PC MINS 20230110 Approved 1/24/23
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 10, 2023
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 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 and in person. Notice having been given with
affidavit thereto on file.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Nulman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Planning Commission roll call was answered as follows,
Present: Nelson, Nulman, Saadatnejadi, Santarosa, Perestam, and Vice Chair Chura
Absent: None
Also, present were Interim Director Silva and City Attorney Gerli.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved as presented
COMMUNICATION.
City Council. Interim Director Silva provided an update on Community Development Department
action items on the City Council agenda for January 17, 2023
STAFF Interim Director Silva wished the Planning Commission a happy New Year and reminded
them of the timely completion of 700 forms.
COMMISSION. Commissioner Nelson asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Florence
Jane McTaggart.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding non-agenda items). None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 13, 2023 P.C. MINUTES:
Approved as Amended
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING{: None
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS.
2 SITE PLAN REVIEW AND HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT(CASE NO. PLSR2021-0091)• 36 Santa
Barbara Drive (OS)
Interim Director Silva presented the staff report requesting approval to construct a new 1,071 ft2
addition, resulting in a two-story residence with a total structure size of 5,373 ft2 measuring up
to 23.59 feet in height and 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 The applicant, Michael
Song.
Vice Chair Chura closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst the Planning Commission
Vice Chair Chura opened the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst the Planning Commission and the Applicant.
Vice Chair Chura closed the public hearing.
The Planning Commission asked clarifying questions of staff.
Vice Chair Chura opened the public hearing.
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Additional questions were asked of the Applicant.
Vice Chair Chura closed the public hearing
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-01; APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, A HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT AND
SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 1,071 FT2 ADDITION, RESULTING IN A
TWO-STORY RESIDENCE WITH A TOTAL STRUCTURE SIZE OF 5,373 FTS, MEASURING UP TO 23.59
FEET IN HEIGHT AND ANCILLARY SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 36 SANTA BARBARA DRIVE. THE
MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 6-0.
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
3. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JANUARY 24, 2023
Approved as presented
4. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Approved as presented
ADJOURNMENT. 7:45 P.M.
For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go.
https //www rpvca gov/772/City-Meeting-Video-and-Agendas
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