PC MINS 20210713Approved 7/27/2021
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 13, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission for the purpose of a Closed
Session was called to order by Chair Perestam at 6:00 P.M. at McTaggart Hall in Fred Hesse
Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, and via teleconference/virtual meeting using the
Zoom platform notice having been given with affidavit thereto on file.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Commissioners Chura, James, Santarosa, and Chair Perestam
Absent: Hamill (recused), Leon (recused), Saadatnejadi (excused)
Also present were Director of Community Development Rukavina, Deputy Director Silva, Senior
Planner Yoon, and City Attorney Gerli.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
Deputy Director Silva provided options for public participation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Chura
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Public comments by Jeff Lewis, Jeff Potter and C. Hall.
CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) ANNOUNCED:
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City Attorney Gerli announced the item to be discussed in Closed Session.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
A closed session was held, pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(2) or (d)(3) & (e)(5),
because there is a significant exposure to litigation in one case. A copy of a letter from
Californians for Homeownership was attached to this closed session agenda item.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (FIRESIDE ROOM):
At 6:10 P.M., the Planning Commission recessed to Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING:
At 7:20 P.M. the Closed Session was adjourned to the Regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING -OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
ATTENDANCE
Present: Commissioners Chura, Hamill, James, Leon, Santarosa, and Chair Perestam
Absent: Commissioner Saadatnejadi (excused)
Also present were Director of Community Development Rukavina, Deputy Director Silva, Senior
Planner Yoon, and City Attorney Gerli
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
Deputy Director Silva provided options for public participation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Chura
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Chair Perestam requested Item No. 2 on the agenda be considered after Item No. 5
SELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR:
Commissioner Hamill was selected as the new Planning Commission Vice-Chair.
COMMUNICATIONS
City Council Items: Deputy Director Silva informed the Planning Commission that at the City
Council received and filed the Planning Commission’s biannual report for FY2020-21 as part of the
July 6, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Staff: Deputy Director Silva welcomed the Planning Commission back to in-person meetings and
informed the Planning Commission that late correspondence related to Agenda Item No. 2 was
received and distributed.
Commission: Chair Perestam thanked out-going Chair Leon for his service as Planning Commission
Chair as well as the public and staff for their understanding and assistance in conducting remote
meetings during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Comments from the audience (regarding non-agenda items): None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 22, 2021 P.C. MINUTES
Vice Chair Hammil moved seconded by Commissioner James to approve the minutes from the
June 22,2021 meeting.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT, GRADING PERMIT & SITE PLAN REVIEW- (CASE NO.
PLHV2020-0004): 7255 Crest Road (OS)
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Deputy Director Silva presented the staff report of the revised project requesting to demolish an
existing 3,422 ft2 two-story residence to construct a new 4,900 ft2 (garage included) two-story
residence with ancillary site improvements and 420 yd3 of associated grading.
Chair Perestam opened the public hearing
The following members of the public addressed the Planning Commission: Domingo Ottolia,
Eun Lee, Ben Chan
Discussion ensued among Planning Commission Members, Staff, and the Project Applicant.
Director Rukavina introduced proposed revisions to the project Resolution to provide additional
clarity as the designation of the property owner as the Applicant.
Chair Perestam closed the public hearing.
COMMISSIONER JAMES MOVED SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEON TO ADOPT STAFF
RECOMMENDATIONS REVIEWING THE APPLICANT’S PROJECT REVISIONS IN RESPONSE TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION’S REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT ON JANUARY 26, 2021; AND
ADOPTED P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-13; APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, A HEIGHT VARIATION
PERMIT, MAJOR GRADING PERMIT, AND SITE PLAN REVIEW TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING 3,422 FT2
TWO-STORY RESIDENCE TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 4,900 FT2 (GARAGE INCLUDED) TWO-STORY
RESIDENCE WITH ANCILLARY SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND 420 YD3 OF ASSOCIATED GRADING. THE
MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS: None
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
4. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JULY 27, 2021
Approved as presented
5. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON AUGUST 10, 2021
Approved as presented
2. RESOLUTION FOR DENIAL- (CASE NO. PLGR2019-0025): 30504 Palos Verdes Drive West
(JY)
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Commissioner Leon and Vice-Chair Hamill recused and left the meeting.
Commissioner Chura proposed revisions to Section 2 of the resolution, which was read into the
record.
COMMISSIONER CHURA MOVED SECONED BY COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-12, DENYING, WITHOUT PREJUDICE, A SITE PLAN REVIEW, MAJOR GRADING
PERMIT, AND MINOR EXCEPTION PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 4,350 FT2 (GARAGE INCLUDED)
SPLIT-STORY RESIDENCE AND ANCILLARY SITE IMPROVEMENTS WITH 1,049 YD3 OF ASSOCIATED
GRADING ON A VACANT LOT, AS REVISED. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 4-0, WITH VICE-
CHAIR HAMILL AND COMMISSIONER LEON RECUSING.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:26 P.M.
For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go to
https://www.rpvca.gov/772/City-Meeting-Video-and-Agendas