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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

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All items under this heading are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless a Planning Commissioner or staff requests that an item be removed for separate discussion.  Any item removed from the Consent Agenda will be considered immediately following the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.

1.	June 18, 2024 Planning Commission Action Minutes

ACTION MINUTES 

2.	Administrative Approvals

ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL 

CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING(S)

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NC-1749-23; Neighborhood Compatibility application 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: Due to scheduling of the applicant’s surveyor, continue to the September 17, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.

ATTACHMENT A 

4.

NC-003-24, M-008-24, G-004-24; 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.

STAFF REPORT 

ATTACHMENT A 

ATTACHMENT B 

ATTACHMENT C 

ATTACHMENT D 

LATE CORRESPONDENCE 

LATE CORRESPONDENCE 

5.

NC-008-24, G-009-24; Neighborhood Compatibility and Grading Permit applications for a new single-family residence at 2672 Via Pacheco. Lot 15, 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.

STAFF REPORT 

ATTACHMENT A 

ATTACHMENT B 

ATTACHMENT C 

ATTACHMENT D 

6.

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: Planning Commission 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.

STAFF REPORT 

ATTACHMENT A 

ATTACHMENT B 

NEW PUBLIC HEARING(S)

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M-024-24; Miscellaneous application for a non-standard encroachment in the city right-of-way Neighborhood at 541 Palos Verdes Drive West. Lot 24, Block 1515, Tract 6886. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303. Applicant: Keith Johnson of Pritzkat & Johnson Architects, Inc., 306 Vista Del Mar, Suite A, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Owner: Jen Kwon Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2024-024 to approve the project as conditioned if the findings can be made.

STAFF REPORT 

ATTACHMENT A 

ATTACHMENT B 

8.

M-024-24; Miscellaneous application for a 6-foot height fence located along the south and west property lines at 1201 Via Balboa. Lot 5, Block M.B. 711-47-48, Tract 25995. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303. Applicant: Joseph Spierer, 707 Torrance Blvd., #100, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Owner: Joesph Spierer Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2024-026 to approve the project as conditioned if the findings can be made.

STAFF REPORT 

ATTACHMENT A 

ATTACHMENT B 

LATE CORRESPONDENCE 

9.

NC-009-24; Revised Neighborhood Compatibility application for a single car garage with terrace above at 999 Paseo La Cresta. Lot 26, Tract 31329. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303. Applicant: Steve Blumer, 999 Paseo La Cresta, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 Owner: Steve Blumer Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2024-025 to approve the project as conditioned if the findings can be made

STAFF REPORT 

ATTACHMENT A 

ATTACHMENT B 

ATTACHMENT C 

ATTACHMENT D 

LATE CORRESPONDENCE 

DISCUSSION ITEM

10.	Special Meeting Date for The Neighborhood Church (415 Paseo Del Mar) CUP

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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 July 2024. Sheryl Brady, Secretary