CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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1 G 1 BEVERLY H I us CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS March 8,2018 8:00 am. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: March 8, 2018 I 8:00 a.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CIVILITY STATEMENT ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Commissioners Alpert, Greer, Wolfe, Vice Chair Aronberg, Chair Felsenthal Tony Antich, Gilbert Borboa, Craig Crowder, Vince Damasse, Shana Epstein, Ilene Knebel, Erick Lee, Chad Lynn, Derek Nguyen, Ken Pfalzgraf COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda. Speakers: APPROVAL OF AGENDA By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Consideration of the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 8, Motion: ABSTAIN: MOVED by Commissioner Alpert, SECONDED by Vice Chair Aronberg to approve the minutes as presented. (5-0). Commissioners Alpert, Greer, Wolfe, Vice Chair Aronberg, Chair Felsenthal CARRIED Recordings of the Public Works Commissions meetings are available online within three business days of the meeting. Visit to access those recordings.

2 Public Works Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis March 8, 2018 Public Works Director Shana Epstein introduced Gilbert Borboa as the incoming Assistant Director of Public Works/Utilities. REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES Operations Reports from City Departments, Consultants and Outside Agencies Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Director Barry Pressman was not in attendance. o Assistant Director Borboa reported on the February MWD Meeting. 2. Emergency Management The Public Works Commission discussed and examined our emergency management systems in place and how we would deal with a similar situation to Montecito. CONTINUED BUSINESS 3. Capital Improvement & Major Projects Acting City Engineer Tony Antich updated the Commission on the Capital Improvement & Major Project items in the Commission packet. The Commission took a break at 9:39 am. The Commission returned at 9:49 a.m. 4. Hollywood Basin Wells Pre-Treatment Testing Update Water Resources Manager Vince Damasse and Carollo Project Manager Adam Zacheis gave a brief update on the past month s pretreatment process. 5. Cabrillo Reservoir Resourcing Option 2 Coldwater Canyon Park Project Manager Derek Nguyen presented background on the project to the Commission. The Commission agreed with the staff recommendation that it become part of the 2018 Water Master Plan. 6. Renewable Natural Gas and Fleet Service Update Fleet Services Manager Craig Crowder reported on the collaboration with an outside vendor to manage and trade our low carbon fuel standard credits generated by using compressed natural gas. NEW BUSINESS 7. Introduction to Urban Forest and Street Tree Master Plan Programs Urban Forest Manager Ken Pfalzgraf introduced the program and the services they provide to the City. This includes tree maintenance; watering, pest control, grid trimming, removal and replacement of declining trees and Street Tree Master Plan projects. PROJECT UPDATES & STATUS ITEMS 8. Water Efficiency Update Public Works Director Shana Epstein reported on an upcoming increase in activity for outreach on conservation and programming. 9. Specific Information and Department Update This report transmits answers to questions that have been raised at previous Public Works Commission meetings, information regarding upcoming items for the City Council meeting, an update on the Department s Master Plans, a financial statement for the Water Enterprise Fund and a Will Serve status update for development projects. Page2of3

3 Public Works Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis March 8, 2018 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION 10. Chair s Report COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF 11. Director s Report ADJOURNMENT Date/Time March8,2018/11:15a.m. Page3of3

4 BEVERLY CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS April 5, :00 AM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: April 5, 2018 / 9:03 AM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Commissioners Hendry, Seidel, Manaster, Vice Chair Solnit, Chair Meshkaty Aaron Kunz, Martha Eros, Alison Wehrle COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda. Speakers: David Lapin, Cyrus Jebelli, David Gingold Commissioner Manaster left the dais at 9:10 AM. APPROVAL OF AGENDA By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Consideration of Minutes Consideration of Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Commission regular meeting of March 1, Consideration of Minutes Consideration of Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Commission special meeting of March 12, Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Seidel, SECONDED by Recordings of the Traffic and Parking Commission s meetings are available online at

