A detailed Commission packet is available for review in the Library and the City Clerk's Office.

 
 

   
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Beverly Hills will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance, please call (310) 285-1126 (voice) or (310) 285-6881 (TTY). Providing at least forty-eight (48) hours advance notice will help to ensure availability of services. City Hall, including the Council Chamber and Room 280A, is wheelchair accessible. The City Hall Council Chamber and Room 280A are also equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired.



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
Room 280A
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, California 90210

In-Person / Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting


PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

AGENDA

Thursday, July 28, 2022
1:30 p.m.




Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, members of the Beverly Hills Planning Commission and staff may participate in this meeting in person or via a teleconference.  Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending in-person or telephonically; and may view the meeting through live webcast or BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable.

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:

Oral Comment / Listen Only:  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

In Person:  Submit a speaker card to the Recording Secretary at the meeting

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

SWEARING IN OF NEW COMMISSIONERS TERRI KAPLAN AND JEFF WOLFE

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 June 23, 2022.

Tab 1 - June 23, 2022 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 - Meetings Via Teleconference

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES - None

CONTINUED BUSINESS - None

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

3. DRAFT ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEIGHTS FOR WALLS, FENCES, AND HEDGES IN CERTAIN SINGLE-FAMILY AND ALL MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN THE CITY -  A discussion of proposed regulations pertaining to walls, fences, and hedges included in a draft ordinance for recommendation to the City Council. (Reina Kapadia, AICP, Associate Planner)

Tab 3 - Walls, Fences, and Hedges

4. 9661 BRIGHTON WAY  Conditional Use Permit (PL2200020) - Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for the establishment of a cosmetic spa (Eterne by ProTorc) on the ground floor of a commercial building. 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. (Alexandria Smille, Associate Planner)

Tab 4 - 9661 Brighton Way

Tab 4 - 9661 Brighton Way, Plans

5. 1510 LEXINGTON ROAD  Hillside R-1 Permits and Tree Removal Permit (PL1623294) - Request for a Hillside R-1 Permit to allow the total of the cumulative floor area developed on a site to exceed 15,000 square feet; a Hillside R-1 Permit to allow more than 3,000 cubic yards of earth material to be exported from a site; and a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal of 10 protected trees associated with the construction of a new two-story single-family residence. 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. (Edgar Arroyo, Senior Planner)

Tab 5 - 1510 Lexington Road

Tab 5 - 1510 Lexington Road, Architectural Plans

Tab 5 - 1510 Lexington Road, Civil Plans

Tab 5 - 1510 Lexington Road, Landscape Plans

6. DRAFT ORDINANCE TO AMEND MEDICAL REGULATIONS -  An ordinance of the City of Beverly Hills to amend Beverly Hills Municipal Code sections related to medical use regulations applicable to certain commercial zones in the City. Per the direction of the City Council, the draft medical regulations would replace the Medical Conversion Urgency Ordinance (Urgency Ordinance No. 20-O-2826) that is currently in effect and will expire in November. (Chloe Chen, Associate Planner)

Tab 6 - Medical Use Regulations

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. Building Permit Report - June

Tab 8 - Building Permit Report - June

9. 2022 Meeting Schedule

Tab 9 - 2022 Meeting Schedule

ADJOURNMENT