Rancho Palos Verdes public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four proposed residential additions, each requiring a Height Variation Permit and Site Plan Review. The commission will also discuss its biannual report to the City Council and consider future agenda items. The meeting is largely procedural, with no continued hearings or business.
- 3553 Seaglen Drive: 566 sq ft addition to two-story residence, 22.66 ft height
- 27731 Longhill Drive: 421 sq ft addition to 2,983 sq ft two-story residence, 21.5 ft height
- 28614 Quailhill Drive: 1,591 sq ft addition (146 sq ft first floor, 1,445 sq ft second floor) to single-story residence, 26 ft height
- 26602 Menominee Place: 1,799 sq ft addition (216 sq ft first floor, 1,583 sq ft second floor) to single-story residence, 23.52 ft height
- Discussion of Planning Commission Accomplishments & Work Plan for biannual report to City Council
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request for a Height Variation Permit, Major Grading Permit, Variance, and Site Plan Review for a new 5,431 ft² split-story residence at 30103 Matisse Drive. The proposed home would be 36.33 feet tall with 478 cubic yards of grading on a vacant lot. Staff recommends denying the request without prejudice. The commission will also approve the September 27, 2022 meeting minutes and discuss future agendas.
- Public hearing on Case No. PLGR2021-0009: 5,431 ft² residence, 36.33 ft height, 478 yd³ grading at 30103 Matisse Drive
- Staff recommends denial without prejudice of Height Variation Permit, Major Grading Permit, Variance, and Site Plan Review
- Action deadline for the case is November 21, 2022
- Approval of September 27, 2022 Planning Commission minutes
- Pre-agenda items for November 8, November 22, and December 13, 2022 meetings
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending code amendments that would formally define its advisory role to the City Council for city projects involving discretionary development applications. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and discussion of future agendas. One previously scheduled hearing on antenna regulations has been canceled.
- Public hearing on adding Chapter 17.79 to Title 17 (Zoning) to delineate Planning Commission's advisory role for city projects (Case No. PLCA2022-0003)
- Approval of August 23, 2022 Planning Commission minutes
- Canceled item: Code amendment to regulate abandoned/unused antennas (Case No. PLCA2022-0006)
- Pre-agenda items for October 11 and October 25, 2022 meetings
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to consider two public hearings: an amendment to a conditional use permit for a 1,200 sq. ft. canopy at a senior-living facility, and proposed code amendments to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) standards. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and setting future agendas. One scheduled code amendment hearing has been cancelled.
- Conditional Use Permit Amendment (Case PLCU2021-0008) for 5801 Crestridge Road: after-the-fact approval of a 1,200 sq. ft. canopy over a roof deck at Canterbury senior-living facility.
- Code Amendment (Case PLCA2022-0004): review and recommend changes to Chapter 17.10 (ADU and JADU standards) and Chapter 17.96 (Definitions).
- Code Amendment (Case PLCA2022-0003): cancelled.
- Approval of August 9, 2022 Planning Commission minutes.
- Pre-agenda items for September 13 and September 27, 2022 meetings.
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review the 2021-2029 Final Draft Housing Element and its Negative Declaration/Initial Study. If acceptable, the Commission will adopt a resolution recommending the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration and approve the General Plan Amendment. The agenda also includes approval of the July 26, 2022 minutes and pre-agendas for future meetings.
- Review of Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration & General Plan Amendment for 2021-2029 Final Draft Housing Element (Case No. PLGP2022-0001)
- Adoption of P.C. Resolution No. 2022-__ recommending City Council approval
- Approval of July 26, 2022 Planning Commission minutes
- Pre-agenda for August 23, 2022 meeting
- Pre-agenda for September 13, 2022 meeting
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the city's zoning code regarding outdoor lighting standards for residential and nonresidential uses, including a new definition for 'lumen'. The commission will also consider a view preservation appeal for a property at 29113 Doveridge Drive, with a recommendation to continue the hearing to September 13, 2022. The agenda also includes approval of the July 12, 2022 meeting minutes and pre-agendas for upcoming meetings.
- Public hearing on code amendments to Sections 17.56.030 and 17.56.040 (outdoor lighting) and adding Section 17.96.1154 (Lumen) to the zoning code
- View preservation appeal (Case No. PLVP2021-0011) by Ali and Azam Zaghari for 29113 Doveridge Drive; recommended to continue to September 13, 2022
- Approval of the July 12, 2022 Planning Commission minutes
- Pre-agenda items for the August 9 and August 23, 2022 meetings
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 12, 2022, to consider a conditional use permit for an existing Verizon wireless facility and to recommend zoning amendments for second units. The commission will also receive an informational presentation on the city's View Restoration Ordinance. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and virtual participation options.
