PC MINS 20220125 Approved 2/8/2022
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 25, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission was called to order by Chair
Perestam at 7:00 P.M. In accordance with Government Code Section 54953(e) et seq. (AB 361)
and Resolution 2022-03 adopted by the City Council on January 18,2022, 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.gov/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 Nulman.
Planning Commission roll call was answered as follows,
Present: Chura, Nelson, Nulman, Saadatnejadi, Santarosa, Vice Chair Hamill and Chair Perestam
Absent: None
Also present were Deputy Director/Planning Manager Silva, City Attorney Gerli, Senior Planner
Yoon, Associate Planner Giang, and Associate Planner Nemeth.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA,TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA.
COMMUNICATIONS
City council items: Deputy Director Silva informed the Planning Commission of the City Council's
consideration of the Biannual Reports presented by the City's Commissions, Committees, and
Boards during the January 18th City Council meeting.
Staff: Deputy Director Silva informed the Planning Commission of an upcoming Planning
Commission Academy being held in San Ramon in the month of March.
Commission: None
Comments from the audience (regarding non-agenda items): None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 14, 2021 P.C. MINUTES
COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CHURA, TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 5-0-1 WITH COMMISSIONER HAM I LL
OBSTAINING.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 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
to comply with the requirements of the City's 2019 Natural Community Conservation
Plan/Habitat Conservation Plan (NCCP/HCP').
Deputy Director Silva requested a continuation of the public hearing to the February 8th
Planning Commission meeting.
Comments were made by Commissioner Nelson.
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CHURA, TO CONTINUE THE
PUBLIC HEARING TO THE FEBRUARY 8, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO ALLOW
STAFF TO FURTHER ASSESS COMMENTS EXPRESSED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AT THE
DECEMBER 14, 2021 MEETING RELATED TO THE NCCP/HCP CODE AMENDMENTS AND ALLOW
ADDITIONAL TIME FOR THE PUBLIC TO PROVIDE ANY FEEDBACK. THE MOTION PASSED ON A
VOTE OF 7-0.
CONTINUED BUSINESS None
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NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW (CASE NO. PLHV2020-0009): 5119
Silver Arrow Drive (JY)
Request: Demolish 63% of an existing 2,280 ft2 single-story residence to accommodate the
construction of a new 973 ft2 addition, consisting of 35 ft2 to the first floor and 938 ft2 to the
second floor, resulting in a 3,253 ft2 (garage included) two-story residence measuring 23.54 feet
in height with ancillary improvements.
Senior Planner Yoon presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued among Planning Commission Members and staff.
Chair Perestam opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public addressed the Planning Commission: Stefanie Hearing, Jeff
Jeanette, Alex Kim
Chair Perestam closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued among Planning Commission Members and staff.
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA, TO ADOPT
P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-01: APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, A HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT
AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 63% OF AN EXISTING 2,280 FT2 SINGLE-STORY
RESIDENCE TO ACCOMMODATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 973 FT2 ADDITION,
CONSISTING OF 35 FT2 TO THE FIRST FLOOR AND 938 FT2 TO THE SECOND FLOOR, RESULTING
IN A 3,253 FT2 (GARAGE INCLUDED) TWO-STORY RESIDENCE MEASURING 23.54 FEET IN
HEIGHT, WITH ANCILLARY IMPROVEMENTS, AT 5119 SILVER ARROW DRIVE. THE MOTION
PASSED ON A VOTE OF 7-0.
4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT- (CASE NO. PLCU2021-0006): 34 Miraleste Plaza (JY)
Request: Allow Phillips Jiu Jitsu studio to operate classes five days a week within a vacant 621 ft2
suite on the lower level of an existing split-story commercial building.
Senior Planner Yoon presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued among Planning Commission Members and staff.
Chair Perestam opened the public hearing.
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The following members of the public addressed the Planning Commission: Nicole Phillips
Chair Perestam closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued among Planning Commission Members and staff.
COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CHURA, TO ADOPT
P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02: APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO ALLOW PHILLIPS JIU JITSU STUDIO TO OPERATE CLASSES FIVE DAYS A WEEK WITHIN A
VACANT 621 FT2 SUITE ON THE LOWER LEVEL OF AN EXISTING SPLIT-STORY COMMERCIAL
BUILDING AT 34 MIRALESTE PLAZA. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 7-0.
S. VIEW RESTORATION PERMIT - (CASE NO. PLVR2021-0008): 32821 Seagate Drive, Common
Area (Palos Verdes Bay Club) (RN)
Request: To restore the view from the viewing area located at 32646 Coastsite Drive, Unit No.
206.
Commissioner Nulman recused himself citing the close proximity of his residence to the subject
site. Commissioner Saadatnejadi recused herself citing that she did not visit the subject
properties.
Associate Planner Nemeth presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued among Planning Commission Members and staff.
Chair Perestam opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public addressed the Planning Commission: Lynn Gill, Howard
Stevens, Ann Haitt, Mark Artusio
Chair Perestam closed the public hearing.
Discussion continued among Planning Commission Members and staff.
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CHURA, TO ADOPT
P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2022- 03, APPROVING A VIEW RESTORATION PERMIT APPLICATION
(CASE NO. PLVR 2021-0008), REQUIRING THE FOLIAGE OWNERS TO CROWN REDUCE, WITH THE
OPTION TO REMOVE AND REPLACE, ONE MAGNOLIA TREE LOCATED ADJACENT TO
32646 COASTSITE DRIVE, UNIT NO. 206, IN ORDER TO RESTORE THE APPLICANT'S VIEW. THE
MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 4-1, WITH VICE-CHAIR HAMILL VOTING NO AND
COMMISSIONERS NULMAN AND SAADATNEJADI RECUSING.
NEW BUSINESS: NONE
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ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
6. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON FEBRUARY 8, 2022
APPROVED AS PRESENTED
7. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON FEBRUARY 22, 2022
APPROVED AS PRESENTED
ADJOURNMENT: 9:03 P.M.
For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go Planning Commission
Meeting (granicus.com)
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