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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
August 8, 1995
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Mowlds
at the Hesse Park Community Building, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
The Pledge of Allegiance followed, led by Director of Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement/Planning Commission Secretary Bret
Bernard.
PRESENT: Commissioners Alberio, Ferraro, Vannorsdall, Wang,
Whiteneck, Vice Chair Hayes, and Chairman Mowlds.
ABSENT: None
Also present were Director of Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement/Planning Commission Secretary Bernard, Planning
Administrator Petru, Associate Planner Silverman, Assistant
Planner de Freitas, and Recording Secretary Drasco.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Commission approved the agenda, as presented, (7-0).
COMMUNICATIONS
Staff
Planning Administrator Petru advised that there were several late
letters: one for Agenda Item No. 3, one for Item No. 4, two for
Item No. 5, and eight for Item No. 6. All had been placed before
the Commission.
Commission• None
APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
1. MINUTES OF JULY 11, 1995
Commissioner Vannorsdall pointed out that, on Page 1 in the
second paragraph, he should be removed from the list of those
Commissioners who were present, as he was absent from the
meeting.
Chairman Mowlds stated that, on Page 4 in the 2nd paragraph, the
vote of (6-0) should be changed to (5-0) and that, on Page 8 in
the 9th paragraph, spelling of the word "methods" should be
corrected.
Commissioner Alberio moved to adopt the Minutes of July 11, 1995,
as amended, seconded by commissioner Wang. Approved, (5-0-2),
with Commissioner Vannorsdall and Chairman Mowids abstaining as
they were not present at the July 11, 1995 meeting.
2. MINUTES OF JULY 25, 1995
Vice Chair Hayes stated that on Page 5, a statement she made was
omitted and asked that it be included, as follows: "Vice Chair
Hayes stated that she felt that requiring a hold harmless
statement would be punitive to the applicant because the property
was not in the Landslide Moratorium Area."
Commissioner Ferraro suggested that, on Page 5 in the 11th
paragraph, the vote of (1-6) should be changed to (6-1) and
stated that, on Page 8, in the 3rd paragraph, the word "NOTES"
should be changed to "NOES".
Commissioner Alberio moved to adopt the Minutes of July 25, 1995,
as amended, seconded by Commissioner Wang. Approved, (7-0).
CONTINUED BUSINESS
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 185, VARIANCE NO. 388, GRADING PERMIT
NO. 1793, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 676; Wayfarer's
Chapel, 5755 Palos Verdes Drive South. (TS)
Chairman Mowlds explained that this was a continued public
hearing and that there had been an adjourned meeting at the site
on August 2, 1995 with Staff, the applicant, geologists
representing the applicant and the City, and the public to
discuss the geotechnical aspects of this project. The Chairman
then asked Vice Chair Hayes to conduct this portion of the
hearing as he had not been able to attend the August 2, 1995
meeting.
Mr. Dean Andrews (architect for the project), 1064 Upland Avenue,
San Pedro, CA 90732. Mr. Andrews stated that the proposed
improvements were very important to the Chapel for development of
the site and its ability to conduct business.
Ms. Joan Wright, 1 Fruit Tree, Rancho Palos Verdes. Ms. Wright
stated that she had lived in her home for 38 years. She was
representing a group of property owners from the upper Portuguese
Bend area who were opposed to the proposed building because they
felt this construction would be in violation of the Moratorium.
She added that if this project were approved, the City should be
indemnified from liability. Ms. Wright expressed her alarm that
statements were made by the experts at the site visit that the
ground is not moving and she listed several specific personal
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observations which she believed proved otherwise, including
cracks in an area behind Wayfarer's Chapel. She urged the
Commission to deny the project as she felt that allowing this
building could potentially cause a future lawsuit.
Ms. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Ms.