5 Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 5, 2018 Commissioner Hendry to approve the Consent Calendar for the regular meeting minutes of March 1, 2018 and the special meeting minutes of March 12, 2018 as presented (4-0) ABSENT: Commissioners Hendry, Seidel, Vice Chair Solnit, Chair Meshkaty Commissioner Manaster CARRIED REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES 3. Police Department Report Lieutenant Moreno and Sergeant Kim provided the Police Department report. Commissioner Manaster returned to the dais at 9:19 AM. CONTINUED BUSINESS No items CONTINUED BUSINESS No items STUDY SESSION 4. Traffic and Parking Commission Priorities FY Discuss project priorities and provide a list of recommendations to be forwarded to the City Council for its consideration. Deputy Director of Transportation Aaron Kunz summarized the City Council priority setting exercise for the upcoming fiscal year, including projects to be considered. The Commission agreed to recommend that the City Council consider Traffic Calming as a priority for FY Speakers: Mark Elliot, Kory KIem PROJECT UPDATES 5. Complete Streets Plan Recap of March 12, 2018 workshop; introduction of crosswalk policies and analysis of request for crosswalk on Third Street. Speakers: David Gingold, Kory KIem, Mark Elliot Meeting went to recess at 11:13AM and reconvened at 11:28AM. Page 2of3

6 Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 5, 2018 Transportation Planner Martha Eros provided a recap of the recent March 12, 2018 workshop on the Complete Streets plan, including the topics discussed, along with upcoming community workshops and engagement events. The Commission agreed with Staff s recommendation to consider mid-block crossings after completion of construction and occupancy of the building located at 325 N Maple Drive. 6. North Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction Project Project update and receive public comment. Deputy Director of Transportation Aaron Kunz provided an update on the North Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction Project regarding upcoming activities, including paving work. 7. Purple Line Extension Project update and receive public comment. Transportation Planner Jessie Holzer provided a brief update on the Purple Line Extension project including hauling and advanced utility relocation activities. QUARTERLY REPORTS 8. Traffic Engineering Report City Transportation Engineer Kevin Riley presented the Traffic Engineering Report, and discussed outstanding, design phase, and pre-installation projects. STATUS REPORTS 9 Staff Status Report a. Preferential Parking Permit Zones Consolidation Update b. Transit RFP Transportation Planner Martha Eros updated the Commission on the status of the Preferential Parking Permit Zones Consolidation, including status and outreach. The Transit RFP was not discussed, and will be presented at a future meeting. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION Chair Meshkaty commented on Commission standards for community interaction. COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF ADJOURNMENT Date / Time: April 5, 2018 / 12:30 PM Page3of3

7 BEVERLY -ILLs CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS April 5, :30 PM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: April 5, 2018 I 1:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Commissioners Pressman, Spann, Bernstein, Vice Chair Sherman, Chair Sharifi Mark Odell, Fernando Solis, Timothea Tway, Karen Myron COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda. Speakers: APPROVAL OF AGENDA By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Consideration of Minutes of the Design Review Commission special meeting of March 1, SOUTH RODEO DRIVE (PL ) A request for an R-1 Design Review Permit to allow the construction of a new two-story singlefamily residence located in the Central Area of the City, south of Santa Monica Boulevard. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Design Review Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. (Continued from the February 1, 2018 Design Review Commission meeting and will be continued to the May 3, 2018 Design Review Commission meeting.) Recordings of the Design Review Commission s meetings are available online at

8 Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis April 5, 2018 Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Bernstein, SECONDED by Vice Chair Sherman adopt all items on the Consent Calendar as presented (5-0). Commissioners Pressman, Spann, Bernstein, Vice Chair Sherman, Chair Sharifi CARRIED REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES CONTINUED BUSINESS No items NEW BUSINESS ALIPINE DRIVE (PU ) A request for an R-1 Design Review Permit to allow the construction of a new two-story singlefamily residence located in the Central Area of the City, north of Santa Monica Boulevard. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Design Review Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. Project Planner: Applicant: Public Input: Motion: Fernando Solis, Associate Planner Georgana Millican, Associate Planner San Besbelli, Architect MOVED by Commissioner Spann, SECONDED by Commissioner Bernstein to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0). Commissioners Pressman, Spann, Bernstein, Vice Chair Sherman, Chair Sharifi CAR RI ED NORTH CAMDEN DRIVE (PLI ) A request for an R-1 Design Review Permit to allow the construction of a new two-story singlefamily residence located in the Central Area of the City, north of Santa Monica Boulevard. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Design Review Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. Project Planner: Project Applicant: Fernando Solis, Associate Planner Kami Rezai, Designer Page 2of3

