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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission was called to order by Chair
Nulman 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 goy/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 Christen
ROLL CALL
Planning Commission roll call was answered as follows,
Present: Brach, Christen, George, Nulman, O'Connor, Santarosa
Absent: Chura
Also present were Community Development Director Forbes via Zoom, Deputy Director Silva, and
City Attorney Fox.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
COMMUNICATION:
City Council Items: None
Staff: Director Forbes participated via Zoom
Commission: Chair Nulman attended the City's Leadership Academy
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding non-agenda items): None
1. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 26, 2025 P.C. MINUTES (LG)
Commissioner George moved second by Commissioner Santarosa to approve the Consent
Calendar, with Commissioner Brach abstaining since he was absent from the August 26, 2025
Planning Commission meeting.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. CODE AMENDMENT- LANDSLIDE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (CASE NO. PLCA2025-0001)
(BF)
Director Forbes provided landslide historical information and an overview of the proposed
amendments to §17.09.030 (Requirements) of Chapter 17.09 (Second Units and Two-Unit
Developments in Single-Family Zones), §17.32.030 (Uses and development permitted) of Chapter
17.32 (Open Space Hazard (OH) District), and §17 76.780 (Cargo Containers) of Chapter 17.76
(Miscellaneous Permits and Standards) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code to update references associated with proposed amendments to Chapter 15 20.
The Planning Commission asked clarifying questions of Staff.
Discussion ensued amongst Staff and the Planning Commission
Director Forbes asked if there were speakers present for the public hearing.
No public speakers were present.
Additional discussion better the Planning Commission occurred.
COMMISSIONER BRACH MOVED SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GEORGE TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-06, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT AN ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED TO AMEND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO THE GREATER PORTUGUESE BEND LANDSLIDE
COMPLEX REGULATIONS ON LAND USE PERMITS AND ASSOCIATED REGULATIONS IN TITLE 15
(BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE ASSOCIATED
WITH THE ADOPTED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 15.20 APPROVED WITH THE ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 692; AND DISCUSS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN THAT
UPDATE REFERENCES TO THE GREATER PORTUGUESE BEND LANDSLIDE COMPLEX AND THE
ADOPTED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 15.20 APPROVED WITH THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.
692, SAID GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED AT A FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 5-1 WITH COMMISSIONER
CHRISTEN VOTING NO.
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Commissioner Christen addressed the Commission explaining his "No" vote.
CONTINUED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
3. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON OCTOBER 14, 2025
Deputy Director Silva reviewed items scheduled for the meeting.
4. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON OCTOBER 28, 2025
Deputy Director Silva reviewed items scheduled for the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:58 PM
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