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, January 14, 2021
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 December 10, 2020.

Tab 1 - December 10, 2020 Minutes

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES - None

CONTINUED BUSINESS - No items

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

2. 184 NORTH CANON DRIVE  Extended Hours Permit (PL2000269) - Request for an Extended Hours Permit to allow extended hours operation of a proposed new restaurant (Nusr-Et Steakhouse) located in an existing restaurant building at 184 North Canon 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. (Jason Caraveo, Assistant Planner)

Tab 2 - 184 North Canon Drive

Tab 2 - 184 North Canon Drive Plans

3. 245 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE  Planned Development Amendment and Open Air Dining Permit (PL2000333) - Request for a Planned Development amendment to allow an increase in restaurant area in excess of 6% of the total gross square footage of the building and a request for an Open Air Dining Permit associated with the establishment of a new restaurant (Sweetgreen) on the ground floor of the building located at 245 North Beverly Drive. 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).

Tab 3 - 245 North Beverly Drive

Tab 3 - 245 North Beverly Drive Plans

4. 55 NORTH LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD  Zoning Amendment, Zone Text Amendment, Planned Development and General Plan Amendment (PL1607138) - A request for a Zoning Amendment, Zone Text Amendment, Planned Development, and General Plan Amendment, to allow the construction of an eight-story hotel with five levels of subterranean parking at 55 North La Cienega Boulevard.  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. (Timothea Tway, Principal Planner)

Tab 4 - 55 North La Cienega Boulevard

Tab 4 - 55 North La Cienega Boulevard Plans

STUDY SESSION - No items

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

* Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

* City Planner Updates

5. Current Planning Projects List

Tab 5 - Current Planning Projects List

6. Building Permit Report – December

Tab 6 - Building Permit Report - December

7. 2021 Meeting Schedule

Tab 7 - 2021 Meeting Schedule

ADJOURNMENT