9 Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis April 5, 2018 Public Input: Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Bernstein, SECONDED by Commissioner Pressman to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0). Commissioners Pressman, Spann, Bernstein, Vice Chair Sherman, Chair Sharifi CARRIED STUDY SESSION UPDATE REGARDING BASEMENT AND HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Staff update on recent changes to the Beverly Hills Municipal code regarding basements and projects in the Hillside Area of the City. Senior Planner Timothea Tway provided a brief overview of the recently updated Ordinance that addresses basements, retaining walls, and grading in single-family areas of the City. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION Mayor s Cabinet Meeting o Meeting video is available online COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF Urban Designer Updates Urban Designer Mark Odell noted that the Design Review Commission will have a special meeting on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 7:00 PM to discuss the potential expansion of Design Review outside the Central Area of the City Meeting Schedule o Received and filed ADJOURNMENT Date I Time: April 5, 2018 I 3:06 PM Page3of3

10 BEVERLY H I us CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Council Chamber 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING SYNOPSIS April 9, :00 PM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: April 9, 2018 / 7:02 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Commissioners Pressman, Spann, Vice Chair Sherman, Chair Sharifi Commissioner Bernstein (recused) Susan Healy Keene, Ryan Gohlich, Mark Odell, Fernando Solis, Karen Myron COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda. Speakers: APPROVAL OF AGENDA By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented. CONSENT CALENDAR No items REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES CONTINUED BUSINESS No items NEW BUSINESS No items Recordings of the Design Review Commission s meetings are available online at

11 Design Review Commission Special Meeting Synopsis April 9, 2018 STUDY SESSION 1. CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN REVIEW EXPANSION BEYOND THE CENTRAL AREA OF THE CITY Conduct a public meeting and provide comments to the Planning Commission in consideration of this issue. Project Planner: Mark Odell, Urban Designer Project Applicant City Initiated Public Input: Ilene Nathan, Frieda Berlin Trousdale Estates Homeowners Association, Alan Berlin Trousdale Estates Homeowners Association, Ron Richards, Karen Platt, Debbie Weiss, Shahram Melamed, Franny Rennie, Mark Elliot The Commission received the staff report and public comment, and provided comments to be forwarded to the Planning Commission. Summary of the Commission s comments on the respective elements were as follows: The Trousdale Estates Area of the City should not be included in the expansion of Design Review (unanimous) All sides of proposed buildings should be reviewed, rather than only street-facing elevations (unanimous) Permissibility of exemptions for certain lots, due to their limited or lack of view from the street(s) (split decision) Hillside Area-specific required findings should be developed, with focus on retaining walls. Revised findings should not replace existing findings, but should build on them (unanimous) Story poles should be required on a case-by-case basis at the determination of staff (unanimous) For projects that require review by both the Planning Commission and the Design Review Commission, each Commission should serve in its respective capacity. The order in which reviews should take place could remain as currently practiced, with Planning Commission review taking place first (split) Accessory elements should be included as part of the Commission s review, in a holistic I overall perspective. Exemptions for smaller elements that are not associated with a new house may be evaluated by staff to determine if Commission review is warranted (unanimous) Unless determined by staff to be impactful, trash enclosures should be exempt from Commission review (unanimous) The current Track I (staff level) / Track 2 (Commission level) system should be preserved, provided the Design Style Guide is updated to include specific provisions that are relevant to Hillside Area projects (unanimous) Timeline and staffing impacts will be evaluated as the process progresses Twice-monthly meetings will be scheduled as necessary; increased frequency will be evaluated as appropriate 500 public notice of projects is sufficient; bus tours will be integrated as appropriate (unanimous) Page 2of3

12 Design Review Commission Special Meeting Synopsis April 9, 2018 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF ADJOURNMENT Date / Time: April 9, 2018 / 9:09 PM Page3of3

