PC MINS 19920825The meeting was called
Katherman at Hesse Park
Boulevard, Rancho Palos
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 25, 1992
to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairman
Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne
Verdes, CA.
PRESENT commissioners Alberio, Lorenzen and Mowlds,
Vice Chairman Byrd and Chairman Katherman.
ABSENT Commissioners Hayes (excused) and Clark.
Also present were Director of Environmental Services, Dudley
Onderdonk, Planning Administrator Carolynn Petru, Associate
Planner Terry Silverman, Assistant Planner Paul Espe and
Assistant Planner Kim Klopfenstein. The Pledge of Allegiance
followed.
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Director Onderdonk advised that he will provide directions and a
map for the Planning Commission/Staff Retreat on August 29, 1992.
Commissioner Alberio added that Mayor Pro Tem Brooks will be
attending.
A. Minutes of May 12, 1992: Commissioner Mowlds noted the
time for the Planning commission/Staff Retreat should be
8:00 a.m. not 8:00 p.m.
B. Minutes of July 28, 1992: No corrections.
MOTION: Vice Chairman Byrd moved, seconded by Commissioner
Alberio, to approve the Consent Calendar as corrected. Motion
passed 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. EXTREME SLOPE NO. 32, MINOR EXCEPTION PERMIT NO. 446 -
APPEAL; Ms. Corrine Stolz, 6425 Via de Anzar.
Assistant Planner de Freitas presented the staff report which
recommended that the Commission approve the Extreme Slope No. 32,
with conditions, and deny the appeal on the Minor Exception
Permit, thereby upholding the Director's decision. It was Staff's
opinion that the proposed location of the addition would
significantly block a portion of a neighbor's (6426 Via de Anzar)
Los Angeles Basin/city lights view. Staff's approval of a
related Grading Permit was not appealed.
In response to Chairman Katherman's inquiry, Assistant Planner de
Freitas advised that an acceptable alternative would be to place
the addition at the back of the residence, where it would not
impair any views.
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Ms. Corrine Stolz (applicant), 6425 Via de Anzar, advised the
Commission that the purpose of the addition was to add a dining
room. If she had to place the addition in the back of the
residence as suggested by Staff, she would not be able to access
the dining room from the kitchen and would have to enter through
the living room instead. Ms. Stolz thought that the addition
would look better aesthetically in front of the house as
currently proposed. She also stated that since the roof line
would be exactly the same, her neighbor's view would still be
impaired if the addition was moved back to comply with the front
yard setback, which would not need Planning Commission approval.
Commissioner Mowlds commented that the neighbor on the side that
would be most impacted by the addition had written a letter
stating that they were in favor of the addition and thought it
would enhance the neighborhood.
Chairman Katherman asked if her architect had given any
consideration to making a hip roof on that side of the house
rather than extending the existing roof. Ms. Stolz responded
that they had done what they thought was most aesthetically
pleasing.
Robert W. Ford, 6426 Via de Anzar, stated that he believed his
views would be seriously impaired by placing the requested
addition in front of applicant's house. Mr. Ford said that he
had purchased the house for the views and had done over $100,000
of remodeling to take advantage of them. He thought that
applicant's proposed addition would decrease the value of his
house. He stated that the applicant had alternatives that would
not impact his views and that she could redesign the interior of
her house to access the dining room from the kitchen with the
addition at the back of the house. He felt it would be
inequitable to allow the applicant to significantly impair his
views.
In answer to Commissioner Alberiols question, Mr. Ford said he
would be willing to compromise, but he was not aware of any
alternatives beyond what Staff had proposed.
Commissioner Lorenzen stated that he and Commissioner Alberio
visited the site and noticed the large glass entryway from which
Mr. Ford can see the view and that he also can see the view from
the window in the kitchen. Most of Mr. Ford's view is over the
neighbor's house on the right, which would not be affected by the
proposed addition.
Mr. Ford agreed that at least 50% is over that area, but said
that he also sees 20% to 30% of his view over applicant's house.
He said the addition as proposed would totally block the view
from his kitchen, which he enjoys on a daily basis.
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Commissioner Mowlds commented that applicant can push the
addition back to meet the setback and the view obstruction would
be the same. He stated that the applicant can go four feet back
without coming before the Planning Commission. Mr. Ford
responded that placing the addition four feet back would allow
him to keep the view of the Basin and the Valley.
