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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 14, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission was called to order by Chair
Perestam at 7:06 P.M. In accordance with Government Code Section 54953(e) et seq. (AB 361)
and Resolution 2021-59 adopted by the City Council on November 16, 2021, the meeting was
conducted through a *hybrid combination of in-person and/or all virtual attendance of the seven
members of the Planning Commission and invited staff at Hesse Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301
Hawthorne Boulevard and via teleconference using the Zoom platform, broadcast live on the
City's website at rpvca goy/agendas and on PVPtv channels Cox 35 and Frontier FiberOptic 39.
Members of the public could observe and participate using the zoom participation feature, in
person, and with options called out in the public participation form provided under separate
cover with the agenda. Notice having been given with affidavit thereto on file.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
Deputy Director Silva provided options for public participation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Nelson.
Planning Commission roll call was answered as follows,
Present. Chura, Nulman, Nelson, Saadatnejadi, Santarosa and Chair Perestam
Absent: Vice Chair Hamill
Also present were Director of Community Development Rukavina, Deputy Director/Planning
Manager Silva, City Attorney Gerli, Senior Planner Yoon, Senior Planner Seeraty, and Associate
Planner Gang.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CHAIR PERESTAM MOVED SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: Director Rukavina provided an update on the December 7, 2021 City
Council meeting; including the adoption of the Tree House Ordinance and adoption of the Sign
Code. Director Rukavina also outlined upcoming agenda items on the December 21, 2021, City
Council meeting.
STAFF: Staff welcomed newly appointed Commissioner Nelson and Commissioner Nulman.
COMMISSION: Chair Perestam also welcomed Commissioner Nelson and Commissioner Nulman.
Comments from the audience (regarding non-agenda items): Eman Dalili.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 9, 2021 P.C. MINUTES
2. APPROVAL OF P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-19; DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
AN 840 FT2 DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ON A LOT THAT IS LOCATED WITHIN A
VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE AND DOES NOT HAVE TWO DISTINCT MEANS OF
VEHICULAR ACCESS FROM AN ARTERIAL OR COLLECTOR STREET AT 29907 AVENIDA
ESPLENDIDA (CASE NO. PLAU2021-0006)
The following member of the public addressed the Planning Commission regarding Item No. 2
via voicemail: Lorraine Benner.
COMMISSIONER CHURA MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA, TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 4-0-2 WITH COMMISSIONER NELSON
AND NULMAN OBSTAINING.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS None
CONTINUED BUSINESS None
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. SITE PLAN REVIEW AND MAJOR GRADING PERMIT- (CASE NO. PLGR2021-0024): 32042
Isthmus View Drive (AS)
Request: Conduct 2,650 yd3 of grading to accommodate a partially subterranean basement,
exterior basement patio area, and driveway access to a partially subterranean garage for a new
2
9,001 ft single-family residence with ancillary site improvements.
Senior Planner Seeraty, presented the staff report.
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Discussion ensued among Planning Commission Members and staff
Chair Perestam opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public addressed the Planning Commission: Mike Mulligan
Chair Perestam closed the public hearing.
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SAADATNEJADI, TO ADOPT
P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-20: APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, A MAJOR GRADING PERMIT TO
CONDUCT 2,650 YD3 OF GRADING AND ASSOCIATED RETAINING WALLS TO ACCOMMODATE A
PARTIALLY SUBTERRANEAN BASEMENT, EXTERIOR BASEMENT PATIO AREA, AND DRIVEWAY
ACCESS TO A PARTIALLY SUBTERRANEAN GARAGE ASSOCIATED WITH THE DESIGN OF A NEW
9,001 FT2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ANCILLARY SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 32042 ISTHMUS
VIEW DRIVE. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 6-0
4. SITE PLAN REVIEW AND MAJOR GRADING PERMIT- (CASE NO. PLGR2021-0023): 32031
Isthmus View Drive (JY)
Request: Allow 2,445 yd3 of grading and associated retaining walls to accommodate a partially
subterranean basement, exterior basement patio area, and driveway access to a partially
subterranean garage for a new 6,445 ft2 single-family residence and ancillary site improvement.
Senior Planner Yoon presented the staff report.
Chair Perestam opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public addressed the Planning Commission: Louie Tomaro
Chair Perestam closed the public hearing.
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NULMAN, TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-21; APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, A MAJOR GRADING PERMIT TO
ALLOW 2,445 YD3 OF GRADING AND ASSOCIATED RETAINING WALLS TO ACCOMMODATE A
PARTIALLY SUBTERRANEAN BASEMENT, EXTERIOR BASEMENT PATIO AREA, AND DRIVEWAY
ACCESS TO A PARTIALLY SUBTERRANEAN GARAGE FOR A NEW 6,445 FT2 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 6-0
5. COASTAL SAGE SCRUB PROTECTION CODE AMENDMENT (CASE NO. PLCA2021-0008):
Citywide (SG)
Request- Review the proposed code amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code to establish new development standards and implementation measures
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to comply with the requirements of the City's 2019 Natural Community Conservation
Plan/Habitat Conservation Plan (NCCP/HCP).
Associate Planner Steven Giang presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued among Planning Commission Members and staff.
COMMISSIONER CHURA MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA, TO CONTINUE
THE PUBLIC HEARING TO JANUARY 25, 2022, TO ALLOW STAFF AN OPPORTUNITY TO
INCORPORATE PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS ANY CODE AMENDMENT UPDATES. THE
MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS
6. PLANNING COMMISSION ACCOMPLISHMENTS & WORKPLAN: Citywide (OS)
REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S
BIANNUAL REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS
Director Rukavina noted that there will be no meeting on December 28, 2021, due to the City
Hall holiday closure.
7. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JANUARY 11, 2022
APPROVED AS PRESENTED
8. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JANUARY 25, 2022
APPROVED AS PRESENTED
ADJOURNMENT 8:52 P.M.
For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go
https //rpv granicus com/player/clip/40717view id=5&redirect=true
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