13 BEVERLY. IGL1 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Council Chamber 455 North Rexfotd Drive Beverly Hills, CA DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING SYNOPSIS April 9, :00 PM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: April 9, 2018 / 9:09 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Commissioners Pressman, Spann, Vice Chair Sherman, Chair Sharifi Commissioner Bernstein Susan Healy Keene, Ryan Gohlich, Mark Odell, Fernando Solis, Karen Myron 1. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda. Speakers: STUDY SESSION 2. DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION PRIORITIES Discuss project priorities and provide a list of recommendations to be forwarded to the City Council for its consideration. Project Planner: Public Input: Mark Odell, Urban Designer The Commission discussed potential topics to prioritize. Consensus was reached to list the following as the Design Review Commission s priorities: Expansion of single-family Design Review to include the Hillside Area of the City, and create updated design guidelines for the Hillside Area Update and existing design guidelines for single-family residential projects Revisit and update the Residential Design Style Catalogue ADJOURNMENT Date/Time: April 9, 2018 / 9:33 PM Recordings of the Design Review Commission s meetings are available online at

14 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS April 11,2018 1:30 PM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: April 11,2018/1:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Commissioners Greer, Beck, Pynoos, Vice Chair Waldow, Chair Furie Ryan Gohlich, Mark QUell, Reina Kapadia, Karen Myron, David Snow, Jan Ostashay (City Historic Consultant) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda. Speakers: APPROVAL OF AGENDA By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Consideration of Minutes Consideration of Minutes of the Cultural Heritage Commission regular meeting of January 10, Consideration of Minutes Consideration of Minutes of the Cultural Heritage Commission special meeting of February 27, Recordings of the Cultural Heritage Commission s meetings are available online at wwwbeverlyhills.org

15 Cultural Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis April 11,2018 Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Greer, SECONDED by Commissioner Beck to adopt all items on the Consent Calendar as presented (5-0). Commissioners Greer, Beck, Pynoos, Vice Chair Waldow, Chair Furie CARRIED REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES CONTINUED BUSINESS No items NEW BUSINESS SOUTH CRESCENT DRIVE WELLER-SCHREIBER APARTMENT BUILDING Landmark Nomination Landmark Nomination of the Weller-Schreiber Apartment Building at 157 South Crescent Drive as a local landmark for inclusion onto the Beverly Hills Register of Historic Properties. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Cultural Heritage Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. Project Planner: Project Applicant: Public Input: Motion: Reina Kapadia, AICP, Associate Planner Richard E. Schreiber, property owner MOVED by Commissioner Greer, SECONDED by Commissioner Pynoos to adopt the resolution as presented (5-0). Commissioners Greer, Beck, Pynoos, Vice Chair Waldow, Chair Furie CARRI ED ALPINE DRIVE Landmark Initiation Initiation of Nomination Proceedings for inclusion onto the Beverly Hills Register of Historic Properties for the Property located at 604 Alpine Drive. Planner: Public Input: Reina Kapadia, Associate Planner Mark Odell, Urban Designer Jan Ostashay, City Historic Consultant Page 2 of 4

16 Cultural Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis April 11,2018 Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Waldow, SECONDED by Commissioner Beck to initiate nomination proceedings for inclusion on the Beverly Hills Register of Historic Properties (5-0). Commissioners Greer, Beck, Pynoos, Vice Chair Waldow, Chair Furie CARRI ED ALPINE DRIVE Preliminary Hearing Preliminary Hearing for the Buff and Hensman-designed property at 604 Alpine Drive to determine whether the property merits formal consideration for Nomination onto the Beverly Hills Register of Historic Properties Planner: Public Input: Motion: Reina Kapadia, Associate Planner Mark Odell, Urban Designer MOVED by Vice Chair Waldow, SECONDED by Chair Furie to find that sufficient evidence exists to preliminarily conclude that the property at 604 Alpine Drive satisfies the applicable landmark designation criteria in the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, and direct staff to agendize the item for formal landmark nomination at the Cultural Heritage Commission Regular Meeting of July 11, 2018 (5-0). Commissioners Greer, Beck, Pynoos, Vice Chair Waldow, Chair Furie CARRI ED STUDY SESSION 6. DRAFT ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES FOR THE RELOCATION OF DESIGNATED HISTORIC RESOURCES Continued discussion with input from the Ad Hoc Committee of the Cultural Heritage Commission regarding administrative guidelines and the standards that would apply to the relocation of locally-designated historic resources within the City of Beverly Hills Planner: Project Applicant: Public Input: Mark Odell, Urban Designer Staff initiated The Commission received the staff report and discussed the draft guidelines for the relocation of designated historic resources. The item will be agendized at the next regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission for adoption as formal guidelines. Page 3 of 4