NOTION: Commissioner Mowlds moved, seconded by Vice Chairman
Byrd, to close the public hearing. Motion passed 5-0.
The Commissioners stated that placing the addition four feet into
the front setback would not significantly impact the view. vice
Chairman Katherman suggested that a hip roof be placed on the
proposed addition to reduce the bulk of the structure. Chairman
Byrd said it was necessary to have the hip roof on both ends of
the structure in order to maintain architectural integrity.
MOTION: Commissioner Mowlds moved, seconded by Commissioner
Lorenzen, to approve Extreme Slope Permit No. 32 with the
conditions on Exhibit "A", and to uphold the appeal of Minor
Exception Permit No. 446, thereby approving the request to
encroach into the front and side yard setback areas. As a
condition of approval of the Minor Exception Permit, the
applicant must put a hip roof on both ends of the house. Motion
passed 5-0.
Applicant is to obtain Staff approval of the redesign of the roof
before the next Planning Commission meeting on September 8, 1992
and Staff is to bring the redesigned plans to the meeting for the
Commissioners, review.
A. VARIANCE NO. 341, COASTAL PERMIT NO. 112; Dr. and Mrs. John
Moeller, 47 Seawall.
Assistant Planner Klopfenstein presented the staff report on
applicant's request to build front and rear additions. The
variance is required for additions which exceed the 250 sq. ft.
allowed in the Coastal Zone, a 13% reduction in open space
(currently the open space is 11% under the required 60% open
space) and an 8 foot encroachment into the 15 foot rear setback.
The Coastal Permit is required because the lot is located within
the Coastal Zone. Staff determined that the additions which
encroach into the 15 foot rear setback would result in
significant view impairment. Staff recommended approval of the
reduction in open space to accommodate the additions toward the
front of the property and requested specific direction from the
Commission regarding design of the additions in the rear of the
property.
The Commission asked if Staff would object to a flat roof with a
slight pitch like the other roofs in the area instead of the
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barrel roof as shown on the plans for the addition. Assistant
Planner Klopfenstein replied that Staff did not object, but would
have to check with the Building Department if a flat roof is up
to Code.
Commissioners Mowlds and Byrd asked why the applicant was
indicating a three feet setback on one side instead of five feet
as required in a RS -2 zone. It was their understanding that as
additions were approved, they were supposed to be brought up to
current Code standards.
Assistant Planner Klopfenstein responded that in the Portuguese
Bend Club, many of the lots are smaller than the required
standards for RS -2 zone and many of the residences were built
with non -conforming setbacks. She said that it is determined on
a case by case basis if the Staff will recommend that the
applicant be required to respect the new setbacks.
Chairman Katherman asked about Condition No. 6 on Exhibit "B"
limiting the addition to 250 sq. ft. Ms. Klopfenstein confirmed
that the additions in the Coastal Zone are limited to 250 sq. ft.
but that can be exceeded by Planning Commission approval of a
variance. Staff has done a survey of homes in the Portuguese
Bend Club and found that the maximum approved in the Coastal
Setback Zone has been 468 sq. ft.
Richard Linde (Architect for the Applicant), 2200 Amapola court,
Torrance, stated that the applicant will adhere to all
conditions required by Staff in Exhibits "All and "B". Mr. Linde
said the final square footage will be 1,008 sq. ft. which is
small compared to adjacent houses which are approximately 1,600
to 2,000 sq. ft. in size. With regard to the Commissioners'
request to change the roof, he stated that the Building Code
would not allow a completely flat roof. A 1/2 inch to a foot
pitch is required by the Building Code and the major roof
manufacturers recommend a 1/2 to 2 and 12 pitch for a rock roof,
otherwise water will pond on the roof. Cap sheets which allow
1/2 inch to a foot pitch will not pond.
Commissioner Lorenzen stated that, even with the minimum pitch
needed, the applicant could still put in some skylights, which
would preserve the neighbor's view.
Mr. Linde said that if he went to a gable roof with the minimum
pitch recommended by the leading manufacturers, the ridge would
be a foot less than as it is now designed and then with that
built up roof you could use skylights.
Vice Chairman Byrd stated that the house is smaller than the
other homes in the area because of the courtyard, and asked if
the architect had considered enclosing the whole courtyard. Mr.