Larue stated that she had lived in her home for 32 years. She
said that she was present at the August 2, 1995 meeting at the
Wayfarers Chapel site and that she disagreed with the City's
geologist's statement made at that meeting that the land had not
moved in over 100,000 years. Ms. Larue explained that, at the
August 2, 1995 meeting at Wayfarers Chapel, she had expressed
concern about cracks in the Chapel's parking lot and was told by
Chuck Batell, the groundskeeper at the Chapel, that they were
caused by large nearby trees. She then described that she had
actually seen the ground under the parking lot moving in waves
over time and stated that this movement, rather than the trees,
had caused the parking lot to crack. Ms. Larue stated that she
realized that Wayfarers Chapel was business and a source of
income for the City. She suggested that possibly, as an option
to building a new Visitors Center, the Chapel could rent or buy
the building on the corner of Seacove Drive and Palos Verdes
Drive South which belonged to a Mr. Haas. She felt that this was
a more suitable site since it was outside the Moratorium Area and
could be accessed by making a left hand turn at Seacove, rather
than making a U-turn at Abalone Cove Park for westbound traffic.
Mr. Art Keene (City Geologist), 2601 East Victoria, #308, Rancho
Dominguez, CA 90220. Mr. Keene stated that he realized that the
property was in the Landslide Moratorium Area but added that the
new building would be located in an area of the site that had not
moved for 100,000 years. He added that the slide was very slow
moving and that ground water extraction improved the situation.
He stated that there would be no safety hazard even if movement
started in this area of the site because the building would not
suddenly collapse, rather the doors would begin to jam as a sign
that the building was shifting.
Commissioner Alberio asked Mr. Keene if he was in favor of the
proposing building to be located on the rear of the property.
Mr. Keene replied that the particular site was on a portion of
the ancient landslide that hasn't moved for some time. He added
that placing the building on caissons and continuing to extract
the ground water would also provide further assurance that the
building site was acceptable.
Commissioner Whiteneck asked the location of the closest water
extraction well to the proposed site.
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Mr. Keene replied that Perry Ehling knew the location of all the
wells but he believed it was just off Narcissa Drive, behind the
property, possibly running directly under the Chapel. He added
that he believed the land had not moved under the Chapel since
the extraction well had been in place although there may have
been movement in the street, adjacent to the property.
Chairman Mowlds stated that the extraction from wells, other than
the one nearest the site, were improving the situation on the
subject property as well.
Mr. Keene agreed and added that Perry Ehling was monitoring and
adding wells on an ongoing basis.
Commissioner Alberio was concerned that the existing extraction
wells were inadequate.
Mr. Keene said that more wells were needed and were planned to be
installed.
Commissioner Vannorsdall asked about the soil near the Chapel.
Mr. Keene said that several layers of bedrock can be located by
boring down about 401, and that above the bedrock is clay, which
is on expansive soil.
Commissioner Vannorsdall speculated that expansive soil would be
almost impossible to stabilize.
Mr. Keene responded that deep caissons should take care of the
problem.
Mr. Dean Andrews, (architect for the project - rebuttal). Mr.
Andrews reported to the Commission that his research indicated
that the proposed site was the best location of the property to
re -build the structure. He stated that even though portions of
the site might be moving, he had consulted a geologist, as well
as the City's geologist, and was willing to make any structural
changes necessary to ensure that the building would be as stable
as possible. He believed too that the proposed wood structure
would be more flexible and safer than masonry if the area under
the building started to move in the future.
Commissioner Vannorsdall asked if Mr. Andrews had drilled to find
bedrock under the proposed building.
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Mr. Andrews said they had and that the bedrock was about 8' below
the ground level. He added that it would probably be necessary
to remove about 400 cubic yards of dirt and then back fill for a
total earth work of about 800 to 900 cubic yards to create a
compacted building pad for the new structure.
Chairman Mowlds noted that the Director could approve that
quantity of remedial grading.
Vice Chair Hayes commented that the building would not be
inhabited, like a single family residence.
Commissioner Alberio asked about the agreement with Jim York, the
owner of the adjacent property, in reference to a potential Lot
Line Adjustment to provide an adequate building setback for the
new Visitors Center.
Mr. Andrews stated that there was currently only a verbal
agreement.
Chairman Mowlds moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Commissioner Alberio. Approved, (7-0).
Commissioner Vannorsdall stated that, although it was not the
Commission's job to design the building, he believed the
applicant should be required to build on caissons into the
bedrock.
Commissioner Ferraro asked about the hold harmless agreement.
