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- Date: 06/18/2024 6:00 PM
- Location: Council Chambers of City Hall
340 Palos Verdes Drive West
Palos Verdes Estates, California 90274
6:00 PM
Council Chambers of City Hall
340 Palos Verdes Drive West
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
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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.
Chairman Wade Vice Chairman Lazzaro Commissioner Nendick Commissioner Foster Commissioner Campisi
1. May 21, 2024 Planning Commission Action Minutes
2. Administrative Approvals
3. Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2024-017 finding Resolution No. R20-15 conditions of approval for a batting cage non-compliant at 1608 Chelsea Road.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING(S)
4. 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
5. NC-003-24, M-008-24, G-003-24; Neighborhood Compatibility, Miscellaneous, and Grading Permit applications for a new single-family residence at 4000 Via Cardelina. Lot 19, Block 6310, Tract 7143. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.
Applicant: Luis De Moraes, 3635 Newton Street Suite B, Torrance, CA 90505
Owner: Mr. & Mrs. Weston
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2024-012 to approve the project as conditioned if the findings can be made.
NEW PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6. ZTA-001-24; Zoning Text Amendment to amend Chapter 18.72 (Special Development Standards) of Title 18 Zoning Regulations of the Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code to add interim Objective Design Standards for the development of the development of new multifamily residential and mixed-use projects that quality for streamlined or ministerial planning review pursuant to State law. This project is exempt from CEQA requirements pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3).
Applicant: City of Palos Verdes Estates
Recommendation: Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PCR-2024-022 recommending that the City Council approve ZTA-001-24, Zoning Text Amendment to amend Chapter 18.72 (Special Development Standards) of Title 18 Zoning Regulations of the Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code to add interim Objective Design Standards for the development of the development of new multifamily residential and mixed-use projects that quality for streamlined or ministerial planning review pursuant to State law.
7. ZTA-002-24:M-1320-20; Zoning Text Amendment to amend Chapter 18.36 (Neighborhood Compatibility) of Title 18 Zoning Regulations of the Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code to provide clarification on what constitutes a new structure for the purposes of Neighborhood Compatibility review. This project is exempt from CEQA requirements pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3).
Applicant: City of Palos Verdes Estates
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2024-023 recommending that the City Council approve ZTA-001-24, Zoning Text Amendment to amend Chapter 18.36 (Neighborhood Compatibility) of Title 18 Zoning Regulations of the Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code to provide clarification on what constitutes a new structure for the purposes of Neighborhood Compatibility review.
8. NC-005-24; Neighborhood Compatibility for a second story addition to an existing single-family residence at 2108 Thorley Road. Lot 7, Block 2201, Tract 7331. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.
Applicant: Tomaro Architecture Inc., 2617 N Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Owner: Philip Ruedi and Laura Staich
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2024-018 to approve the project as conditioned if the findings can be made.
9. NC-006-24, G-006-24; Neighborhood Compatibility and Grading Permit applications for a new single-family residence at 552 Via Media. Lot 27, Block 1512, Tract 6886. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.
Applicant: John and Laura Warren, 24662 La Cresta Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
Owner: John and Laura Warren
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2024-019 to approve the project as conditioned if the findings can be made.
10. G-010-24; Grading Permit application to accommodate an ADU underneath the single-family residence at 3936 Via Solano. Lot 13, Block 6202, Tract 6887. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.
Applicant: Douglas Leach, 119 West Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Owner: Aimee Miller and Jason Mossotti
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2024-020 to approve the project as conditioned if the findings can be made.
11. NC-008-24, G-009-24; Neighborhood Compatibility and Grading Permit applications for a new single-family residence at 2672 Via Pacheco. Lot 4, Block 2318, Tract 6888. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.
Applicant: Douglas Leach, 119 West Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Owner: Christina Limson
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2024-021 to approve the project as conditioned if the findings can be made.
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 13th day of June 2024. Sheryl Brady, Secretary
Agenda
June 18, 2024
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