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- Date: 03/17/2026 6:00 PM
- Location: Council Chambers of City Hall
340 Palos Verdes Drive West
Palos Verdes Estates, California 90274
6:00 PM
Council Chambers of City Hall
340 Palos Verdes Drive West
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
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We are advised by the members of the Commission that none of them have received campaign contributions within the last twelve months.
The applicant or any property owner entitled to notice of the hearing may, within fifteen days after the date of the Planning Commission decision, appeal the Planning Commission decision to the City Council (Ord. No. 091-529). A fee is required for filing an appeal with the City Clerk’s office (R05-14).
The Council may, within fifteen days after the date of the decision or on or before the first date following the first Council meeting after the date of the Planning Commission decision, whichever occurs last: 1) Confirm the action of the Planning Commission and grant or deny the application; 2) Set the matter for public hearing and dispose of it in the same manner as on an appeal; or 3) Amend, modify, delete or add any condition of approval which the Council finds is not substantial under the circumstances relative to or affecting the property subject to the application for a development entitlement. Any determination of the Council pursuant to this paragraph shall be conclusive and final.
The Planning Commission reserves the right to modify the order of items shown on the agenda and advises all interested parties to arrive promptly at the commencement of the meeting.
1. February 17, 2026 Planning Commission Actions
2. Administrative Approvals
3. ZTA-001-26; Ordinance amending Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code Chapter 18.45 (Accessory Dwelling Units) to comply with recent changes in state law regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 21080.
Applicant: City of Palos Verdes Estates
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2026-004 recommending that the City Council adopt the ordinance amending Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code Chapter 18.45 (Accessory Dwelling Units) to comply with recent changes in state law regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs).
4. NC-007-25, M-032-25, G-004-25; Neighborhood Compatibility, Miscellaneous and Grading applications for a new single-family residence at 2728 Via La Selva. Lot 8, Block 1702 Tract 6882. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303.
Applicant: Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc., 707 Torrance Blvd., Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Owner: Greg and Karin Bassenian
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PCR-2026-001 to approve the project as conditioned if the findings can be made.
i. This Planning Commission meeting can be viewed on demand thereafter on the City Website at www.pvestates.org. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall Bulletin Boards located by front door located at 340 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2. Dated this 12th day of February 2026. Sheryl Brady, Secretary.
Agenda
March 17, 2026
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