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, January 25, 2024
1:30 p.m.




Please be advised that pre-entry metal detector screening requirements are now in place at City Hall.  Members of the public are requested to plan visits accordingly.

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/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 COMMISSIONER LOU MILKOWSKI

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 14, 2023.

Tab 1 - December 14, 2023 Minutes

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES

* PROPOSED WATER AND WASTEWATER RATE ADJUSTMENTS- Informational Presentation from the Public Works Department regarding upcoming proposed Water and Wastewater Rate Adjustments.

CONTINUED BUSINESS - None

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

2. A DRAFT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) - The Planning Commission will consider a draft ordinance to amend the Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) updating the City’s regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) to implement changes to state law that became effective on January 1 in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024. (Patrick Achis, Associate Planner)

Tab 2 - Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations

Tab 2 - Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations - Attachment C Update added 1/24/24

STUDY SESSION

3. PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL SECURITY CAMERAS STUDY SESSION - A follow-up study session to continue Planning Commission discussions from the October 12, 2023 meeting. This study session will focus on potential regulations for pole-mounted private security cameras in single-family residential zones. (Patrick Achis, Associate Planner)

Tab 3 - Private Residential Security Cameras Study Session

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. 2024 Meeting Schedule

Tab 6 - 2024 Meeting Schedule

ADJOURNMENT