Planning Administrator replied that such an agreement was
required for any structure built in the Landslide Moratorium
Area, but that the City Attorney would be consulted regarding the
final language.
Commissioner Alberio wanted to make sure the City was protected
and suggested that personal injury, as well as property damage,
be included in the hold harmless agreement.
Commissioner Ferraro commented on one of the photographs received
from a speaker, stating that there was a bump on Palos Verdes
Drive South, not adjacent to the Chapel, but near the driveway.
Vice Chair Hayes said that the geologist acknowledged that the
bump was there during his testimony to the Commission.
Chairman Mowlds noted that the applicant was aware of the
landslide conditions on the site and accepted that the conditions
were not perfect for building, but that they were willing to take
the risk and design the building to minimize the effects. He
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felt also that the effects from the landslide were being
mitigated by the dewatering wells and, therefore, would favor
approval of the project.
Chairman Mowlds moved to direct Staff to prepare a P.C.
Resolution to approve the project, subject to conditions of
approval, including adding personal injury liability to the hold
harmless agreement, seconded by Commissioner Vannorsdall.
Commissioner Whiteneck commented that personal injury liability
in a hold harmless agreement usually involved an insurance policy
and wondered if this would be included.
Director/Secretary Bernard replied that the City Attorney would
be consulted.
Planning Administrator suggested that the P.C. Resolution be
brought back to the Commission meeting on September 12, 1995 to
provide adequate time for preparation.
The maker and seconder of the motion agreed to the date suggested
by Staff. The motion passed, (7-0).
Vice Chair Hayes returned the meeting to Chairman Mowlds.
Chairman Mowlds stated that this item would come back on
September 12, 1995 for more discussion and the consideration of
the P.C. Resolution.
Planning Administrator Petru noted that because the public
hearing had been closed, the discussion would be limited to only
the content of the P.C. Resolution.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. VARIANCE NO. 397; Jack and Dory Nance, 51 Rockinghorse Road.
(TS)
Vice Chair Hayes moved to waive reading of the Staff Report,
seconded by Commissioner Whiteneck. Approved, (7-0).
vice Chair Hayes moved to open the public hearing, seconded by
Commissioner Whiteneck. Approved, (7-0).
Chairman Mowlds asked the applicant if he wished to speak and he
did not. Chairman Mowlds then asked him if he agreed with the
conditions of approval. The applicant indicated that he agreed
with the proposed conditions.
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Vice Chair Hayes moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Commissioner Whiteneck. Approved, (7-0).
Commissioner Ferraro moved to adopt P.C. Resolution 95-30,
thereby approving Variance No. 397, with conditions of approval,
seconded by Commissioner Wang. Approved, (7-0).
Commissioner Mowlds noted that the P.C. Resolution would be
signed that evening and that there would be a 15 -day appeal
period.
5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 189 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO.
678; Unocal, 29741 S. Western Avenue. (FF)
Assistant Planner de Freitas presented the Staff Report, stating
that the applicant had requested a continuation to a date
uncertain to allow time for the applicant and Staff to review
alterations to the site plan.
Chairman Mowlds declared the public hearing open.
Ms. Priscilla Brisco, 29661 South Western Avenue, Rancho Palos
Verdes. Ms. Brisco stated that she lives at Rancho Palos Verdes
Villa and that she had brought a document with 70 signatures from
nearby residents indicating that they were opposed to the gas
station. She listed the reasons for opposition as potential air
quality problems and disrupted vehicular access to the property,
in relation to an easement across the property which is currently
fenced.
Ms. Jeannine Etcheverry, 29641 South Western, Unit 313, Rancho
Palos Verdes. Ms. Etcheverry reported that her unit overlooks
this site and, while she did not object to development on the
property, she did not want a 24-hour operation. She also made
reference to the easement and said that residents were told that
it was fenced because of environmental concerns from the previous
gas station. Ms. Etcheverry asked if the proposed gas station
was intended to operate 24 hours per day.
Assistant Planner de Freitas answered that the gas station was
proposed to be open 24 hours per day, but the car wash and the
snack shop would have shorter hours of operation.
