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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Chairman Katherman
at Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
PRESENT Chairman Katherman, Commissioners Alberio, Hayes, Byrd
Clark, Lorenzen, and Mowlds.
ABSENT None.
Also present were Acting Director of Environmental Services
Carolynn Petru, Planning Consultant Nancy Hutar, Associate Planner
Terry Silverman, Assistant Planners Fabio de Freitas, Donna Jerex,
Paul,Espe, and Kim Klopfenstesn.
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Acting Director Petru advised the Commissioners of a regular
meeting of Recreation and Parks March 25 at 7 p.m. at Ladera Linda
with Barbara Dye giving a presentation on the Conceptual Trials
Plan.
Ms. Petru also advised that Commissioners Byrd, Clark, Mowlds,
Hayes, Alberto and Lorenzen had been registered up to attend the
Planners Institute being held April 9-11, 1992 at the Marriott
Hotel in Anaheim.
Commissioner Clark asked if the Commission wanted to discuss the
conceptual proposal on the Procedures and Rules which had been
drafted up by the Subcommittee.
Chairman Katherman-recommended discussing this item at the Planning
Commission meeting of March 19, 1992.
Ms. Petru requested that the order of the agenda be changed with
Continued Business item VI. B. being heard after Public Hearing V.
B. and Continued Business VI. A. following VI. B.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of January 14, 1992 - Commissioner Clark added wording
on page 5 of the minutes.
B. Minutes of January 28, 1992 - Commissioner Clark added wording
on page 2 of the minutes and Commissioner Byrd made
corrections on page 6.
C. SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 6899 MISC. HEARING, Marymount College,
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Commissioner Alberio moved to approve the consent calendar with
suggested corrections to the minutes of January 14, 1992 and
January 28, 1992. Commissioner Byrd seconded the motion, and the
motion passed 6-0, with Chairman Ratherman abstaining on the
minutes of January 28, 1992 due to his absence at that meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. VARIANCE NO. 318 Associate Planner Silverman presented
6 Ave, de Camelia the staff report with the applicant
requesting after -the -fact approval of
a deck located 6' from the rear property line, with a maximum
height of 7'6". Staff's recommendation is to approve the
project with the condition that the level portion of the deck
that is located within the 15' rear yard setback be no more
than 30" in height as measured from finished grade; with a
handrail above of no more than 36" as measured from the
surface of the deck, for a maximum total of 5.5' as measured
from adjacent finished grade and recommended conditions of
approval requiring the owner to the City a Covenant to Protect
Views prior to issuance of building permits.
Commissioner Byrd asked Staff why a Covenant to Protect Views
is required as there is no view impairment.
Ms. Petru responded that this covenant is required on all
discretionary applications as set forth in Proposition "M".
Matt Petrasich, 6 Avenida de Camelia, applicant, requested
that the Planning Commission approve the Variance as
submitted. He stated that he had the support from the
Homeowners Association as well as neighbors, and that no
objections had been voiced with the deck as requested.
Commissioner Mowlds moved to close the Public Hearing.
Commission Alberio seconded the motion.
Commissioners Byrd, Alberio and Clark were in favor of
granting the Variance as requested.
Commissioner Lorenzen was in favor of the Variance as
submitted as it would gain more city view and give additional
space.
Commissioner Hayes stated her opposition of the project and
sQ+d that she was in favor of supporting Staff's
recommendation.
Commissioner Mowlds was in favor of granting the Variance as
submitted as there would be no view impairment and no
objections on the project had been expressed.
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Commissioner Byrd moved to approve the Variance as requested
with a railing design proposed materials and colors to be
submitted to the City for conformity with neighborhood and
also requiring a Covenant to Protect Views prior to building
permit issuance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Alberio, and the motion passed 6-1 with Commissioner Hayes
dissenting.
Staff will bring back is to present a Resolution on this
project at the March 19, 1992 adjourned meeting.
B. VARIANCE NO. 320 Associate Planner Terry Silverman
6405 Corsini Place presented the staff report with the
applicant requesting approval of an
after -the -fact deck which extends 8' over an extreme slope.
Staff is recommending approval of the request with conditions.
Joseph Johnson, 6405 Corsini Place, applicant, requested the
Planning Commission to approve the application as it would
give him a better ocean view, as his view is restricted due to
surrounding development and trees. He stated that the deck
would not impair views of adjacent neighbors.
