Members of the public may listen to this meeting telephonically at (888) 468-1195 (participant code 105093). Written public comment can be offered electronically prior to and during the meeting by emailing commentPC@beverlyhills.org. Oral public comment can be offered during the meeting by calling 310-285-1020. Live meeting coverage will be available via BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable and webcast list at www.beverlyhills.org/watchlive. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact (310) 285-1126 prior to the meeting for assistance.



Decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council within fourteen (14) days of the Planning Commission action by filing a written appeal with the City Clerk. Decisions involving subdivision maps must be appealed within ten (10) days of the Planning Commission Action. Appeal forms are available by contacting the City Clerk's office at 310-285-2400. (Note: Appeal Fee Required.)




CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, California 90210

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

AGENDA

Thursday, May 28, 2020
1:30 p.m.




Pursuant to Executive Order N-25-20, members of the Beverly Hills Planning Commission and staff may participate in this meeting via a teleconference. In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public can participate by listening to the Meeting at (916) 235-1420 or (888) 468-1195 (participant code 105093) and/or offer comment through email at commentPC@beverlyhills.org.

How to Submit Public Comment:

Members of the public may provide written public comment by sending comments to the Planning Commission Recording Secretary at commentPC@beverlyhills.org. Written comments should identify the Agenda Item Number or Topic in the subject line of the email. Public comment can be offered during the meeting by calling 310-285-1020.

Comments will be read into the record, with a maximum allowance of 3 minutes per individual comment, subject to the Commission’s discretion. Written comments will be allowed with a maximum of 350 words, which corresponds to approximately 3 minutes of speaking time.

It is recommended that public written comments be submitted prior to the posted meeting date/time. Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the Commission.

If a written comment is received after the agenda item is heard, but before the close of the meeting, the comment will still be included as a part of the record of the meeting, but will not be read into the record.

In order to have written material included in the Commissioners’ mailed Agenda Packet, the material must be received by the Project Planner no later than 8 calendar days before the date of the Hearing.

OPEN MEETING

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

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.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

With the concurrence of the Commission, the Chair may choose to amend the order of the items on the agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR - No items

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES - None

CONTINUED BUSINESS - No items

PLANNING COMMISSION / BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS / PLANNING AGENCY PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW BUSINESS

1. 457 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE - Development Plan Review, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, R-4 Permits, and Variances (PL1820305)  Request for a Development Plan Review, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, two R-4 Permits, and four Variances to allow for the construction new 5-story condominium building with six units at the subject property located at 457 North Oakhurst Drive.  Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA. (Edgar Arroyo, Associate Planner)

Tab 1 - 457 North Oakhurst Drive

Tab 1 - 457 North Oakhurst Drive Plans

2. 705 NORTH HILLCREST ROAD - Accessory Dwelling Unit Use Permit and Central R-1 Permit (PL1900446) A request for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Use Permit and Central R-1 Permit to allow the construction of a 1,298 square foot, two-story ADU that exceeds 14’-0" in height and is located within the required side and rear yard setbacks for the property located at 705 North Hillcrest Road. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA. (Judy Gutierrez, Associate Planner)

Tab 2 - 705 North Hillcrest Road

Tab 2 - 705 North Hillcrest Road Plans part 1

Tab 2 - 705 North Hillcrest Road Plans part 2

Tab 2 - 705 North Hillcrest Road Plans part 3

Tab 2 - 705 North Hillcrest Road Plans part 4

Tab 2 - 705 North Hillcrest Road Plans part 5

STUDY SESSION

3. STUDY SESSION TO PROVIDE UPDATE REGARDING MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE CREATION - City initiated study session to provide the Planning Commission with an opportunity to discuss the mixed use overlay zone project (Timothea Tway, Senior Planner)

Tab 3 - Mixed Use Study Session

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

* City Planner Updates

4. Current Planning Projects List

Tab 4 - Current Planning Projects List

5. Building Permit Report – April

Tab 5 - Building Permit Report - April

6. 2020 Meeting Schedule

Tab 6 - 2020 Meeting Schedule

ADJOURNMENT