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Planning Commission

May 16, 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. April 18, 2023 Special Planning Commission Meeting Action Minutes


2. April 12, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Action Minutes


3. Administrative Approvals


4. M-1609-23; Miscellaneous application for fences exceeding 8 feet in height at 4005 Via Picaposte. Lot 12, Block 6313, Tract 7143. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Shaun Sexton, PO Box 1795, Manhattan Beach, CA 90267

Owner: Pratik & Kamna Savai

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-0017 to approve the project as conditioned




5. M-1597-23; Miscellaneous application for wall, fences, and accessory structures exceeding 8 feet in height at 2824 Via Neve. Lot 23, Block 1634, Tract 7142. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Kelsy Fair, 2020 Perry Avenue #A, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Owner: Paul & Erika White

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-0015 to approve the project as conditioned





6. M-1598-23; Miscellaneous application for walls, fences, and accessory structures exceeding 8 feet in height and 3 ½ feet within setback adjacent to a street at 2421 Via Rivera. Lot 4, Block 2, Tract 16945. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Craig and Lorraine Meyer, 2421 Via Rivera, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Owner: Craig and Lorraine Meyer

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-0016 to approve the project as conditioned CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING(S)





CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING

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 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. Continued from the March 21, 2023 and April 18, 2023 Planning Commission meetings

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

Owner: Holly Wu and George Wong











NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS

8. NC-1763-23, M-1595-23; Neighborhood Compatibility and Miscellaneous applications for ana addition to an existing 2nd story deck and accessory structure exceeding 8 feet in height at 1700 Espinosa Circle. Lot 10, Block 1485, Tract 6689. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Robert Riblett, 1707 Via El Prado #202, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Owner: Mark & Cindy Byrne

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-0014 to approve the project as conditioned





9. NC-1756-23, M-1601-23, & G-1688-23; Neighborhood Compatibility, Grading, and Miscellaneous applications for an addition to an existing single-family residence at 4040 Via Valmonte. Lot 11, Block 6321, Tract 7143. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Russ Barto, 3 Malaga Cove Plaza #202, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Owner: Mark & Jenn Auville

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-0013 to approve the project as conditioned ITEMS OF INFORMATION







ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 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 11th day of May, 2023. Sheryl Brady, Secretary Planning Commission May 16, 2023


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