Commissioner Clark asked Mr. Johnson why he did not consult
with the City prior to beginning construction on the deck.
Mr. Johnson responded that the deck extended further than he
anticipated.
Commissioner Hayes inquired if the spa was part of the plan.
Ms. Silverman responded that the spa is not part of the
application.
Commissioner Lorenzen asked Mr. Johnson if he had discussed
with the neighbors the type of wail being used and the issue
of privacy.
Mr. Johnson responded that there would be no wall but an open
rail and this had not been discussed with the neighbors.
Ms. Silverman stated that she had received a call from an
adjacent neighbor who was concerned that any covering on the
deck would cause view impairment from their property.
Mr. Johnson stated that no plans have been made for a covered
deck.
Commissioner Mowlds moved to close the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Byrd seconded the motion.
Commissioner Alberio moved to grant the Variance with
conditions. Commissioner Byrd seconded the motion, with the
motion being passed unanimously.
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VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
B. HOUSING ELEMENT
AMENDMENT
CITY OF RPV
the comments from the
Community Development
proposed amendment to
Planning Consultant Hutar presented
the staff report recommending that
the Planning Commission proceed with
the public hearing while considering
State Department of Housing and
and provide direction to Staff for the
the Housing Element.
Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Rd., stated that she had spent the
day reviewing the prepared amendment at the Environmental
Services Department offices and would submit her written
comments to the staff.
Commissioner Mowlds moved to continue the public hearing to
the Adjourned Meeting scheduled for April 23, 1992 at Hesse
Park Community Center beginning at 7 p.m. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Hayes, and the motion passed
unanimously.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C. VARIANCE NO. 321, Assistant Planner Donna Jerex
CP NO. 110 presented the staff report with the
4125 Maritime applicant requesting the Planning
Commission to allow a second 250 s.f.
addition to an existing residence located partially within the
coastal setback zone. Staff's recommendation is to
conditionally approve the request.
Ronald Maricich, 4125 Maritime, applicant, requests the
Planning Commission to grant the Variance as all requirements
have been fulfilled. He also stated he had no objections with
the conditions as set forth.
Commissioner Byrd moved to close the Public Hearing, with the
motion being seconded by Commissioner Lorenzen.
Commissioner Hayes moved to approve the project with
conditions. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Alberio,
and the motion passed unanimously.
VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
GRADING NO. 854 -APPEAL Assistant Planner Fablo de Freitas
1941 Upland presented the staff report with the
applicant requesting for the Planning
Commission to overturn the Director's denial of a proposed
combination retaining/free-standing wall. Staff's
recommendation is to approve the appellant's (landowner's)
request thereby approving the modified wall, with conditions.
Mr. de Freitas indicated that the applicant has modified the
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wall to 8' (5' retaining, 3' free-standing) with the wail
to an overall height of meeting Development Code standards.
The grading would be balanced done on-site and would cause no
adverse effect to the neighbors.
Larry Anderson, 1941 upland, (appellant) landowner, testified
that he was in agreement with Staff's recommendation.
Commissioner Mowlds asked applicant if he would agree to use
slump stone in order to be compatible with neighbors garden
wall.
Mr. Anderson responded that he would prefer to use cinderblock
with stucco coating instead of using the slump stone. Another
alternative would be using plants over the retaining wall to
provide landscape screening.
Commissioner Byrd asked if wrought iron railing on top of wall
would be acceptable. He also asked Mr. Anderson why the need
for a retaining wall to extend from rear of property to
sidewalk.
Mr. Anderson responded that the reason was concern in regards
to erosion, that it would provide permanent boundary, it will
create an additional useable 1000 s.f. of yard area, would
improve the lot aesthetically, and seclude his trailer from
being seen from the front.
Elaine Furman, 1933 upland St., is an adjacent neighbor and
has laved at this address for 23 years. She has concerns
regarding when the landscaping was removed it caused a great
deal of erosion. She also stated concern about the fill,
runoff from rain and the swimming pool. She felt the wall
would damage the fence between the two properties and
requested that the Planning Commission require that the 3'
free-standing fence not be solid, but kept open. She stated
that she objects to stucco being used on the retaining wall
and the recommendation for a clinging vine, as it would break
down the stucco. She requested that the Commission require
the wall to be of the same stone as her wall. She wanted
reassurance that the R.V. would not be permitted to be parked
an the side yard even of the area is not permitted to be
paved.