Linde responded that the current proposal encroached into it, but
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he did not consider enclosing the whole courtyard since they are
already over the allowable coverage.
Chairman Katherman asked if the kitchen can be flipped from the
west half of the property to the east half of the property to
allow an opening for the abutting property owner to view through
the southwesterly corner of the rear yard. Mr. Linde replied that
he could take a look at it.
Marion Ruth, 46 Seawall, stated that she is the owner of the
house next door to the applicant's property. Ms. Ruth said that
if the vaulted roof is built she will lose her view. She also
informed the Commission that County records indicate her house is
1,848 sq. ft., not 2,000 ft. as stated by Mr. Linde; and that the
house on the other side is 1,232 sq. ft. and the house next door
to that house is 796 sq. ft. Ms. Ruth requested that the
Commission consider a flat roof no higher than it is right now.
MOTION: commissioner Mowlds moved, seconded by commissioner
Alberio, to continue Variance No. 341 and Coastal Permit No. 112,
to the Planning Commission meeting of October 13, 1992. Motion
passed 5-0.
The Commissioners instructed the applicant and his architect to
redesign the project with a flat roof, to not encroach into the
rear yard setback but to use the courtyard space instead, and to
consider moving the kitchen.
Assistant Planner Klopfenstein asked for direction regarding
expanding beyond the existing wall which is not yet to the 15
foot rear yard setback. The Commission advised that they did not
want to expand beyond the existing wall on the west side of the
property. Chairman Katherman clarified that the Commission would
be willing to consider relocation of the kitchen to the east side
of the rear yard if the views from the adjacent property would
not be adversely affected.
Commissioner Mowlds said that he could not agree with Item 6,
Exhibit "B", which limits the addition to 250 sq. ft. and
requires a covenant prohibiting further additions. He thought
the covenant requirement was unfair since there was no way to
tell what would happen in the future. There may be two story
condos down there. Assistant Planner Klopfenstein advised that
this was not a standard condition and that Staff would check into
it.
Vice Chairman Byrd requested that
requires the side yard setbacks be
maintain the three foot set backs
the building.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Item 2 on Exhibit "A", which
five feet, be changed to
and follow the existing wall of
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The meeting was recessed at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened at 9:37 p.m.
Chairman Katherman advised that it is Planning commission policy
to not start New Business after 11:00 p.m., and he requested that
the Commission consider the New Business items at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
A. SIGN PERMIT NO. 584, Carlson Co., 31244 Palos Verdes Drive
West (Golden Cove Shopping Center).
MOTION: Commissioner Alberio moved, seconded by Commissioner
Lorenzen, to continue Sign Permit No. 584 to the next Planning
Commission meeting on September 8, 1992, with the understanding
that this item will be taken as one of the first items on the
agenda. Motion passed 5-0.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
Vice Chairman Byrd requested that the commission review both his
original submittal and the Staff's version of the proposed policy
recommendations, since what the Staff was proposing was somewhat
different from what he was proposing. Staff agreed to work with
Vice Chairman Byrd on a new set of policies.
Chairman Katherman ordered the proposed policy recommendations be
continued for two weeks.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED
C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 166, VARIANCE NO. 307,
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 627,. GRADING PERMIT NO. 1585;
Mr. and Mrs. Stanton, 28798 S. Western Avenue (formerly Ark
Gardens).
Associate Planner Silverman presented the Staff report on
applicant's request for a new full service car wash and smog
inspection facility. The Development Code allows for the
proposed uses in a Commercial General (CG) zone upon approval by
the Planning Commission of a Conditional Use Permit.
Ms. Silverman stated that while Staff is sympathetic to the
concerns and objections expressed by the surrounding neighbors,
the project has been reviewed in accordance with the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it is
Staff's opinion that the imposition of the recommended mitigation
measures and conditions of approval will result in a project that
is in conformance with the City's General Plan and Development
Code. She also stated that implementation of the mitigation
measures would reduce all the adverse impacts associated with the
project to less than significant levels. Staff's recommendation
was to revise the project to eliminate the dryer and blower
units, to approve the modified project, subject to conditions and
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measures in Staff report, to mitigate the adverse environmental
affects, and to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
The Commissioners expressed their concern about cars making an
illegal turn or using the Church parking lot to turn since there
is no U-turn signal at the intersection of Caddington and
Western. They also discussed the possibility of cars backing up
into Western Avenue and whether the queuing area was adequate.
