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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 12, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman James at 7:04 P.M. at the Fred Hesse
Community Room, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Assistant City Attorney Gerli led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Commissioners Emenhiser, Leon, Nelson, Tomblin, Bradley and Vice Chairman
James
Absent: None
Also present were Community Development Director Mihranian, Deputy Director Kim,
Associate Planner Seeraty, and Assistant City Attorney Gerli.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved with Agenda Item No. 3 removed from the consent calendar.
COMMUNICATIONS
City Council Items: Director Mihranian reported that: 1) on Thursday, November 30th, the
City Council held a special meeting on the appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of
five wireless telecommunication facility permits; 2) on Monday, December 4th, the City
Council hosted another successful holiday party at PVIC and that several Commissioners
attended the event; 3) on December 5th, Councilmembers Alegria and Cruikshank were
sworn in, the Council reorganized with Mayor Brooks as the new Mayor; and the City Council
initiated code amendment proceedings to the Grading Permit, Conditional Use Permit and
Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance sections of the Municipal Code; and, 4)on December
19th, the Council will be asked to consider adopting the City's Emissions Reduction Action
Plan (ERAP).
Staff: Director Mihranian noted that late correspondence had been distributed to the
Commission along with the adopted City Council and Commission/Committee Protocol.
Commission: Commissioner Leon reported that the Portuguese Bend Community
Association is working with Crown Castle on four wireless facilities located on their private
roads. Commissioner Tomblin reported that he is working on a public records request
regarding Green Hills Memorial Park. Vice Chairman James reminded the Commission of
the due date for Planning Commission applications for the open seats.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding non-agenda item):
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 14, 2017 MINUTES
Approved as presented on a vote of 5-0-1 with Commissioner Bradley abstaining as he
was absent from this meeting.
2. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 28, 2017 MINUTES
Approved as presented on a vote of 5-0-1 with Commissioner Emenhiser abstaining as
he was absent from this meeting.
3. MAJOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT ASG NO. 25:
27659 Longhill Drive / Crown Castle (AB)
Director Mihranian provided the Commission with a brief staff report stating that based on
the Commission's motion at its November 28, 2017 meeting, the Commission is being
asked to deny, without prejudice, this application. However, in light of the discussion that
ensued at the November 30, 2017 City Council meeting on the appeals, as an alternative,
Staff is suggesting that the Commission consider continuing the application to a date
uncertain to allow the Applicant additional time to explore relocating the proposed
wireless facility.
Discussion ensued with the Commission regarding the proposed and alternative
locations, the shot clock, and the Council's discussion at the November 30th meeting.
Vice Chairman James moved, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to reject the denial
Resolution and continue Major Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Permit ASG No.
25 to a date uncertain on a vote of 5-1 with Commissioner Emenhiser dissenting.
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. MAJOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT ASG NO. 08:
Across from 30505 Calle de Suenos (AB)
Director Mihranian stated the request is to continue the application to allow the Applicant
additional time to explore an alternative location, install a new mock, and re-notice the
public hearing.
Vice Chairman James opened the public hearing.
Noel Park spoke in opposition of the location and design of the wireless communication
facility.
Discussion ensued among Commissioners and Staff regarding the design, location and
coverage and capacity matters related to the proposed sites.
Aaron Synder addressed the Commission's questions regarding equipment, ownership,
and responsibility if a wireless facility is abandoned in the future.
Vice Chairman James closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Nelson moved, seconded by Commissioner Leon, to continue the public
hearing to a date uncertain for Major Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Permit ASG
No. 08 to allow the Applicant additional time to explore alternative locations, including
whether the facility is still needed, and to issue a new public notice, on a vote of 6-0.
5. MAJOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT ASG NO. 34:
Between 6954 and 6960 Verde Ridge Road (AB)
Director Mihranian reported that the request is to continue the application to a date
uncertain to allow the Applicant additional time to explore an alternative location, to
determine if the facility is still needed, and to issue a new public notice.
Commissioner Emenhiser asked for clarification and questions regarding the proposed
alternative location.
Director Mihranian explained that the original location was not supported by Staff because
of its close proximity to home, and that the proposed alternative location is a cul-de-sac
street with limited visibility from neighboring properties.
Vice Chairman James opened the public hearing.
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Aaron Synder addressed the Commission with a brief discussion on the alternative
locations stating that the current location is the more aesthetically pleasing site.
Les Chapin recommended the current mock up for this site be removed.
Discussion ensued among Commissioners and Staff regarding the need and location for
the proposed site and the mock up removal in several areas throughout the City.