Commissioner Alberao was concerned that the parking of the
R.V. in,Csideyard would become an issue an the future.
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Mr. de Freitas advised the Commission that the R.V. must be
parked on a paved surface, as the Development Code requires.
If in the future the R.V. is parked on an unpaved surface,
then the neighbor could file a Code Enforcement complaint with
the Environmental Services Department. He stated that it
would be inappropriate to condition the parking issue.
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Ms. Petru also stated that it would be inappropriate to
condition this item because it would be in direct conflict
with the Development Code.
Commissioner Lorenzen stated that using slump stone should be
a condition for the wall.
Commissioner Mowlds stated that the runoff should be
controlled so the draining goes to the street, that the
wall return should be shown on the approved plans and that the
back side of wall should be waterproof.
Ms. Petru stated that flexibility should be left in the height
of the retaining and freestanding portions of the wall
to give Staff an opportunity to confirm guardrail height
conformance with the building code.
Commissioner Hayes moved to approve the application with
conditions to require slump stone to be used on retaining wall
to match the neighbors wall, to control runoff draining to
street, to show return of wall, to waterproof backside of
retaining wall and obtain appropriate building permits. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Lorenzen, and the motion
passed 6-1, with Commissioner Byrd dissenting.
Commissioner Byrd stated that he did not feel there was any
need to have the retaining wall run from back yard to side
walk, and that he was also concerned with height of wall; that
the wrought iron at the front should be ground level.
Commissioner Katherman stated that the wall in the front yard
is not part of the application request..
Ms. Petru responded that a 42" high freestanding wall is
allowed in the front yard setback without a planning or
building permit approval..
Meeting was recessed at 9:03 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 9:36 p.m.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
VARIANCE NQ. 315, Assistant Planner Paul Espe presented
GRADING NO. 1620 the staff report with the applicant
11 Saddle requesting the Planning Commission to
allow after -the -fact 31'x 6'trellis
and portable spa with a 22' x 14' gazebo. Staff is
recommending denial of the Variance and approval for the
Grading application.
Commissioner Hayes asked if the stairs were in the sideyard
setback.
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Mr. Espe responded that they were.
Commissioner Mowlds asked Staff to explain why the two walls
were non -conforming. He had spoken with Senior Building
Inspector Winston Ward, and Mr. Ward stated that the building
department would not require a building permit since the walls
were more than 3' apart.
Mr. Espe responded that if the walls are more than 3' apart
they are considered as two separate walls and that the
Development Code allows 1 upslope retaining wall not to exceed
8 feet in height.
Ms. Petru also added that because the retaining walls were
located in the extreme slope that would require Planning
Commission approval.
Phillip Rubaloff, 11 Saddle Rd., applicant, is requesting
Variance approval for trellis and gazebo. He complained that
the original Variance application was not in the Staff Report.
He further stated that the report was incomplete as it did not
give the entire picture of what is being requested, because
much of the information they had submitted to the City had
been omitted. Mr. Rubaloff explained that there were
exceptional circumstances involved with the location of the
trellis because it houses orchids which require certain light
conditions. The gazebo location was chosen for privacy. The
location of the jacuzzi and trellis were also chosen for
privacy, neighbor's view protection, light requirement for
plant collection, location of sewage disposal system, and
safety. Mr. Rubaloff testified that he had notified all the
neighbors and had received no complaints until 1/18/92 at
which time he tried to resolve any problems that the neighbor
had at that time.
Karen Rubaloff, 11 Saddle Rd., applicant, questioned the
validity of complaint from neighbor as listed on page 5, #1
in staff report. She did not understand how plants could
infringe on the privacy of others. She also responded to #2
on same page that orchids could not devalue the property.
Mr. Rubaloff also added that the structure was not high
visibility, due to its location.
Mr. Alberio asked the applicants how many times were they up
the trellis maintaining the orchids.
Mrs. Rubaloff responded that the most would be 2 hours per
month.
Mr. Rubaloff stated that he dial not understand how a decision
could be made on this project because so much of the
information they had previously submitted as evidence had been
omitted.
