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Approved 6/28/2022
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 14, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission was called to order by Chair
Perestam at 7:01 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 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
Vice Chair Hamill led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Planning Commission roll call was answered as follows,
Present: Chura, Nelson, Nulman, Saadatnejadi, Santarosa, Vice Chair Hamill and Chair Perestam
Absent: None
Also, present Deputy Director/Planning Manager Silva, Senior Planner Seeraty, Associate Planner
Gang, and City Attorney Gerli.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CRURA TO APPROVE THE
AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
COMMUNICATIONS
City Council Items: Deputy Director Silva provided an update on the June 7th City Council meeting,
which included the re-appointment of Vice-Chair Hamill and Commissioners Chura and Santarosa
to the Planning Commission. Deputy Director Silva also informed the Planning Commission that
Vice-Chair Hamill was appointed as the new Planning Commission Chair, which would become
effective on July 1st.
Staff: Deputy Director Silva informed the Planning Commission that Director Rukavina was not in
attendance.
Commission: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF THE MAY 10, 2022 P.C. MINUTES
COMMISSONER NELSON MOTIONED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA,TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
CONTINUED BUSINESS: NONE
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW—(CASE NO. PLCU2019-0003). 29519
S. Western Avenue (SG)
Associate Planner Giang presented the staff report requesting to modify the roof design façade
of an existing 4,059 ft2 Valvoline Instant Oil Change building to include a new tower element
increasing the maximum height to 25.47 feet along with ancillary site improvements including
the restriping of the parking lot to enhance accessibility.
Discussion continued amongst the Commissioners and Staff.
Chair Perestam opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public addressed the Planning Commission• Moni Dosanjh and
Walter Jones representing Valvoline.
Chair Perestam closed the public hearing.
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COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA, TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-06; THEREBY CONDITIONALLY APPROVING REVISION "B" OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 120 AND A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO MODIFY THE ROOF DESIGN OF
AN EXISTING 4,059 FT2 VALVOLINE INSTANT OIL CHANGE BUILDING TO INCLUDE A NEW TOWER
ELEMENT INCREASING THE MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT TO 25.47 FEET ALONG WITH
ANCILLARY SITE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING THE RESTRIPING OF THE PARKING LOT TO
ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 29519 S. WESTERN AVENUE. THE
MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 7-0.
3. HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT, GRADING PERMIT, AND SITE PLAN REVIEW — (CASE NO.
PLHV2018'-0001): 10 Rockinghorse Road (AS)
Senior Planner Seeraty presented the staff report requesting construction of a new two-story
3,531 ft2 single family residence and a 400 ft2 garage (3,931 ft2 total structure size) with
combination walls up to 7 5 feet in height along with ancillary site improvements and 699 yd3 of
associated grading.
The Planning Commission asked clarifying questions.
Chair Perestam opened the public hearing.
No public participation was received.
Chair Perestam closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst the Commissioners and staff regarding the condition to remove
foliage.
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SAADATNEJADI, TO ADOPT
P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-07: APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, A HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT,
MAJOR GRADING PERMIT, AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TWO-
STORY 3,531 FT2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND A 400 FT2 GARAGE (3,931 FT2 TOTAL
STRUCTURE SIZE) WITH COMBINATION WALLS UP TO 7.5 FEET IN HEIGHT ALONG WITH
ANCILLARY SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND 699 YD3 OF ASSOCIATED GRADING AT 10 ROCKINGHORSE
ROAD.THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 6-0 WITH COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA RECUSSING.
NEW BUSINESS:
4. PLANNING COMMISSION ACCOMPLISHMENTS &WORKPLAN: Citywide (OS)
REVIEWED AND FILED THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S BIANNUAL REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
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ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
5. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JUNE 28, 2022
APPROVED AS PRESENTED
6. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JULY 12, 2022
APPROVED AS PRESENTED
ADJOURNMENT: 7:57 PM
For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go:
https //rpv granicus com/player/clip/4184?view Id=5&redirect=true
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