PC MINS 20210608
Approved 6/22/2021
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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 8, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Leon called the virtual meeting to order at 7:01 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, City Attorney Laymon, Mr. Phipps, Mr. Dean and Mr. Janousek with Cotton, Shires
and Associate Inc.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved as presented.
COMMUNICATIONS
City Council Items: Deputy Director Silva informed the Planning Commission that Vice-chair
Perestam was selected as the next Chair of the Planning Commission and that the Planning
Commission will consider the appointment of a new Vice-chair at the July 13th Planning
Commission meeting.
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Staff: Deputy Director Silva informed the Planning Commission that the July 13 th Planning
Commission meeting would be in-person. Deputy Director Silva also informed the Planning
Commission that the Planning Commission-approved project at 30137 Avenida Tranquila was
appealed to the City Council.
Commission: None
Comments from the audience (regarding non-agenda items): None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE MAY 11, 2021 P.C. MINUTES
COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HAMILL, TO
APPROVE THE MINUTES. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE 7-0.
2. RESOLUTION FOR DENIAL- (CASE NO. PLVA2018-0001): 28160 Palos Verdes Drive East (JY)
Commissioner Hamill and Santarosa recused themselves from consideration of the project
proposal.
Senior Planner Yoon introduced the Resolution for denial for 28160 Palos Verdes Drive East
a request to construct a new 5,285 ft² (garage included), three-story, single-family residence
and ancillary site improvements with 1,697 yd3 of associated grading on a vacant lot.
Commissioner James requested that the item be pulled from the consent calendar to allow
the Planning Commission an opportunity to discuss a revised Resolution that was
introduced as late correspondence.
COMMISSIONER JAMES MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PERESTAM TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-09, AS INTRODUCED AS LATE CORRESPONDENCE AND FURTHER
AMENDED, DENYING, WITHOUT PREJUDICE, A HEIGHT VARIATION, MAJOR GRADING
PERMIT, VARIANCE, SITE PLAN REVIEW, AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A
NEW 5,285 FT² (GARAGE INCLUDED), THREE-STORY, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND
ANCILLARY SITE IMPROVEMENTS WITH 1,697 YD3 OF ASSOCIATED GRADING ON A VACANT
LOT. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE 5 TO 0, WITH COMMISSIONERS HAMILL AND
SANTAROSA RECUSING.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
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NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
3. GEOTECHNICAL REVIEW PROCESS PRESENTATION
City Geologists from Cotton, Shires & Associates, Inc. gave an informative presentation on
the City’s Geo-Technical Review Process. The presentation included:
• An overview of the geology of Rancho Palos Verdes
• Peer Review- Philosophy and Approach
• Geotechnical Guidelines
A Question & Answer session followed amongst the City Geologists, staff and the Planning
Commission.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECEIVED AND FILED THE INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION
ON THE GEOLOGY OF THE CITY AND THE CITY’S GEO -TECHNICAL REVIEW PROCESS.
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
4. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JUNE 22, 2021
Approved as presented.
5. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JULY 13, 2021
Approved as presented.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:50 P.M.
For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go to
https://rpv.granicus.com/player/clip/3952?view_id=5&redirect=true