Associate Planner Silverman responded that the mitigation
measures recommended by the Traffic Committee will require that
the operators of the car wash monitor the queuing area and if
there is a potential for backup, the vehicles will have to be
directed to the northern driveway, which will also serve as the
exit.
Commissioner Alberio stated that excavation would be necessary,
and that the applicant would have to comply with the new
regulations if gas tanks have been left in the ground by the
previous tenant. He thought the applicant should do a special
study of the site and that an EIR might be necessary because of
the underground gas tanks. Associate Planner Silverman informed
the Commission that there are no records of the gas station tanks
having been removed. Soil tests will be done and if contaminants
are found, Staff has required that the grading permit be revised
to include the cleanup and removal of contaminated soil. Staff
consulted with the SCAQMD and the Fire Department and both
agencies suggested mitigation measures that have been
incorporated into the Initial Study under Risk of Upset.
Chairman Katherman opened the public hearing.
Frank Stanton (Landowner), 16 Cinchring Road, Rolling Hills
asked the Planning commission to consider the following points in
favor of the project: The Lutheran Church is located one block
south and the Lutheran School is located one block southeast of
the site; no residences face the project and they are very well
screened from the subject property; a car wash will have no
traffic or noise at night; a park -like atmosphere surrounds the
commercial property; sound studies indicate minimum noise with
modern equipment that is available; and sound barrier walls
diminish even the traffic noise radiating from Western Avenue to
the west.
Tab Johnson, Rich Development Co. (Applicant), 302 West 5th
street, San Pedro, said he agreed with the staff report except
for the requirement to remove the blowers and dryers. Mr.
Johnson stated that the extra cost required for a hand car wash
is not viable at this location. He also felt hand drying would
cause more congestion since the cars would not get off the lot as
quickly.
In response to questions from Vice Chairman Byrd and commissioner
Alberio, Mr. Johnson informed the Commission that Rich
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Development Co. operated three other car
much larger than the proposed project.
processing 85 to 100 cars per day at the
would be basically the same and would be
the 160 cars per day that the Gaffey car
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washes, all of which are
Although they anticipate
new site, the equipment
capable of processing
wash handles.
Commissioner Alberio stated that confining sound to a smaller
site would have more impact on the neighborhood, prevailing winds
would blow fumes from cars over to Strathmore, and that there
were a lot of students walking back and forth across the front of
the site on Western Avenue. He also said that many people stay in
bed late on weekends and the car wash starts at 8:00 a.m. Mr.
Johnson responded that most people are still at work and not
having their car washed when students get out of school, plus the
children are not in school on weekends when the car wash is very
busy. Also, cars will be going in and out regardless of what use
is allowed on the site. He suggested they could be flexible on
week -end hours to accommodate late sleepers.
Vice Chairman Byrd asked what type of barrier they planned to
install between the Church/School facility and the car wash and
stated that he thought there should not be any access between the
car wash and the Church/School. Mr. Johnson answered that there
was access which they have closed and would be willing to keep
permanently closed. The plans do not show any barriers at this
time since they are still going through sound studies and Staff
recommendations. Staff recommended a sound wall be extended
around corner near the Church/school with extensive shrubbery,
which they are willing to do.
Commissioner Lorenzen asked if any local car wash was using the
new sound reducing equipment. He also asked how the enclosure of
the building is designed to contain engine noise and engine
exhaust created by the smog check facility when cars are going
though the required high rev cycles and questioned if the exhaust
goes through any filter system. Commissioner Mowlds advised the
Commission that the State is considering a bill requiring dynamic
testing of smog devices which mean that the motors would have to
be revved up to 55 miles per hour for testing. Mr. Johnson
answered that he did not know of any local stations using the new
equipment. Also, he said that they are not putting exhaust
through any filter and he did not think any smog check station
did. He stated that since the building is three sided with a
roof and with the ingress and exit through garage type doors
facing Western Avenue, the sound would be radiated out in that
direction.
Chairman Katherman interrupted the public hearing to address Item
D., Service Station Ordinance, and requested that it be postponed
to the Planning Commission meeting of September 8, 1992.