Ms. Etcheverry asked if liquor would be sold at the site and
Assistant Planner de Freitas said that the applicant had not
requested to sell liquor in conjunction with the gas station,
which would require a Conditional Use Permit.
Ms. Sura Halote, 29641 South Western Venue, Unit 116, Rancho
Palos Verdes. Ms. Halote stated that she lived next door to the
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subject property and that she was in charge of Neighborhood Watch
for this area. She was opposed to an all night operation and
asked if Arco was involved, or just Unocal.
Assistant Planner de Freitas replied that Arco was not involved,
only Unocal.
Ms. Kim Halling, 29641 South Western Avenue, Unit 409, Rancho
Palos Verdes. Ms. Halling stated that she was the Secretary/
Treasurer of the Eastview Townhomes. She asked when the
Townhomes would be allowed to use their easement across the
subject property and explained that a hazardous traffic condition
existed because the easement was fenced.
Assistant Planner de Freitas advised that the property owners had
to contact Unocal directly regarding the easement but that he was
aware that Unocal was having the area surveyed, so that the fence
could be re -located.
Mr. Edward Reed, 29641 South Western Avenue, Unit 307, Rancho
Palos Verdes. Mr. Reed spoke regarding the easement also,
stating that it seemed to him that it was illegal to keep the
easement fenced and that it would be to the advantage to Unocal
to use the easement to provide access to the station.
Commissioner vannorsdall noted that there was no representative
from Unocal at the meeting because they had asked for a
continuance.
Chairman Mowlds informed the audience that the speakers at
tonight's meeting would be informed of the date of the continued
hearing. He added that there would be additional information at
that time and they would have another opportunity to speak.
Director/Secretary Bernard announced that the City had received a
letter from Unocal, which requested that the hearing be postponed
for at least 30 days.
Planning Administrator Petru assured the audience that all
residents within a 3001 radius of the site would be informed of
the date of continued public hearing via a written public notice.
Vice Chair Hayes moved to continue the public hearing to a date
uncertain, seconded by Commissioner Vannorsdall. Approved, (7-
0).
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Recessed at 8:02 P.M. and reconvened at 8:12 P.M.
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6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 186, ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO.
673; Taco Bell, 28798 S. Western. (FF)
Assistant Planner de Freitas presented the Staff Report, stating
that an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration had been
prepared but that a traffic study had not been completed. He
added that the City's Public Works Traffic Consultant had
indicated that afternoon that the traffic report would be
available at the next meeting.
Commissioner Alberio asked if the traffic study for the car wash
previously proposed at this site could be simply updated.
Assistant Planner de Freitas replied that when the car wash was
considered three years ago, the traffic analysis indicated that
there would be no significant traffic impact. He added that
Public Works Staff had said that afternoon that their
recommendation regarding the current study would be the same,
although the formal study was not yet complete.
Commissioner Alberio asked if the gas tanks from the previous gas
station were still buried on the site.
Assistant Planner de Freitas said this was addressed in the
Initial Study, which stated that there was no conclusive evidence
that the gas tanks had been removed but, as a mitigation measure,
prior to construction, verification of their removal and evidence
of no contamination from hazardous material would be required.
Chairman Mowlds stated that a new traffic study needed to be more
complete than the previous traffic study for the car wash, which
did not take into account the flow of traffic at several times of
the day during a full seven-day period. Also, because he
recalled that the Commission had not agreed with the Public Works
assessment regarding the line of sight down Western Avenue from
the access driveway, he believed a detailed analysis was needed,
including the impact of the nearby school's pending expansion of
their facility. He stressed that the commission would not be
satisfied with merely a statement that there was no significant
impact.
Assistant Planner de Freitas assured the Commission that the
potential expansion of the school at Christ Lutheran Church was
being included in the review conducted by the City's traffic
consultant.
Chairman Mowlds pointed out that another reason the previous
traffic study was inadequate was because the analysis of the
number of cars which would have been washed to make a profit was
considerably more than the estimated number of vehicular trips in
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and out of the car wash. He believed that the cost per meal at
this fast food facility would have to be considered as part of
the new traffic study.
There was a consensus of agreement among the other members of the
Commission regarding Chair Mowld's statements.