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Ms. Petru responded that the original Variance application was
inadertantly omitted from the Staff Report, but that the
supplemental materials submitted by the applicants appeared to
re -state all of their points.
Hilene Denot, 15 Saddle Rd., neighbor of applicant, expressed
her opposition to the project because the structure is built
right next to their property instead of the required side yard
setback of 5' and next to the rear property line immediately
behind instead of the regulation 15'. She stated that she
also opposed the project because the applicant had not gotten
proper approval from the Art Jury of the Lower Rockinghorse
HOA in accordance with their CC&R's. Ms. Denot also is
opposed because the trellis infringes on their privacy and
would interfere with future remodeling plans for their
property.
Commissioner Clark asked Ms. Denot if the CC&R's of the HOA
are enforceable.
Ms. Denot responded that they are enforceable. She also
stated that they were unable to complain about the project
because it was already completed.
Shahram Naghshineh, 15 Saddle Rd., neighbor, testified that he
was opposed to the project because of the closeness of the
structure to their property line, that it devalues his
property because it infringes of their property. He stated
that he asked Staff for status of the project and he was told
that they were still awaiting further information from the
applicant. Then before he was informed, the structure was
finished. He stated that he was never approached by Mr.
Rubaloff or shown plans. He is also concerned that the
structure will effect any future remodeling he wishes to do.
Mr. Naghshineh stated Mr. Rubaloff had assured him that the
appropriate permits had been applied for and that the trellis
would bot be visible from his property.
Commissioner Alberio moved to close the Public Hearing, and
Commissioner Lorenzen seconded the motion.
Commissioner Clark suggested that the gazebo, spa and trellis
be placed in a different location.
Chairman Katherman stated the issue being that of privacy,
which results from access of the trellis. The best solution
would be to move the trellis and stairs.
Commissioner Byrd also agreed the issue was that of privacy.
Chairman Mowlds suggested putting in stepping stones in place
of the trellis and that the trellis itself does not invade
privacy.
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Chairman Katherman suggested the stairs be moved to the south
side, and the trellis be moved from 5' setback, and provide
adequate screening by means of a physical barrier or
landscaping.
Commission Alberio did not feel it was an issue of privacy.
Commissioner Hayes also agreed that the stairs and trellis be
moved.
Commissioner Byrd stated the location of stairway was too
close to the wall.
Commissioner Lorenzen moved that the trellis should be reduced
in length at the north end of the trellis in order to respect
the side yard setback and provide adequate screening parallel
with common wall to ensure the neighbor's privacy and to leave
gazebo and spa as located, and grant the grading permit. The
motion was seconded by Commission Byrd, and the motion passed
unanimously.
A resolution with conditions should be placed on the Consent
Calendar of the March 19, 1992 special meeting.
E. VARIANCE N4. 327, Assistant Planner Paul Espe presented
CP N4. 109 the staff report with the applicant
108 Spindrift requesting 112.7 s.f. of additional
building footprint to an existing
structure and a 695 s.f. basement conversion located within
the landslide moratorium and Coastal Setback Zone which
exceeds the 250 s.f. code allotment and encroaches 2' into the
rear yard setback. Staff's recommendation is to require the
applicant to redesign the project.
Commissioner Mowlds stated that he had spoken with the City
Attorney and was advised that he vote on this item with no
conflict of interest. He had worked on this project two years
previously and was paid for the work.
Commissioner Mowlds asked the 250 s.f. requirement established
by the Development Code for a Coastal Permit. He gave
instances of other homes in the area which had exceeded this
limitation and been approved by the Planning Commission. He
stated that the 250 s.f. limitation needs to be addressed in
the future. Commissioner Mowlds also asked why the existing
100 s.f. laundry room was included in the calculations.
Ms. Petru responded that while the Planning Commission has
approved 400rbeer-additions to homes in this neighborhood,
a standard of 250 s.f. limitation was set through the
Development Code for minor additions.
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Mr. Espe responded that the original building permits did not
contain the square footage represented by the laundry room and
therefore needed to be addressed in the Staff Report to be
legalized.
Chairman Katherman stated that he felt this issue regarding
the 250 square foot limitation should be addressed with the
joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting.
Gene Summers, 108 Spindrift, applicant, testified that he
wanted to upgrade and improve his home and was requesting
approval to add 112 s.f. to the existing footprint. He stated
that the new addition follows the lines of the house and
maintains the same distance from the lot lines as the rest of
the house. The 112 s.f. addition would be used to enlarge and
update the two bathrooms and provide closet and linen storage.
