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Planning Commission

January 16, 2024
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. December 19 2024 Planning Commission Action Minutes


2. Administrative Approvals


CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS

3. NC-1749-23; Neighborhood Compatibility for an addition and remodel to an existing single-family residence at 385 Palos Verdes Drive West. Lot 31, Block 1611,Tract 6885. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Edward Osuch, 2115 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108

Owner: Max Meng

Recommendation: Continue to February 20, 2024 Planning Commission meeting


4. NCEX-0223-23, M-1643-23; Neighborhood Compatibility Exemption and Miscellaneous applications for a remodel/addition to an existing single-family residence and wall/guard rail exceeding 3 ½ feet in height located within the setback adjacent to a street at 1241 Via Landeta. Lot 6, Block 1490, Tract 6889. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: LMN Design & Build, 3303 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Owner: Katie Hirrel and Diana Medrano

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-0042 to approve the project as conditioned. NEW PUBLIC HEARING(S)







NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. NC-1773-23; Neighborhood Compatibility application for a second-story addition to an existing single-family residence at 4017 Via Nivel. Lot 14, Block 6315, Tract 7143. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Erilk Blanchard, 4060 Via Valmonte, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Owner: Aron and Michell Lusen

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2024-003 to approve the Neighborhood Compatibility application as conditioned if the findings can be made.





6. NC-1774-23, G-001-24, M-1647-23; Neighborhood Compatibility, Grading, and Miscellaneous applications for a new single-family residence, walls and fences exceeding 3 ½ feet in height within the setback adjacent to a street at 2812 Via Campesina. Lot 4, Block 1830, Tract 7540. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

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

Owner: Steven and Megan Selig

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2024-001 to approve the Neighborhood Compatibility, Grading, and Miscellaneous applications as conditioned if the findings can be made.






7. NC-1772-23, G-1693-23, M-1646-23; Neighborhood Compatibility, Grading, and Miscellaneous applications for a new single-family residence , walls exceeding 8’-0" in height, and mechanical equipment in the required setback at 3944 Via Solano. Lot 15, Block 6202, Tract 6887. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Michael Chamberlain, 310 S. Prospect Ave. #42, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Owner: Nelu Ardeluan

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2024-002 to approve the Neighborhood Compatibility, Grading, and Miscellaneous applications as conditioned if the findings can be made. DISCUSSION ITEM







ADJOURNMENT TO MEETING ON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 20. 2024 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 January 2024. Sheryl Brady, Secretary 4


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