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, October 22, 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 (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 regular meeting of September 24, 2020.

Tab 1 - September 24, 2020 Minutes

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES - None

CONTINUED BUSINESS

2. 1034 HILLCREST ROAD AND 9468 WEST SIERRA MAR DRIVE  Lot Line Adjustment (PL1900321) - Request for a Lot Line Adjustment to create two lots (three lots currently exist), with one lot to be located in both Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, and one to be located completely in Los Angeles. 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. Continued from the September 24, 2020 Planning Commission meeting. (Chloe Chen, Associate Planner)

Tab 2 - 1034 Hillcrest Road and 9468 West Sierra Mar Drive

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

3. 8950 WEST OLYMPIC BOULEVARD  Conditional Use Permit (PL2000236) Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the relocation and expansion of an existing educational institution (“Mathnasium”) within an existing mini-shopping center.  The educational institution currently occupies 990 square feet and would occupy approximately 2,500 square feet of floor area under the new Conditional Use Permit.  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.  (Alvaro Gomez, AICP, Assistant Planner)

Tab 3 - 8950 West Olympic Boulevard

Tab 3 - 8950 West Olympic Boulevard - Plans

4. 2020 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE REVIEW - Annual review of the Planning Commission’s Conflict of Interest Code

Tab 4 - 2020 Conflict of Interest Code Review

STUDY SESSION

5. HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE STUDY SESSION #2 - EXISTING CONDITIONS AND CURRENT CONTEXT - An informational report on the City of Beverly Hills 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. (Timothea Tway, AICP, Principal Planner)

Tab 5 - Housing Element Update Study Session #2

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

* Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

* City Planner Updates

6. Current Planning Projects List

Tab 6 - Current Planning Projects List

7. Building Permit Report - September

Tab 7 - Building Permit Report - September

8. 2020 Meeting Schedule

Tab 8 - 2020 Meeting Schedule

9. 2021 Draft Meeting Schedule

Tab 9 - 2021 Draft Meeting Schedule

ADJOURNMENT