PC MINS 20210427Approved 5/11/2021
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 27, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Leon called the virtual meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
Deputy Director Silva provided information related to participation options available to the public.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Hamill.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Commissioners Chura, Hamill, James, Saadatnejadi, Santarosa, Vice Chair Perestam, and
Chair Leon.
Absent: None
Also present were Director of Community Development Rukavina, Deputy Director Silva, Senior
Planner Yoon, and City Attorney Gerli.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved as presented.
COMMUNICATIONS
City Council Items: Deputy Director Silva provided updates related to the April 6, 2021 City Council
meeting, which included the adoption of a resolution upholding the Planning Commission’s
approval of land use entitlements for the Ladera Linda Community Center and Park project.
Deputy Director Silva also informed the Planning Commission that the City Council adopted a
resolution updating the City’s fee schedule including fees in the Community Development
Department.
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Staff: Deputy Director Silva informed the Planning Commission of the City’s award of a local early
action planning grant for the preparation of environmental review documents related to a mix -
used overlay zone along Western Avenue’s commercial corridor and other commercially zoned
properties. In addition, Deputy Director Silva informed the Planning Commission of the City’s new
Housing Element Update homepage.
Commission: Chair Leon provided an update on his attendance at the Mayor’s Breakfast event.
Comments from the audience (regarding non-agenda items): None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 23, 2021 P.C. MINUTES
Approved with update to spellling error.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. HEIGHT VARIATION AND SITE PLAN REVIEW- (CASE NO. PLHV2020-000618): 18 Surrey Lane
(JY)
Senior Planner Yoon presented the staff report w hich included a request to construct a 680 ft²
addition, roof deck and ancillary site improvements to an existing two-story residence.
Chair Leon opened the public hearing
No speakers
Chair Leon closed the public hearing
Discussion ensued amongst the Planning Commission and staff with clarification on the structure
size used in the Neighborhood Compatibility table and height of the proposed project.
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COMMISIONER JAMES MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HAMILL, TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-05: APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, A HEIGHT VARIATION AND SITE
PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 680 FT² ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY
RESIDENCE MEASURING 25.91 FEET IN HEIGHT AND ANCILLARY SITE IMPROVEMENTS. THE
MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS: None
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
7. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON MAY 11, 2021
Approved as presented.
8. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON MAY 25, 2021
Approved as presented.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:20 P.M.
For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go to
https://rpv.granicus.com/player/clip/3919?view_id=5&redirect=true