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Commissioner Craig Hill asked staff to clarify a marked drainage structure shown on Sheet C-4 that appeared to direct runoff into a nearby blue-line stream. Contract planner Gina Pollini and the applicant’s representative explained the detail appears to be a standard drainage inlet and that best-management practices and the city’s public-works requirements apply to control runoff and protect receiving waters.

Commissioner Hill also expressed concern about seven mature palm trees retained on the landscape plan and a tall hedge that would remain close to the house. The applicant’s representative said the palms were existing, vested trees and that they had not proposed adding new palms; the representative said they would be willing to discuss removal of any plantings that staff identified as a hazard. The planner noted the item is an administrative case (a receive-and-file) and that applicants could voluntarily alter submitted materials.

Following the exchange the commission received and filed the item; the applicant said they would consult with staff and the planner about whether to remove or modify tall palms or hedges given fire-safety concerns.

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The item moved off the consent calendar with an acknowledgement from the applicant that staff would be informed promptly if the landscape plan were altered to remove or reduce the mature palms or the tall hedge.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Regular Meeting - February 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","An administrative coastal development item for 28819 Selfridge Drive was received and filed after commissioners raised questions about drainage draining to a blue-line stream and retention of mature palm trees; the applicant indicated willingness to consult with staff about removing or modifying the landscape features.","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},6348813,"Planning commission approves alcohol-service upgrade for Torano Bistro in commercial corridor",344,5946000,6290000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2240332-ba66223556dde95491dcce5dba9aa27e&start=5946&end=6290","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2240332-ba66223556dde95491dcce5dba9aa27e/thumbnail_5946000.jpg","/articles/6348813/Malibu-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Planning-commission-approves-alcohol-service-upgrade-for-Torano-Bistro-in-commercial-corridor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6348813-5bf3c17410e0d351423406f988dd0555/orig.mp4?Expires=1771226793&Signature=g3wi-wI7muRo5n8fhfrOG9yz3csR-ePwu-Kg2QN0YAJyQU1OhL4CF9FeDrVCGa~a61L~D6vZzYJCENZjEv72Fdr-VrBPYNvBGy4nsw8nOlS6NaHr2uT5c04R71t7Yr094ycCKKds9xnDTT0IiEvwz-g~ZjGjBYQg2FXXDz2EkgX27l2M9OmYcwP4l-gelO~NWLqfwTcakBfkPsGJzy3hmz3~mfF9IclUr~UIB25DanywKy0UjGuxJdamFZpf0UHc36fd3pW3UXs~u~UxEeEeJbFqQoehqpU2wotaTbqr~kB-5XI0nAeSpvVVsp0Q4uQZlazx5VAjW23b9wmD4Z5Iyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Malibu Planning Commission on Feb. 3 approved a conditional use permit amendment allowing Torano Bistro, at 22235 Pacific Coast Highway, to upgrade its California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control license from Type 41 (beer and wine) to Type 47 (beer, wine and distilled spirits) for on-site consumption.

Planning staff summarized the application: the tenant occupies 1,064 square feet on the first floor of a two-story commercial building, with a total permitted service area of 642 square feet and seating for 30; the amendment does not increase hours of operation or seating. The restaurant’s parking exceeds code minimums by two spaces (18 provided vs. 16 required), and staff reported no public comments had been submitted prior to the hearing.

Commissioners noted the importance of supporting local businesses during a difficult economic and post-fire recovery period while balancing the need for public safety and corridor compatibility. A caller in the Zoom meeting and several commissioners voiced support for the restaurant; one caller said the proprietor ‘‘makes unbelievable food’’ and described the owner as a long-time community member.

After brief discussion the commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the staff resolution and approve the CUP amendment. No changes to hours, seating capacity or exterior operations were imposed by the commission.

