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, February 24, 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 February 10, 2022.

Tab 1 - February 10, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes

2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - Consideration of Minutes of the Planning Commission special meeting of February 10, 2022.

Tab 2 - February 10, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES - None

CONTINUED BUSINESS

3. 1113 HILLCREST ROAD  View Restoration Permit (PL2100391) - A request from the property owner at 1113 North Hillcrest Road (View Owner) for Restorative Action on the property located at 1107 North Hillcrest Road (Foliage Owner).  Pursuant to Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) §10-8-102, the View Owner at 1113 North Hillcrest Road has submitted a request to trim/remove certain foliage on the property of the Foliage Owner located at 1107 North Hillcrest Road that may be obstructing a protectable view of the Los Angeles area basin.  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, Associate Planner).

Tab 3 - 1113 Hillcrest Road

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

4. 9120 OLYMPIC BOULEVARD (HARKHAM HILLEL HEBREW ACADEMY)  Conditional Use Permit, Development Plan Review, Variances (PL1900239) - Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion of an educational institution and to seek relief from the applicable height limits in the R-4 Zone; a Development Plan Review to allow for construction of an addition to an existing educational institution; a Variance to deviate from the required front yard setbacks along South Doheny Drive and South Oakhurst Drive; and a Variance to allow an outdoor game court to be located within the R-4 Zone.  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, Principal Planner)

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 1

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 2

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 3

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 4

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 5

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 6

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 7

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 8

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 9

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 10

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 11

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 12

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 13

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 14

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 15

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 16

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 17

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 18

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 19

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 20

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, part 21

Tab 4 - 9120 Olympic Boulevard, plans

5. 9701 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD  Conditional Use Permit (PL2100388) - Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a vehicle sales use to occupy the ground floor of an existing multi-tenant building. 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 5 - 9701 Wilshire Boulevard

6. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO ADDRESS NEEDED CLARIFICATION IN THE ZONING CODE - An ordinance of the City of Beverly Hills to amend the Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) to clarify or add language related to development plan review exemptions for increases in building height, the allowable height exemption for rooftop elevator enclosures on commercial buildings, the allowable height exemption for rooftop decking materials and parapets on multi-family residential buildings, the allowable rooftops uses and structures for a multi-family residential and mixed use building, the definition of a private training center, and requirements for a fence or wall finishes. 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 6 - Zoning Code Clarification Ordinance

STUDY SESSION - None

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

* City Planner Updates

7. Current Planning Projects List

Tab 7 - Current Planning Projects List

8. 2022 Meeting Schedule

Tab 8 - 2022 Meeting Schedule

ADJOURNMENT