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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION
DEVELOPMENT CODE SUB -COMMITTEE
ADJOURNED MEETING
MARCH 23, 1994
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM, by Vice Chairman Nick
Mowlds at the Hesse Park Community Building, 29301 Hawthorne
Boulevard.
PRESENT: Commissioners Vannorsdall, Hayes, and Vice Chairman
Mowlds
ABSENT: Commissioner Whiteneck and Chairman Alberio
Also present was Senior Planner Rojas.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. STAFF - None
B. COMMISSION - None
CONSENT CALENDAR - None
CONTINUED BUSINESS
Development Code Revision, City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
Citywide. (JR)
Senior Planner Rojas stated that the purpose of this evening's
meeting is for the Planning Commission Sub -Committee to
conceptually review Articles I and II of Title 17 of the City's
Municipal Code. Furthermore, Senior Planner Rojas commented that
Staff will do the necessary research regarding items discussed this
evening and return with appropriate language for the revisions at
a future meeting.
The Planning Commission Sub -Committee reviewed the comprehensive
list of proposed revisions to Articles I and II of Title 17
contained in the Staff Report. The Sub -Committee considered
Staff's recommendation for each proposed revision and took the
following actions:
Article I
Title 17 (Commercial filming)
The Sub -Committee accepted Staff's recommendation.
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Section 17.02.020 (RS Uses Permitted)
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The Sub -Committee, concerned with the safety of children around
permitted bee hives, requested that Staff research with the City
Attorney whether the City could be held liable in a case of injury.
Otherwise, the Sub -Committee accepted all other Staff
recommendations.
Section 17.02.030 (RS Standards)
Parking
The Sub -Committee directed Staff to coordinate with the Department
of Public Works with respect to establishing a minimum driveway
width in residential zones; otherwise, the Sub -Committee accepted
all other Staff recommendations.
Exterior Stairs
The Sub -Committee accepted Staff's recommendation.
Section 17.02.040(A)(1) (RS Building Height)
The Sub -Committee accepted Staff's recommendation.
Section 17.02.040(A)(2) (RS Building Height)
The Sub -Committee accepted Staff's recommendation.
Section 17.020.040(b) (1) (Undeveloped subdivision View
Preservation)
The Sub -Committee accepted Staff's recommendation.
Section 17.02.040(B)(1)(d) (Height Variation)
The Sub -Committee accepted Staff's recommendation with respect to
adding an invasion of privacy finding to the Height Variation
process. However, with respect to the review of Height Variation
applications, the Sub -Committee stated that all Height Variations
involving more than 200 square feet should be reviewed by the
Planning Commission, but that the final directive needs to come
from the Council.
Section 17.02.040(B)(1)(f) & (i) (Height Variations)
The Sub -Committee noted that the phrase on the eighth line of the
first paragraph which reads 11 ... on the second story ...11 should be
changed to read 11 ... on the first story ... 11 or 11 ... on the lower
elevation ... 11.
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Section 17.08.030 (Home Occupation)
The Sub -Committee directed Staff to formulate a procedure whereby,
for an additional fee, a Home Occupation Permit would allow one
outside employee. Otherwise, the Sub -Committee accepted Staff's
recommendations.
Section 17.10 (Second Units)
The Sub -Committee accepted Staff's recommendation.
Article II
Section 17.12.030 (Vendors in Commercial Zones)
The Sub -Committee accepted Staff's recommendation.
Section 17.12.030 (Deliveries/Equipment in Commercial Zones)
The Sub -Committee accepted Staff's recommendation.
Section 17.15 (RS AdditionslRemodels)
The Sub -committee requested that when this Section of the Code is
brought before the City Council, that a footnote should be included
which reads "if the City Council wishes, certain size remodels will
go before the Planning Commission". Senior Planner Rojas stated
that if the Sub -Committee was in favor of establishing such a
procedure, then, if possible, the Planning commission should make
a recommendation to the City Council as part of the Development
Code Revision package. The Sub -Committee suggested that the City
Manager place this item on the City Council's Agenda for review
while the Planning Commission is still in the process of reviewing
the Code, since the Sub -Committee is looking for direction from the
City Council on this issue.
Section 17.14.020 (CL Uses Permitted)
The Sub -Committee accepted Staff's recommendation.