Commissioner Ferraro asked about the risk of carcinogenic
emissions and asked if it was true that the food was pre-cooked
elsewhere.
Assistant Planner de Freitas indicated that the applicant could
answer those questions.
Chairman Mowlds opened the public hearing and informed the
audience that speakers present that night would be heard, but
that further discussion of the project by the Commission would
take place at the continued public hearing.
Mr. William Fancher (applicant) , 1342 Bell Avenue, Tustin, CA
92680. Mr. Fancher felt confident that the traffic study would
be comprehensive. He also assured the Commission that the
previous gas station tanks had been removed and that soil borings
had indicated that there was no significant contamination. Mr.
Fancher expressed confusion as to the opposition to the proposed
project because a restaurant was a permitted use based on the
zoning for this property. He asked for direction from the
Commission as to what needed to be changed because he felt that
considerations had been made regarding the site layout such as
the high walls, with landscaping along the property lines to
block any noise from the restaurant from affecting the adjacent
residents. In addition, he noted that there were no side streets
from the restaurant exiting into the neighborhood. He noted that
usually Taco Bell facilities were operated on a 24-hour basis and
a concession had been made to reduce the hours because of
neighborhood concerns and that twice the required parking would
be provided on the site to reduce congestion. He felt that the
letters opposing the project did not take these factors into
account.
Chairman Mowlds asked for comments from the Staff.
A discussion ensued between Planning Administrator Petru and Mr.
Fancher regarding the zoning on the property. Ms. Petru
concluded that, although a restaurant was a permissible use, a
new building required a Conditional Use Permit which was subject
to the discretion of the Planning Commission to approve or deny
the specific project based on its merits.
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Ms. Julie Anderson, 28632 Friarstone Court, Rancho Palos Verdes.
Ms. Anderson stated that she had paid a premium to live in Rancho
Palos Verdes (Strathmore Townhomes) but that she believed the
price was justified because of the safe neighborhood. She was
concerned about the fast food restaurant being proposed which
would be bordered on three sides by Strathmore Townhomes and
showed the Commission a map illustrating this. In addition to
the close proximity to her home, she also objected to the type of
clientele which would be attracted to this type of restaurant,
the noise and the cooking odors. She was concerned that the wall
surrounding the property would not be high enough to shield the
bedrooms on the second floors of the Strathmore units adjacent to
the restaurant. She believed that the project would be intrusive
to the community and a risk to public safety, particularly
because of the nearby school and gang activity on Western Avenue,
stating that the Taco Bell would become a hangout. She was also
concerned about increased traffic and reduction of property
values of the surrounding homes. She stated that she understood
the need for tax revenue but that also property owners rights
should be respected and that there were other sites which would
be more appropriate for the proposed project.
Ms. Kathleen Dixon, 1413 North Cabrillo Avenue, San Pedro, CA
90731. Ms. Dixon announced that she had been asked to speak for
others who were not present that evening and who objected to the
fast food restaurant being "tucked into" the Strathmore
Townhomes. She stated that the map posted on the wall was
misleading in showing the relationship to the proposed restaurant
to the surround homes. She said that a wall, no matter how tall,
could not prevent intrusion into the community, particularly with
the drive-through loud speaker facing toward Strathmore, as well
as the loud stereos in teenagers' cars late at night. She cited
a survey performed by the Daily Breeze newspaper stating that
Taco Bell had the highest incidence of crime of any fast food
restaurant. She was concerned about the proximity to local
schools and the additional traffic which would be generated.
Ms. Vicki Livingston, 1723 Hollifield Court, Rancho Palos Verdes,
CA 90275. Ms. Livingston, who lived at the Strathmore
Townhomes, furnished a copy of the Daily Breeze crime survey to
each of the Commissioners. She also had received approximately
So signatures from residents at Strathmore who were opposed to
the proposed restaurant. She agreed with concerns mentioned by
previous speakers and said that possibly conditions of approval,
such as an earlier closing time or requiring a security guard to
be present on-site might make the site safer and asked how such
conditions of approval would be monitored by the City.
Director/Secretary Bernard responded that the applicant was
responsible to comply with the conditions of approval and, if the
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City was advised that they were not, it became a Code Enforcement
issue and the Conditional Use Permit could be revoked. Mr.