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The approval allows Torano Bistro to serve distilled spirits for on-site consumption under ABC Type 47 while continuing to operate within its existing interior and patio footprint; the operator may proceed with any required ABC filings and follow-up building or permitting steps.","The commission voted to allow Torano Bistro to upgrade its ABC license from Type 41 (beer and wine) to Type 47 (beer, wine and distilled spirits) for on-site consumption, without changing hours or seating capacity.",{"_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},6348817,"Commission approves consolidated wastewater system, grants variance near Blue Line Stream for beachfront rebuild",777,4794000,5571000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2240332-ba66223556dde95491dcce5dba9aa27e&start=4794&end=5571","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2240332-ba66223556dde95491dcce5dba9aa27e/thumbnail_4794000.jpg","/articles/6348817/Malibu-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Commission-approves-consolidated-wastewater-system-grants-variance-near-Blue-Line-Stream-for-beachfront-rebuild","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6348817-a7a3cbd66ed66f7ca95b77d8f631a62c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771226793&Signature=FcvdiSbXIohc4ZEs8WZ5emsNFok27hlT-5FbPbdTBvNO1s-FlUruBVftKpw-CvSNJa1jC4WBXtWILoolL-KupjtnmaGlLCywHr0J-juRIx6SdzLCHpEEVHyA~lgYR0O-OkNgXR72CQLlC0Mwt3xFjHHzURav0BI1I5~4PXQShV7El7k6hG~mWJ46GZ07rPEPnWqpwwg14afUZTYOCbrkwpRUzb0TchqZH0RF2UHZ90Q~o07l~4fqBMrE7L-Ix3AyYk6LGNTngzSsPNvahr1kbQs0zCEGoQmZyKwLebA~oUEXb-Gtn9cuyMeFHCsmkf4liRNnCCsw7JMtFT95VLOV~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Malibu Planning Commission on Feb. 3 approved an application to replace two destroyed septic systems with a single advanced on-site wastewater treatment system (AWTS) at a West-side beachfront property, granting a variance for encroachment into the 100-foot environmentally sensitive habitat area (ESHA) buffer.

Fletcher Scott and planning staff explained the parcel’s constraints: a Blue Line Stream that wraps the property’s western and northern edges, coastal bluff setbacks to the south, steep slopes and limited room for system siting. The project consolidates a former 1,500-gallon tank and a 750-gallon tank into a single 3,600-gallon system sited in an existing disturbed pad and makes use of existing seepage pits where feasible.

Applicant representatives and the property owner described the rebuild as a family home recovery after Woolsey. Project architect Ryan Lehi said the fire department required an upgraded fire flow, which forced the owner to extend a water main along PCH and install a hydrant at significant cost to the owner. Property owner Herschel Alford said his family had waited more than six years to rebuild and asked the commission to approve the project so they could move forward: \"I plead to you to please, do as you've led me to, right, and vote yes on this matter,\" he said.

Norm Haney, who said he advises on wastewater matters, urged approval and called the system’s effluent highly treated and unlikely to harm ocean water quality, noting permeable soils on the site and similarity to other shoreline systems.

Planning staff recommended approval of Coastal Development Permit 23-039 and Variance 24-004, finding that the siting represented the best feasible location given site constraints and that the proposed AWTS would meet required treatment standards. The commission voted to adopt the staff resolution and approve the project; Commissioner Peake recused himself from the hearing.

