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PC MINS 20190611 Approved 6/25/19 ., ;, CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JUNE 11, 2019 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:10 P.M. at the Fred Hesse Community Room, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Dyda led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. ATTENDANCE: Present: Commissioners Nelson, Perestam, Santarosa, Saadatnejadi, James, Vice Chairman Leon and Chairman Bradley. Absent: None Also present were Community Development Director Mihranian, Senior Planner Silva, Senior Planner Alvarez, Associate Planner Nemeth, Assistant Planner Caraveo, Assistant Planner Yoon, and Assistant City Attorney Gerli. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was unanimously approved. COMMUNICATIONS: City Council Items: Councilman Dyda reported that he was selected as the Council Liaison for the Planning Commission. Director Mihranian added that at the May 21st meeting, Councilmembers were assigned as liaisons to each advisory board including the Planning Commission. He reminded the Commission that the City's Public Nuisance Ordinance was recently amended finding that noise generated by mechanical equipment exceeding 65 dba at the property line is considered a public nuisance; and that the City Council at its June 18th meeting will consider adopting the FY 19/20 budget, initiate code amendment proceedings to update the Zoning Code based on State laws regarding employee housing and accessory dwelling units, and will consider an appeal of the Director-approved Planning Commission Minutes June 11,2019 Page 1 Approved 6/25/19 Landslide Moratorium Exception permit for York Properties. Staff: Director Mihranian reported that late correspondence was distributed for Agenda Item Nos. 1, 3 and 4. Commission: Commissioner Nelson recognized Jack Downhill for his military service during World War II noting that he was interred at Arlington Cemetery. Commissioner Perestam reported that he attended the Mayor's Breakfast in Chairman Bradley's absence and noted at the Mayor's Breakfast that the Commission would like the City Council to consider lowering the appeal fee for wireless facilities in the public right-of-way. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding non-agenda items): None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF THE MAY 14, 2019 P.C. MINUTES APPROVED AS AMENDED ON A VOTE OF 6-1-0, WITH COMMISSIONER SAADATNEJADI ABSTAINING SINCE SHE WAS ABSENT FROM THE MEETING. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS None CONTINUED BUSINESS None NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TIME EXTENSION (CASE NO. PLCU2018-0002): 30359 Hawthorne Blvd. / Milestone Wireless (JC) Assistant Planner Caraveo presented the staff report on the Applicant's request to extend the term of the Conditional Use Permit by 10 years for the continued operation of an existing Verizon wireless telecommunication facility located on a parking lot light standard at Ryan Park. He noted that prior to bringing this item to the Planning Commission, Staff worked with the Applicant to improve the condition of the facility based on the City's current development and design standards for wireless facilities. Planning Commission Minutes June 11,2019 Page 2 Approved 6/25/19 Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission and Staff regarding other nearby wireless facilities that do not comply with the current development and design standards, and the Commission recommended the improvement of these facilities as their Conditional Use Permits come up for renewal. Chairman Bradley opened the public hearing. Al Gamboa - the Applicant, agreed with recommendations and thanked Staff. Chairman Bradley closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER LEON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NELSON, TO ADOPT P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-11, EXTENDING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNTIL JANUARY 27, 2029 TO ALLOW THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF AN EXISTING VERIZON WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY ON AN EXISTING PARKING LOT LIGHT STANDARD. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 7-0. 3. HEIGHT VARIATION, MAJOR GRADING PERMIT, MINOR EXCEPTION PERMIT &SITE PLAN REVIEW(CASE NO. PLHV2018-0014): 5425 Middlecrest Road /Dudley (JY) Assistant Planner Yoon present the staff report regarding the Applicants' request to construct a 2,423ft2 addition with ancillary site improvements and 658yd3 of associated grading to an existing single-family residence. She noted that the existing residence was damaged in a fire in 2017 and that the Applicants are currently proceeding with a rebuild of the fire damaged structure as Phase 1 and the new second story addition as Phase 2. She added that both Phases will be combined as one application as part of the Building and Safety Plan Check process so that ultimately one building permit will be issued for the overall project. Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission and Staff regarding the two phases of the project, why the Applicants decided to split the project, the compatibility of the project with the surrounding neighborhood, and the project revisions made to address the neighbor's concerns. Chairman Bradley opened the public hearing. Brad Dudley - Architect, gave a brief background on the structural damages caused by the fire and explained that the phasing of the project was primarily due to the processing of the insurance claim. Carlos Muller- Property Owner, thanked Staff for their efforts and direction with the project and explained what caused the structural fire. Chairman Bradley closed the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes June 11, 2019 Page 3 Approved 6/25/19 Commissioner James, Saadatnejadi and Perestam noted that based on their conversations with neighboring property owners there is general support for the project. COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SAADATNEJADI, TO ADOPT P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-12, APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, THE HEIGHT VARIATION, MAJOR GRADING PERMIT, MINOR EXCEPTION PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 17FT2 SINGLE STORY ADDITION AND AN 804FT2 SECOND STORY ADDITION, MEASURING 25'-9" IN HEIGHT, TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE RESULTING IN A TOTAL STRUCTURE SIZE OF 4,975FT2,THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING TWO-CAR DETACHED GARAGE TO ACCOMMODATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 1,602FT2, TWO-STORY, DETACHED STRUCTURE CONSISTING OF A 758FT2 SECOND DWELLING UNIT ABOVE AN 844FT2 THREE- CAR GARAGE, MEASURING 21'-3" IN HEIGHT, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF ANCILLARY SITE IMPROVEMENTS WITH 658YD3 OF ASSOCIATED GRADING. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 7-0. 4. DIVISION OF LAND - VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 72981 (CASE NO. SUB2014-00005): 29065 Palos Verdes Drive East / Bascia (OS) Senior Planner Silva presented the staff report regarding the Applicants' request to subdivide an existing 43,590ft2 lot into two separate residential lots measuring 23,485ft2 for Lot No. 1 and 20,025ft2 for Lot No. 2. He noted that the property is located in the City's Equestrian Overlay District and that a trail easement exists along the rear property line. Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission and Staff regarding the development standards for the RS-2 Zoning District, the requirements for the Equestrian Overlay District, the keeping of horses on the property and around the neighborhood, the compatibility of the lot size with the immediate neighborhood, the density, and the potential size of the future structures. Chairman Bradley opened the public hearing. Donna Bascia- Property Owner, stated the intent is to build a retirement home and enhance the property. Tom Hall - representing neighboring properties spoke in opposition of the project expressing concerns with the density, the size of the future homes, and the change in the overall character of the neighborhood. Doug Banks - spoke in opposition of project because of the likelihood that large houses will be built on the proposed smaller lots. Planning Commission Minutes June 11,2019 Page 4 Approved 6/25/19 Sharon Yarber - spoke in opposition of the project because it is eroding the overall character of the Equestrian Overlay District, and that the density and size of the proposed lots may not support the keeping of horses. Chairman Bradley closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued between the Planning Commissioners regarding the density and character of the neighborhood, how other lots were subdivided over the years similar to the Applicants' request, the trail connection, and the ability to keep horses on the future lots. COMMISSIONER JAMES MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PERESTAM, TO ADOPT P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-13, APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 75981 TO ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF AN EXISTING 43,590FT2 LOT INTO TWO SEPARATE RESIDENTIAL LOTS MEASURING 23,485FT2 (LOT NO. 1) AND 20,025FT2 (LOT NO. 2). THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5-2 WITH COMMISSIONER NELSON AND CHAIRMAN BRADLEY DISSENTING. 5. VIEW RESTORATION PERMIT (CASE NO. PLVRP2017-0008): 6536 and 6528 Abbottswood Drive (Applicants) /6539 Madeline Cove Drive (Foliage Owner) (RN) Commissioner Santarosa recused himself from participating on this Agenda Item because he resides in the Pacific View neighborhood where the Applicants and Foliage Owners reside. Chairman Bradley asked, and the Commissioners affirmed, that they visited the Applicants properties. Director Mihranian stated that the Foliage Owners were not present. Associate Planner Nemeth presented the staff report regarding the Applicants request to restore views from the viewing areas of their properties located at 6536 and 6528 Abbottswood Drive. He described the viewing areas and the view impairing foliage, and concluded with Staff's recommendation. Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission and Staff regarding view impairing foliage, the recommendation to either trim or remove the view impairing foliage, and whether to continue the public hearing to the June 25, 2019 meeting to allow the Foliage Owners an opportunity to provide input before rendering a decision since they were not in attendance. Chairman Bradley opened the public hearing. Bryan Hori, the Applicant, spoke in support of Staff's recommendation and expressed their willingness to cover costs. Planning Commission Minutes June 11,2019 Page 5 Approved 6/25/19 Chairman Bradley closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued between the Planning Commissioners on their ability to make the required findings, on whether to have the three view impairing foliage removed or trimmed, and whether to continue the public hearing to allow the Foliage Owners an opportunity to provide input. CHAIRMAN BRADLEY MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NELSON, MAKING THE FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF PLVRP NO. 2017-00088 IN ORDER TO RESTORE THE APPLICANTS' VIEWS AND CONTINUED THE PUBLIC HEARING TO JUNE 25, 2019. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 6-0-1 WITH COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA RECUSED. NEW BUSINESS: None ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS: 6. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JUNE 25, 2019 THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE JUNE 25, 2019 PRE-AGENDA. 7. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JULY 9, 2019 THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE JULY 9, 2019 PRE-AGENDA. ADJOURNMENT: 10:20 P.M. http://rpv.granicus.com/player/clip/3444?view id=5 Planning Commission Minutes June 11,2019 Page 6