17 Cultural Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis April 11, CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION PRIORITIES Discuss the priority of Council for consideration potential projects and provide a list of recommendations to the City Project Planner: Mark Odell, Urban Designer Public Input: The Commission discussed the potential topics to prioritize. Consensus was reached categorize topics as either priorities or items to discuss with the City Council Liaisons. to The Commission noted the development reductions, and expedited permit processing as of preservation incentives, particularly fee waivers its priority. I Items to request to place on a City education and outreach, the continued discussions historic signage in the City. Council Liaison agenda included increasing public of the Golden Shield award, and Route 66 PROJECT UPDATES 8. Historic Preservation Project Log o Received and filed COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION As her term as one of is ending on June 30, 2018, the Commission recognized Commissioner Greer the founding members appreciation for her dedication and hard work. of the Cultural Heritage Commission, expressed COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF 9. Urban Designer Updates o o o Urban Designer Mark Odell noted that staff had recently visited Rodeo Realty to speak with real estate agents about the City s historic preservation program. Information regarding the 2018 California Preservation Foundation conference was distributed; staff conference. is available to assist Commissioners Staff thanked Commissioner Greer for her years acknowledged Chair Furie s second year 2018 Meeting Schedule o Received and filed of of with reserving space at the service to the Commission, and the Commission. leadership as Chair of ADJOURNMENT Date/Time: April 11,2018/2:59 PM Page 4 of 4

18 BEVERLY Ls CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS April12, :30 PM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: April 12, 2018 / 1:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Commissioners Shooshani, Block, Vice Chair Licht, Chair Gordon Commissioner Ostroff Ryan Gohlich, Timothea Tway, Cynthia de Ia Torte, Karen Myron, David Snow, Martha Eros, Christian Vasquez, Kristin Brooks, George Chavez COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda. Speakers: APPROVAL OF AGENDA By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as amended, hearing item #2, the Complete Streets Plan Update, prior to the Bus Tour. BUS TOUR The Commission will conduct a bus tour of the properties at 1111 Maytor Place and 1100 Maytor Place, in consideration of a request for a View Restoration Permit. The Commission departed for the bus tour at 1:42 PM, and reconvened in Room 280A at 2:53 PM. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Consideration of Minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of March 8,2018. Recordings of the Planning commission s meetings are available online at

19 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis April 12, 2018 Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Licht, SECONDED by Commissioner Shooshani to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented (4-0-1). ABSENT: Commissioners Shooshani, Block, Vice Chair Licht, Chair Gordon Commissioner Ostroff CARRIED REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES 2. COMPLETE STREETS PLAN UPDATE Introduction to the Complete Streets Plan, including information on upcoming workshops and outreach events. Transportation Planner Martha Eros provided an update on the development of the City s Complete Streets Program. Commissioners, as well as the public, were invited to attend upcoming workshops, pop-up events, and to participate in the Complete Streets online survey. CONTINUED BUSINESS MAYTOR PLACE Trousdale View Restoration (PLI ) Request for a View Restoration Permit by the View Owner at 1111 Maytor Place for the complete removal of six trees located on a neighbor s property at 1100 Maytor Place (Foliage Owner 1) and for the complete removal of three trees located on another neighbor s property at 1119 North Hillcrest Road (Foliage Owner 2). Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. Continued from the February 22, 2018 Planning Commission meeting. Ex Parte Communications: Project Planner: Project Applicant: View Owner Team: Foliage Owner #1 Team: David Fu Public Input: Shahram Melamed Cynthia de Ia Torre, Associate Planner Amy Rice, Marmol Radziner, on behalf of the Rollo Tomassi Trust, LLC, property owner Ron Radziner, Mark Hoppus Motion: ABSENT: MOVED by Commissioner Block, SECONDED by Commissioner Shooshani to adopt the resolution as amended (4-0-1). Commissioners Shooshani, Block, Vice Chair Licht, Chair Gordon Commissioner Ostroff CARRIED Page2of5