- Adopt resolution recommending zoning amendments for second units and two-unit developments in single-family residential zones (Case No. PLCA2022-0001)
- Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit (Case No. PLCU2021-0003) to continue Verizon wireless facility at 3960 Crest Road until July 12, 2032
- Informational presentation on View Restoration Ordinance and Guidelines
- Approval of June 28, 2022 meeting minutes
- Selection of Vice-Chair
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a request to modify the roof design of a Valvoline Instant Oil Change building at 29519 S. Western Avenue, and a request to construct a new two-story residence at 10 Rockinghorse Road. The commission will also discuss its biannual report to the City Council and review pre-agendas for upcoming meetings.
- Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review for Valvoline at 29519 S. Western Avenue: modify roof with new tower element, max height 25.47 ft, parking lot restriping
- Height Variation Permit, Grading Permit, and Site Plan Review for 10 Rockinghorse Road: new 3,531 sq ft two-story home plus 400 sq ft garage, walls up to 7.5 ft, 699 cu yd grading
- Approval of May 10, 2022 Planning Commission minutes
- Discussion of Planning Commission Accomplishments & Workplan for Biannual Report to City Council
- Pre-agenda items for June 28 and July 12, 2022 meetings
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on proposed zoning code amendments to regulate second units and two-unit developments in single-family zones, and will consider a conditional use permit for an existing Verizon wireless facility. The commission will also review the FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program for General Plan consistency and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Continued public hearing on code amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) for second units and two-unit developments (Case No. PLCA2022-0001)
- Conditional Use Permit for Verizon wireless facility at 28041 Hawthorne Blvd. (Case No. PLCU2021-0005), with action deadline May 11, 2022
- Capital Improvement Program FY 2022-23 consistency finding with General Plan
- Approval of April 26, 2022 Planning Commission minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on proposed zoning code amendments to allow and regulate second units and two-unit developments in single-family residential zones, with a recommendation to continue the hearing to May 10. The commission will also hold a public hearing on a variance, coastal development permit, and site plan review for a home addition at 125 Spindrift. A previously scheduled hearing for a conditional use permit extension at 28041 Hawthorne Blvd has been cancelled.
- Continued public hearing on code amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) for second units and two-unit developments (Case No. PLCA2022-0001)
- Public hearing for variance, coastal development permit, and site plan review at 125 Spindrift: 1,160 sq.ft. addition, new 412 sq.ft. roof deck (Case No. ZON2017-00489)
- Cancelled public hearing for conditional use permit extension at 28041 Hawthorne Blvd (Case No. PLCU2021-0005)
- Approval of April 12, 2022 Planning Commission minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on proposed amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code to establish regulations for second units and two-unit developments in single-family residential zones, as required by SB 9. The commission will review the revisions, provide input, and likely continue the hearing to a later date. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of prior minutes and future agenda planning.
- Code amendments to Section 17.02.020 (Single Family Residential Districts) and new Chapter 17.09 (Second Units and Two-Unit Developments)
- Amendments to Chapter 17.96 (Definitions) for second units and two-unit developments
- Case No. PLCA2022-0001
- CEQA exemption under Section 15061(b)(3)
- Approval of February 22, 2022 Planning Commission minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and potentially forward the 2021 General Plan Annual Report and the Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the City Council. The commission will also receive a status report on Fiscal Year 2021-22 City Council goals and provide recommendations for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major decisions scheduled.
- Review and forward 2021 General Plan Annual Report to City Council
- Review and forward 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to City Council
- Provide recommendations for Fiscal Year 2022-23 City Council goals
- Approval of February 8, 2022 Planning Commission minutes
- Pre-agenda items for March 8 and March 22, 2022 meetings
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on proposed amendments to the municipal code to align with the 2019 Natural Community Conservation Plan/Habitat Conservation Plan. The commission will consider recommending the City Council adopt the changes, which update regulations and review procedures across multiple zoning and environmental protection chapters. The meeting also includes approval of the January 25, 2022 minutes and setting future agendas.
- Continued public hearing on NCCP/HCP code amendments (Case No. PLCA2021-0008) affecting zoning, environmental protection, and coastal permit sections
- Recommendation to adopt resolution for code amendments to comply with 2019 NCCP/HCP
- Approval of January 25, 2022 Planning Commission minutes
- Pre-agenda items for February 22 and March 8, 2022 meetings