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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 25, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission was called to order by Vice
Chair Chura at 7:05 P.M. in accordance with the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act, Section
54950 et .seq. of the Government Code. Remote participation by any Committee/Commission
member shall be in accordance with Subdivisions (b)(3) or(f) of Government Code Section 54953.
The meetings are held at Hesse Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard and/or via
teleconference for staff/consultants/participants using the Zoom platform and broadcast live on
the City's website at rpvca.gov/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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Nulman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Planning Commission roll call was answered as follows,
Present. Brach, Nelson, Nulman, Saadatnejadi, Perestam, and Vice Chair Chura
Absent: Santarosa
Also, present were Interim Director Silva, Associate Planner Berry, Public Works Director Awwad,
and City Attorney Gerli.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved as amended moving item #3 before item #2
COMMUNICATION•
City Council Items: Interim Director Silva provided an update on City Council actions for the May
2nd City Council Meeting.
Staff: Interim Director Silva introduced Associate Planner, Whitney Berry.
Commission: Commissioner Nelson provided an update on his attendance at the City's Western
Avenue Beautification Open House
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding non-agenda items)• None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF THE April 11, 2023 P.C. MINUTES
Approved as presented
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3 CONDITIONAL LARGE DOMESTIC ANIMAL PERMIT — (CASE NO. PLDC2023-0001): 2 West
Pomegranate (WB)
Associate Planner Berry presented the staff report for a renewal of Conditional Large Domestic
Animal Permit No. 5 for an additional ten years.
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: Kelly Delmonte and
Krishna Van Buren along with members of the Pony Club
Vice Chair Chura closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst the Planning Commission and Staff.
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BRACH TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-04; THEREBY RECOMMENDING THAT CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A
RENEWAL OF CONDITIONAL LARGE DOMESTIC ANIMAL PERMIT NO. 5 FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN
YEARS(CASE NO. PLDC2023-001)WITH MODIFICATIONS TO CONDITION NO. 16 THAT REQUIRES
A DIRECTOR-LEVEL REVIEW OF THE PERMIT AT 5 YEARS FROM APPROVAL AND THE ADDITION
OF A NEW CONDITION OF APPROVAL REQUIRING THE APPLICANT TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT
AN ANNUAL ATTESTATION DOCUMENT. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 6-0.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING•
2. VARIANCE, MAJOR GRADING PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW - (CASE NO PLGR2021-0009):
30103 Matisse Drive (OS)
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Interim Director Silva presented the staff report requesting approval to construct a new 4,405
ft2 split-story residence with a 201 ft2 basement and a 605 ft2 attached garage, resulting in a total
structure of 5, 211 ft2 along with ancillary site improvements and 321 yd3 of grading in support
of the proposed improvements
City Attorney Gerli addressed prior questions of the Planning Commission related to differences
between a Variance and a Height Variation Permit
The Planning Commission asked clarifying questions of Staff
Vice Chair Chura opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public addressed the Planning Commission: Ben Cauthen, the
Applicant, Doug Greenup, Lily Fryman, and Douglas Farrow.
Vice Chair Chura closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst the Planning Commission and Staff
COMMISSIONER NULMAN MOVED SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NELSON TO APPROVE THE
REQUESTED VARIANCE, MAJOR GRADING PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A
NEW 5,211 FT2 (GARAGE INCLUDED) SPLIT-STORY RESIDENCE MEASURING UP TO 34.33 IN
HEIGHT WITH ANCILLARY SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND 321 YD3 OF ASSOCIATED GRADING ON A
VACANT LOT, PENDING A REVISED RESOLUTION THAT INCLUDES A 2-FOOT REDUCTION IN THE
SECOND FLOOR BALCONY. THE REVISED RESOLUTION IS TO BE REVIEWED AND CONSIDERED AS
PART OFA FUTURE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 4-2.
CONTINUED BUSINESS. None
NEW BUSINESS:
4. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023-2024 PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (WB)
Associate Planner Berry presented the staff report with an overview and recommending the
projects and programs contained in the proposed FY 2023-24 Public Works Capital Improvement
are consistent with the goals and polices of the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan.
The Planning Commission asked clarifying questions of Staff.
Public Works Director Awwad answered questions of the Planning Commission regarding updates
and changes to the goals.
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BRACH TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-06; FINDING THAT THE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS CONTAINED IN THE
PROPOSED FY 2023-24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE GOALS
AND POLICIES OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES GENERAL PLAN.THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE
OF 6-0.
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ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
5. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON MAY 9, 2023
Vice Chair Chura requested an item be placed on the agenda to fill the vacancy on the Planning
Commission's Zoning Code Update Subcommittee.
6. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON MAY 23, 2023
Approved as presented.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:21 P.M.
For the complete video archive of this Planning Commission meeting go to City-Meeting-Video-
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