Noel Park spoke in opposition of the location for ASG No. 34
Vice Chairman James closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Nelson moved, seconded by Commissioner Bradley, to continue the public
hearing to a date uncertain for Major Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Permit ASG
No. 34 to allow the Applicant additional time to explore alternative locations, including
whether the facility is still needed, and to issue a new public notice on a vote of 6-0.
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6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 172 REVISION "C", GRADING PERMIT, AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION:
(CASE NO. ZON2015-00230): Cal Water, 5837 Crest Road (AS)
Associate Planner Seerety presented the Staff Report providing a background, an
overview of the proposed project, and describing the revisions made over the past
several weeks. She described the proposed Conditions of Approval and Mitigation
Measures.
Discussion ensued between the Commission and Staff on the project revisions
particularly as it relates to daily operations, the operations of the spoils, noise impacts,
and proposed landscape and fence improvements intended to buffer the site from the
neighboring properties.
Vice Chairman James opened the public hearing.
Korey Bardbury as the Applicant answered questions from the Commission regarding
the operations and the current proposal.
Joseph DeVenuto, Denise DeVenuto, Matteo Villain, Frank Rad, Alan Nagamoto,
Johnathan Kaji indicated that the project that is now before the Commission has vastly
improved since the process began in 2015, and expressed some remaining concerns
with the proposed project as it relates to noise, hours of operation, spoil material, dust,
fencing, and landscaping.
Discussion ensued among Commissioners and Staff regarding the proposed Conditions
of Approval. The Commission acknowledged the Applicant, the Neighborhood and Staff
on the progression of the proposed application.
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Vice Chairman James closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Bradley moved, seconded by Commissioner Leon, to continue the public
hearing to January 9, 2018 to allow Staff additional time to address some outstanding
concerns in order to consider approving the Applicant's request to allow the installation
of a 1,000 gallon above-ground diesel fuel tank to fuel California Water Service (CWS)
vehicles and to memorialize the on-site facilities and operations and provided Staff with
direction on the draft Conditions of Approval on a vote of 6-0.
7. AFTER THE FACT GRADING PERMIT AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT:
cCASE NO. ZON2017-00115): 5500 Palos Verdes Drive South (SK)
Deputy Director Kim presented the Staff Report describing that the Applicants are
requesting a Grading Permit to allow 6,414yd3 of after-the-fact grading with 794yd3 of
export to regrade the contours where unpermitted grading at 5500 Palos Verdes Drive
South and portions of the City-owned Abalone Cove Reserve property occurred.
Discussion ensued among Commissioners and Staff regarding grading concerns.
Director Mihranian answered questions regarding ownership and management of the land
enrolled in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve.
Vice Chairman James opened the public hearing.
Dr. Allen & Charlotte Ginsberg, the Applicants, addressed the Commission with a brief
historical background of the property and the goals and intent of the property for the
public's benefit.
The Commission asked the Applicants'questions regarding the specific application and
how it relates to the future operation of the museum.
Vice Chairman James closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Nelson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tomblin, to adopt P.C.
Resolution No. 2017-45, certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed
project and adopt P.C. Resolution No. 2017-46, approving 6,414yd3 of after-the-fact
grading with 794yd3 of export to regrade the contours where unpermitted grading
occurred over the 5500 Palos Verdes Drive South property and the City-owned Abalone
Cove Reserve property, subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in the attached
Exhibit "A" on a vote of 5-1, with Commissioner Leon dissenting.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
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8. SITE PLAN REVIEW, GRADING PERMIT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION: (CASE NO. ZON2016-
00401): 48 Cinnamon (SK)
Deputy Director Kim presented the Staff Report describing the Applicant's request to
construct a new 1,917ft2 manufactured single-family residence with a 600ft2 detached
garage, a water storage tank, and to conduct 50yd3 of grading to accommodate the
proposed improvements.
Discussion ensued between the Commission and Staff regarding the project.
Commissioner Bradley moved, seconded by Commissioner Emenhiser, to adopt P.C.
Resolution No. 2017-47, certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed
project and adopt P.C. Resolution No. 2017-48, approving a Site Plan Review and
Minor Grading Permit for the placement of a new manufactured residence, detached
garage, water storage tank, and 50yd3 of grading to accommodate the proposed
improvements on a vote of 5-0-1, with Commissioner Leon recused.
Director Mihranian stated there is a 15 day appeal period.
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS
9. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JANUARY 9, 2018
Approved as presented.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:33 P.M.
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