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Approved 2/28/23
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 24, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission was called to order by Vice
Chair Chura at 7:02 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 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 Santarosa 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, Nicolas Papajohn.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved as presented.
COMMUNICATION:
City Council. Interim Director Silva provided an update on Community Development action items
on the City Council agenda for January 17, 2023.
Staff. Interim Director Silva introduced Associate City Attorney, Nick Papajohn, and informed
the Planning Commission of the League of California Cities Planning Commissioners Academy.
Commission: Vice Chair Chura provided an update on his participation at the January 17, 2023 City
Council meeting and asked staff to provide an update on the Regional Housing Trust at a future
meeting date
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding non-agenda items): None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 10, 2023, P.C. MINUTES.
Approved as presented.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. VARIANCE, COASTAL PERMIT&SITE PLAN REVIEW(CASE NO. ZON2017-00489): 125 Spindrift
Drive. (OS)
Interim Director Silva presented the staff report requesting approval to construct a 1,181 ft2
addition, consisting of a new 1,041 ft2 second-floor and a 140 ft2 addition to the existing 1,670 ft2
single-story residence for a new total structure size of 2,851 ft2 (garage included); a new 45 ft2
balcony; 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: Kathy Labarbera
(Applicant), Russ Barto (architect), Mike Fabian, Susan Schmidt, Lynda Lima, Joe Lay, Pip Fabian,
Ann Lineberger, Randee Wood, Ralph Black, Allison Wolcott, Jerry Schwartz, Susan Caldwell, and
Kirk Ayers.
Vice Chair Chura closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst the Planning Commission.
Vice Chair Chura reopened 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.
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Vice Chair Chura reopened the public hearing.
The Planning Commission asked additional questions of the project architect.
Vice Chair Chura closed the public hearing.
Additional discussion ensued amongst the Planning Commission.
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED,SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SAADATNEJADI TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-02; APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, VARIANCES, A COASTAL PERMIT
AND SITE PLAN REVIEW WITH NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY TO CONSTRUCT A 1,181 FT2
ADDITION, CONSISTING OF A NEW 1,041 FT2 SECOND FLOOR AND A 140 FT2 ADDITION TO THE
EXISTING 1,670 FT2 SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE FOR A NEW TOTAL STRUCTURE SIZE OF 2,851 FT2
(GARAGE INCLUDED); AND ANCILLARY SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 125 SPINDRIFT DRIVE (CASE NO.
ZON2017-00489). THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 6-0.
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
3. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Approved as presented.
4. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Approved as presented.
ADJOURNMENT 9:05 P.M.
For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go to City-Meeting-Video-
Agendas
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Planning Commission Minutes
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PO Number Fiscal Year Description Status Open Amount Total Amount Vendor Name Department
20230110 2023 FY22-23 MEDIATION SERVICES Printed $21,160 00 $45,000 00 BERG,COLEEN CDD-View Restoration
20230055 2023 FY22-23 LEGAL NOTICES(DAILY BREEZE) Printed $3,986.30 $8,650 50 CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPERS PARTNERSHIP CDD-Planning
20230117 2023 FY22-23 GEOLOGY SVCS OTHER-NON TRUST DEPOSIT Printed $10,000 00 $10,000 00 COTTON,SHIRES AND ASSOCIATES,INC CDD-Building Safety
20230116 2023 FY22-23 GEOLOGY SERVICE-CDD Printed $59,612 50 $150,000 00 COTTON,SHIRES AND ASSOCIATES,INC Community Development Admin
20230290 2023 FY22-23 LARS(UPDATE GIS SERVICES)LAC INTERN SV Printed $39,400 00 $39,400 00 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CDD-Planning
20230111 2023 FY22-23 LAC ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT Printed $118,131 17 $180,000 00 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES-ANIMAL Community Development Admin
20230114 2023 FY22-23 COYOTE TRAPPING SERVICES Printed $23,200 00 $60,000 00 COYOTE,WILDLIFE AND PEST SOLUTIONS,INC Community Development Animal
