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PC MINS 20171024 ADJ Approved 11/28/17 %1 CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 24, 2017 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Cruikshank at 5:11 p.m.at the Fred Hesse Community Room, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairman James led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. ATTENDANCE Present: Commissioners Bradley, Emenhiser, Leon (arriving during item #4), Nelson, Tomblin, Vice Chairman James, and Chairman Cruikshank. Absent: None Also present were Community Development Director Mihranian, Special Counsel Lopez, Associate Engineer Eder, RF Engineer Mike Afflerbach. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. COMMUNICATIONS Director Mihranian reported that at the October 17th meeting, the City Council received and filed a report on the conflict of interest and recusal procedures and that staff is working with the City Attorney's office to determine if the Planning Commission Rules and Procedures should be amended. Also, the City Council approved a service agreement with Matrix Imaging to scan and digitize documents in the Community Development Department. Director Mihranian handed out late correspondence for Agenda Item No. 8; reported that at the October 10th meeting, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution amending its Rules and Procedures to go from detailed minutes to action minutes. Director Mihranian also reported that Staff continues to work with SCE representatives to discuss requirements for collocating wireless facilities on utility poles. Special Counsel Lopez also briefed the Planning Commission on the Governor's veto of SB 649. Commissioner Emenhiser asked a question regarding the Planning Commission Rules and Procedures pertaining to the 500' radius recusal requirement. Director Mihranian responded that Staff is exploring whether that provision can be amended based on the City Attorney's memo. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding non-agenda item): None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 P.C. MINUTES Approved on a vote of 5-0-1. Commissioner Tomblin abstaining because he was absent. Commissioner Leon was not present to vote on the motion. 2. MAJOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT ASG NO. 69: Across 3486 Seaglen Drive (AB) Director Mirhranian stated this items was denied, without prejudice, at the October 10, 2017 meeting and the Planning Commission directed Staff to bring back the denial Resolution at tonight's meeting. Commissioner Emenisher moved, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to adopt P.C. Resolution No. 2017-37 denying, without prejudice, Major Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Permit ASG No. 69 on a vote of 5-0-1 with Chairman Cruikshank abstaining because he was not present at the October 10th meeting (Commissioner Leon was not present to vote on the motion). CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. MAJOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT ASG NO. 08: Across from 30505 Calle de Suenos (AB) Associate Engineer Eder presented the staff report and a power point presentation recommending that this item be continued to December 12, 2017 to allow the Applicant additional time to explore relocating the proposed facility. Planning Commission Minutes October 24,2017 Page 2 Chairman Cruikshank opened the public hearing Noel Park spoke in opposition of this item. Chairman Cruikshank closed the public hearing. Vice Chair James moved, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to continue the public hearing for the proposed Major Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit ASG No. 08 to December 12, 2017 in order to allow the Applicant additional time to relocate the proposed wireless facility on a new pole approximately 600' north of the proposed location on Calle de Suenos on a vote of 6-0 with commissioner Leon not present to vote on the motion. 4. MAJOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT ASG NO. 35: 6722 Abbottswood Drive (AB) Associate Engineer Eder presented the staff report and power point presentation recommending that this application be continued to November 28, 2017. Commissioner Emenhiser asked for clarification on Section 6409 of the Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act. Special Counsel Lopez gave a brief explanation on how it relates to wireless telecommunications that are existing and proposed to be modified. Discussion ensued among Commissioners and Staff regarding the design, location and coverage and capacity matters related to the proposed wireless telecommunication facility. Chairman Cruikshank opened the public hearing Aaron Sydner gave a brief overview of the proposed wireless telecommunication facility with discussion amongst the Commission. John Hurrell spoke in opposition of adding poles in the Los Verdes area. Jeff Calvagna recommended staff look into the legality of sites in violation general order 95 and restrictions and if they qualify for provisions of Section 6409 of the Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act. Noel Park thanked staff and is in favor of relocating the proposed site. He also spoke on the location and mock up designs. Chairman Cruikshank closed the public hearing Commissioner Nelson moved, seconded by Vice Chairman James, to continue the public hearing to November 28, 2017, contingent upon the proposed project not falling within the provisions of Section 6409 of the Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Planning Commission Minutes October 24,2017 Page 3 Act, on a vote of 5-1-1 with Commissioner Emenhiser dissenting and Commissioner Leon abstaining. 5. MAJOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT ASG NO.37: Northside of Ridgegate Drive (AB) Associate Engineer Eder presented the staff report and power point presentation recommending that this application be continued to November 28, 2017. Discussion ensued among Commissioners and Staff regarding the design, location and coverage and capacity matters related to the proposed wireless telecommunication facility. Director Mihranian recommended that the Commission visit the existing wireless facility at the intersection of Ridgegate Drive and Highridge Road to view an underground vault. Chairman Cruikshank opened the public hearing. Katrine Otsuki spoke in opposition of the Ridgegate location and provided a neighborhood petition in opposition for the record. Noel Park expressed opposition of the proposed location and supported relocating the facility. Chairman Cruikshank closed the public hearing. Vice Chair James moved, seconded by Commissioner Bradley to continue the public hearing to November 28, 2017 to allow the Applicant additional time to explore an alternative site for the proposed wireless facility at the intersection of Ridgegate Drive and Highridge Road on a vote of 7-0. 6. MAJOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT ASG NO. 45: San Nicolas Drive West of Lomo Drive (AB) Associate Engineer Eder presented the staff report and power point presentation recommending that this application be continued to November 28, 2017. Chairman Cruikshank opened the public hearing. Aaron Synder gave a brief review of the location and design of the proposed wireless telecommunication facility. Joseph Thomas spoke in opposition of the proposed facility and location expressing adverse impacts to his home which is directly in front of the proposed facility. Chairman Cruikshank closed the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes October 24,2017 Page 4 Commissioner Nelson moved, seconded by Commissioner Leon to continue the public hearing to November 28, 2017 contingent upon the proposed project not falling within the provisions of Section 6409 of the Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act on a vote of 7-0. 7. MAJOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT ASG NO. 48: Terminus of(lower) Mossbank Drive west of Basswood Avenue (AB) Associate Engineer Eder presented the staff report and power point presentation recommending approval, with conditions, the proposed wireless facility. Director Mihranian stated this item was last heard by the Planning Commission on September 28, 2017 at which time the Applicant requested to continue the matter to allow additional time to explore the need and location of the proposed facility in light of the City's approval of a wireless facility on Silver Spur Road. Discussion ensued among Commissioners and Staff, including the City's RF Engineer Mr. Afflerbach, regarding the coverage and capacity gaps in the area, the design and location of the proposed wireless facility. Chairman Cruikshank opened the public hearing. Aaron Snyder presented a brief presentation on the proposed installation of ASG No. 48 discussing the proposed RF location and alternate locations and answered Commission and Staff regarding coverage and capacity gaps. Jeff Calvagna spoke in opposition and disagreement with the proposed site. Discussion ensued among Commissioners, Staff and the City's RF Engineer Mr. Afflerbach, and Aaron Synder regarding the coverage and capacity gaps at Mossbank Drive west of Basswood Avenue and alternative options. The Planning Commission raised concerns regarding the proposed facility and its adverse impacts to the residential neighborhood. Vice Chairman James moved, seconded by Commissioner Emenhiser, to deny, without prejudice, Major Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit ASG No. 48 and directed Staff to bring back the denial resolution at its November 14, 2017 meeting, on a vote of 6-1 with Commissioner Nelson dissenting. 8. MAJOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT ASG NO. 36: Across 28907 Doverridge Drive (AB) Associate Engineer Eder presented the staff report and power point presentation recommending that this application be denied, without prejudice, because the proposed facility would be installed on a new pole in a neighborhood that has existing streetlight poles Planning Commission Minutes October 24,2017 Page 5 that can accommodate the proposed wireless facility and that the proposed wireless facility would adversely impact the character of the immediate neighborhood. Director Mihranian stated that the Applicant is requesting to continue the public hearing to allow additional time to explore alternatives. He deferred to the Applicant to explain the continuance request which was submitted this afternoon. Chairman Cruikshank opened the public hearing. Stephen Garcia from Crown Castle stated they have reached out to AT&T for alternative design of the proposed site. The request to continue is based on receiving information and taking into consideration the alternative design for the proposed wireless telecommunication facility. Louise Ewing, Duffy Persons, Denise Van Deuren, Jeff Calvagna, Megan Wescott, Tony Deley, Jamie Ehrl, Darren Chehrazi, Leyla Nejad, Andy Ebilane and Carolyn Clark, spoke in opposition of the proposed wireless telecommunication facility stating issues with location, design, noise, compatibility with the neighborhood, property value, and coverage needs. Stephen Garcia stated they would like time to examine the latest package from AT&T to consider proposed new alternative locations and design options. Chairman Cruikshank closed the public hearing. Commissioner Emenhiser moved, seconded by Vice Chairman James, denying without prejudice Major Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit ASG No. 36 on a vote of 7-0. Chairman Cruikshank called for a brief recess. CONTINUED BUSINESS None NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. MAJOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT ASG NO. 25: 27659 Longhill Drive (AB) Commissioner Tomblin moved, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to continue the public hearing to November 28, 2017 to allow the Applicant additional time to explore an alternative site for the proposed wireless facility on an existing wood utility pole on the north side of Longhill Drive between Warrior Drive and Flaming Arrow Drive on a vote of 7-0. Planning Commission Minutes October 24,2017 Page 6 10. MAJOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT ASG NO. 34: Between 6954 and 6960 Verde Ridge Road (AB) Associate Engineer Eder presented the staff report and power point presentation recommending that this application be continued to November 28, 2017. Director Mihranian reported that Staff visited the site with the Applicant and identified an alternative location on an existing streetlight pole on the Rock Park Drive cul-de-sac that would minimize impacts to the immediate neighborhood. Discussion ensued among Commissioners and Staff regarding the design, location and coverage and capacity matters related to the proposed wireless telecommunication facility. All Commissioners announced that they visited the site. Chairman Cruikshank opened the public hearing. Noel Park and Sharon Fair addressed the Commission and stated their opposition of the cell site design and location, indicating that the proposed wireless facility should be located across the canyon on an existing facility and out of the immediate neighborhood. Chairman Cruikshank closed the public hearing. Commissioner Tomblin moved, seconded by Vice Chairman James, to continue the public hearing to December 12, 2017 to allow the Applicant additional time to explore an alternative site for the proposed wireless facility on a replacement streetlight pole on Rock Park Drive on a vote of 7-0. NEW BUSINESS None ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS 11. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON NOVEMBER 14, 2017 Accepted as presented on a vote of 7-0. 12. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON NOVEMBER 28, 2017 Accepted as presented on a vote of 7-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 P.M. Planning Commission Minutes October 24,2017 Page 7 For the complete video archiving of this Planning Commission meeting go to: and http://rpv.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view id=5&clip id=2918 click on the agenda item number on the video. Planning Commission Minutes October 24,2017 Page 8