MOTION: Vice Chairman Byrd moved, seconded by Commissioner
Lorenzen, to continue Public Hearing, Item D, Service Station
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Ordinance, to the next Planning Commission meeting on September
8, 1992. Motion passed 5-0.
C. Jonathan Bryan, President, Christ Lutheran School, 28850 South
Western, spoke against the project on behalf of the Church and,
at their request, spoke for the following church members who were
in the audience: Tracee Froehcich, 2275 West 25th, San Pedro;
Ronald A. Lebetsamer, 28617 Mt. Lasen Lane; Denise Fullington, 34
Orbit Avenue; and Ed Arriola, 2179 Mt. Shasta Drive. Their
concerns were as follows:
1. The Environmental Assessment Report refers only to a "church
parking lot" and does not recognize the existence of their grade
school with 432 students presently enrolled.
2. The staff report is incorrect in indicating that the
intersection at Western and Caddington allows U-turns. In fact,
the only access to the car wash for the southbound traffic will
be to illegally use the school parking lot for turning around,
thus adding to the congestion and endangering the school
children. This is currently a problem which will be exacerbated
by the car wash.
3. Mr. Bryan also disagrees with the staff report indicating
that the potential for backup traffic on Western Avenue is
insignificant. The back up of even one car of northbound traffic
would block access to the school parking lot, posing a serious
safety problem for both children, parents and staff. He
questioned the applicant's claim that there would only be 85-100
cars daily since this would give them a profit margin of only
about $30 a day.
4. The high pitched noise of the vacuum units, which are located
closest to the school, would disturb the learning environment of
the classrooms. Additional noise and pollution will be generated
by the smog testing station. The fumes will blow directly into
the school playground.
In conclusion, Mr. Bryan said he could not imagine a commercial
application less suited to be placed next to a grade school than
the car wash/smog test station facility proposed.
Commissioner Mowlds stated that the curb in front of the church
parking lot is a no parking zone. Therefore, if a que develops
at the car wash, it would have to resume at the front door of the
church.
_Jill Kelso, 1326 Park Western Drive; Craig Andrich, 966 Bloomwood
Road, San Pedro: and Wes Kwiecien, 1638 W. Caddington Drive,
spoke against the project and expressed their concern about the
danger caused by increased traffic to the many school children
who walk past this intersection. They are also opposed to the
project because of the increase in noise and air pollution.
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John W. Sharkey, 30320 Ave de Calma, stated that the applicant
had no legal right to build a car wash. Mr. Bryan and he object
to this car wash on CEQA grounds. The Negative Declaration
cannot apply to this project since the blower and dryers will
result in a significant noise impact and the applicant has
indicated that he needs them to have a viable project. Mr.
Sharkey disagreed with the applicant that wind has nothing to do
with noise and air pollution. Also, there is no evidence that
the gas tanks were taken out. The proposed project will have the
following additional environmental impacts: Traffic, since there
are 35,000 cars on Western Avenue, just one additional car means
an additional environmental impact that must be mitigated. Noise
that can't be mitigated even with a sound wall. Parking and
queuing are also environmental impacts. An EIR must be done or
the City may have a lawsuit from the Church or adjoining
residents. The applicant has no legal right to put a car wash
there because it is unsafe to the citizens of the City and the
adjoining city. If there is a danger to children in terms of
traffic because of the school next door, the Planning Commission
does not have to approve the car wash.
Chairman Katherman advised Mr. Sharkey that the staff report
states that the mitigation measures, particularly the noise
barrier, must be required if the Planning Commission is going to
approve the project with a Negative Declaration. If they are not
required, Staff is not recommending that the Conditional Use
Permit or the Negative Declaration be adopted.
Chuck Kelso, 1326 Park Western Drive, stated that the water that
would be used at the car wash comes from the Colorado River and
even though some would be recycled, most of it would be wasted
and would, therefore, contribute to the water shortage.
Associate Planner Silverman advised that no specific calculations
were done to determine how much water would be reclaimed, but
that Staff had consulted with California Water Services and they
recommended mitigation measures that would incorporate state of
the art water recycling, reclamation and filtration systems in
construction of the car wash. They also indicated that the
quantity of water consumed by car washes is typical of any other
business operation due to the incorporation of reclamation
measures.
