PC MINS 20221025 Approved 12/13/23
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission was called to order by Chair
Hami►I 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 PVPty
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, Santarosa, Perestam, Vice Chair Chura, and Chair Hamill
Absent: Saadatnejadi
Also, present were Deputy Director Silva, Senior Planner Yoon, and City Attorney Gerli.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved as presented.
COMMUNICATION:
City Council Items: Deputy Director Silva provided an update of action items from the City Council
meeting on October 18, 2022.
Staff: Deputy Director Silva provided an update of the Mixed-Use Overlay district in-person and
virtual open house as well as the associated community survey.
Commission: Commissioners Nelson and Nulman provided an update on their attendance at the
Mixed-Use Overlay District in-person open house.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding non-agenda items): None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 P.C. MINUTES
Approved as presented
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT, MAJOR GRADING PERMIT, VARIANCE, AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
(CASE NO. PLGR2021-0009): 30103 Matisse Drive (JY)
Senior Planner Yoon presented the staff report requesting construction of a new 5,431 ft', split-
story residence up to 36.33 feet in height and ancillary site improvements with 478 ycl3 of
associated grading on a vacant lot.
Discussion ensued amongst the Planning Commission and staff.
Senior Planner Yoon reviewed late correspondence.
Chair Hamill opened the public hearing
The following members of the public addressed the Planning Commission: Ben Cauthen
(Applicant), Douglas Farrow, Li Hua Freeman, Douglas Greenup, and Nagy Bakhoom.
Additional questions were asked of the project Applicant.
Chair Hamill closed the public hearing.
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA TO CONTINUE
THE PUBLIC HEARING TO A DATE UNCERTAIN TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT AN OPPORTUNITY TO
MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT PLANS. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE
OF 6-0.
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NEW BUSINESS: None
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
3. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Approved as presented
4. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Approved as presented
S. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON DECEMBER 13, 2022
Approved as presented
ADJOURNMENT: 8:11 P.M.
For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go:
Planning Commission Minutes
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