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Planning Commission

August 15, 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

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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. July 18, 2023 Planning Commission Action Minutes


2. Administrative Approvals


3. M-1607-23 & M-1608-23; Miscellaneous application for walls and fences exceeding 3 ½ feet in height within setback adjacent to a street and Non-standard encroachment within public right-of-way at 2116 Paseo Del Mar. Lot 5, Block 2100, Tract 7331. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Alan Rigg, 6415 Via Canada, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Owner: Tom Colich

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-0021 to deny the non-standard encroachment NEW PUBLIC HEARING(S)


NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS

4. MOD-264-23; Minor Modification application for an approved project (PCR-2022-1295) for additions to an existing single-family residence at 2901 Via Alvarado. Lot 11, Block 2236, Tract 7144. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Megan Campbell, PO Box 7554, Torrance, CA 90504

Owner: John Whitcomb

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-0024 to approve the project as conditioned








5. NC-1759-23; Neighborhood Compatibility application for an addition to an existing single-family residence at 3018 Via Borica. Lot 8, Block 2341, Tract 7332. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Grace Lau. 904 Silver Spur Road #628, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

Owner: Mark Xu and Vivian Meng

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-0028 to approve the project as conditioned





6. NC-1764-23; Neighborhood Compatibility application for an addition of a 2nd floor deck to an existing single-family residence at 3020 Palos Verdes Drive West. Lot 4, Block 2350, Tract 7332. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Michelle Gainer, PO Box 1448, Torrance, CA 90505

Owner: Keith Geiger

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-0027 to approve the project as conditioned




7. MOD-262-23; Minor Modification application for an approved project (R22-030) for additions to an existing single-family residence at 2012 Via Pacheco. Lot 18 & portion of Lot 15, Block 1290, Tract 7331. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Keith Johnson, 306 Vista Del Mar, Suite A, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Owner: Caroline Burke

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-0025 to approve the project as conditioned







 

Late Correspondence 


8. NCEX-0217-23; Neighborhood Compatibility Exemption application for a remodel to an existing single-family residence at 1505 Chelsea Road. Lot 15 and portion of Lots 14 & 16, Block 1350, Tract 7140. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Keith Johnson, 306 Vista Del Mar, Suite A, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Owner: Bobby and Nancy Tamkin

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-0026 to approve the project as conditioned







 

Late Correspondence 8-14-23 


DISCUSSION ITEM

ITEMS OF INFORMATION

ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 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 10th day of August 2023. Sheryl Brady, Secretary 2


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