PC MINS 20240123 APPROVED 13/24
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 23, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission was called to order by Chair
Chura at 7:03 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
Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Saadatnejadi
ROLL CALL
Planning Commission roll call was answered as follows,
Present: Nulman, Nelson, Perestam, Saadatnejadi and Chair Chura
Absent: Brach and Santarosa
Also, present were Director Forbes, Deputy Director Silva,City Attorney Fox,Associate Planner Gang,
and Associate Planner Nemeth.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved as presented.
COMMUNICATION:
City Council Items. Director Forbes thanked Chair Chura for presenting the Bi-Annual Report from
the Commissions and Advisory Committees at the last City Council Meeting on behalf of the
Planning Commission.
Staff. Director Forbes informed the Planning Commission of a preliminary application received for a
housing proposal at 5323 Ironwood Street.
Commission: None
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding non-agenda items): None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 12, 2023 P.C. MINUTES
Approved as presented.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING.
2. VIEW RESTORATION PERMIT— (CASE NO. PLVR2022-0001): 42 Avenida Corona (RN)
Request: A request to restore the view from the viewing area at 59 Avenida Corona. Applicants:
Tina and Steve Kastelan/ Foliage owners: Mark and Melinda Mascola.
Director Forbes stated the Applicant withdrew the application and all parties came to an
agreement.
RECEIVED AND FILED THE APPLICANT'S WITHDRAW REQUEST.
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW — (CASE NO. PLHV2022-0002): 28621
Mount Hood Court (SG)
Request: Consider a Height Variation Permit and Site Plan Review to construct a 653 ft2 addition to
an existing 2,264 ft2 two-story residence for a new total structure size of 2,917 ft2 (garage included);
and construction of ancillary improvements.
Associate Giang presented the staff report with an overview of the site plan and proposed Height
Variation Permit.
Discussion ensued amongst the Planning Commission and Staff.
The Planning Commission asked clarifying questions.
Chair Chura opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public addressed the Planning Commission Mark Zaky, the Applicant
and John Park.
Chair Chura closed the public hearing.
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Clarifying questions were asked regarding the amount of hardscape in the front of the property and
the conditions related to the side bathroom window.
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SAADATNEJADI TO ADOPTED P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01; APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, A HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT AND
SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 653 FT2 ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 2,264 FT2
TWO-STORY RESIDENCE FOR A NEW TOTAL STRUCTURE SIZE OF 2,917 FT2 (GARAGE INCLUDED)
WITH ANCILLARY IMPROVEMENTS AT 28621 MOUNT HOOD COURT. THE MOTION PASSED ON A
VOTE OF 5-0.
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
4. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON FEBRUARY 12, 2023
Director Forbes reviewed pending agenda items.
5. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Director Forbes reviewed pending agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:44 P.M.
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