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PC MINS 20190226 APPROVED 3/26/1k CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 2019 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: Director Mihranian led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. ATTENDANCE: Chairman James welcomed Commissioner Santarosa to the Planning Commission. Present: Commissioners Leon, Nelson, Perestam, Saadatnejadi, Santarosa, Vice Chairman Bradley and Chairman James. Absent: None Also present were Community Development Director Mihranian, Deputy Director/Planning Manger Kim, Senior Planner Silva, Assistant Planner Caraveo, and Assistant City Attorney Gerli. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was unanimously approved. COMMUNICATIONS: City Council Items: Director Mihranian reported that: 1) the February 5th City Council meeting was canceled; 2) at the February 19t" meeting, the City Council preliminary approved revised draft goals, and received and filed a report on the City's enforcement of the prohibition of short term rentals; 3) on March 5th, the City Council will consider the Commission's recommendation regarding code amendment language related to Second Dwelling Units and Neighborhood Compatibility, and will consider the Commission's recommendations on the Housing Element and General Plan Annual Reports on tonight's agenda; and 4) on March 19th, the Council will conduct the annual compliance review for the Green Hills Conditional Use Permit that was originally scheduled on February 5th Staff: Director Mihranian reported that late correspondence has been handed out on Agenda Item No. 3, and reminded the Commission that the League of California Cities Annual Planning Commission Academy will occur next week in Long Beach. Commission: None COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding non-agenda items): Sharon Loveys, Debbie Landis, and Lori Brown spoke on matters related to Green Hills and the Master Plan. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 22, 2019 P.C. MINUTES: VICE-CHAIRMAN BRADLEY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NELSON, MOVED TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 22, 2019 MINUTES, ON A VOTE OF 5-0, WITH COMMISSIONERS LEON AND SANTAROSA ABSTAINING BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT PRESENT AT THE MEETING. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS None CONTINUED BUSINESS None NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. HEIGHT VARIATION AND SITE PLAN REVIEW: (CASE NO. PLHV2018-0013), 6106 Via Subida (JC) Assistant Planner Caraveo provided a PowerPoint presentation on the requested Height Variation and Site Plan Review applications to allow the construction of a 1,599ft2 first and second story addition measuring 26'-0" in height and a 157ft2 balcony. He described the features of the lot and the surrounding neighborhood, and discussed, among other things, Planning Commission Minutes February 26, 2019 Page 2 how the proposed project would not result in a significant view impairment, would be compatible with the character of the immediate neighborhood, and would not result in an infringement of privacy Discussion ensued between the Commission and Staff regarding the project design and proposed elevator, the height of the addition, the façade improvements, whether the addition qualifies as an accessory dwelling unit, the parking requirements, and the recommended condition to trim view impairing foliage. Chairman James opened the public hearing. Chase Lanting - The applicant, representing the property owner, answered questions regarding the desire for an elevator to accommodate aging occupants. Chairman James closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEON, TO ADOPT P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-04; APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 1,599FT2 FIRST AND SECOND STORY ADDITION MEASURING 26'-0" IN HEIGHT AND A 157FT2 BALCONY TO AN EXISTING 5,136 SQ. FT. SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH MODIFICATIONS TO CONDITION NO. 20, ON A VOTE OF 7-0. 3. CAL WATER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ANNUAL REVIEW (CASE NO. PLCU2018-0014): 5837 Crest Road (AS) Deputy Director Kim, on behalf of Senior Planner Seeraty, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the annual review of California Water Service's compliance with the Commission-adopted Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 172 Revision "C". She described how over the past year, the Applicant has worked closely with the neighbors and City Staff to implement the Conditions of Approval adopted by the Planning Commission including installing a berm fence and landscaping for screening purposes, re- landscaping the property, and relocating the spoils and materials storage to an off-site location. She reported that as of today, the Applicant is in compliance with the Commission- adopted Conditions of Approval with the exception of reseeding the reservoir lawn and to complete some trimming to restore views. Staff recommended amendments to the Commission-adopted Conditions of Approval to address some of the remaining components of the project and to further clarify certain condition language and requirements. She concluded that the above-ground diesel fuel tank has not been installed yet, but is going through the permitting process and that Staff is recommending to conduct a follow-up compliance review by January 2020. Discussion ensured between the Commission and Staff on the reseeding of the reservoir lawn and acknowledging the commitments and hard work of the Applicant, the neighbors and City Staff. Planning Commission Minutes February 26, 2019 Page 3 Chairman James opened the public hearing. Korey Bradbury - representing Cal Water provided clarification on the types of grass seeds that will be used for the reservoir lawn and the maintenance of the lawn and surrounding landscaping including the trimming of foliage to restore views from neighboring properties. Denise DeVenuto - spoke on the reseeding of the reservoir lawn, trimming of trees, and the on-going maintenance of the trimmed trees. Joe DeVenuto - thanked Cal Water, the Commission and Staff on the progress of addressing the neighbors' concerns and was pleased to see the outcome after nearly four years of discussion. Chairman James closed the public hearing. VICE CHAIRMAN BRADLEY MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NELSON, TO RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT FINDING THAT CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE IS IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMMISSION-ADOPTED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 172 REVISION "C"; AND, 2) ADOPTED P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-05,AMENDING CONDITION NOS. 24,45,AND 47 TO REFLECT THE UPDATED LANDSCAPE PLAN AND TO CLARIFY CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO REQUIRE A SUBSEQUENT COMPLIANCE REVIEW TO OCCUR BY JANUARY 2020 TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THESE MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, ON A VOTE OF 7-0. NEW BUSINESS: 4. GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REVIEW: Citywide (OS) Senior Planner Silva presented an overview of various City accomplishments that occurred over the past year as reported in the 2018 Annual Report on the implementation of the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan. COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN BRADLEY, TO DIRECT STAFF, VIA MINUTE ORDER, TO FORWARD THE 2018 ANNUAL REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES GENERAL PLAN TO THE CITY COUNCIL, ON A VOTE OF 7-0. 5. HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL REPORT: Citywide (OS) Senior Planner Silva presented a review of the City's compliance with the Housing Element as reported in the 2018 Annual Progress Report and reviewed various state-mandated Planning Commission Minutes February 26, 2019 Page 4 housing bills and their impact on the City. Discussion ensued between the Commission and Staff on the City's compliance with the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) requirements for the current fifth cycle and potential changes to the requirements for the upcoming sixth cycle. COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN BRADLEY, TO DIRECT STAFF, VIA MINUTE ORDER, TO FORWARD THE CITY'S HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND THE PROGRESS ON ITS IMPLEMENTATION DURING THE 2018 CALENDAR YEAR, ON A VOTE OF 7-0. ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS: 6. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON MARCH 12, 2019 Moved to cancel the meeting due to lack of agenda items. 7. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON MARCH 26, 2019 Approved as presented. The Commission took this opportunity to thank Chairman James for his service as Chairman this past year. ADJOURNMENT: 8:33 p.m. For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go to: http://rpv.granicus.com/player/clip/3355?view id=5 Click on the agenda item below the video. Planning Commission Minutes February 26, 2019 Page 5