20230291 2023 FY22-23 HOUSING ELEMENT PROJECT Printed $150,000 00 $150,000 00 DUDEK CDD-Planning
20220125 2022 FY21-22 MIXED-USE OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT Carry Forward $149,703 09 $309,990 00 DUDEK CDD-Planning
20230139 2023 FY22-23 HE PROJECT-AMENDED ESA PO 20210206 Printed $29,340 00 $29,340 00 E S A CDD-Planning
2021020u 2021 FY21 HOUSING ELEMENT PROF SVS Carry Forward $16,904 74 $240,000 00 E S A CDD-Planning
20230140 2023 FY22-23 GIS SUPPORT SERVICES Printed $29,775 00 $69,562 50 INFINITY TECHNOLOGIES Community Development Admin
20230053 2023 FY22-23 PLAN COPIES AND MISC PRINTING Printed $836 29 $1,000 00 KENNETH KURATA Community Development Admin
20230118 2023 FY22-23 HEARING OFFICER FOR CODE CASES Printed $2,500 00 $2,500 00 KUSUNOKI,GARY ISAMU CDD-Code Enforcement
20230233 2023 FY22-23 NEW VEHICLE-CDD Printed $36,925 58 $36,925 58 LEBO AUTOMOTIVE INC CDD-Building Safety
20230112 2023 FY22-23 LAC AGRICULTURAL W&M COYOTE MGT Printed $15,000 00 $15,000 00 LOS ANGELES COUNTY-INTERNAL SERVICES Community Development Admin
20230138 2023 FY22-23 PLANNING SERVICES Printed $87,940 00 $115,000 00 MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL,INC CDD-Planning
20230052 2023 FY22-23 CDD STORAGE RENTAL-7569,-7570 Printed $3,582 56 $6,000 00 MOBILE MINI,INC Community Development Admin
20230050 2023 FY22-23 CDD OFFICE SUPPLIES Printed $6,165 90 $8,000 00 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS,LLC Community Development Admin
20230054 2023 FY22-23 PRINTING OF SPEC ENVELOPES,BUS CARDS,ETC Printed $882 30 $2,000 00 PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED Community Development Admin
20230113 2023 FY22-23 BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES Printed $219,532 50 $350,000 00 TRANSTECH ENGINEERS,INC CDD-Building Safety
PO Number Fiscal Year Description Status Open Amount Total Amount Vendor Name Department
20230110 2023 FY22-23 MEDIATION SERVICES Printed $21,160 00 $45,000 00 BERG,COLEEN CDD-View Restoration
20230055 2023 FY22-23 LEGAL NOTICES(DAILY BREEZE) Printed $3,986 30 $8,650 50 CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPERS PARTNERSHIP CDD-Planning
20230117 2023 FY22-23 GEOLOGY SVCS OTHER-NON TRUST DEPOSIT Printed $10,000 00 $10,000 00 COTTON,SHIRES AND ASSOCIATES,INC CDD-Building Safety
20230116 2023 FY22-23 GEOLOGY SERVICE-CDD Printed $59,612 50 $150,000 00 COTTON,SHIRES AND ASSOCIATES,INC Community Development Admin
20230290 2023 FY22-23 LARS(UPDATE GIS SERVICES)LAC INTERN SV Printed $39,400 00 $39,400 00 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CDD-Planning
20230111 2023 FY22-23 LAC ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT Printed $118,131 17 $180,000 00 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES-ANIMAL Community Development Admin
20230114 2023 FY22-23 COYOTE TRAPPING SERVICES Printed $23,200 00 $60,000 00 COYOTE,WILDLIFE AND PEST SOLUTIONS,INC Community Development Animal
20230291 2023 FY22-23 HOUSING ELEMENT PROJECT Printed $150,000 00 $150,000 00 DUDEK CDD-Planning
20220125 2022 FY21-22 MIXED-USE OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT Carry Forward $149,703 09 $309,990 00 DUDEK CDD-Planning
20230139 2023 FY22-23 HE PROJECT-AMENDED ESA PO 20210206 Printed $29,340 00 $29,340 00 ESA CDD-Planning
202 W206 2021 FY21 HOUSING ELEMENT PROF SVS Carry Forward $16,904 74 $240,000 00 E S A CDD-Planning
20230140 2023 FY22-23 GIS SUPPORT SERVICES Printed $29,775 00 $69,562 50 INFINITY TECHNOLOGIES Community Development Admin
20230053 2023 FY22-23 PLAN COPIES AND MISC PRINTING Printed $836 29 $1,000 00 KENNETH KURATA Community Development Admin
20230118 2023 FY22-23 HEARING OFFICER FOR CODE CASES Printed $2,500 00 $2,500 00 KUSUNOKI,GARY ISAMU CDD-Code Enforcement
20230233 2023 FY22-23 NEW VEHICLE-CDD Printed $36,925 58 $36,925 58 LEBO AUTOMOTIVE INC CDD-Building Safety
20230112 2023 FY22-23 LAC AGRICULTURAL W&M COYOTE MGT Printed $15,000 00 $15,000 00 LOS ANGELES COUNTY-INTERNAL SERVICES Community Development Admin
20230138 2023 FY22-23 PLANNING SERVICES Printed $87,940 00 $115,000 00 MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL,INC CDD-Planning
20230052 2023 FY22-23 CDD STORAGE RENTAL-7569,-7570 Printed $3,582 56 $6,000 00 MOBILE MINI,INC Community Development Admin
20230050 2023 FY22-23 CDD OFFICE SUPPLIES Printed $6,165 90 $8,000 00 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS,LLC Community Development Admin
20230054 2023 FY22-23 PRINTING OF SPEC ENVELOPES,BUS CARDS,ETC Printed $882 30 $2,000 00 PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED Community Development Admin
20230113 2023 FY22-23 BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES Printed $219,532 50 $350,000 00 TRANSTECH ENGINEERS,INC CDD-Building Safety