PC MINS 20221213 Approved 1/10/23
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 13, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission was called to order by Vice
Chair Chura 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
and on PVPtv channels Cox 35 and Frontier Fiberoptic 39. Members of the public could observe
and participate using the zoom participation feature and in person. Notice having been given with
affidavit thereto on file.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Perestam led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Planning Commission roll call was answered as follows,
Present: Nelson, Nulman, Saadatnejadi, Perestam, and Vice Chair Chura.
Absent: Santarosa
Also, present were Interim Director Silva, Senior Planner Yoon, Senior Planner Seeraty, Associate
Planner Giang and City Attorney Gerli.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved as presented.
COMMUNICATION:
City council items: Interim Director Silva provided an update of proceedings at the December 6,
2022 City Council Meeting.
Staff: Interim Director Silva provided an update on the status of the Planning Commission Chair.
Interim Director Silva also informed the Planning Commission of Ken Rukavina's retirement from
public service.
Commission: Commissioner Nelson congratulated former Planning Commission Chair,Julie Hamill
for her election to the school board.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding non-agenda items): None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 25, 2022 P.C. MINUTES
Approved as presented
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. SITE PLAN REVIEW AND HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT (CASE NO. PLHV2021-0011): 3553 Seaglen
Drive (JY)
Senior Planner Yoon presented the staff report requesting approval to construct a 566 ft, addition
to an existing two-story residence measuring 22.66 feet in height with ancillary site improvements.
Discussion ensued amongst the Planning Commission and staff.
Vice Chair Chura opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public addressed the Planning Commission: Jure Sestich (Applicant)
and Craig Mueller.
Vice Chair Chura closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst the Planning Commission and staff.
Vice Chair Chura opened the public hearing.
Additional questions were asked of the Applicant.
Vice Chair Chura closed the public hearing.
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SAADATNEJAD1 TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-15; APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, A HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT AND
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SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 566 FT2 ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY
RESIDENCE MEASURING 22.66 FT IN HEIGHT WITH ANCILLARY SITE IMPROVEMENTS. THE MOTION
PASSED ON A VOTE OF 5-0.
3. SITE PLAN REVIEW AND HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT(CASE NO. PLHV2022-0015): 27731 Longhill
Drive (OS)
Interim Director Silva presented the staff report requesting approval to construct a 421 ft addition
to an existing 2,983 ft= two-story residence measuring 21.5 feet in height and ancillary site
improvements.
Discussion ensued amongst the Planning Commission and staff.
Vice Chair Chura opened the public hearing.
No public speakers were present.
Vice Chair Chura closed the public hearing.
COMMISSIONER SAADATNEJADI MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NELSON TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-16; APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, A HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT AND
SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 421 FT2 ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 2,983 FT2
TWO-STORY RESIDENCE MEASURING 21.5 FEET IN HEIGHT WITH ANCILLARY SITE IMPROVEMENTS.
THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 5-0.
4. SITE PLAN REVIEW AND HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT (CASE NO. PLHV2022-0005): 28614
Quailhill Drive (SG)
Associate Planner Giang presented the staff report requesting approval to construct a 1,591 ft=
addition consisting of a 146 ft' first-floor addition and a 1,445 ft' second-floor addition to an
existing 2,716 ft (garage included) single-story residence measuring 26 feet in height with ancillary
improvements.
Discussion ensued amongst the Planning Commission and staff.
Vice Chair Chura opened the public hearing.
No public speakers were present.
Vice Chair Chura closed the public hearing.
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PERESTAM TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-17; APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, A HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT AND
SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 1,591 FT2 ADDITION CONSISTING OF A 146 FT2
FIRST-FLOOR ADDITION AND A 1,445 FT2 SECOND-FLOOR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 2,716 FT2
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(GARAGE INCLUDED) SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE MEASURING 26 FEET IN HEIGHT WITH ANCILLARY
SITE IMPROVEMENTS. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 3-2 WITH COMMISSIONERS
SAADATNEJADI AND CHURA VOTING NO.
5. SITE PLAN REVIEW AND HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT (CASE NO. PLHV2021-0013): 26602
Menominee Place (AS)
Senior Planner Seeraty presented the staff report requesting approval to construct a 1,799
ft' addition consisting of a 216 ft2 first-floor addition and a 1,583 ft second-floor addition to an
existing 2,976 ft' (garage included) single-story residence measuring 23.52 feet in height along with
ancillary site improvements.
Discussion ensued amongst the Planning Commission and staff.
Vice Chair Chura opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public addressed the Planning Commission: Nancy Chota,
Saeed Moayedi , and Gerard Melling
Vice Chair Chura closed the public hearing.
Additional clarifying questions were asked of staff.
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR CHURA TO ADOPT P.C. RESOLUTION
NO. 2022-18; APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, A HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT AND SITE PLAN
REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 1,799 FT2 ADDITION CONSISTING OF A 216 FT2 FIRST-
FLOOR ADDITION AND A 1,583 FT2 SECOND-FLOOR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 2,976 FT2 (GARAGE
INCLUDED) SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE MEASURING 23.52 FEET IN HEIGHT WITH ANCILLARY SITE
IMPROVEMENTS. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 4-1 WITH COMMISSIONER SAADATNEJADI
VOTING NO.
NEW BUSINESS:
6. PLANNING COMMISSION ACCOMPLISHMENTS & WORK PLAN: City Wide (OS)
Request & Recommendation: Review and discuss items to be included in the Planning
Commission's Biannual Report to the City Council.
INTERIM DIRECTOR PRESENTED THE STAFF REPORT AND 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:
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7. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JANUARY 10, 2023
Approved as presented
8. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JANUARY 24, 2023
Approved as presented
ADJOURNMENT: 9:20 P.M.
For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go:
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