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PC MINS 20180911 Approved 9/25/187(11k CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. at the Fred Hesse Community Room, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Community Development Director Mihranian led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. ATTENDANCE Present: Commissioners Nelson, Perestam, Leon, and Chairman James. Absent: Commissioner Saadatnejadi and Vice Chairman Bradley Also present were Community Development Director Mihranian, Senior Planner Silva, Associate Planner Anaya, and Assistant City Attorney Gerli. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was unanimously approved with Agenda Item No. 4 to be heard before Agenda Item No. 2. COMMUNICATIONS City Council Items: Director Mihranian reported that at the September 4th meeting, the City Council approved the Trump National Golf Course Development Agreement pursuant to the Planning Commission's recommendation and authorized the recordation of Tract Map No. 50666. He also reported that on Friday, September 7th the City celebrated its 45th Anniversary and on Sunday, September 9th the City held a 45th Anniversary event at Hesse Park for the public. Staff: Director Mihranian reported that late correspondence has been handed out for Agenda Item Nos. 2 and 3. He also reported that two members from the Council of Homeowner's Associations (CHOA) have been selected to serve on the Planning Commission's Arterial Fences and Walls Master Plan Sub-Committee. Commission: Commissioner Nelson reported that he attended the City's 45th Anniversary event on September 7th. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding non-agenda items): Ms. Sharon Loveys indicated that she submitted a public records request and requested that the Planning Commission conduct an interpretation hearing on the rules governing Green Hills Cemetery. Ms. Lori Brown thanked Commissioner Nelson for responding to her concerns regarding drainage coming from the Pacific Terrace Mausoleum and expressed concerns with future development along the north property line and density impacts to traffic on Western Avenue. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 28, 2018 P.C. MINUTES Commission Nelson moved, seconded by Commissioner Leon, to adopt the August 28, 2018 P.C. Minutes on a vote of 4-0. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS None CONTINUED BUSINESS None NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. MAJOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY PERMIT ASG NO. 69: Northeast of the Ganado Drive and Floweridge Drive Intersection (AB) Chairman James waived the staff report on the Applicant's request to install a new wireless facility encased in a 2' tall canister with pole-mounted mechanical cabinet to an existing wireless telecommunication facility pole by replacing the existing 20' tall steel pole with a new 24' tall steel pole. Chairman James opened the public hearing. Morris Gross commented on the wireless facility located on his property and asked that the Commission continue to look into it. Chairman James closed the public hearing. Commissioner Nelson moved, seconded by Commissioner Perestam, to continue the public hearing to a date uncertain in order to allow further property surveying Planning Commission Minutes September 11, 2018 Page 2 to confirm that the pole for the existing Verizon Wireless Facility is appropriately located pursuant to the previously approved permit, on a vote of 4-0. 2. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP AND ZONE CHANGE AMENDMENT- (CASE NO. PLGP2018-0001): 1908, 1910 & 1912 Rue Le Charlene. (OS) Senior Planner Silva presented the Staff Report, which involves the annexation of 1908, 1910, and 1912 Rue Le Charlene from the City of Los Angeles. He reported that the Planning Commission's role is advisory and that a recommendation is to be forwarded to the City Council on the recommended pre-zoning of the General Plan Land Use and Zoning designations for the three properties. A discussion ensued amongst Staff and Commissioners regarding the proposal's conformance with the City's RS-2 zoning requirements and the continuation of utility services including DWP. Senior Planner Silva indicated that water and electrical services would continue to be provided by the same proprietor. Commissioner Leon inquired as to whether other properties in the City of Los Angeles had expressed an interest in participating in the annexation. In response, Director Mihranian stated that it is not in the City's interest to initiate annexation proceedings for other incorporated properties unless requested by property owners. Chairman James opened the public hearing and stated that he visited the site. Cecil Richardson addressed the Commission and stated he was one of the property owners seeking the request for annexation into the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Vince Taylor stated that he was also one of the property owners seeking annexation and indicated that he and his neighbors have been working through the annexation process over the course of a few years. He indicated that he does not believe the adjacent property owners in the City of Los Angeles are interested in participating in the annexation