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 or by video at https://www.gotomeet.me/BevPublic. 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, June 25, 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).

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, or by video at https://www.gotomeet.me/BevPublic.

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

1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - Consideration of Minutes of the Planning Commission special meeting of May 21, 2020.

Tab 1 - May 21, 2020 Minutes

2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - Consideration of Minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of May 28, 2020.

Tab 2 - May 28, 2020 Minutes

3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - Consideration of Minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of June 11, 2020.

Tab 3 - June 11, 2020 Minutes

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES - None

CONTINUED BUSINESS

4. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO MODIFY PUBLIC NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN PLANNING APPLICATIONS - A draft ordinance of the City of Beverly Hills to modify the public notice requirements for discretionary planning applications contained in Article 2.5 of Chapter 3, Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC).  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. (Chloe Chen, Associate Planner)

Tab 4 - Public Notification Requirements

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

5. 1050 SUMMIT DRIVE    Historic Incentive Permit and Tree Removal Permit (PL1900146) - Request for a Historic Incentive Permit to allow waivers or deviations from Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) §10-3-2502 (maximum allowable floor area requirements), §10-3-2509 (requirement that mechanical equipment be located outside of a required side yard), §10-3-2515 (requirement that at least two parking spaces be covered and that all required parking be located outside of the required front yard setback), §10-3-2516 (maximum allowable height of walls/fences/hedges within a required front yard, required side yards, and a required rear yard), and §10-3-2518 (maximum allowable paving area within a required front yard, permissible paving materials, and paving setbacks from buildings and property lines) and a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal of a heritage tree located within the required front yard area. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA. (Cindy Gordon, Senior Planner)

Tab 5 - 1050 Summit Drive

Tab 5 - 1050 Summit Drive, plans part 1

Tab 5 - 1050 Summit Drive, plans part 2

Tab 5 - 1050 Summit Drive, plans part 3

Tab 5 - 1050 Summit Drive, plans part 4

STUDY SESSION - No items

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

* City Planner Updates

6. Current Planning Projects List

Tab 6 - Current Planning Projects List

7. 2020 Meeting Schedule

Tab 7 - 2020 Meeting Schedule

ADJOURNMENT