Bernard explained that, in particularly sensitive situations such
as this, sometimes provisions were imposed that after three, six,
or twelve months, the commission reviewed the applicant's
adherence to the conditions. He added that, although this was a
self -policing procedure, input was welcomed at any time from the
neighborhood.
Mr. Ramiro Garcia, 1835 Caddington Drive, #6B, Rancho Palos
Verdes, CA 90275. Mr. Garcia stated that he lived at Peninsula
Pointe, which was across Western Avenue from the subject
property, and that he was on the Board of Directors for their
Homeowners Association. He stated that local residents were
concerned about the project for the same reasons mentioned by
previous speakers but also because of the potential increase in
traffic accidents due to the blind curve and the slowing of
traffic to enter the proposed fast food restaurant. He believed
that the proximity to the theater at the Terraces Shopping center
would also increase gang activity as young people would stop at
the Taco Bell for a meal after a movie, causing an increase in
young drivers to the neighborhood, racing down the steep hill on
Caddington Drive.
Ms. Maureen Grieder, 1931 Avenida Aprenda, Rancho Palos Verdes.
Ms. Grieder said that she was speaking on behalf of the San Pedro
Peninsula Homeowners Coalition and that traffic concerns at this
proposed restaurant were the subject of their last meeting, with
ingress and egress being discussed, as well as U-turns.
Chairman Mowlds declared that the public hearing would be
continued to a date to be announced later. He recalled the
applicant for further questions and rebuttal.
Commissioner Ferraro asked where the food was pre-cooked.
Mr. Fancher replied that Taco Bell was owned By Pepsi Food
Service and that there were central batching plants where the
food was prepared in order to eliminate cooking odors at the
individual restaurant sites. He explained that the food was
placed in sealed plastic bags which were then boiled in water.
He added that, even though there was no on-site cooking, charcoal
filers were still provided in the kitchens of each restaurant.
Commissioner Alberio asked about the delivery hours.
Mr. Fancher said that deliveries were usually in the morning
because the peak hours for customers were between lunchtime and
7:00 P.M., and that there would be less impact by delivery trucks
because of the large parking lot.
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Mr. Fancher rebutted the neighborhood concerns by saying that the
owner of the subject property, Dr. Stanton, had rights also and
that this was the second commercial development he proposed that
had been opposed by the neighborhood. Mr. Fancher believed it
was reasonable for Dr. Stanton to realize an income from his
property and that he would be employing young people to keep them
busy and off the streets for this permitted use.
Planning Administrator Petru advised that the circulation period
for the Negative Declaration would not be complete by the next
Planning Commission meeting and, because the September 12, 1995
meeting agenda was already very long, she suggested that the
public hearing be continued to September 26, 1995, when the
traffic consultant and Public Works Staff would be available.
Chairman Mowlds asked the applicant if this date was acceptable
to the applicant and Mr. Fancher said it was.
Commissioner Whiteneck moved to continue to public hearing to
September 26, 1995, seconded by Commissioner Alberio. Approved,
(7-0) .
NEW BUSINESS: (NO ITEMS)
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
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7. Pre -Agenda for the regular Planning Commission meeting of
Tuesday, August 22, 1995.
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Chairman Mowlds requested that the August 22, 1995 agenda include
a discussion regarding a possible revision in the Development
Code to give the Director the authority to determine whether a
portion of a flag lot would be considered a front or side yard.
Mr. Mowlds hoped that this would avoid Variance requests as in
one of the items on that evening's agenda.
The other members of the Commission concurred.
Chairman Mowlds raised another issue, regarding the timing of the
Mitigated Negative Declaration 21 -day circulation period and
providing adequate time for Staff and Commission review, and
asked that Staff research this issue for the August 22, 1995
agenda.
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COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE (regarding non -agenda items):
Ms. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Ms.
Larue discussed de -watering wells, and the Altamira Canyon
drainage project.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Vannorsdall moved to adjourn, seconded by
Commissioner Alberio. The motion carried, (7-0), and the meeting
was duly adjourned at 9:12 P.M.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission would be on
August 22, 1995.
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