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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR' MEETING
MAY 26, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission was called to order by Chair
Nulman at 7:02 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 Planning Commissioner shall be in
accordance with Subdivisions, (b)(1) as amended of Government Code Section 54953.4 (b)(1) .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 Christen
ROLL CALL
Planning Commission roll call was answered as follows,
Present: Brach, Christen, Chura, George, Santarosa, O'Connor and Chair Nulman
Absent: None
Also present were Director Forbes, Deputy Director Silva, Associate Planner Kim, Assistant Planner
Garcia and Assistant City Attorney Cody Parker.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved as presented
COMMUNICATION:
City Council Items: Director Forbes informed the Planning Commission that the City Council denied
the Berry Hill Dr. Height Variation appeal upholding the Planning Commission's decision. Director
Forbes also noted that the City Council adopted the Mixed-Use Overlay District and Residential
Overlay code revisions.
Staff: None
Commission: None
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (regarding non-agenda items): None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MAY 12, 2026 P.C. MINUTES (LG.)
COMMISSIONER BRACH MOVED SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GEORGE TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT CALENDAR.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS,:
2. HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW APPEAL - (CASE NO. PLHV2025-0002):
28337 PONTEVEDRA DRIVE (JK)
Associate Planner Kim presented the staff-report to consider an appeal of the Director of Community
Development's conditional approval of a Height Variation Permit and Site Plan Review to construct,
a new 800 ft2 second-story addition and 12 ft2 single-story addition to an existing 2,106 ft2 single-
story residence for a new total structure size of 2,918 ft2 (garage included).
The Planning Commission asked clarifying questions of staff.
Chair Nulman opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public were available to address the Planning Commission;Jason and
Pamela Steininger-Holmes, the..Appellant, Marianne Mansuer and Sameh Mansuer, the Applicant,
Margaret Spinelli, Bill Spinelli, Roberto Luna, and Haleh Johnson, the Architect.
The Planning Commission asked ,additional questions of the Architect and staff regarding the attic
space.
Chair Nulman closed the public hearing.
.D'iscussi'on ensured between staff and the Planning Commission.
Chair Nulman made a motion to support staff recommendations and deny the appeal. The motion
was withdrawn to allow Commissioner Christen to comment regarding the addition of a Condition
of Approval requiring the removal of proposed louvered windows along the side elevations of the
proposed addition and the inclusion of louvered windows on proposed dormers along the front
elevation of the proposed addition.
CHAIR NULMAN MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SANTAROSA, TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08, TO ADOPT P.C RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08, THEREBY DENYING AN
APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE DIRECTOR'S, CONDITIONAL APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS OF A
HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
800 FT2 SECOND-STORY ADDITION AND A 12 FT2 SING-LE-STORY ADDITION'TO AN EXISTING 2,106
FT2 SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE FOR A NEW TOTAL STRUCTURE SIZE OF 2,918 FT2 (GARAGE
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INCLUDED), ON THE PROPERTY AT 28337 PONTEVEDRA DRIVE (CASE NO. PLHV2025-0002). THE
MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 4-3.
3. HEIGHT VARATION PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW - (CASE NO. PLHV2025-0008): 6917
Starstone Drive (MG)
Staff recommended continuing the public hearing until July 14, 2026 planning commission meeting
at the request of the property owner.
COMMISSIONER NULMAN MOVED,SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER O' CONNOR,TO CONTINUE THE
PUBLIC HEARING' TO A DATE CERTAIN OF JULY 14, 2026 AT THE REQUEST OF THE PROPERTY
OWNER. THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 7-0.
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. HEIGHT VARATION PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW-(CASE NO. PLHV2025-0007): 4004 Via Vico
(MG)
Assistant Planner Garcia presented the staff report with a request to construct a 32 ft2 second story
covered balcony along with a 25 ft2 first-floor addition for a total structure size of 2,569 ft2 (garage
included) and ancillary improvements.
The Planning Commission asked staff questions regarding proposed patio improvements.
Chair Nulm'an opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public were available to address the Planning Commission; Jeff
Browning, the Applicant, Robert Babek, the Owner, Lydia Babek, the Owner, and Victor Lockett.
Chair Nulman closed the public hearing.
COMMISSIONER GEORGE MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CHRISTEN,, TO ADOPT P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-09: APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, A HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT AND
SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A32 FT2 SECOND-STORY COVERED BALCONY ALONG WITH A 25
FT2 FIRST-FLOOR ADDITION FOR A TOTAL STRUCTURE SIZE OF 2,569 FT2 (GARAGE INCLUDED) AND
ANCILLARY IMPROVEMENTS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4004 VIA,VICO (CASE NO. PLHV2025-
0007). THE MOTION PASSED ON A VOTE OF 7-0.
CONTINUED BUSINESS: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS: NONE
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON FUTURE AGENDAS:
5. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JUNE 9, 2026.
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Director Forbes reviewed scheduled items for the meeting.
6. PRE-AGENDA FOR THE MEETING ON JUNE 23, 2026.
Director Forbes reviewed scheduled items for the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:.9:01 PM
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