There will be no increase in water usage. He is requesting to
finish the storage area located under the house into a
hobby/gym room and make the laundry room and storage area
which are also located under the house more useable. He
stated that the geological report supports the excavation of
these areas is considered beneficial to the stability of the
hillside, as it reduces weight and driving force.
Gary Wynn, representing David Breiholz, Inc., 1852 Lomita
Blvd, Ste. 210, Lomita 90717, testified that the geology
report done by A.G. Keene states the site is safe and the
minor removal of dirt would remove driving force and help the
landslide. Mr. Wynn is requesting approval of the Variance to
allow the proposed 112.7 s.f. for the bathroom addition, and
the 285 s.f. for the storage room conversion to a hobby room.
He is also requesting the 260 s.f. storage area with a 6'
ceiling which would be non -habitable space.
Commissioner Mowlds stated that the geology report submitted
by Mr. Wynn was not a certified geology report, and he had
never heard of excavation within the landslide area without a
complete geology report being analyzed. He recommended a
complete geology report be submitted and analyzed by the city
geologist before the Commission approves the project.
Noel Summers, 108 Spindrift, applicant, testified that the
existing storage area can not be used due to dampness and
mildew. She asked the Commission to approve the applications
because it was necessary for her to have an area for herself
to work in or use as a hobby room. She reassured the
Commission that this would not be used for sleeping quarters.
She also stated that she wanted a house which is livable with
adquate storage area.
Commissioner Mowlds asked how Mrs. Summers differentiated
between habitable and non -habitable space. She stated that he
had no problem calling the hobby room area habitable area.
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Commissioner Clark stated that it was a reasonable request to
improve the property and that it would add quality to the
house and their lifestyle. He voiced concern with not having
a complete geology report before considering the project for
approval.
Commissioner Alberio also stated that he would like to see a
geology report before making a decision on the project.
Commissioner Hayes was also in favor of a geology report
before making a decision.
Gary Wynn stated that it was not feasible to require all
geology prior to approval of the application due to exorbitant
cost to the applicant without assurance the project will be
approved.
Ms. Petru explained to the Commission that it had not been the
practice of the Citylehave geology done prior to approval of an
application as this could be quite costly to the applicant
with no assurance the applications will be approved. She also
explained that the geology is required prior to building
permit final and is requested by the building department as
part of their plan check process.
Commissioner Clark moved to continue this project at which
time a conceptually approved geology report had been submitted
for review by the Staff. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Hayes.
F. VARIANCE NO. 313, Assistant Planner Fabio de Freitas
GRADING NO. 1591- presented the staff report with the
APPEAL, MEP NO. 431- applicant requesting the Planning
APPEAL Commission to approve Variance No. 313
6000 Woodfern and overturn the Acting Director's
decision to deny Grading No. 1591 and
Minor Exception Permit No. 431, thereby approving the project
as requested. Staff's recommendation is to approve Variance
No. 313, uphold the Acting Director's decision to require the
applicant to submit a reduced scope grading request and uphold
the Acting Director's decision to deny Minor Exception Permit
No. 431 subject to conditions.
Russ Barto, 3 Malaga Cove Plaza, PVE, architect, testified
that the grading was not excessive beyond what is necessary to
accommodate the uses requested; raising the addition to reduce
the grading is not practical, due to the existing driveway,
nor would the resulting increased bulk be desirable; and
nature of grading minimizes disturbance to the natural
contours. Mr. Barto explained there was a difference between
grading and excavation, and that grading was artificially
altering the land. He said that they would be excavating,
removing the dirt only under the building footprint. Mr.
Barto stated the grading ordinance was used inappropriateli to
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limit the design of the house, and the location of the
existing satellite dish will remain in its current place. Mr.
Barto requested that the Commission approve the applications
as no objections had been raised by the neighbors.
Chairman Katherman stated that compatibility was the issue in
questions, and asked if the Commission had the ability to
regulate the size of homes in the area.
Ms. Petru responded that neighborhood compatibility is taken
into account when reviewing a project through the variance
request.
