PC MINS 20180828 Approved 9/11/18
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DRAFT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 28, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:11 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: Chairman James, Vice Chairman Bradley, and Commissioners Nelson and
Saadatnejadi.
Absent: Commissioners Perestam and Leon
Also present were Community Development Director Mihranian, Contract Planner
Bashmakian, Senior Engineer Eder, Deputy City Attorney Laymon, and RF Consultant Mike
Afflerbach via telephone.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was unanimously approved.
COMMUNICATIONS
City Council Items: Director Mihranian reported that at the August 21st meeting, the City
Council approved the transfer of property associated with the Trump National Golf Course
project to the City along with related easements and that the City Council will consider the
Planning Commission's recommendations regarding the Trump National Development
Agreement and the recordation of final Tract Map No. 50666 at its upcoming September 4th
meeting. He also reported that City Council adopted a resolution immediately revoking a
Conditional Use Permit associated with the operation of commercial antennas at a single-
family residence that violated the terms of the Council-adopted Conditions of Approval.
Staff: Director Mihranian reported that the City will be celebrating its 45th Anniversary with
events on Friday, September 7th and Sunday, September 9th, and that he attended last
week's Council of Homeowner's Association meeting and presented the attendees with an
update on major items and programs administered by the Community Development
Department.
Commission: Vice-Chairman Bradley stated that he attended the Mayor's Breakfast on
Friday, August 24th and reported on two topics regarding underground utility studies and
SCE's position on outages to mitigate fire hazards. Commissioner Nelson reported that he
attended last week's Council of Homeowner's Association meeting and complimented
Director Mihranian on his presentation.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: (regarding non-agenda items):
Sharon Loveys reported that Vista Verde lost its claim against Green Hills based on
judgement on the pleadings.
Lane Mayhew thanked the Commission for supporting the Vista Verde residents.
Lori Brown raised concerns regarding drainage from the Pacific Mausoleum. She asked
Staff to look into the matter.
Debbie Landis spoke on a hand-out related to cemetery design planning.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 14, 2018 P.C. MINUTES
APPROVED ON A VOTE OF 3-0-1 WITH CHAIRMAN JAMES ABSTAINING BECAUSE
HE WAS ABSENT FROM THE MEETING.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. MAJOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT ASG NO. 37: Adjacent to 28051
Highridge Road 160' south of Ridgegate Drive on the north side of the street / Crown
Castle (AB)
Contract Planner Bashmakian presented the staff report and Power Point presentation with
a brief summary on the background, including the original proposed location. He stated that
in response to Staff concerns, the proposed wireless facility was moved from a residential
street to a commercial street, and noted that at the June 12th meeting, the Commission
directed the Applicant to explore moving the facility on an existing streetlight pole south of
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the street intersection. He stated that the current proposal is in that location. Mr. Bashmakian
read into the record some proposed edits to the Conditions of Approval.
Chairman James opened the public hearing
Harman Jahanbaksh spoke in favor of the new location especially because it removes the
wireless telecommunication facility from in front of his residence.
Diane Feinberg spoke in opposition of the current location and preferred the original location
for the best coverage, stating that the original locations covered more area.
Katrine Otsuki spoke in opposition of the revised location and stated her opposition to having
a wireless facility in the general area of this neighborhood.
Stephen Garcia (Crown Castle) addressed the Commission and speakers, and stated there
are 8 viable options that were considered by Crown Castle based on their coverage
objective. He stated that the proposed location was selected as its primary site because of
the Planning Commission's direction to explore an alternative site that was least intrusive
and that met their coverage objective.
Jeff Calvagna spoke in favor of the location.
RF Consultant Mike Afflerbach via telephone commented on the current location and the
coverage area.
Chairman James closed the public hearing
Discussion ensued between the Commission and Staff on the proposed location,
acknowledging the Applicant for exploring alternative locations, on the reason why side
panels were acceptable for this pole with the mature foliage, and agreeing that the proposed
location is the least intrusive.
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN BRADLEY, TO
ADOPT P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-23 APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS AS
MODIFIED BY STAFF, MAJOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
PERMIT ASG NO. 37 TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION TWO 24" TALL SIDE-MOUNTED
PANEL ANTENNAS TO A 28'-9" TALL REPLACEMENT STREETLIGHT POLE WITH
RELATED VAULTED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, ON A VOTE OF 4-0.
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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NEW BUSINESS: None
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
3. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Approved as presented.
4. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Approved as presented.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:49 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=3228
Click on the agenda item number on the video.
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