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PC MINS 19970128CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 28, 1997 CALL TO ORDER APPROVED 03/25/97 The meeting was called to order at 7;07 P M by Chairman Clark at the Hesse Park Community Building, 29310 Hawthorne Boulevard. FLAG SALUTE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr Robert Katherman ROLL CALL Present. Commissioners Alberio, Cartwright, Ng, Whiteneck, Vice Chairman Vannorsdall, and Chairman Clark Absent NONE APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Chairman Vannorsdall moved for the approval of the agenda as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ng, and there being no objection, it was so ordered by Chairman Clark, (6-4). COMMUNICATIONS Staff Director/Secretary Petru distributed one letter regarding Agenda Item No 3 (Conditional Use Permit No. 194). Commission Commissioner Ng noted that she had won the cover photo contest for the Palos Verdes Directory. Chairman Clark reported on his attendance at the Mayor's Breakfast. f CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of November 26 1996 Commissioner Cartwright requested that page 2, paragraph 6, line 5 be modified to read as, ".. In its determination, the " Commissioner Ng requested that page 3, paragraph 4, line 3 be modified to read as, "... subjected to the Sunset Provision.". Commissioner Cartwright requested that page 3, paragraph 9, line 2 be modified to read as, "...the word "manned" should be..." Commissioner Ng requested that page 5, paragraph 7, line 1 be modified to read as, " .a guardrail should be installed.." and line 2 to read as," since the top of the retaining wall was 7 feet higher than the adjacent ground " She requested that page 8, paragraph 13, line 3 be modified to read as, "..adjacent neighbors did not complain about the accessory structure. It would create..." and page 12, paragraph 8, be modified to read as, "Commissioner Ng stated that staff recommended project approval so that the applicant's home would be compatible with the surrounding homes Commissioner Ng then noted that the applicant's property was in the RS -1 Zone with the minimum required lot size of 1 acre (43,560 square feet) and stated that the applicants property was only 1/3 (13,771 square feet) of the required 1 acre, and therefore felt that the proposed project was not in size comparison to the surrounding homes located in 1 acre lots ". Commissioner Alberio moved to approve the Minutes of November 26, 1996 as amended, seconded by Commissioner Whiteneck and passed, (6-0). 2 Minutes of December 10 1996 Commissioner Ng requested that page 8, paragraph 4, line 1 be modified to read as, "...that she had no objections about...". She also requested after paragraph 4 that the following paragraph be inserted to read as, "Commissioner Ng was also concerned that if the Commission approved the reduced parking space requirement, would this grant the same right to future project proposals and if the Commission would require only 20% of the required parking when Marriott constructs the care facility on the adjacent lot". PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 28, 11997 Page 2 Chairman Clark noted that his remark had been omitted on page 8 after paragraph 4 and requested that the following line be inserted: "Chairman Clark responded that each case would be considered individually on its own merit " Commissioner Ng requested that page 11, paragraph 6, line 1 be modified to read as, "...the proposed addition provided only 20% " Vice Chairman Vannorsdall requested that page 15, paragraph 1, line 1 be modified to read as, "Vice Chairman Vannorsdall..." and line 2 be modified to read as, " but stated that he had visited the site with Assistant Planner Fox at a later date." Commissioner Ng requested that page 16, paragraph 4, line 1 be modified to read as, " that she thought that having a " Commissioner Cartwright stated that part of his remark was omitted on page 17, paragraph 3 and requested that the following be included, "The interior streets in the Island View are public Commissioner Cartwright was concerned that putting a gate at one end and a manned booth at the other would create de facto private streets He felt that this was an inappropriate use of public funds.". Commissioner Cartwright moved to approve the Minutes of December 10, 1996, as amended, seconded by Vice Chairman Vannorsdall and passed, (6-0). CONTINUED BUSINESS NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS 3 Conditional Use Permit No. 194, and Coastal Permit No. 138; Pacific Bell Mobile Service. 6412 Palos Verdes Drive South (Saint Peter's by the Sea Church Commissioner Whiteneck abstained from consideration of this item since he resided within close proximity of the subject property and exited the dais. Associate Planner Pfost presented the Staff Report and stated that the applicant requested to construct an unmanned personal communications facility at St. Peter's by the Sea Church with two cross polar antennae mounted on top of the existing church roof ridge and two equipment boxes mounted on the ground adjacent to the church building Associate Planner Pfost stated that Staff recommended denial for the proposed project since the antennae would create a negative visual and aesthetic impact, which had not been adequately mitigated by the applicant PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 28,1997 Page 3 Chairman Clark asked the Commission for a motion to open the Public Hearing Vice Chairman Vannorsdall moved to open the Public Hearing, seconded by Commissioner Alberio. There being no objection, it was so ordered by Chairman Clark, (5-0-1). At this time Chairman Clark asked if there were any speakers for this item Mr. Jerome Buckmelter, 23534 Aetna Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 represented Pacific Bell Mobile Services. Mr. Buckmelter stated that the proposed (PCS) facility at St Peter's by the Sea Church would cover areas from Portuguese Bend on the south through Point Vicente Park on the north. He then presented a plan to the Commission which indicated the location of the antennae and the two equipment boxes Mr. Henry Tuttle 32614 Coastsite Drive, stated that he spoke with several people in his neighborhood regarding the proposed project. He stated that the responses he received favored the proposal since there would be no aesthetic impacts caused by the two small antennae Mr Tuttle supported the proposal and felt that it would be an improvement for the community Mr W D. Woodruff. 