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 310-288-2288 or by video at https://beverlyhills-org.zoom.us/my/bevpublic (passcode 90210). 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 13, 2022
1:30 p.m.




Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), 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).

Anyone who participates at the meeting and/or enters the City Council Chamber or Commission meeting room is subject to having their image and/or voice displayed.  These recordings will remain publicly accessible in perpetuity. 

How to Submit Public Comment:

Audio/oral:  310-288-2288

Email:  commentPC@beverlyhills.org

Video:  https://beverlyhills-org.zoom.us/my/bevpublic (passcode: 90210)

To watch video live:  https://www.beverlyhills.org/live

It is recommended that written public comments be submitted to the Planning Commission Recording Secretary by 11:30 AM on the meeting date.  Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the Planning Commission.  Written comments should identify the Agenda Item number or topic in the subject line of the email. 

In order to be read at the meeting, written comments will be allowed with a maximum of 350 words, which corresponds to approximately three (3) minutes of speaking time.  If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard, it will not be a part of the record.

The Commission may act on any item listed on the agenda.

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 9, 2021.

Tab 1 - December 9, 2021 Minutes

2. RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS CONTINUING TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE HELD VIA TELECONFERENCING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE SAME - Recent legislation was adopted allowing the Planning Commission to continue virtual meetings during the COVID-19 declared emergency subject to certain conditions, and the proposed resolution implements the necessary requirements.

Tab 2 - Public Meetings Via Teleconference

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES - None

CONTINUED BUSINESS - None

PLANNING COMMISSION / BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS / PLANNING AGENCY PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW BUSINESS - None

STUDY SESSION

* GUEST SPEAKER - JOEL KOTKIN, AUTHOR AND PRESIDENTIAL FELLOW IN URBAN FEATURES AT CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY - Informational presentation on affordable housing policies.

3. SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE - An informational report on the City of Beverly Hills Safety Element Update process and proposed changes. (Chloe Chen, Associate Planner)

Tab 3 - Safety Element Update

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 – December

Tab 5 - Building Permit Report - December

6. 2022 Meeting Schedule

Tab 6 - 2022 Meeting Schedule

ADJOURNMENT