - REV. "PP" to withdraw the application, GRADING NO. 1388 Chairman McNulty ordered the 32541 Seaciiff Drive request received and filed. QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Chairman McNulty called for questions from the audience, but there were none. APA CONFERENCE: Director Benard noted that the California chapter of the APA is meeting in Newport and the staff will attend and report any interesting information back to the Commission. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES: Mr. Benard stated that the annual conference is scheduled for October, and Commissioners Brooks and Katherman have requested approval for partial Page 2 PLANNING COMMISSION9EETING September 11, 1990 attendance. Director Benard will also be attending. SUBREGION 1: Mr. Benard said that dates for the pre- screening workshop on Subregion 1 (PVDW at Hawthorne) will be suggested to the City Council at their next meeting, and the Commission will be advised. Mr. Benard also noted that the application will be complete at the end of the week. LAURIE JESTER RESIGNATION: Director Benard announced that Associate Planner Laurie Jester has submitted her resignation to accept a position as Senior Planner with the City of El Segundo, and he officially thanked her for all that she had done. The Commissioners all expressed their thanks as well. COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Katherman stated that as a Board Member of the Southern California Planning Congress, he was cordially inviting the other Commissioners to their 9/27 meeting at the Golden Lotus, with featured speaker Robert Benard, Coastal Planning expert. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:59pm. Page 3