PC MINS 20240423 Approved 5/14/24
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 23, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission was called to order by Chair
Chura at 7.00 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 Brach
ROLL CALL
Planning Commission roll call was answered as follows,
Present: Brach, Nelson, Nulman, Perestam, Saadatnejadi, Vice Chair Santarosa and Chair Chura
Absent: None
Also, present were Director Forbes, Deputy Director Silva, City Attorney Fox, City Attorney Lopez via
Zoom, Public Works Deputy Director Copp, Senior Planner Seeraty, Associate Planner Nemeth, and
Assistant Planner Martinez.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved as amended moving item #4 before item #2.
COMMUNICATION:
City Council Items: Director Forbes informed the Planning Commission that the City Council adopted
the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element and the implementation items.
Staff: Director Forbes informed the Planning Commission of the Leadership Academy on April 24th
that will be hosted by the Community Development Department.
Commission: Commissioner Perestam provided information regarding a recent SB9 court decision.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding non-agenda items): None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 9, 2024 P.C. MINUTES (LG)
Consent calendar approved as presented.
PUBLIC HEARING- ITEM #4 MOVED BEFORE ITEM #2
4. APPEAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW WITH NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY AND MAJOR GRADING
PERMIT- (CASE NO. PLHV2022-0001): 2838 Calle Aventura (RN)
Associate Planner Nemeth presented the staff report, an appeal of the Director of Community
Development's conditional approval of a Site Plan Review with Neighborhood Compatibility and
Major Grading Permit to construct a 742 ft2 single-story addition to an existing single-story residence
along with ancillary site improvements and 39 yd3 of after-the-fact grading.
Chair Chura opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public addressed the Planning Commission, Ruta Wroblicky the
Appellant, Sid Khajavi the Applicant, Sali Borjkhani, Lauren Ramezani, David Brandt, Mike Stern, Ellen
Multari, Trina Gagliano, Clara Duran Reed, James Reed, Sharon Moromisato, David Lin, Suzanne
Seymour.
The Planning Commission asked clarifying questions of the Applicant and the Appellant.
Chair Chura closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued amongst Staff and the Planning Commission regarding project setbacks,size, and
view concerns.
VICE CHAIR SANTAROSA MOVED SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NULMAN TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-11, THEREBY DENYING THE APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE DIRECTOR'S
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW WITH NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY, AND
MAJOR GRADING PERMIT TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 742 FT2 SINGLE-STORY ADDITION
TO AN EXISTING 2,533 FT2 SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE (GARAGE INCLUDED) RESULTING IN A NEW
TOTAL STRUCTURE SIZE OF 3,275 FT2; ALONG WITH ANCILLARY SITE IMPROVEMENTS; AND AFTER-
THE-FACT GRADING (39 YD3 OF CUT) AT 2838 CALLE AVENTURA (CASE NO. PLHV2022-0001); AND
DETERMINING THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO 14 CCR 15301. THE MOTION
PASSED ON A VOTE OF 3-2 WITH COMMISSIONER PERESTAM AND COMMISSIONER SAADATNEJADI
RECUSING.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. MAJOR GRADING PERMIT, SITE PLAN REVIEW WITH NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY,
VARIANCE AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT—(CASE NO. PLSR2020-0215):4105 Maritime Road
(SG)
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Deputy Director Silva requested a continuation for a proposed project consisting of a Major Grading
Permit, Site Plan Review with Neighborhood Compatibility, Variance and Coastal Development
Permit for the construction of a 3,064 ft2 addition to an existing single-story residence for a new
total structure size of 4,840 ft2 (garage included); with ancillary site improvements along with 1,364
yd3 of associated grading.
COMMISSIONER BRACH MOVED SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NELSON TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC
HEARING TO A DATE UNCERTAIN TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO CONSIDER PROJECT
MODIFICATIONS BASED ON PLANNING COMMISSION FEEDBACK PROVIDED AT THE MARCH 12, 2024
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 7-0.
NEW PUBLIC, HEARINGS:
3. ANTENNA CODE AMENDMENT— (CASE NO. PLCA2022-0008): Citywide (AS)
Senior Planner Seeraty presented the staff report recommending approval to the City Council for code
amendments that include repealing Section 17.76.020 (Antennas) of Chapter 17.76 (Miscellaneous
Permits and Standards) and replace with Chapter 17.73 (Wireless Telecommunication Facilities on
Private Property), in Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code.
The Planning Commission asked clarifying questions of Staff and City Attorney Lopez.
Chair Chura opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public addressed the Planning Commission, Dale Hanks.
Chair Chura closed the public hearing.
The Planning Commission asked clarifying questions of City Attorney Lopez.
City Attorney Lopez provided legal definitions and clarification of the proposed changes to the
Antenna Code Amendment. The update is to ensure the provisions are consistent with state and
federal telecommunication law.
Discussion ensued amongst Staff and the Planning Commission.
COMMISSIONER NELSON MOVED SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NULMAN TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT AN ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED TO REPEAL SECTION 17.76.020 (ANTENNAS) OF CHAPTER 17.76 (MISCELLANEOUS
PERMITS AND STANDARDS) AND REPLACE WITH CHAPTER 17.73 (WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION
FACILITIES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY), IN TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MUNICIPAL CODE (CASE NO. PLCA2022-0008). THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 7-0, WITH THE
FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS:
1) CLARIFY IN STAFF REPORT TABLE DISTINCTION OF PERMIT TYPES.
2) ON EXHIBIT A PAGE A-2 UNDER PURPOSE SECTION C), CHANGE "RURAL" TO "SEMI-RURAL"
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3) ON EXHIBIT A PAGE A-11 UNDER MOCK-UP CHANGE TO REQUIRE THE MOCK-UP 15 CONSECUTIVE
CALENDAR DAYS 24 HOURS A DAY, AND STRIKE "PRIOR TO NOTICE BEING GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC"
4) HAVE EXAMPLES OF THE TYPES OF ANTENNAS TO HELP CLARIFY FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES
ADDED TO THE CITY'S WEBSITE.
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
5. FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (JM)
Assistant Planner Martinez presented the staff report requesting the Planning Commission find that
the projects and programs contained in the proposed FY 2024-25 Public Works Capital Improvement
Plan are consistent with the goals and policies of the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan.
The Planning Commission asked clarifying questions of Staff and Public Works Department Deputy
Director Copp.
COMMISSIONER BRACH MOVED SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NELSON TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-13; FINDING THAT THE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS CONTAINED IN THE
PROPOSED FY 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE GOALS AND
POLICIES OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES GENERAL PLAN. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 7-0.
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
6. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON MAY 14, 2024
Director Forbes reviewed pending agenda items.
7. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON MAY 23, 2024
Director Forbes reviewed the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: 11:00 P M.
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