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Planner Rick Caswell summarized the constraints: the lot rests between steep slopes and a blue-line stream, has existing retaining walls and remnants of a prior residence, and includes ESHA and oak-walnut woodland areas. The application proposes a flat-roof building under the maximum 24-foot flat-roof height permitted with site-plan review, a driveway hammerhead to improve Fire Department access, and restoration planting in response to tree impacts.

Neighbors reiterated concerns about Privet Road access, drainage into coastal streams, and the narrow private easement. \"My concern is, every single neighbor on our canyon has a security gate,\" said neighbor Alina Sikovetsky. Commission and applicant discussion clarified that no gate was proposed for the approved project and that any future gate would require separate review and Knox-box access for emergency responders.

The Commission approved the application with conditions that incorporate the Environmental Review Board (ERB) recommendations to protect walnut and oak saplings, remove invasive species, and restore woodland where feasible. Commissioners also required site-specific fire-hardening measures similar to those adopted for the neighboring lot, and noted required follow-up items such as final drainage and arborist reports before the city will issue building permits.

Separately, the Commission granted a continuance by date certain to March 17 for another, adjacent agenda item (item 4A) at the applicant's request so the applicant and a neighboring property owner could continue settlement discussions. The continuance was seconded and carried by roll call.

Why it matters: The approvals show how the Commission is balancing rebuild desire with ESHA protections and neighbor access/roadway concerns; staff will return final resolutions and must verify mitigation and technical studies before permits are issued.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Regular Meeting - February 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Commission approved the permit package for an adjacent Privet Road lot with site-plan and minor-modification approvals and ERB-driven landscape conditions; a nearby, related application was continued to March 17 for further neighbor coordination.","taxTitle","Malibu City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",70912,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6103008,"Planning Commission approves Coastal Development Permit for 3868 Pareco Canyon Road with mitigation and fire-safety conditions",5041,6077000,11118000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2802455-ec5dcd599a285038d83608a42f948cc4&start=6077&end=11118","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2802455-ec5dcd599a285038d83608a42f948cc4/thumbnail_6077000.jpg","/articles/6103008/Malibu-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Planning-Commission-approves-Coastal-Development-Permit-for-3868-Pareco-Canyon-Road-with-mitigation-and-fire-safety-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6103008-8c175123fbc947c2be386e6760f06e02/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443099&Signature=bCNlSi4jmgSBiTLYKGCb7SeEk53YYuHxIqESEE2A85zCQtUMlpZOqWdcN71ZXi46LkYtm6TuZGgWkwgeFxjbBCMH9iAkFAMKSz2NIf6X8yM4~R5fZvX5UaaZTFOs7AhbCHQpbX2PwuFxVXdKq1xJq7BbiLaCSmjjobm1eYwfqUB-j9u8octLEot0ebb92UQg1CB0mtPEnn34iTZl75mbxDL853j3MiO8pxf3J1vDdwNf1t9cnzxCeE1LGMU2MvvD5UXYJgNjSFZEOrgl6BA3MGoDMNSBH8q6jY4RcuT2AJZOxascyBX3SDzlXEoQTYk3GDcXzEteUhJvLjMK0uq6gQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Malibu City Planning Commission on Feb. 18 approved a Coastal Development Permit and related variances for a proposed single-family residence at 3868 Pareco Canyon Road, subject to conditions added by commissioners to address tree mitigation, slope-edge fire-resistance and neighborhood access.

Staff presented the application as Coastal Development Permit 21-042 with Variance 21-016 and 24-016 and Site Plan Review 21-028. Planner Rick Cascell told the Commission the proposal calls for a new two-story residence of about 4,549 square feet with a roughly 2,500-square-foot basement (total development 5,332 square feet), a subterranean garage, a pool and associated site work. The site is constrained by steep slopes and Environmental Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA) buffers; the application seeks setback reductions and a variance for development that would encroach into required fuel-modification zones.

Neighbors raised concerns about runoff, drainage and narrow Privet Road access; one neighbor asked that retaining walls and grading not worsen roadway conditions. \"There are tons of dozens of developed oak trees,\" a nearby resident said, asking that construction not increase hazards on an already-constrained private driveway.

Applicant Jensen Turner and architect Christopher Swanson said the design responds to fire risk and local topography. Swanson described materials choices meant to improve resilience, including noncombustible roofing and detailing to reduce ember ignition, and said the team had worked with the Fire Department on access and fuel-modification measures.

Commissioner John Mazza proposed and the Commission adopted additional conditions before approving the project. The adopted conditions require enhanced oak mitigation (the Commission required additional replacement plantings consistent with the certified arborist and included a mitigation increase discussed at the hearing), removal of existing palm trees on-site, masonry or concrete firewalls along the slope edge where the slope reaches approximately 3:1 to 2.5:1, metal garage doors and noncombustible or masonry exterior stairs/trellises. The resolution also incorporates the Environmental Review Board recommendations for oak/walnut protection, removal of invasive species and restoration plantings.

The motion to approve passed by roll call. Commissioners recorded as voting \"yes\" during the roll call included Vice Chair Skyler Peake, Commissioner Leonard, Commissioner Elizabeth Riddick and Chair Craig Hill; the record shows the motion carried. Staff will return a final resolution that incorporates the Commission's conditions and mitigation measures.

