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PC MINS 20181211 Approved 1/22/1 • Pk, • 4i CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11 , 2018 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. at the Fred Hesse Community Room, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Director Mihranian led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. ATTENDANCE: Present: Commissioners Nelson, Perestam, Saadatnejadi, Leon, Vice Chairman Bradley and Chairman James. Absent: None Also present were Community Development Director Mihranian, Deputy Director/Planning Manager Kim, Senior Planner Silva, Assistant Planner Yoon, Assistant Planner Carveo, and Assistant City Attorney Gerli. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was unanimously approved. COMMUNICATIONS: City Council Items: Director Mihranian reported that at the December 4th meeting, the City Council was reorganized with Mayor Duhovic and Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank. He added that at that meeting the City Council approved a revision to a Height Variation permit to allow additional square footage within the building envelope of a new residence on Knoll View Drive and adopted an amended Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance. Staff: Director Mihranian reported that the City held its annual holiday party on December 3rd and he was pleased to see the Commission in attendance that evening, and noted that City Hall will be closed December 24th through January 1st in observance of the holidays. He noted that late correspondence has been provided for Agenda Item Nos. 2 and 5, and a hard copy of the Council-adopted updated General Plan has been provided to the Commission this evening. Commission: Chairman James congratulated former Planning Commissioner John Cruikshank on his selection as Mayor Pro Tem and announced the retirement of Kit Fox and acknowledged his 23 years of service with the City including as a planner in the Community Development Department. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding_-agenda items): Dave Chura, Bob Daly, Marie Chura, Christopher Shane, Joe Watson, and Maria Popoli spoke on an accessory dwelling unit project on Vallon Drive, and April Sandell spoke on the arterial fences and walls located on Western Avenue. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2018 P.C. MINUTES: COMMISSIONER SAADATNEJADI MOVED TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 13, 2018 MINUTES, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NELSON. APPROVED ON A VOTE OF 6-0. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE CONTINUED BUSINESS NONE NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVISION (CASE NO. PLCU2018-0008): 28901 S. Western Avenue / Mckently (JC) Planning Commission Minutes December 11, 2018 Page 2 Assistant Planner Caraveo presented the Staff Report describing the Applicant's request to approve a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of Cyclebar. The Cyclebar will operate cycling classes serving 48 customers per class, 7 days a week, within an existing 2,000 sq. ft. unit on the first level of the Terraces shopping center. He noted that the Applicant is requesting to extend the hours of operation Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission and Staff on the hours of operations, parking, and potential impacts to neighboring properties and tenants. Chairman James opened the public hearing. Robert Dorn, representing the Terraces Shopping, spoke in support of the project including the extended hours. Chairman James closed the public hearing. VICE CHAIRMAN BRADLEY MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NELSON, TO ADOPT P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-30, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CYCLEBAR TO OPERATE CYCLING CLASSES SERVING 48 CUSTOMERS PER CLASS, 7 DAYS A WEEK, WITHIN AN EXISTING 2,000 SQ. FT. UNIT ON THE FIRST LEVEL OF THE TERRACES SHOPPING CENTER WITH MODIFIED HOURS OF OPERATION, ON A VOTE OF 6-0. NEW BUSINESS: 3. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY FINDING (CASE NO. PLGP2018-0004): 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. / LA RICS (JY) Assistant Planner Yoon presented the staff report with a review for the proposed installation of a new 70' tall monopole (plus a 23' tall lighting rod) to accommodate Land Mobile Radio (LMR) antennas, the construction of a 10' tall 194 square foot equipment structure, and the installation of a 25KW generator and a 785 gallon fuel tank within an 8' tall enclosure. She noted that this agenda item is to determine whether the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan. She stated that Staff does not believe that the project is consistent with the General Plan because of the potential visual and aesthetic impacts the project would have on the Civic Center property and surrounding properties. Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission and Staff regarding the placement and location of the antenna monopole, other antenna locations within the Peninsula, the operations, alternative locations, procedural matters, and the inconsistencies with the General Plan in terms of visual and aesthetic impacts. Planning Commission Minutes December 11,2018 Page 3 Chairman James opened the public hearing. Jim Hoyt, representing LARICS, gave a brief background on LARICS and the public safety goals with the proposed installation of the antenna tower. Mr. Hoyt stated the goal of LARICS is to balance public safety and community need. Harry Fritz Rote, representing LARICS, answered questions on alternative locations and the impact to public safety if the proposed antenna location is not approved. Mr. Rote stated that without the proposed site the coverage would be patchy and jeopardize emergency response time within a 3-5 mile radius. Captain Frank Garrido, representing L.A. County Fire Department, stated this project is needed by the Fire and Emergency Responders. Sergeant Sven Crongeyer, representing LACSD, spoke in favor of the project and is looking forward to the upgrade and a new technology. The Commission asked questions regarding the visual impact and why the antenna cannot be placed on the existing antenna at City Hall or alternative sites on the Peninsula including the neighboring cities. Representatives from LARICS answered questions regarding the visual impact and to why the antenna cannot be added to the existing antenna pole at City Hall. Mr. Hoyt stated there are options they can look at to minimize the appearance, such as the color of the pole. He stated the existing antenna pole and location cannot be used as the antennas will interfere with each other. Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission on the importance and support of public safety and improving the technology for first responders, and the concerns with the aesthetic impacts. Chairman James closed the public hearing COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED ALTERNATIVE NO. 2 FINDING THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GOALS AND POLICIES OF THE GENERAL PLAN ESPECIALLY IN THE AREA OF THE PUBLCI SAFETY. CHAIRMAN JAMES OFFERED AN AMENDMENT THAT THE OVERALL PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTES THAT THE INCONSISTENCY WITH THE VISUAL ASPECTS OF THE GENERAL PLAN DOESN'T OUTWEIGH THE PROJECT'S OVERALL CONSISTENCY. Commissioner Nelson accepted the amendment. COMMISSIONER LEON OFFERED AN AMENDMENT THAT EFFORTS BE MADE THROUGH THE USE OF PAINT, CONFIGURATION, OR OTHER TECHNIQUES TO MAKE IT BLEND BETTER WITH THE OCEAN ENVIRONMENT. Commissioner Nelson accepted both amendments. Planning Commission Minutes December 11,2018 Page 4 COMMISSIONER LEON SECONDED COMMISSIONER NELSON'S MOTION. THE MOTION FAILED ON A TIE VOTE OF 3-3 WITH COMMISSIONERS SAADATNEJADI, PERESTAM, AND VICE CHAIRMAN BRADLEY DISSENTING. VICE CHAIRMAN BRADLEY MOVED TO ADOPT STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SAADATNEJADI. THE MOTION FAILED ON A TIE VOTE OF 3-3 WITH COMMISSIONER NELSON, LEON AND CHAIRMAN JAMES DISSENTING. Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission on the requested action to determine whether the project's consistency with the General Plan. CHAIRMAN JAMES MOVED TO FORWARD A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SAFETY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN, THAT HALF THE COMMISSION FINDS THE PROJECT INCONSISTENT WITH THE LAND USE, VISUAL RESOURCES, AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS OF THE GENERAL PLAN, AND THAT THE COMMISSION WAS UNABLE TO REACH A MAJORITY CONSENSUS ON WHICH ONE OF THOSE TWO PREVAILS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NELSON. THE MOTION FAILED ON A TIE VOTE OF 3-3 WITH COMMISSIONER LEON, SAADATNEJADI, AND VICE-CHAIRMAN JAMES DISSENTING. COMMISSIONER LEON MOVED STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION THAT THE PROJECT IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE OVERALL GOALS AND POLICIES OF THE GENERAL PLAN DESPITE THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN BRADLEY. THE MOTION PASSED, ADOPTING P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-31, ON A VOTE OF 4-2 WITH COMMISSIONER NELSON AND CHAIRMAN JAMES DISSENTING. 4. REISSUANCE OF THE ENTITLEMENTS FOR THE HERITAGE CASTLE MUSEUM PROJECT AT 5500 PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH (CASE NO. ZON2014-00332): 5500 Palos Verdes Drive South / Ginsburg (SK) Deputy Director Kim presented the staff report describing the Applicants' request to reissue the Commission-approved entitlements for Planning Case No. ZON2014-00332 adopted under P.C. Resolution No. 2014-32, setting a new expiration date of December 9, 2019. She explained the various delays that have occurred resulting in the Applicants' request to extend the expiration date. Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission and Staff regarding the original permit issuance, project timeline, the pending lot line adjustment, previous permit extensions, status on the after-the-fact grading that is currently underway, the future operations of the Heritage Castle, and Applicants' compliance with the outstanding conditions. Planning Commission Minutes December 11,2018 Page 5 Chairman James opened the public hearing. Alex Perez, representing the owners, updated the Commission on the grading work that is currently underway and assured the Commission that the grading will be completed by the end of the year 2018. He responded to questions raised on the outstanding Conditions of Approval to complete the project. Chairman James closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission and Staff on the timing of the expiration date, specifically on reducing the time extension from one year to 6 months. VICE CHAIRMAN BRADLEY MOVED, TO REISSUE THE COMMISSION-APPROVED ENTITLEMENTS FOR PLANNING CASE NO. ZON2014-00332 ADOPTED UNDER P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-32, FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS SETTING A NEW EXPIRATION DATE OF JUNE 9, 2019, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NELSON. THE MOTION PASSED, VIA MINUTE ORDER, ON A VOTE OF 6-0. 5. COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE) — PLANNING COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE (PLCA2OI8-0006): City (OS) Senior Planner Silva presented the staff report requesting the Commission form a subcommittee to assist Staff in the comprehensive update to the Zoning Code (Title 17) of the City's Municipal Code which was recently initiated by the City Council. He stated that this process should take approximately two years, and anticipates meeting with the subcommittee once a month emphasizing most of the communication will be via email. Chairman James opened the public hearing. Minas Yerelian stated he objected to Commissioner Leon and Commissioner Nelson being appointed to the subcommittee. The Commission clarified that Commissioners Leon and Nelson are not on the subcommittee for the comprehensive Zoning Code update. Chairman James closed the public hearing. VICE CHAIRMAN BRADLEY MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NELSON TO UNANIMOUSLY APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS PERESTAM, SAADATNEJADI, AND CHAIRMAN JAMES TO SERVE ON A SUBCOMMITTEE TO ASSIST STAFF IN PREPARING A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE) OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE. Planning Commission Minutes December 11,2018 Page 6 ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS: 6. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON DECEMBER 25, 2018 THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY AGREED TO CANCEL THIS MEETING DUE TO THE HOLIDAY. 7. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JANUARY 8, 2019 THE COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY AGREED TO CANCEL THIS MEETING DUE TO A LACK OF ITEMS. 8. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JANUARY 22, 2019 APPROVED AS PRESENTED ADJOURNMENT: The Commission adjourned at 10:10 p.m. For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go to: http://rpv.granicus.com/player/clip/3302?view id=5 Click on the agenda item below the video. Planning Commission Minutes December 11, 2018 Page 7