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Meeting Name: Planning Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/8/2025 7:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers/Zoom
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25-0596 1a.Discussion ItemPublic Comment, Non-Agenda Item   Not available Not available
25-0559 1a.Discussion ItemApproval of August 25, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes   Not available Not available
25-0547 1b.Action ItemMajor Design Review at 1341 Drake Avenue (Project No. DSR25-0011) Application for Major Design Review for a new, two-story single-unit dwelling and detached garage in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve Major Design Review as conditioned. CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff: Brittany Xiao, Associate Planner. Applicant and Designer: Tim Raduenz, Form+One Property Owner: XLC, LLC   Not available Not available
25-0557 1c.Action ItemMajor Design Review, Condominium Permit, and Tentative Parcel Map at 1115 Paloma Avenue (Project No. DSR22-0050) Application for Major Design Review, Condominium Permit, and Tentative Parcel Map for a new, three-story, three-unit residential condominium building. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve Major Design Review and Condominium Permit as conditioned and recommend approval of the Tentative Parcel Map. CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (b) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff: Ruben Hurin, Planning Manager Applicant and Architect: Simon Kwan, Kwan Design Architects Property Owner: Jeffery Chan   Not available Not available
25-0468 1a.Action ItemMajor Design Review and Hillside Area Construction Permit at 1812 Castenada Drive (Project No. DSR22-0006) Application for Major Design Review and Hillside Area Construction Permit for a first and second story addition to an existing single-unit dwelling in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve the Major Design Review and Hillside Area Construction Permit as conditioned. CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15301 (e)(1) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff: Erika Lewit, Senior Planner Applicant: Yury Kogan Property Owner: Marat Diner   Not available Not available
25-0548 1b.Action ItemMajor Design Review and Special Permit at 728 Newhall Road (Project No. DSR25-0009) Application for Major Design Review and Special Permit for plate height for a new, two-story single-unit dwelling and detached garage in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve Major Design Review and Special Permit as conditioned. CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff: Brittany Xiao, Associate Planner. Applicant and Designer: Behrooz Nemati Property Owner: 728 Newhall Road LLC   Not available Not available
25-0558 1c.Action ItemMajor Design Review and Special Permits at 229 Bancroft Road (Project No. DSR25-0008) Application for Major Design Review and Special Permits for plate height, second floor balcony, and attached garage for a new, two-story single-unit dwelling and attached garage in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Recommendation: That the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve Major Design Review and Special Permits as conditioned. CEQA Determination: This project is Categorically Exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15303 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff: Ruben Hurin, Planning Manager Applicant: Xiaowen Song Property Owner: Hongzhi Liang   Not available Not available
25-0492 1a.Discussion ItemLot Subdivision, Major Design Review, Hillside Area Construction Permit and Special Permits at 1385 Hillside Circle - Lot 1 (Project No. DSR24-0023) Application for Lot Subdivision, Major Design Review, Hillside Area Construction Permit, and Special Permits for declining height envelope and attached garage for a new, two-story single-unit dwelling and attached garage in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Staff: Catherine Keylon, Senior Planner Applicant and Designer: James Chu; Chu Design Associates, Inc. Property Owner: Sherman Chiu and Jen Ngo   Not available Not available
25-0493 1b.Discussion ItemLot Subdivision, Major Design Review, Hillside Area Construction Permit and Special Permits at 1385 Hillside Circle - Lot 2 (Project No. DSR24-0024) Application for Lot Subdivision, Major Design Review, Hillside Area Construction Permit, and Special Permits for declining height envelope and attached garage for a new, two-story single-unit dwelling and attached garage in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Staff: Catherine Keylon, Senior Planner Applicant and Designer: James Chu; Chu Design Associates, Inc. Property Owner: Sherman Chiu and Jen Ngo   Not available Not available
25-0494 1c.Discussion ItemLot Subdivision, Major Design Review, Hillside Area Construction Permit and Special Permits at 1385 Hillside Circle - Lot 3 (Project No. DSR24-0025) Application for Lot Subdivision, Major Design Review, Hillside Area Construction Permit, and Special Permits for declining height envelope and attached garage for a new, two-story single-unit dwelling and attached garage in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning district. Staff: Catherine Keylon, Senior Planner Applicant and Designer: James Chu; Chu Design Associates, Inc. Property Owner: Sherman Chiu and Jen Ngo   Not available Not available