Section 17.16.020 (CN Uses Permitted)
The Sub -Committee accepted Staff's recommendation.
The Planning Commission Sub -committee reviewed the previously
revised text of Articles I and II, page by page. The Sub -Committee
requested that Staff make the following revisions:
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Chapter 17.02 (Single-family Residential [RSL Districts)
Senior Planner Rojas explained the rationale for the previous
revisions proposed for the single -Family Residential Development
Standards Chart contained in Section 17.02.030. The sub -Committee
agreed with all the previous revisions to the chart, except as
follows:
The Sub -Committee requested that the parking equipment be modified
to require 3 garage spaces for residences over 5, 000 square feet in
size;
The Sub -Committee accepted Staff's recommendation that a new column
be added to the chart which addresses maximum structure size for
lots of record which pre -date the Development Code. The additional
column would establish a maximum structure size based on the
existing area of each non -conforming legal lot.
The Sub -Committee requested that the maximum gross square footage
discussed in Footnote No. 8 include garages.
In addressing the issue of "pop-up" garages and other second story
design standards, the Sub -Committee requested that the following
guidelines be established:
Establishment of a 5 foot second story setback from the first story
foundation footprint. The second story setback would apply to a
minimum of 70% of the second story footprint;
Proposed Height Variation applications that do not meet the
standards established through this Chapter shall be initially
reviewed by the Planning commission.
The Sub -Committee requested that Staff incorporate new language
regarding the lacing of trees, the method for determining view
obstruction, an appeal process to the City Council, and the cost of
the trimming procedure into Section 17.02.040(8)(2) (View
Restoration).
Senior Planner Rojas stated that new Code language related to the
view restoration process needs to be reviewed by the City Attorney
and the View Restoration committee prior to being incorporated into
Title 17. As a result, language revisions to this section are not
anticipated to be a part of the Development Code Revision
proceedings.
Chapter 17.04 (Multiple -family Residential (RM) Districts)
The Sub -Committee requested that Staff provide a Development
Standards Chart that is more legible.
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Chapter 17.06 (Attached Unit Development Standards
The Sub -Committee requested that Staff modify Section 17.06.020 to
allow Planning Commission and/or Director authorization for the
review of utility easements.
Chapter 17.10 (Second Unit Development Standards)
Under Section 17.10.020(B), the Sub -Committee requested Staff to
research whether the City can prohibit the use of trailers as
housing units.
Under Section 17.10.020(E) and (G), the Sub -Committee requested
Staff to research why second units are limited to 1,200 square feet
and one bedroom, respectfully.
The Sub -Committee requested Staff to add Section 17.10.020(N) to
specify that both units are to be owned by the same person/persons.
Chapter 17.12 (Commercial Districts)
The Sub -Committee requested that each Section of the Code start on
a new page and that dates which reference the adoption of the
revisions be added at the bottom of each revised page.
Under Section 17.12.040, the Sub -Committee requested that Staff
eliminate the 30 foot maximum height restriction.
Under Section 17.12.050, the Sub -Committee requested that Staff add
language that would not exempt interior remodeling from a
Conditional Use Permit, if the remodel would result in a change in
the existing use.
Under Section 17.12.060, the Sub -Committee requested Staff to add
the word "the" to the last sentence of the first paragraph to read
"*development shall provide* the following ...".
Chapter 17.22 (Commercial Recreational (CR) District)
Under Section 17.22.040, the Sub -Committee requested that the 48
foot height limit be eliminated.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
NEW BUSINESS - None
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REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. STAFF - None
B. COMMISSION
1. Parking Spaces handout.
A. Parking diagrams.
B. striping.
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The Sub -Committee reiterated their concerns of addressing
neighborhood compatibility through residential standards, in
particular with respect to second story structures. In addition to
the standards requested as part of the earlier discussion of
Chapter 17.02, the Sub -Committee requested that Staff establish a
standard where the second story of a residence is 20% smaller than
the footprint of the first story structure, including the garage.
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE (regarding non -agenda items) - None
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 8:49 PM to the next Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission on Tuesday, April 12, 1994, at 7:00 P.M.
at Hesse Park.
Adjourned at 8:49 PM to the next Planning Commission
Development Code Sub -Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 13,
1994, at 7:00 P.M. at Hesse Park.
(MINUTES #1 DISK [PG] - DEVCODE 323)
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