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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 28, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Leon at 7:02 p.m.at the Fred Hesse
Community Room, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Interim Director Rodrigue led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Commissioners Chura, Perestam, Saadatnejadi, Santarosa, James, Hamill
and Chairman Leon.
Absent: None
Also present were Interim Community Development Director Rodrigue, Interim Deputy
Director Silva, Associate Planner Yoon, Senior Planner Seeraty, and City Attorney Gerli.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Perestam moved, seconded by Commissioner James to approve the
agenda as presented.
COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Leon introduced and welcomed Commissioners Hamill and Chura to the Planning
Commission.
City Council Items: Interim Deputy Director Silva reported that at the December 17th City
Council meeting, the City Council was 1) presented with an update on the 6th cycle RHNA
process, which included a discussion on the proposed RHNA Methodology; and 2)
presented with a third quarter report related to the City's implementation of Wireless
Telecommunication Facilities Ordinance. Interim Deputy Director Silva also reported that
at the January 21st City Council meeting, the City Council 1) conducted a conditional use
permit compliance review for the Green Hills Memorial Park and adopted a resolution
amending certain operational conditions of approval; 2) selected Julie Hamill, David
Chura and Ron Santarosa to serve on the City's Planning Commission; 3) selected Vice-
Chair Leon as the new Planning Commission Chairman; and 4) signed a letter in
opposition letter related to senate bill 50, regarding higher density housing requirements.
Staff: Interim Deputy Director Silva informed the Planning Commission of the need to
submit a 700 form to the City Clerk's Office. Interim Deputy Director Silva also informed
the Planning Commission of upcoming Planning Commissioner training provided by the
League of California Cities.
Commission:
A. Selection of Vice-Chair: Commissioner James nominated Commissioner Perestam
as the Planning Commission's Vice-Chairman. The Planning Commission
unanimously appointed Commissioner Perestam as the Vice-Chairman.
Comments from the audience (regarding non-agenda item): none
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 10, 2019 P.C. MINUTES
APPROVED AS PRESENTED, ON A VOTE OF 4 TO 3, WITH COMMISSIONERS
SAADATNEJADI, HAMILL AND CHURA ABSTAINING.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
None
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT COMPLIANCE
REVIEW: (CASE NO. P LC U2020-0001): 5837 Crest Road (AS)
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Senior Planner Seeraty presented the staff report, which requested a review of the
California Water Service's compliance with the amended Conditions of Approval for
Conditional Use Permit No. 172, Revision "C". The staff report also requested the
adoption of a resolution further amending Conditional Use Permit No. 172, Revision "D",
related to an updated reservoir lawn plan, a modified annual trimming plan, and to allow
the Director of Community Development to require subsequent compliance reviews on
an as-needed basis.
Chairman Leon opened the public hearing.
Korey Bradbury-representing Cal Water was available for questions.
Joe DeVenuto- representing the local HOA thanked Cal Water and Staff for working with
the residents. Mr. DeVenuto also stated the HOA continues to work with Cal Water on the
lawn maintenance.
Denise DeVenuto- asked to continue the implementation of an annual review to ensure
the lawn maintenance is kept in accordance with the Conditional Use Permit.
Chairman Leon closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission and Staff regarding the need for
a continuation of the annual compliance review, to which, Staff indicated that a
compliance review will continue to be conducted on an as-needed basis as determined
by the Director of Community Development.
COMMISSIONER. JAMES MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HAMILL TO
RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT REGARDING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE
MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL NOS. 24, 45, AND 47, WHICH WERE
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 26, 2019 AS PART OF THE FIRST ANNUAL
COMPLIANCE REVIEW FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 172, REVISION "C";
AND ADOPTED P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-01, AMENDING CONDITION NOS. 3,
24, AND 45 OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 172, THEREBY APPROVING
REVISION "D", TO REFLECT AN UPDATED RESERVOIR LAWN PLAN; A MODIFIED
ANNUAL TRIMMING PLAN; AND TO ALLOW THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT TO REQUIRE SUBSEQUENT COMPLIANCE REVIEWS ON AN AS-
NEEDED BASIS. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 7-0.
3. HEIGHT VARIATION, SITE PLAN REVIEW, EXTREME SLOPE PERMIT AND
MINOR GRADING PERMIT: (CASE NO. PLHV2019-0003): 30815 Rue Valois (JY)
Associate Planner Yoon presented the staff report, which included a request to demolish
an existing single-story residence to accommodate the construction of a new 4,513ft2 two-
story residence measuring 23.33' in height and ancillary site improvements with 43yd3 of
associated grading.
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Chairman Leon opened the public hearing.
Louie Tomaro representing Tomaro Architecture gave an overview of the design, which
included some design changes to address view concerns from a neighboring property
owner.
Chairman Leon closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission and Staff regarding the existing
front yard setback, the neighboring property owner's positive response to the revised
design, and the relevant use of the Extreme Slope Permit.
COMMISSIONER JAMES MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
SAADATNEJADI TO ADOPT P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-02: APPROVING, WITH
CONDITIONS, A HEIGHT VARIATION, SITE PLAN REVIEW, EXTREME SLOPE
PERMIT AND MINOR GRADING PERMIT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING
SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE TO ACCOMMODATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
4,513FT2 TWO-STORY RESIDENCE MEASURING 23.33' IN HEIGHT AND
ANCILLARY SITE IMPROVEMENTS WITH 43YD3 OF ASSOCIATED GRADING AT
30815 RUE VALOIS. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
4. PLANNING COMMISSION SUGGESTIONS FOR 2020 CITY COUNCIL GOALS:
Citywide (OS)
Interim Director Rodrigue and Interim Deputy Director Silva provided a presentation on
the status of the 2019 City Council goals including those of the Community Development
Department. The presentation also provided recommendations to the City Council ort
suggested goals for 2020.
Chairman Leon opened the public hearing
David Tomblin- expressed concerns with current State housing requirements and
encouraged the use of Planning Commissioner talents to address such issues in the
community.
Chairman Leon closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission and Staff regarding the 2019 City
Council Goals and the suggested goals for 2020. The Planning Commission
recommended that the City Council consider carrying over the yet-to-be completed 2019
goals as well as the new 2020 Staff-recommended goals identified in the staff report. The
Planning Commission also recommended additional 2020 goals for the City Council's
consideration.
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COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HAMILL
TO RECEIVE A STATUS REPORT ON THE 2019 CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND
PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON SUGGESTED GOALS
FOR 2020. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 7-0.
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON FEBRUARY 11, 2020
THE PLANNING COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY AGREED TO CANCEL THIS
MEETING DUE TO A LACK OF AGENDA ITEMS ON A VOTE OF 7-0.
5. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON FEBRUARY 25, 2020
APPROVED THE FEBRUARY 25, 2020 PLANNING COMMISSION PRE - AGENDA
ON A VOTE OF 7-0.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:05 P.M.
For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go to
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