PC MINS 20230711 APPROVED 7/25/23
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 11, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission was called to order by 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 Santarosa led the Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
Planning Commission roll call was answered as follows,
Present: Nelson, Nulman, Perestam, Santarosa and Chair Chura
Absent: Brach and Saadatnejadi
Also, present were Interim Director Silva, Senior Planner Bobbett, and City Attorney Gerli.
SELECTION OF VICE CHAIR: Commissioner Santarosa was selected as the new Vice Chair.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved as presented
COMMUNICATION
City Council Items: None
Staff Interim Director Silva introduced Senior Planner Bobbett and acknowledged City Attorney
Gerli's birthday
Commission: Commissioner Nelson wished City Attorney Gerli and a member of the audience a
happy birthday.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding non-agenda Mems)• Resident Kevin Mcminn
addressed the Planning Commission regarding his pending residential project
CONSENT CALENDAR.
1 APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 27, 2023 P.C. MINUTES
Approved as presented with Vice Chair Santarosa abstaining as he did not attend the meeting
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: None
CONTINUED BUSINESS. None
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2 HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT AND MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW-(CASE NO. PLHV2023-0001)• 30116
VIA RIVERA (JB)
Senior Planner Bobbett presented the staff report for a proposed project to construction a 1,762 47
ft2 addition consisting of a 665.61 ft2 first-floor addition and a 1,096 86 ft2 second-floor addition to
an existing 3,250 65 ft2 (garage included) two-story residence and ancillary site improvements.
Chair Chura opened the public hearing
The property owner Chris Chen was available for questions.
Chair Chura closed the public hearing
Discussion ensued amongst the Planning Commission and Staff
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-09: APPROVING A HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW'
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 1,762.47 FT2 ADDITION CONSISTING OF A 665.61 FT2 FIRST-FLOOR
ADDITION AND A 1,096.86 FT2 SECOND-FLOOR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 3,250.65 FT2 (GARAGE
INCLUDED) TWO-STORY RESIDENCE WITH ANCILLARY IMPROVEMENTS, SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONTAINED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT"A."THE MOTION PASSED ON
A VOTE OF 5-0.
3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVISION, MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW AND MINOR GRADING
PERMIT (CASE NO PLCU2023-0003). 3402 Palo Vista Drive (JB)
Senior Planner Bobbett presented the staff report for a proposed project to revise Conditional Use
Permit No. 23 to allow the construction of a new patio area with a swimming pool and spa, a built-
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in barbecue, related mechanical equipment, and 41.3 yd3 of grading to accommodate proposed
improvements with a 39 6% lot coverage.
Discussion ensued amongst the Planning Commission and Staff.
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PERESTAM TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-10; APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 23 REVISION T, A MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW AND MINOR
GRADING PERMIT TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PATIO AREA WITH A SWIMMING
POOL AND SPA, A BUILT-IN BARBECUE, RELATED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND 41.3 YD3 OF
GRADING TO ACCOMMODATE IMPROVEMENTS WITH A 39.6% LOT COVERAGE SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONTAINED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT"A."THE MOTION PASSED ON
A VOTE OF 5 -0.
NEW BUSINESS. None
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
4 PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JULY 25, 2023
Approved as presented.
5. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON AUGUST 8, 2023
Approved as presented.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:37 P.M.
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