Planning Commission Regular Meeting

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, December 10, 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).

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.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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 November 12, 2020.

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES - None

CONTINUED BUSINESS - No items

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

401 NORTH RODEO DRIVE (BULGARI) Development Plan Review and In Lieu Parking (PL2000148) - Request for a Development Plan Review and In Lieu Parking to allow the construction of a new three-story tenant space. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. (Cindy Gordon, AICP, Senior Planner).

1033 WOODLAND DRIVE Historic Incentive Permit, Central R-1 Permits, Minor Accommodations, and a Tree Removal Permit (PL2000237) - Request for a Historic Incentive Permit to allow waivers or deviations from Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) §10-3-2408 (requirement that mechanical equipment be located outside of a required front yard), BHMC §10-3-2409 (requirement that mechanical equipment located within the side yard not exceed the maximum height requirements for walls, fences, and hedges), and BHMC §10-3-2420 (maximum allowable height of walls/fences/hedges within a required front yard and required side yard), and a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal of protected trees located within the required front yards. The Planning Commission will also make a recommendation to the City Council on: a request for a Central R-1 Permit to allow accessory buildings on an estate lot to be located on any part of the site, a Central R-1 Permit to allow an accessory structure to exceed 14’-0" in height located within a required side yard, a Central R-1 Permit to allow a game court and game court fence to be located on a through lot, within a front yard, a Minor Accommodation to allow a portion of a driveway to a garage to be below the natural grade within the front yard, and a Minor Accommodation to allow the replacement of legally nonconforming pavement with an amount of paving less than or equal to the existing pavement for the property located at 1033 Woodland Drive. The proposed project requires a 10’ wide street dedication along North Beverly Drive and the Planning Commission will also make a recommendation on this matter to the City Council. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission will consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA. (Judy Gutierrez, Associate Planner).

300 NORTH RODEO DRIVE (VAN CLEEF & ARPELS) In Lieu Parking (PL2000278) - Request to satisfy loss of one (1) parking space through participation in the City’s In Lieu Parking program. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. (Alvaro Gomez, AICP, Assistant Planner).

8484 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD Conditional Use Permit (PL2000198) - A request to modify an existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a private educational institution (Futures Academy) at 8484 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 220, to allow additional teachers, students, and staff on-site and to expanded hours of operation. 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).

STUDY SESSION - No items

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

* Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

* City Planner Updates

6.	Current Planning Projects List

7.	Building Permit Report – November

8.	2021 Draft Meeting Schedule