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PC MINS 19931026I 0 CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1993 APPROVED -b3 11/9/93 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Katherman at the Hesse Park Community Building, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. The Pledge of Alliance followed. PRESENT: Alberio, Clark, Hayes, Lorenzen, Mowlds, Vice -Chairman Byrd and Chairman Katherman. ABSENT: None. Also present were Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Bernard, and Planning Administrator Petru. COMMUNICATIONS Director Bernard introduced Jackie Drasco, the Department's new, permanent Administrative Staff Assistant. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes of September 28, 1993. B. Request for Approval of Grading Permit No. 1705 to allow 120 cubic yards of grading to accommodate a six foot (6'-011) high downslope retaining wall on property located at 26905 Spring Creek (Mr. and Mrs. Earl Nishiyama). MOTION: Commissioner Mowlds moved for the approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lorenzen and it was so ordered without objection. CONTINUED BUSINESS There was no Continued Business. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. COASTAL PERMIT NO. 77 GRADING PERMIT NO. 1315 - TIME EXTENSION; Portuguese Bend Club, 4100 Palos Verdes Drive South. Request to Grant a two-year time extension of Coast Permit No. 77, and Grading Permit No. 1315; to continue the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 1993 PAGE 1 previously approved remedial grading at the western portion of the Portuguese Bend Club, along Yacht Harbor Drive. The Commission waived reading of the Staff Report and Chairman Katherman declared the public hearing open. Ms. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, expressed concern regarding the impact of the Portuguese Bend landslide on the Portuguese Bend Club Homeowners Association's efforts to keep Yacht Harbor Drive open. As no one else wished to speak or to address questions to Ms. Larue's comments, Commissioner Mowlds moved to close the public hearing, Commissioner Hayes seconded, and it was so ordered without objection. MOTION: Commissioner Byrd moved to adopt P.C. Resolution No. 93-39 as written, Granting a two-year time extension of Coast Permit No. 77, and Grading Permit No. 1315; to continue the previously approved remedial grading at the western portion of the Portuguese Bend Club, along Yacht Harbor Drive. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Clark and, there being no objection, it was so ordered by Commissioner Katherman; with a comment that this decision is subject to appeal to the Coastal Commission. NEW BUSINESS There was no New Business. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. STAFF 1. Pre -Agenda for the November 9, 1993 meeting. 2. Director Bernard mentioned that, in response to a comment at the last Planning Commission meeting that the "Request to Speak" forms do not reflect equality in gender, these forms will be modified to illustrate more females; he also noted, however, that the current supply of forms will be exhausted before the new forms are used to reduce costs and eliminate waste. B. COMMISSION 1. Commissioner Alberio stated that he had received notification that the City of Rolling Hills Estates Traffic Commission is holding a meeting on October 27, 1993, at 7:30 P.M. at the Rolling Hills Estates City PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 1993 PAGE 2 Hall to discuss the possibility of closing Rolling Hills Road from Palos Verdes Drive North to Crenshaw Boulevard. He wondered what kind of impact this will have on Rancho Palos Verdes and suggested that we might want to ask a member of the staff or the Traffic Committee to attend. Director Bernard expressed doubt that anyone could attend because of the late notice but indicated that he will pass the information on to the appropriate City staff, i.e. Director of Public Works, so that he, or a member of the Committee, could attend to best represent the City's interests. Commissioner Byrd asked if possibly the City's Traffic Committee may already be aware of this situation. Commissioner Clark stated that he uses that thoroughfare every day. Because Rancho Palos Verdes always tries to accommodate other sister cities with road usage, he feels we should voice our support for keeping that road open. Commissioner Byrd said that, although he understands the concern, he feels it is not amongst the Commission's responsibilities. 3. Commissioner Hayes asked about meetings for the rest of the year. If the agenda is light, can some meetings be eliminated? Is it appropriate to bring this up at this time? Planning Administrator Petru stated that the second meeting in November (November 23) already has four agenda items scheduled; however, there are no items scheduled for the December 14 meeting. A second meeting in December (December 28) would be during the period City Hall is annually closed and, traditionally, there is no meeting during that time. Chairman Katherman stated that it is too soon to discuss cancelling a meeting (the 14th) in December. Vice -Chairman Byrd stated that he will be absent for the second meeting in November. 4. Chairman Katherman mentioned that he had heard a rumor that Marriott Life Care had withdrawn their application. Director Bernard indicated that Staff has received no PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 1993 PAGE 3 correspondence to that effect from the Marriott Corporation. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (Regarding Non -Agenda Items) None. ADJOURNMENT At 7:47 P.M. the meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, November 9, 1993, at 7:00 P.M. 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