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Planning Commission

April 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.

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

Chairman Wade
Vice Chairman Lazzaro
Commissioner Nendick
Commissioner Foster
Commissioner Campisi

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.

This portion of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items which are NOT on the agenda. Due to State law, no action can be taken by the Planning Commission on matters presented under this section. If the Commission determines action is warranted, the item may be referred to staff or placed on a future Commission agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA

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. February 20, 2024 Planning Commission Action Minutes


2. Administrative Approvals


CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING(S)

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

Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2023-036 to approve the Neighborhood Compatibility application as conditioned.






NEW PUBLIC HEARING(S)

4. G-004-24; Grading Permit application to accommodate a new driveway and addition to an existing single-family residence at 2416 Via Rafael. Lot 1, Block 12, Tract 7538. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: David Wagman, 2416 Via Rafael, Palos Verdes Estate, CA 90274

Owner: David Wagman

Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2024-013 to approve the Grading Permit application as conditioned if the findings can be made.




5. M-007-24; Miscellaneous application for installation of a rolling driveway gate exceed 42 inches in height located in the setback adjacent to a street at 1624 Via Zurita. Lot 4, Block 1483, Tract 6889. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Eric Arosemena, 1701 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Owner: Eric and Amanda Arosemena

Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2024-010 to approve the Miscellaneous application as conditioned if the findings can be made.




6. 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: William Chaney

Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2024-012 to approve the Neighborhood Compatibility, Miscellaneous, and Grading Permit  applications as conditioned if the findings can be made.







7. M-009-24, SC-0144-23, G-007-24; Miscellaneous Sports Court, and Grading Permit applications for walls and fences exceeding 8 feet in height and new sports court in the rear yard at 2043 Via Visalia. Lot 18, Block 9, Tract 7538. This project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to California Administrative Code Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303.

Applicant: Dirk Gaudet, 322 Tejon Place, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Owner: Kenton and Patricia Moore

Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2024-011 to approve the Miscellaneous, Sport Court, and Grading Permit applications as conditioned if the findings can be made. DISCUSSION ITEM ITEMS OF INFORMATION




DISCUSSION ITEM

ITEMS OF INFORMATION

ADJOURNMENT TO MEETING ON TUESDAY MAY 21. 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 April 2024. Sheryl Brady, Secretary.


Planning Commission
Agenda
April 16, 2024
 
Director S. Brady.
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