Commissioner Mowlds stated that the south elevation was of
concern, as it would appear to be higher. He also added that
the retaining wall at the back could be landscaped to act as a
buffer. He said the neighbors objected to the rock roof and
asked the architect if a more appealing roof material could be
used.
Mr. Barto responded that the choice of the rock roof was to
conform with existing roof material on existing house.
Bruce Pevney, M.D., 6011 Woodfern Dr., submitted a letter with
photographs to the Commission. Dr. Pevney outlined his
opposition as: 1) excessive grading and soil transport would
damage the road; 2) 1280 s.f. garage more than twice the size
required for a garage; 3) total square footage of house would
be in excess of 9,000 s.f., not compatible with neighborhood;
4)impairment of views on Via Sonoma and would be visible from
Woodfern Dr.; 5)layout lends itself to being a separate
residence by the addition of a doorway which would produce 2
separate residences which is in violation of the single family
zoning designation; and 6)construction of a gate and pilasters
at the curb or close proximity would be unsightly and not
compatible with the homes in the area. Dr. Pevney gave
several solutions to the problems addressed above: 1)garage to
be 600 s.f.; 2) increase in home square footage to be limited
to the area immediately above the garage; 3) ridge height to
remain at existing ridge height; 4) gates or pilasters to be
set back a minimum of 25' from the street; 5) owners of the
property to pay for private property damage exacerbated by the
improvements; 6) owners of 6000 Woodfern to pay for any damage
to the streets related to the construction; and 7) due to
occurrence of heavy rains this winter, a reasonable time
period should pass before determining the actual condition of
the street, and private properties prior to granting any
substantial improvements.
Mike Pickett, 6015 Via Sonoma, testified that he was not
opposed to the project itself but was concerned with the scope
of the project and aesthetics. He stated that he was also
concerned with future stability and the pool in his rear yard.
Mr. Picket said his biggest concern was that of looking down
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on the applicant's roof which is a rock roof and has solar
panels and pipes on top of the roof. He stated that the roof
is very unsightly. Mr. Pickett suggested that on the south
facing roof and new roof the solar panels be removed and
relocated and the roof be covered with tile instead of the
rock. He stated that he no problem with the size of the home.
Chairman Katherman asked Mr. Barto if the could be placed on
the existing structure.
Mr. Barto responded that there are light weight tiles
available which can be used without changing the structure.
Commissioner Alberio asked Mr. Barto if the solar panels could
be relocated.
Mr. Barto responded that he was not prepared to answer to this
question and had no information on feasibility of relocating
the satellite dish.
Commissioner Hayes asked Mr. de Freitas what the range of
house sizes were in the area.
Mr. de Freitas responded between 3500 - 4500 s.f.
Commissioner Mowlds stated that he did not agree with Staff's
position on the grading. That as long as it is excavated and
taken off-site he saw no problem. He also stated that the
weight of the haul trucks damaging the street was not an
issue, as pavement fails due to construction, not weight.
That a garbage truck weights more than haul trucks.
Chairman Katherman asked Staff if there were bonds to repair
damage to streets for additions and remodels.
Ms. Petru responded that bonds for street repair are required
for new tracts, but not for individual remodeling projects.
Dr. Pevney stated that he would like to see geology proving
the stability of the land before the project is allowed to
proceed.
Staff is to provide the Planning Commission with a copy of the
geology reports which have already been approved.
Commissioner Mowlds said that he does not agree that the
garage size should be reduced, that in doing so this would
require redesign of the entire house.
Commissioner Clark requested that Staff provide the Commission
with input on neighborhood compatibility.
Chairman Katherman suggested continuing this item on the
Public Hearing portion of the agenda at the April 15, 1992
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meeting, and that the roof material, solar system relocation,
staking two front corners of the home and redesign to reduce
the square footage be presented at that meeting.
Commissioner Alberio moved to continue this project as the
first item on the Public Hearing portion of the April 15, 1992
meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Clark, and
the motion passed unanimously.
VII. NEW BUSINESS. There was no new business*
VIII.QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Rd., invited the Planning
Commission to attend the March 18, 1992 meeting of the
Geotechnical Panel of Experts to be held in the Community Room
at City Hall. She will notify the Commission of the time.
IX. ADJOURNMENT - the meeting was adjourned at 12:52 p.m to a
Adjourned Meeting to be held at Hesse Park Community Center on
March 19, 1992 at 7:00 p.m.
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