Why it matters: The project exemplifies the tensions facing post-fire rebuilding in Malibu: property owners pressing to rebuild on constrained lots while neighbors and regulators press for habitat protection, slope stability and stronger fire-hardening.","The commission approved Coastal Development Permit 21-042 for a new single-family residence at 3868 Pareco Canyon Road, with variances and conditions including oak-tree mitigation, slope-edge masonry wall, removal of palms and other fire-hardening measures.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6103013,"Malibu residents urge planning commissioners to fast-track post-fire rebuilds",2692,1565000,4257000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2802455-ec5dcd599a285038d83608a42f948cc4&start=1565&end=4257","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2802455-ec5dcd599a285038d83608a42f948cc4/thumbnail_1565000.jpg","/articles/6103013/Malibu-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Malibu-residents-urge-planning-commissioners-to-fast-track-post-fire-rebuilds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6103013-6d6ed8483e4fe47c95f1c3c5bc4e0abd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443099&Signature=ZTpzkjyqaSNY~DZwAFexMZwsYTv3XMeTfPSUARhNBC7c-XUlyvu4jqP-sB1JmrOUSKjjLG4ZIwxmfgOhuPRaqdSoHeUNSzvsZZAR3rUZAJJMe0UOtIrVKY~TnKMHeV5RUC6f6iNMuyMWfzN8EA3AI56YjLx9N5GPS7-I6RhqrBRw0KH8D8TfkbFhN-kicggogQW9XwDzBVZG8k-ok8dYTNDzTWYrHurQSar8IjmbJU2wCDdsUCxAHJqP2thv1Ivdd0XKAnl9GJFm4T9~Y6oQmgE1TEyPOa1hJ04Ls5xCjHdl4r5BCCwuKpA6~0eVDcftoTBBUwUrvIcOK1wLYQZkvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of Malibu residents told the Malibu City Planning Commission on Feb. 18 that the city must move faster to help hundreds of households rebuild after recent wildfires.

The comments, made during an extended public-comment period, came from longtime residents, parents and homeowners who said delays and unclear processes are threatening families' ability to return and may push older residents out of the city. \"I want my kids to stay at Webster and grow up in Malibu, but I'm not sure it is going to be a possibility given what I'm hearing about how the city handles rebuilds,\" said Megan Loric, identified in remarks as a second-generation Malibu resident.

Speakers described damaged or destroyed homes, health impacts and rising temporary housing costs. \"Every month that the process of rebuilding drags out, costs people here $5, 10, 15, or more thousand dollars,\" Arnaud Koch told commissioners. Several people, including Joe Drummond and Scott Dietrich, urged the city to create a dedicated rebuild office, appoint a \"rebuild czar\" or assign a program director to coordinate permits, inspections, geotechnical reviews and agency approvals.

Speakers also called for narrower and clearer technical requirements for like-for-like rebuilds. Among suggestions: allow certified geotechnical engineers to self-certify foundation work for simple like-for-like replacements, accept soils memos rather than full geotechnical studies where local data already exists, permit limited increases in size for small homes, phase plan submittals so construction can begin while other noncritical items are finalized, and set aggressive internal review timelines (several speakers recommended a 10-day review target for Building and Safety).

Several residents asked for fee relief and financial help. \"I beg you to waive all the permit fees for the fire victims,\" said Leah Johnson, who described being underinsured and living with lost income. Others urged the city to coordinate debris removal, on-site pre-review meetings and off-hours counter access so work can proceed in parallel.

Commissioners acknowledged the urgency but described legal and procedural limits on what the Planning Commission itself can change. Commissioner John Mazza and Chair Craig Hill said many rebuild approvals are administrative and do not come to the Commission; the Commission can make recommendations to City Council and the planning staff. Commissioner Elizabeth Riddick, newly sworn in that night, moved to place \"rules of procedure\" on a future meeting agenda and specifically to consider moving commissioner comments to the end of the regular agenda so the Commission can focus on applicants' items during public meetings. The motion was seconded and passed by roll call (Riddick — aye; Commissioner Leonard — yes; Commissioner Mazza — no; Chair Hill — yes), and the Commission will return the procedural-item discussion at a future meeting.

Staff said the city has already added planning staff and two consulting planners to support rebuild work and that a special Planning Commission meeting is scheduled in the coming days to consider draft Local Coastal Program amendments and zone text changes intended to streamline rebuild-related approvals. The Planning Department also confirmed a February 26 town hall on debris removal and a February 24 City Council overview on the fire rebuild process.

Why it matters: Speakers said long delays threaten the social fabric and the economic ability of households to return. Commissioners and staff said changes will likely require City Council action and careful compliance with state and local coastal rules, but agreed to pursue process improvements and more frequent public updates. \"We are not opposed to getting this done as fast as possible,\" Chair Hill said. \"We understand your situation.\"","Dozens of Malibu residents urged the Planning Commission on Feb. 18 to speed permitting, hire dedicated rebuild staff and reduce technical hurdles so homeowners who lost houses in recent fires can rebuild quickly and affordably. Commissioners said they will take up procedural changes and urge City Council review.","actionData","errors"]

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