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PC MINS 19990209I� CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Approved 02/23/99 The meeting was called to order at 7 00 P M by Chairman Cartwright at the Hesse Park Community Building, 29310 Hawthorne Boulevard. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Alberio led the assembly to the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag ROLL CALL Present Commissioners Alberio, Paris, Slayden, Vice Chairman Lyon, and Chairman Cartwright. Absent- Commissioners Clark and Vannorsdall were absent/excused. Also present were Director/Secretary Rojas, Associate Planner Khrarnan, Assistant Planner Schonborn, and Recording Secretary Atuatasi. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Alberio moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Commissioner Slayden. There being no objection, it was so ordered by Chairman Cartwright, (5-0). COMMUNICATIONS Council Policy Items Director/Secretary Rojas updated the Commission of the City Council's discussion from the meeting of February 2, 1999 The projects discussed included the Ocean Trails and Marriott projects and Code Amendment No. 42 The discussions focused on the Conditional Use Permit for the Ocean Trails project allowing the applicant limited construction hours on Sundays until the commencement of the celebrity golf tournament event scheduled for March 20, 1999 The Council made some modifications and approved the Conditional Use Permit in regard to construction hours on Sundays The Council also approved the names for the trails of this project, but continued discussion of the grading application to the Meeting of February 16, 1999 since Staff had additional analysis to conduct Director/Secretary Rous informed the Commission that the City Council approved the Staff/City Attorney version of the Antenna Draft Ordinance and directed Staff to make modifications on the definition of 'Commercial Antenna' and to return with information regarding regulation of repeaters on site at the Council Meeting of February 16, 1999 Lastly, Director/Secretary Rojas informed the Commission that the resolutions for the Marriott project were adopted. Staff Staff distributed information pertaining to the League of California Cities 'Planners Institute' conference scheduled for March 24-26, 1999 in Monterey and 'Committee and Commission Handbooks' issued by the City Clerk's office Commission The Commission received correspondence from Ms J Yoon in regard to a Height Variation project on the property located at Cartier Drive. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of January 26,,1999 Commissioner Paris requested that on page 1, paragraph 7, line 3, be modified to read as, 1(6-0)1 . Chairman Cartwright requested that on page 10, paragraph 1, line 1, be modified to read as, `...expressed his concern in regard to the house exceeding the maximum structure size.' And paragraph 8, line 6 be modified to read as, `...and sell to different parties.' Commissioner Slayden moved to approve the Minutes of January 26, 1999 as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Paris and passed, (5-0). CONTINUED BUSINESS 2. Minutes of December 22. 1998 Commissioner Paris requested that on page 4, paragraph 3, line 1 be modified to read as, `...asked if the open space could be utilized...' and on page 13, paragraph 1, line 1 the word 'adjourned' be modified to read as, `special'. Planning Commission Minutes February 9, 1999 Page 2 Commissioner Paris moved to approve the Minutes of December 22, 1998 as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Alberio and passed, (5-0). 3. Minutes of January 6, 1999 Vice Chairman Lyon requested that on page 4, paragraph 3, line 1 be modified to read as, `...address the full dimensions of antenna assembly elements and components.' Commissioner Alberio moved to approve the Minutes of January 6, 1999 as amended. The motion was seconded by Vice -Chairman Lyon and passed, (5-0). 4. Tentative Parcel Map No. 25271 and Environmental Assessment No. 703: Palos Verdes Portuguese Ben Company, northwest corner of Crenshaw Boulevard and Crestridge Road. Director/Secretary Rous gave a brief summation of the Staff Report and stated that at the January 26, 1999 meeting the Commission directed Staff to address five issues raised by the Commission. In addition to addressing the Commission's concerns other issues were raised which were relevant to the previous parcel map application for the subject property. These issues required Staff to conduct additional research and discussion with the City Attorney Therefore Staff recommended continuance of this item to the meeting of February 23, 1999, Commissioner Alberio moved to continue the Public Hearing of this item to the Planning Commission Meeting of February 23, 1999. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Slayden and passed by acclamation, (5-0). With no objections from the Commission, it was so ordered by Chairman Cartwright. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. Site Plan Review No. 8417: 6012 Sandbrook Drive, Applicantlowner Sharon Yerber. Chairman Cartwright introduced the project Commissioner Alberio moved to waive the reading of the Staff Report. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Slayden and passed, (5-0). Commissioner Alberio moved to open the Public Hearing, seconded by Commissioner Slayden and passed. Planning Commission Minutes February 9, 1999 Page 3 Chairman Cartwright asked if there were any speakers for this item and Staff replied that there were none Commissioner Alberio moved to close the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Slayden. Commissioner Paris indicated that he had a question for the applicant. Commissioner Alberio moved to re -open the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Paris and passed, (5-0). Commissioner Paris asked the applicant why she was proposing this addition and what benefits would be realized from it. Mrs. Sharon Yarber, 6012 Sandbrook Drive replied that the proposed bay window exceeded the 16 foot height limitation and needed consideration by the Planning Commission, and that it was proposed to accommodate an expanded bathroom Commissioner Alberio moved to close the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Slayden and passed. Chairman Cartwright asked for Commission comments and discussion on this item Commissioner Alberio moved to accept Staff's recommendation, to adopt P.C. Resolution No. 99-04; thereby approving Site Plan Review No. 8417. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Slayden and passed, (5-0) by a roll -call vote. Chairman Cartwright noted the 15 -day appeal period. 6. Conditional Use Permit No. 151 — Revision: Lots 22, 23, 35 & 36, Tract No. 46651 [Seabreeze Tract], at Crest Road and Highridge Road. Applicants/Owners: Warmington Homes, and Pacific Heritage Development. Assistant Planner Schonborn presented the Staff Report and stated that the applicants submitted applications requesting an amendment to a Conditional use Permit condition of approval that currently permitted only a 42" high fence within the street side setback for the residential lots The amendment to condition N-4 represented a modification to allow higher fences, than originally allowed, on four corner lots (22, 23, 35 & 36) within the Seabreeze development. The amendment would not affect neighboring properties nor be detrimental to public safety Staff believed that the condition Planning Commission Minutes February 9, 1999 Page 4 was consistent with the standards within the City's Development Code Further, Staff stated that similar wrought -iron fences on lots outside of the subject tract were reviewed through a Minor Exception Permit (Staff level review) Staff recommended approval of this project. Chairman Cartwright asked the Commission if they had questions for Staff Commissioner Paris asked if there were any problems in the aesthetics of similar wrought -iron fencing with previous projects considered by the Commission and Assistant Planner Schonborn replied that Staff is not aware of any past problems Commissioner Alberio asked why the developers were proposing the wrought - iron fencing at the increased height and Assistant Planner Schonborn replied that the developers intended to install the new fencing for safety reasons and so future owners would not have to be responsible for the installation Commissioner Alberio moved to open the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Vice -Chairman Lyon and passed. Mr. Jim Warmington, (applicant) 3090 Pullman Street, Suite `A', Costa Mesa, CA, reiterated the comments of Staff and stated that security on pool safety were the basis for the proposed fencing, and requested that the Commission approve the request. Mr. John Sabatini, 27351 Rainbow Ridge Road, stated that the proposed fencing would impair his view and, he favored the proposed project. Vice -Chairman Lyon moved to close the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Slayden and passed. Chairman Cartwright asked for Commission comments and discussion on this item and there were none Vice -Chairman Lyon moved to accept Staff's recommendation, to adopt P.C. Resolution No. 99-05; thereby approving Conditional Use Permit No. 151 -Revision `F' with conditions of approval. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Alberio and passed, (5-0) by a roll -call vote. Chairman Cartwright noted the 15 -day appeal period. NEW BUSINESS None. ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS Planning Commission Minutes February 9, 1999 Page 5 Staff 7. Pre -Agenda for the Planning Commission Meeting of February 23, 1999. Commission Vice -Chairman Lyon suggested that the Commission conduct an informal discussion in regard to Commission objectives. Chairman Cartwright asked Staff for input and Director/Secretary Rojas replied that there was no problem if the Commission desired to discuss City business on an informal basis COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Lois Larue 3136 Barkentine Road expressed her concerns regarding residents not obtaining approval on a building permit before commencing building construction on their property ADJOURNMENT At 8 10 P M Commissioner Slayden moved to adjourn the meeting to Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at 7 00 P.M in the Community Room at Hesse Park The motion was seconded by Commissioner Alberio With no objections, it was so ordered by Chairman Cartwright, (5-0). W:\PC\mm Utes\19990209.doc Planning Commission Minutes February 9, 1999 Page 6