Vice Chairman Byrd, Commissioner Alberio and Commissioner
Lorenzen stated that the site seems too small to include a smog
testing facility. They asked if Rich Development Co. would
consider eliminating it, which would give them more room to
process the cars and would also decrease the problems with smog
and noise. Mr. Johnson of Rich Development Co. indicated that
the applicant would be willing to consider the elimination of the
smog check service.
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Vice Chairman Byrd stated that he thought Mr. Bryan made an
excellent point that the applicant could not make a profit on
this facility with only 85 cars per day. Mr. Johnson responded
that other items and services would be sold such as waxing,
detailing, smog inspection, air fresheners and other auto related
items.
Chairman Katherman asked Associate Planner Silverman to explain
what uses are allowed as a matter of right on the site under the
C.G. zoning district. Associate Planner Silverman advised that
without a Conditional Use Permit, various uses permitted on this
site would include major department stores, major hardware/home
improvement stores, appliance stores, furniture stores and any
similar uses as determined by the Director. A Conditional Use
Permit is needed for automobile service stations, car wash
accompanying auto service station, bowling alleys, movie
theaters, plant nurseries, hotels, skating rinks and similar
uses. Staff's interpretation was car wash with accompanying
service station (i.e., smog check facility) would be permitted
under a Conditional Use Permit.
The Commissioners again expressed their concerns about the U-turn
problem, the location of the driveways with respect to Caddington
Drive and the proximity of the driveway to the Church, the
underground gas tanks, and the aesthetics of the sound walls.
Chairman Katherman stated that he was not disposed to approve the
project at this time; but that he was willing to vote to continue
the hearing in order to give the applicant time to modify the
project to address the concerns of the Planning Commission. He
advised the applicant to meet with the Lutheran Church and talk
about how they will mitigate the access situation to this
project, so it does not create a hazard to the Church and school.
Mr. Johnson appealed to the Commission to grant a continuance,
stating that he has spent a lot of time and money going through
the process with Staff and in fairness should have at least one
opportunity to modify the project.
Chairman Katherman advised that if the Commission denied
applicant's request, the applicant's only recourse would be to
appeal to the City Council.
Director Onderdonk advised the Commission that, from a Planning
perspective, Staff thought that the combination of the smog
testing unit and the car wash deserved an additional level of
public review. That is why Staff required the submittal of a
Conditional Use Permit. Director Onderdonk stated that this was
a very conservative interpretation of the Code, but he thought it
was appropriate, given the level of community reaction to this
proposal.
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MOTION: Vice Chairman Byrd moved, seconded by commissioner
Lorenzen, to close the public hearing. Motion passed 5-2, with
Commissioner Mowlds and -Chairman Katherman dissenting.
MOTION: Vice Chairman Byrd moved, seconded by Commissioner
Alberio, to deny Conditional Use Permit No. 166, Variance No.
307, Environmental Assessment No. 627, Grading Permit No. 1585.
Notion failed 2-3, with Commissioner Mowlds, commissioner
Lorenzen and Chairman Katherman dissenting.
NOTION: Commissioner Lorenzen moved, seconded by Commissioner
Mowlds, to continue the matter for 60 days to the Planning
Commission meeting on October 27, 1992 with directions to the
applicant to work with Staff and adjacent landowners to redesign
the project. Motion passed 3-2, with Commissioner Alberio and
Vice Chairman Byrd dissenting.
NOTION: Commissioner Lorenzen moved, seconded by Commissioner
Mowlds, for reconsideration of the motion to close public
hearing. Motion passed 5-0.
MOTION: commissioner Lorenzen moved, seconded by Commissioner
Mowlds, to reopen the public hearing and to continue to October
27, 1992. Motion passed 5-0.
Associate Planner Silverman informed th
a deadline for a decision in September.
receive written authorization to extend
the applicant prior to this date. Mr.
have the request in writing by Thursday
1992.
AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
e Commission that there is
Staff would have to
the action deadline from
Johnson said Staff would
morning, August 26,
Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, said that the Planning
Commission/Staff Retreat scheduled for August 29, 1992 was in
violation of the Brown Act. Planning Administrator Petru
responded that it is currently not a violation of the Brown Act
for the Planning Commission to hold social events as long as no
action is being taken.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Vice Chairman Byrd moved, seconded by Commissioner
Alberio, to adjourn the meeting to 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August
29, 1992. Notion passed 5-0.
The Meeting was duly adjourned at 11:47 p.m.
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