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Approved 5/10/2022
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 26, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular meeting of the Rancho. Palos Verdes Planning Commission was called to order by Vice
Chair Hamill at 7:00 P.M. in accordance with Government Code Section 54953(e) et seq. (AB 361)
and Resolution 2022-21 adopted by the City Council on April 19,2022 and as renewed by
subsequent resolution(s) thereafter. The regular 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
Vice Chair Hamill led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Planning Commission roll call was answered as follows,
Present: Chura, Nelson, Nulman, Saadatnejadi, Vice Chair Hamill and Chair Perestam
Absent: Santarosa
Also present were Director Rukavina, Deputy Director/Planning Manager Silva, and City Attorney
Gerli.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CRURA, TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
COMMUNICATIONS
City Council Items: None
Staff: Director Rukavina provided an update on the Marymount University closure on August 31,
2022.
Commission: Commissioner Nelson introduced his wife to the Planning Commission and audience.
Comments from the audience (regarding non-agenda items): None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 12, 2022, P.C. MINUTES
COMMISSIONER CHURA MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SAADATNEJADI, TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 5-0 WITH COMMISSIONER
NELSON RECUSING.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
2. CODE AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL
CODE TO AMEND SECTION 17.02.020 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS)) DISTRICTS— USES
AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED), ADD CHAPTER 17.09 (SECOND UNITS AND TWO-UNIT
DEVELOPMENTS IN SINGLE-FAMILY ZONES), AND AMEND CHAPTER 17.96 (DEFINITIONS)
THEREBY ESTABLISHING DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS FOR SECOND UNITS AND TWO-
UNIT DEVELOPMENTS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES(Case No. PLCA2022-0001) (JY)
Request: Consider recommending to the City Council proposed code amendments to Title 17
(Zoning) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code to amend Section 17.02.020 (Single Family
Residential (RS)) Districts— Uses and Development Permitted), add Chapter 17.09 (Second Units
and Two-Unit Developments in Single-Family Zones), and amend Chapter 17.96 (Definitions)
thereby establishing definitions and regulations for second unit and two-unit developments in
single-family residential zones.
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CHURA, TO CONTINUE THE
PUBLIC HEARING TO MAY 10, 2022,TO ALLOW STAFF AN OPPORTUNITY TO INCORPORATE CODE
AMENDMENT UPDATES AND INPUT BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION THE MOTION PASSED ON
A VOTE OF 6-0.
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
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NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT EXTENSION - (CASE NO. PLCU2021-0005): 28041 Hawthorne Blvd
(AS)
THIS PUBLIC HEARING WAS CANCELLED. A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN APPLICATION FOR NEW CUP
FOR THE CURRENT VERIZON WIRELESS FACILITY OPERATION WILL BE CONDUCTED ON MAY 10,
2022.
4. VARIANCE, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW- (CASE NO. ZON2017-
00489): 125 Spindrift (OS)
Director Rukavina asked if the Commission Members visited the project site.
Deputy Director Silva presented the staff report with a request to construct a 1,160 ft2 addition,
consisting of a new 1,075 ft2 second floor and an 85 ft2 addition to the existing 1,670 ft2 single-
story residence for a new total structure size of 2,830 ft2 (garage included); a new 412 ft2 roof
deck; and ancillary site improvements.
Discussion ensued among Planning Commission and questions were asked of Staff and th'e
Applicant.
Vice Chair Hamill opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public addressed the Planning Commission: Kathy LaBarbera,
Russ Barto, Lynda Lima,Jerry Schwartz, Mike Fabian,Joe Lay, Allison Wolcott, Michelle
Demason, Ann Lineberger, and Sue Schmidt.
The Planning Commission asked clarifying questions of Staff.
Vice Chair Hamill closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued among Planning Commission members and Staff regarding the Site Plan
Review with Neighborhood Compatibility, variances, and the Coastal Permit applications.
Vice Chair Hamill opened the public hearing.
The Planning Commission members asked questions of the Applicant and Architect.
Vice Chair Hamill closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued among Planning Commission members and Staff. Director Rukavina stated
the project is reaching the Permit Streamlining Act deadline of May 24, 2022.
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Vice Chair Hamill opened the public hearing
The Applicant approved a three-month extension.
Vice Chair Hamill closed the public hearing.
CHAIR PERESTAM MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SAADATNEJADI, TO CONTINUE THE
PUBLIC HEARING TO A DATE UNCERTAIN TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK
WITH STAFF ON PROJECT REVISIONS. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS. None
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
S. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON MAY 10, 2022
APPROVED AS PRESENTED
6. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON MAY 24, 2022
APPROVED AS PRESENTED
ADJOURNMENT: 9:29 PM
For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go:
https//www.rpvca.gov/772/City-Meeti ng-Video-a nd-Agendas
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