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PC MINS 20180612 Approved 6/26/18 4, CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JUNE 12, 2018 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. at the Fred Hesse Community Room, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Nelson led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. ATTENDANCE Present: Commissioners Nelson, Perestam, Saadatnejadi, Vice Chairman Bradley, and Chairman James. Absent: Commissioner Leon Also present were Community Development Director Mihranian, Deputy City Attorney Laymon, Contractor Planner Bashmakian, Public Works Director Sasson, Assistant Planner Yoon, and R.F. Consultant Michael Afflerbach via telephone. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was unanimously approved. COMMUNICATIONS City Council Items: Director Mihranian reported that at the May 15th meeting, the City Council upheld the Planning Commission's validation of the Director's decision approving a Fence/Wall Permit at 32 Via Del Cielo; at the June 5th meeting, the City Council approved Revision "A" to the Vesting Tract Map on Nantasket Drive and recognized former Commissioner Dave Tomblin for his 8 years of service on the Planning Commission; and at its upcoming June 19t" meeting, the City Council will consider: 1)the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve ASG No. 33 on Hawthorne Blvd, 2) an amendment to the City's Master Fee Schedule to establish a flat fee for wireless telecommunication facility applications; and to amend the conditions of approval and update the Public Amenities Plan for the Trump National Golf Club. Staff: Director Mihranian reminded the Commission that all City communication should occur using the assigned rpvca.gov email address. The Director also distributed late correspondence for Agenda Item No. 6. Commission: Commissioner Nelson indicated that he attended the June 5th City Council meeting recognizing former Commissioner Tomblin; and Vice Chairman Bradley reported that he attended the May 25th Mayor's breakfast and updates were given on the Civic Center Master Plan, Sheriff's Report on arrests made related to tagging incidents in Portuguese Bend and on the ALPR cameras, and that the Public Utility Commission has approved the City's purchase of the SCE-owned street lights. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding non-agenda items): Sharon Loveys spoke on the Commission's upcoming consideration of an appeal filed on the Director's approval of a Major Grading Permit at Green Hills Memorial Park and the density impacts. Debbie Landis supported Sharon Lovey's comments on the appeal. Joanna Jones-Reed spoke on the Green Hills Master Plan approved by the City Council and comments made by the City Council at its June 5th meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of the May 8, 2018 P.C. Minutes Commissioner Nelson moved, seconded by Vice Chairman Bradley, to approve the May 8, 2018 Planning Commission minutes on a vote of 5-0. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. Major Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit ASG No. 48: Terminus of (lower) Mossbank Drive west of Basswood Avenue / Crown Castle (AB) Contract Planner Bashmakian presented the staff report describing the Applicant's request to install a wireless telecommunication facility encased in a canister shroud measuring 2' tall and 14.6" in diameter to an existing utility pole with related vaulted mechanical equipment. Chairman James opened the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes June 12,2018 Page 2 Becky Karlmann spoke in opposition to the location due to a view impairment from her residence and stated that the wireless facility is not necessary in the area. She also stated there is no significant gap in coverage. Andrew Leet indicated he was in opposition of the wireless telecommunication facility and questioned why previous decisions were not upheld to deny the wireless facility. Mr. Leet also stated there is no significant gap in coverage in the area. Kevin Peacock expressed his opposition of the location of the wireless facility within the proposed neighborhood. Stephen Garcia representing Crown Castle addressed questions and concerns raised by the speakers, and stated that the location, when considering the alternative locations, is identified to be the least intrusive. Chairman James closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and the RF Consultant regarding bandwidth and using a baseline to determine network functionality. Commissioner Nelson moved, seconded by Commissioner Saadatnejadi, to adopt P.0 Resolution No. 2018-17 recommending to the City Council to approve, with conditions, Major Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit ASG No. 48 to allow the installation of antennas encased in a canister that is to be rotated and measures 2' tall and 14.6" in diameter mounted on a 4' mast arm of an existing 40.5' tall wood utility pole with vaulted accessory equipment, on a vote of 5-0. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3. Major Telecommunications Facility Permit ASG No. 37: West side of Highridge Road 110' North of Ridgegate Drive / Crown Castle (AB) Contract Planner Bashmakian presented the staff report describing the Applicant's request to replace an existing 28'-9" tall streetlight pole with a 30'-7" tall streetlight pole to accommodate the installation of a wireless telecommunication facility encased in a 2' tall and 14.6" in diameter canister mounted to the top of the pole with related vaulted mechanical equipment. He stated that this matter was first heard in September 2017 and continued a number of times to allow the Applicant time to explore relocating the facility to a least intrusive location on an arterial street. Discussion ensued between the Commission and Staff regarding the original and proposed locations, and public comments submitted regarding the visual impacts to the neighboring properties. Planning Commission Minutes June 12,2018 Page 3 Chairman James opened the public hearing Harman Jahanbaksh spoke in opposition of the location and provided photos from his residence. He stated there is no reception problem in the area and that he feels the wireless telecommunication facility is not needed. Stephen Garcia representing Crown Castle addressed the questions and concerns raised by Mr. Jahanbaksh and the public comments attached to the Staff Report. He described the various alternative locations including a proposed alternative location to the south of the primary location on Highridge Road. Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission and Mr. Garcia regarding the various alternative locations presented including the viability of the new proposed alternative location. Chairman James closed the public hearing. Commissioner Perestam moved, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to continue the public hearing to July 10, 2018, to allow the Applicant to explore installing the proposed wireless facility on an existing alternative streetlight pole located south of the primary location, to install a new mock-up, and to issue a new public notice, on a vote of 5-0. 4. Major Telecommunications Facility Permit ASG No. 36: Adjacent to 28716 Circlet Drive / Crown Castle (AB) Contractor Planner Bashmakian presented the staff report with an overview of the original proposal that was denied by the Planning Commission on October 24, 2017 and appealed by the Applicant on November 8, 2017. He stated that the City Council referred the project back to the Commission, while maintaining its jurisdiction over the appeal, to identify a least intrusive location and a slimmer design. He stated that the Applicant's request is to replace an existing 26'-6" tall existing streetlight pole with mast arm and luminaire with a 37' tall streetlight pole with two 23.3" panel antennas side-mounted to the pole for a wireless telecommunication facility with related vaulted mechanical equipment. Discussion ensued between the Commission and Staff regarding the proposed location, the height of the replacement streetlight pole, potential light impacts to neighboring properties, and maintenance of the streetlight pole. Chairman James opened the public hearing Andy Smith spoke in favor of the location of the wireless facility and stated he is looking forward to improved cell reception. Jeff Calvagna question the 37' height of the pole and asked the Commission to consider its aesthetic impacts in their decision. Planning Commission Minutes June 12,2018 Page 4 Stephen Garcia stated that the height is necessary for the proposed location. Discussion ensued between the Commission and Staff regarding the impacts related to the height of the pole in regards to luminaire and the location of the canister. Chairman James closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Bradley moved, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to adopted P.C. Resolution No. 2018-18 recommending to the City Council the approval, with conditions, Major Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit ASG No. 36 to allow the installation of antennas encased in a canister measuring 2' tall and 14.6" in diameter to a replacement streetlight pole measuring 37' tall with the luminaire mast arm remaining at its current height and with related vaulted mechanical equipment, on a vote of 5-0. 5. Major Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit ASG No. 10: Los Verdes Drive west of Avenida Classica / Crown Castle (AB) Contractor Planner Bashmakian presented the staff report describing the Applicant's request to amend the Conditions of Approval of P.C. Resolution No. 2017-22 to accommodate the installation of two 23.3"tall tilted panel antennas affixed to a 24' tall replacement streetlight pole with related vaulted mechanical equipment. He stated that the Applicant's request is based on past direction from the Planning Commission and the City Council to relocate ASG No. 9 from the residential street of Camino Porvenir. Discussion ensued between the Commission and Staff regarding the original approval of ASG No. 10, its location, the vaulted equipment, and the withdrawal of ASG No. 9. Chairman James opened the public hearing. Jeff Calvagna thanked Crown Castle for coming up with a solution for ASG 10 thereby eliminating ASG No. 9 from the residential neighborhood. Stephen Garcia thanked Jeff Calvagna on his kind comments and thanked the Commission for their direction to come up with a better solution at this location. Discussion ensued between the Commission and Applicant regarding the tilt angel on the equipment, luminaire, and the height of the pole. Chairman James closed the public hearing. Commissioner Nelson moved, seconded by Commissioner Perestam, to adopted P.0 Resolution No. 2018-19 approving an amendment to the Commission-adopted Conditions of Approval of P.C. Resolution No. 2017-22 for Major Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit ASG No.10 to accommodate the installation of two 23.3" tall tilted panel antennas affixed to a Planning Commission Minutes June 12,2018 Page 5 24' tall replacement streetlight pole with the luminaire mast arm remaining at its current height and with related vaulted mechanical equipment, on a vote of 5-0. NEW BUSINESS: 6. General Plan Consistency Review: 5741 Crestridge Road / Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System Authority (JY) Director Mihranian introduced Ms. Yoon to the Commission as the City's newest Assistant Planner. Assistant Planner Yoon presented the staff report providing a background on the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System as it relates to the City. She stated that the Applicant's request is to remove the existing tower that was built prior to the City's incorporation to replace it with a new slimmer tower that resembles a pyramid design. She stated that the Commission is being asked to determine whether the project is consistent with the General Plan, and not on the merits of the project because it is a County-owned facility. Discussion ensued between the Commission and Staff regarding the relevance to the General Plan, whether the City has jurisdiction over the site, the height and design of the new tower, views, and public safety. The Commission expressed the public safety importance of the proposed facility and that its appearance will be improved when compared to the existing tower. Chairman James moved, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to adopt P.C. Resolution No. 2018-20, finding the installation of a new 150' tall lattice tower to accommodate Land Mobile Radio (LMR) antennas along with the construction of a 400 square foot equipment structure, 100kw generator, and 2,000 gallon diesel fuel tank within a 9'-4" enclosure is consistent with the overall goals and policies of the City's General Plan, on a vote of 4-1 with Commissioner Perestam dissenting. ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS: 7. Pre-agenda for the meeting on June 26, 2018 The June 26th pre-agenda was approved. 8. Pre-agenda for the meeting on July 10, 2018 The July 10th pre agenda was approved. Planning Commission Minutes June 12,2018 Page 6 Adjournment: 9:30 P.M. For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go to: http://rpv.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view id=5&clip id=3173 Click on the agenda item number on the video. Planning Commission Minutes June 12,2018 Page 7