PC MINS 20220628 Approved 7/12/2022
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 28, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission was called to order by Chair
Perestam at 7:08 P.M. in accordance with Government Code Section 54953(e)etseq. (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 Dov/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
Deputy Director Silva led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Planning Commission roll call was answered as follows,
Present: Chura, Nelson, Nulman, Saadatnejadi, and Chair Perestam
Absent: Hamill and Santarosa
Also, present Director Rukavina, Deputy Director/Planning Manager Silva, Senior Planner Yoon,
and City Attorney Brian Wright-Bushman.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CHURA TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
COMMUNICATIONS
City Council: Deputy Director Rukavina informed the Planning Commission that the Cities of
Rancho Palos Verdes and Lakewood filed a legal challenge to SB 9, as a companion to a lawsuit
against SB 9 that was filed recently by several Southern California charter cities. He also shared
that the California Renters Legal Advocacy and Education Fund filed a lawsuit against the City
Rancho Palos Verdes for the denial of a ministerial-level accessory dwelling unit.
Staff: None
Commission• None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 14, 2022 P.C. MINUTES
COMMISSONER NELSON MOTIONED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CHURA, TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT CALENDAR AS AMENDED.
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): Citywide (JY)
Senior Planner Yoon presented the staff report with a request to consider recommending to the
City Council the 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.
Discussion ensured amongst the Planning Commission and Staff.
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Chair Perestam opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public addressed the Planning Commission: Kathy Edgerton
Chair Perestam closed the public hearing.
The Planning Commissioners asked clarifying questions of Staff and the City Attorney.
COMMISSIONER NULMAN MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NELSON, TO RECOMMEND
THE DRAFT ORDINANCE TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH ALL STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS. THE
MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 3-2 WITH CHAIR PERESTAM AND COMMISSIONER CHURA
VOTING NO.
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
3. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JUNE 28, 2022
APPROVED AS PRESENTED
4. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JULY 12, 2022
APPROVED AS PRESENTED
ADJOURNMENT: 8:38 P.M.
For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go:
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