request, as they have received public notices from the City about the request and have not submitted any comments. Maureen Sassoon stated that she supported the annexation request based on her experience in the field of public safety. Chairman James closed the public hearing. Commissioner Leon moved, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to adopted P.C. Resolution No. 2018-24, recommending to the City Council that an ordinance be adopted approving a General Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map Amendment thereby pre-zoning 1908, 1910, and 1912 Rue Le Charlene as, single-family residential (RS-2) at 1-2 dwelling units per acre, on a vote of 4-0. Planning Commission Minutes September 11, 2018 Page 3 3. HEIGHT VARIATION, SITE PLAN REVIEW, GRADING PERMIT, AND FENCE/WALL PERMIT- (CASE NO. ZON2017-00476): 27023 Shorewood Drive (IA) Associate Planner Anaya presented the Staff Report describing the various applications requested by the Applicant to demolish an existing 2,098ft2 single-story residence to accommodate construction of a new 3,928ft2, two-story, single family residence and ancillary site improvements. He stated that at the time the original plans were submitted to the City, Staff identified concerns with the project's compatibility with the immediate neighborhood and in response, the Applicant submitted a revised design that is before the Commission this evening. He noted that in response to the silhouette and the public notice, over the past several months, Staff has received neighborhood concerns on the structure size, architectural style, and height, number of stories, setbacks, privacy, and view impact. He concluded that Staff is recommending that the Commission review the design and provide the Applicant with direction. Chairman James opened the public hearing. Allan Rigg presented an overview of the home design and the need for a new structure based on current foundation distress. He also stated that the property owners have come up with a design that they believe is within the City's code requirements for the neighborhood. Luis De Morales, the Architect on the project, discussed the design of the structure and answered questions from the Commission. Mick Shimada, property owner, explained that the foundation is in distress and the structure needs to be demolished and rebuilt. He noted that the current proposal is to accommodate his family. Phil Velderrain spoke in support of the project. Yvonne Dina, Jeffrey Lewis, Susan Bower, Maureen Sasson, Jane Cash, Bob Cash, Ellen Engelke, Mary Schaal, Tessa Park, Jeanine Dina, Steven Park, Jim Dina, and J. Fielding Tebbs spoke in opposition of the project. These speakers expressed concerns with the project design's compatibility with the immediate neighborhood as it relates to structure size, architectural style, and height, number of stories, setbacks, privacy, and potential view impacts. Chairman James closed the public hearing and recessed. Discussion ensued amongst the Commission and Staff regarding the design in the neighborhood and the height of the proposed project. Concerns of a two-story house, bulk and mass, and potential view and privacy impacts were discussed. The Commission indicated that the Applicant should be given an opportunity to address the concerns raised this evening. Chairman James re-opened the public hearing to hear from the project architect. Planning Commission Minutes September 11, 2018 Page 4 Luis De Morales, the Architect for the project, stated more time will be required to prepare and redesign the project and asked the Commission if a two-story structure is still an option. Discussion ensued between the Commission and Mr. De Morales regarding the project design. The Commission noted that a second story is not categorically out of the question. Director Mihranian suggested continuing the public hearing to November 13, 2018 to allow the Applicant adequate time to work with Staff on a revised design to be compatible with the immediate neighborhood, to revise the silhouette, and to issue a courtesy notice to the neighbors, contingent on the Applicant submitting in writing a 90-day time extension. Chairman James closed the public hearing. Commissioner Nelson moved, seconded by Commissioner Leon, to continue the public hearing to November 13, 2018, to allow the Applicant to work with Staff on revising the design to blend with the neighborhood, to revise the silhouette, and to issue a courtesy notice, contingent on the Applicant submitting in writing a 90-day time extension, on a vote of 4-0. NEW BUSINESS None ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS 5. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 Approved as presented. 6. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON OCTOBER 9, 2018 Approved as presented with a suggestion to consider canceling the October 9, 2018 meeting at the September 25, 2018 meeting if no items are added to the agenda. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourned at 9:38 P.M. in honor and memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go to: http://rpv.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view id=5&clip id=3238 Click on the agenda item number on the video. 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