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Planning Commission

March 21, 2023
6:00 PM
Council Chambers of City Hall
340 Palos Verdes Drive West
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING

Upon request, the agenda and documents in the agenda packet can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact the City Clerk at (310) 378-0383, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to request a disability-related modification or accommodation.

Any person who has made campaign contributions to any of the members of the Planning Commission within twelve months before this meeting, should examine the provisions of Government Code Section 84308 which is posted on the bulletin board outside the Council Chamber.

We are advised by the members of the Commission that none of them have received campaign contributions within the last twelve months.

The applicant or any property owner entitled to notice of the hearing may, within fifteen days after the date of the Planning Commission decision, appeal the Planning Commission decision to the City Council (Ord. No. 091-529). A fee is required for filing an appeal with the City Clerk's office (R05-14).

The Council may, within fifteen days after the date of the decision or on or before the first date following the first Council meeting after the date of the Planning Commission decision, whichever occurs last: 1) Confirm the action of the Planning Commission and grant or deny the application; 2) Set the matter for public hearing and dispose of it in the same manner as on an appeal; or 3) Amend, modify, delete or add any condition of approval which the Council finds is not substantial under the circumstances relative to or affecting the property subject to the application for a development entitlement. Any determination of the Council pursuant to this paragraph shall be conclusive and final.

The Planning Commission reserves the right to modify the order of items shown on the agenda and advises all interested parties to arrive promptly at the commencement of the meeting.


CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC Members of the audience are invited to address the Commission at this time on items that are not otherwise on the agenda. Per the California Government Code Section 54954.2, the Planning Commission is prohibited from discussing or taking immediate action on any item not on the agenda unless it can be demonstrated that the item is of an emergency nature, or the need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. February 21, 2023 Planning Commission Action Minutes


2. Administrative Approvals


3. M-1580-23; Miscellaneous application for a portable pitching machine at 1608 Chelsea Road. Lot 12, Block 1272, Tract 7140. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Eric Kim, 1608 Chelsea Road, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Owner: Eric Kim

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-0002 to deny


CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING

4. NC-1747-22, G-1681-22, and SC-142-22; Neighborhood Compatibility, Grading Permit, and Sports Court application for a new single-family residence and sports court at 1505 Chelsea Road. Lot 15 and a portion of Lots 14 and 16, Block 1350, Tract 7140. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303. Continued from the October 18, 2022 and November 15, 2022 Planning Commission meetings

Applicant: Risa Narita, AIA, 3465 Torrance Blvd., Suite E, Torrance, CA 90503

Owner: Ed and Kristin Feitzinger

Recommendation: Withdraw from Planning Commission Review



NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. M-1594-23; Miscellaneous application for non-standard encroachment within public right-of-way at 2108 Paseo Del Mar. Lot 3, Block 2100, Tract 7331. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Di Zock Design, 3307 Pico Blvd., Suite B, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Owner: Chris and Diane Shoff

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-0011 to approve as conditioned





6. M-1582-23; Miscellaneous application for accessory structures exceeding 8 feet in height at 912 Via Mirada. Lot 4, Block 1733, Tract 8652. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Loera Design, 118 South Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Owner: Bruce Brusavich

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-0007 to approve as conditioned





7. M-1585-23; Miscellaneous application for walls and fences exceeding 6½ feet in height and 3½ feet in height within a setback adjacent to a street a new single-family residence at 965 Via Rincon. Lot 23, Block 1634, Tract 7142. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Timothy Racisz, 22939 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 208, Torrance, CA 90505

Owner: Holly Wu and George Wong

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-0008 to approve the project as conditioned





8. M-1588-23; Miscellaneous application for walls exceeding 3 ½ feet in height within the setback adjacent to a public street at 3725 Via Palomino. Lot 18, Block 6215, Tract 6887. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Kurt and Katie Slingsby, 3725 Via Palomino. Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Owner: Kurt Slingsby

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-0009 to approve the project as conditioned




3725 Via Palomino - SR Corrected 3.21.23
9. M-1591-23; Miscellaneous application for an accessory structure exceeding 8 feet in height at and mechanical equipment within the required setback area 3624 Via Palomino. Lot 7 and portion of lot 6, Block 6216, Tract 6885. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Douglas Leach, 119 West Torrance Blvd. #24, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Owner: Dan O’Connor

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-0010 to approve the project as conditioned







ITEMS OF INFORMATION

ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M.

i. This Planning Commission meeting can be viewed on demand thereafter on the City Website at www.pvestates.org. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall Bulletin Boards located by front door located at 340 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2. Dated this 16th day of March, 2023. Sheryl Brady, Secretary Planning Commission March 21, 2023


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