29208 Firthridge, president of the St Peters by the Sea Church mentioned that a few of the church members were concerned with the concept of the proposed project, but concluded by stating that the congregation's final determination was positive. Mr. Paul Christensen, 6317 Tarragon, president of the Abalone Cove Homeowners Association, stated that 60% of the homeowners were opposed to the proposed project since it would create view obstructions for the surrounding neighborhood Mr. Christensen mentioned that the homeowners would like to preserve the aesthetic beauty of their community and did not want to see the proposed project within their line of sight Ms. Sharon Cowley. 6331 Tarragon, an Abalone Cove Homeowner, stated that she too was not supportive of the proposed project for the same reason as mentioned by Mr Christensen Mr William Tolliffe 6347 Tarragon, also an Abalone Homeowner, concurred with the last two speakers and felt that the proposed project was in violation with the City's Building Code requirements Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, stated that she was very much opposed to the proposed project and requested that the Commission deny the application PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 28,1997 Page 4 Chairman Clark asked if there were any other speakers for this item Recording Secretary Atuatasi replied that there were none Chairman Clark asked the Commission for a motion to close the Public Hearing. Commissioner Albeno moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Commissioner Ng. There being no objection, Chairman Clark declared the Public Hearing closed, (5-0-1) Chairman Clark stated that, based on the testimonies of the residents who would be most impacted by the project, he would like to make a proposal Chairman Clark moved to continue the Public Hearing and requested Staff to work with the applicant to explore other alternatives and that the applicant submit a master plan identifying all of the locations on the peninsula where the applicant intended to place a new PCS facility. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Vannorsdall. Chairman Clark asked the Commission if there were any further comments regarding this item Commissioner Cartwright stated that he concurred with Chairman Clark's request for a master plan. Commissioner Ng also concurred that the Commission should consider the locations of all the antennas that might be installed in the City. She also wanted to consider alternative placement of the proposed antennae on the subject property and hear the responses to any alternative proposals from the residents in the surrounding area Director/Secretary Petru noted that the Public Hearing would have to be re -opened in order to continue this item Chairman Clark asked what date certain would be proposed by Staff Director/Secretary Petru proposed the meeting date of February 25, 1997. The motion was amended to re -open the Public Hearing and continue it to February 25, 1997 and passed by a unanimous roll -call vote, (5-0-1), with Commissioner Whiteneck abstaining. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 28, 1997 Page 5 0- 0 RECESS AND RECONVENE At 9:13 P M there was a brief recess until 9.29 P.M. when the meeting reconvened. NEW BUSINESS At this time Commissioner Whiteneck returned to the dais. 4 Ocean Trails Project Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Zuckerman Building Company and Palos Verdes Land Holdings Company, Subregion 7 & 8 (a 269.9 acre site located south of Palos Verdes Drive South, between the Portuguese Bend Club on the west and Los Angeles Shoreline Park on the east.) Director/Secretary Petru presented the Staff Report and stated that the applicant requested approval of the Storm Water Pollution Plan, also referred to as the Final Run Off Management and Water Quality Control Plan, for the approved Ocean Trails golf course and single family residential development Ms Petru indicated that the draft plan had been reviewed and approved by the Director of Public Works, with only a few minor changes She concluded her presentation with Staff's Recommendation to approve the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for the project. Chairman Clark asked if there were any speakers for this item Mr. Ken Zuckerman 2 EI Portal, Palos Verdes, Estates, CA, 90274, represented the Ocean Trails project and stated that this was the last action on the project which would be reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of a grading permit. However, he also stated that there was still a list of staff issues to be addressed Mr Zuckerman concluded by stating that he was present that evening to answer any questions from the Commission Mr. Ken Newville. 980 Via Rincon, project engineer, in response to a question from the Commission stated that the grading plan would need to be finalized, based on the outcome of some additional geotechnical work and projected that the grading operation would take approximately six months to complete Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, stated that she was not pleased with the Staff Report and was not in favor of the proposed project. Chairman Clark asked the Commission if they had any comments regarding this item. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 28,1997 Page 6 Chairman Clark asked the Commission if they had any comments regarding this item. The Commission had no specific comments on the proposed SWPPP, but several members of the Commission complimented the applicant on the quality of the document presented. Chairman Clark asked the Commission for a motion regarding this item Commissioner Alberio moved to accept Staffs recommendation approving the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for the Ocean Trails project, via minute order. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Whiteneck. The motion was passed by a unanimous a roll -call vote, (6-0). Chairman Clark noted the 15 -day appeal period ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS Staff 5 Pre -Agenda for the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of Tuesday, February 25, 1997. Commission Vice Chairman Vannorsdall requested that whether or not to hold the meeting of March 11, 1997 be discussed at the next regular meeting, since most of the Commission would be attending a conference in Monterey during that week Chairman Clark requested that Staff agendize cancellation of the March 11, 1997 meeting due to the attendance of the Commission at the `Planners Institute' Conference in Monterey on a future agenda He also requested that Staff prepare a projection of the future workload for 1997 for discussion at a future meeting. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine Road, discussed the relationship between rainfall and geologic movement PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 28, 1997 Page 7 ADJOURNMENT At 10:13 P.M. Commissioner Ng moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Vannorsdall, and there being no objection it was so ordered by Chairman Clark. 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