Public Hearing — 4004 Via Vico, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (PLHV20250007)

CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES April 23, 2026 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes will conduct a public hearing on May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place in accordance with Government Code � 549539 (e) et seq (AB 361) and pursuant to Resolution No. 202258, adopted by the City Council on October 18, 2022, and as renewed by subsequent resolution(s) thereafter. The regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be conducted through a hybrid combination of inperson and/or all virtual attendance of the Planning Commission and invited staff at Hesse Park, McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthrone Boulevard and via teleconference using Zoom platform and broadcast live on the City's website at rpvca.gov/agendas and on PVPtv channels Cox 35 and Frontier FiOS 39. The Planning Commission will consider the following proposed project: HEIGHT VARIATION PERMIT WITH FOLIAGE ANALYSIS (CASE NO. PLHV20250007) A request for the following improvements: Construct a 32 ft2 secondstory covered balcony on the streetside facing fa�ade and a 25 ft2 firstfloor addition along the rear fa�ade of the existing residence for a new total structure size of 2,569 ft2 (garage included), and along with ancillary improvements The proposed project will measure 26.14 feet, as measured from the lowest finished grade covered by structure (elev. 195.40 feet) to the proposed roof ridgeline (elev. 221.54 feet); and a height of 20.73 feet as measured from the highest elevation of the existing grade covered by the structure (elev. 200.81 feet) to the proposed roof ridgeline (elev. 221.54 feet). LOCATION: 4004 VIA VICO APPLICANT: JEFF BROWNING LANDOWNER: ROBERT & LYDIA BABEK This project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301 Existing Facilities. The Height Variation procedure is for the construction of additions to existing residential structures taller than 16 feet, but not to exceed the maximum height of 26 feet when measured as defined in Section 17.020.040 of the Municipal Code (as amended by Proposition M). The City's primary concerns in reviewing a Height Variation Permit are the impact of the structure on the views from neighboring properties and from public areas, its cumulative impact on the affected properties, and compatibility of the proposed structure with existing surrounding uses (see Municipal Code � 17.02.040). RPVMC � 17.02.030.B requires a finding of "Neighborhood Compatibility" for the proposed second story addition. In making such a finding, the City will review the proposed project relative to the following criteria for the immediate neighborhood: 1) scale of surrounding residences; 2) architectural style and materials; and 3) front, side, and rear yard setbacks. The reason you are receiving this notice is because your property is located within 500 feet of the proposed project. A temporary frame structure (silhouette) has been constructed on the project site outlining the height and bulk of the proposed project. This frame will be in place throughout the duration of the public comment period to better assist you and the City in assessing any potential project impacts. If you have any comments or concerns about the proposed project, please communicate those thoughts in writing to Assistant Planner, Miguel Garcia, AICP, by 12:00 pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. By doing so, you will ensure that your comments are taken into consideration for the staff analysis of the project. Please note that written materials, including emails, submitted to the City are public records and may be posted on the City's website. Accordingly, you may wish to omit personal information from your written materials as it may become part of the public record. Only those who have submitted written comments will receive notification of the decision. The Director's decision may then be appealed, in writing, to the Planning Commission. If you would like the opportunity to review the application package and the proposed plans, they are on file in the Community Development Department at 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes, and are available for review by appointment from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions regarding this application or to view the project plans, please contact Miguel Garcia, AICP at (310) 5445233 or via email at mgarcia@rpvca.gov Brandy Forbes, AICP Director of Community Development NOTE: STATE GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65009 NOTICE: If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes during the public review period described in this notice. Palos Verdes Peninsula News Published: 4/23/26