20 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis April 12, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION I BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS I PLANNING AGENCY PUBLIC HEARINGS NEW BUSINESS DABNEY LANE Tree Removal Permit (PLI ) Request for a Tree Removal Permit to remove four Heritage trees located within a front yard setback and a street side yard setback. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. Ex Parte Communications: Project Planner: Project Applicant: Public Input: Motion: ABSENT: Cynthia de Ia Torre, Associate Planner Richard Leyva, Leyva & Wilde, Inc., on behalf of Saeed Nourmand, property owner MOVED by Commissioner Block, SECONDED by Commissioner Shooshani to adopt the resolution as amended (4-0-1). Commissioners Shooshani, Block, Vice Chair Licht, Chair Gordon Commissioner Ostroff CARRIED SOUTH LA PEER DRIVE Disposition of City Property Planning Commission review of proposed disposition of City land for conformity with the General Plan. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff recommends the Planning Commission find the disposition of land exempt from CEQA. Ex Parte Communications: Project Planner: Project Applicant: Public Input: Timothea Tway, AICP, Senior Planner City-Initiated Project Steve Mayer Policy and Management representatives Kristin Brooks, Tenant Relations Coordinator, and George Chavez, Assistant City Manager, provided additional information and clarification in response to questions from the Commission. Motion: ABSTAIN: MOVED by Commissioner Block, SECONDED by Vice Chair Licht, to adopt the resolution as presented. ( ). Commissioner Block, Vice Chair Licht, Chair Gordon Commissioner Shooshani Page 3 of 5

21 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis April 12, 2018 ABSENT: Commissioner Ostroff CARRIED STUDY SESSION 6. PLANNING COMMISSION PRIORITIES Discuss the Planning Commission s desired priorities for fiscal year Project Planner: Project Applicant: Public Input: Ryan Gohlich, AICP, City Planner City Initiated Debbie Weiss, Steve Mayer The Commission received public comment and discussed the potential topics to prioritize. Consensus was reached to list the following as the Planning Commission s priorities: La Cienega (Metro Station) Area Planning I Housing By-right Standards I Code Review (Single Family) Redevelopment of the Southeast COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION Mayor s Cabinet Meeting o This item was not discussed; meeting highlights and video are available online COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF City Planner Updates o City Planner Ryan Gohlich advised the Commission of the following: At the Study Session on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, the City Council reviewed and provided direction to staff regarding the land use categorization of three proposed projects in the City. The project at 1184 Loma Linda Drive is anticipated to be placed on the City Council s April 24, 2018 agenda for review of various outstanding items, and for determination if the project will be considered code compliant I by right. The Petition to repeal the City s Basement / Hillside Development Standards Ordinance, containing approximately 2900 signatures, was submitted to the City Clerk s Office on Wednesday, April 11, Following the City Clerk s prima facie review, the petition signatures will be sent to the County Clerk s office for certification. If the County determines that the petition contained a sufficient number of valid signatures, the Ordinance will be suspended, and the item will be placed on the election ballot in November. 7. Upcoming Projects List o Received and filed 8. Issued Building Permit Report February 2018 o Received and filed Page4of5

22 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis April 12, Pending Building Permit Report February 2018 o Received and filed 10. Issued o Building Permit Report March 2018 Received and filed 11. Pending Building Permit Report March 2018 o Received and filed Meeting Schedule o Received and filed; Commissioner Block noted he will be absent from the meeting on June 28, ADJOURNMENT Date! Time: April 12, 2018 / 5:15 PM Page 5of5