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The commission approved the consolidated AWTS and the buffer variance after finding no practicable alternatives on the constrained lot and after hearing testimony that the proposed system would achieve high-quality effluent and that denial could make rebuilding infeasible.","The commission approved a coastal development permit and variance to allow a consolidated advanced on-site wastewater treatment system (AWTS) within a reduced buffer of a Blue Line Stream for a Woolsey fire rebuild on Malibu's west side.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6348823,"Planning commission approves multiple deadline extensions for Woolsey fire rebuilds amid debate over ordinance limits",298,4852000,5150000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2240332-ba66223556dde95491dcce5dba9aa27e&start=4852&end=5150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2240332-ba66223556dde95491dcce5dba9aa27e/thumbnail_4852000.jpg","/articles/6348823/Malibu-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Planning-commission-approves-multiple-deadline-extensions-for-Woolsey-fire-rebuilds-amid-debate-over-ordinance-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6348823-79fa7f62fcaa1e1b2109a5549251acb4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771226793&Signature=DLr2TeTEEiGUC~i2XQyuVGqAy4vgXMJxZ2XqvKVLL4i99cw0YMi7oxKUNP67b6hLwJbs7EfEBdCjSmyn~U1jSb~Rg5vgvGodUdLY8sVII~Ns7Pj0RWTr43u0HTtq8n0F-vPYWcRIOmWYLBT2-kN1L3hyNzfaEBLcFXg6GpVgCs7jOIjO-r1-b2w8i-pt0zLa6jGMgOYu6XAffFw3v1fGoAgi~s-npJqJsBfATfONfWDD5lCqMnw-PUgNNz22xd0iYOe7IN0McvcngyIwJ8B6rch13rIkgfrAnTZFJQZ4Ah3WhM69DPfQhiGiFQZawm9ji0Ty8yc5KU~4iKnLDvkdXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Malibu Planning Commission on Feb. 3 approved a set of multi-year deadline extensions for property owners still rebuilding after the 2018 Woolsey Fire, voting to grant case-by-case relief while debating how far the commission may reasonably extend deadlines set originally by city council ordinances.

Commissioners approved extension requests during the consent-calendar period after a staff presentation explaining the department’s interpretation of several previously adopted council ordinances that had extended reconstruction deadlines for Woolsey victims. The approvals were routine for most commissioners but drew questions and a dissent from Commissioner John Mazza, who said the practice risked exceeding the maximum extension period council intended.

Staff said the city’s practice has been to treat planning-commission extensions as a combined total not to exceed nine years, and that the department had communicated that interpretation to affected property owners since the 2023 ordinance. Staff also summarized the financial and personal hardships cited by applicants, including underinsurance, delayed settlements with Southern California Edison, probate and family illnesses, and higher construction and financing costs.

Commissioner Craig Hill and others urged leniency given the continuing disruption some families face. Commissioner Mazza argued the commission must follow the council’s limits and the plain language of ordinance 17.60.02(c), which he said was intended to cap extensions and avoid indefinite delays. The city attorney and planning staff told commissioners they had discretion to grant extensions so long as they made findings required by the code; they also cautioned about takings and other legal consequences if a property were rendered unusable by strict application of standards.

Votes at a glance:
- Item 3A7 (planning-verification extension): motion to adopt staff resolution passed (Commissioners Leonard, Smith, Hill and Peake voted yes; Commissioner Mazza voted no). Staff described extraordinary hardships including $1.9 million underinsurance and ongoing family support obligations; applicant expected unresolved SCE settlement.
- Item 3A8 (planning-verification extension, different parcel): motion to approve as requested passed (unanimous roll call). Staff noted prior adjournments and that applicants have had multiple schedule disruptions.
- Item 3A9 (planning-verification extension): motion to approve as requested passed (unanimous roll call).
- Item 3A10 (planning-verification extension for tank inclusion): motion to approve as requested passed (unanimous roll call); staff advised the tank is eligible for planning verification and must be included.
- Item 3A16 (planning-verification/building-permit extension): motion to approve as requested passed (unanimous roll call).
- Item 3A19 (planning-verification/building-permit extension): motion to approve as requested passed (unanimous roll call).

What changed and why it matters
Staff and several commissioners stressed that the extensions are intended to let homeowners complete the planning process in light of continuing financial and logistical hurdles tied to large insurance settlements, construction costs and, for some applicants, pending litigation or mediation with utilities. Commissioner Hill urged applicants to avoid piecemeal filings that repeatedly consume staff time, and suggested incentives to encourage applicants to present their full rebuild program up front.

Mazza warned that routinely granting long extensions risks undermining the ordinance language and could invite loss of public confidence or legal challenges. Staff said they are preparing clearer draft language for a zoning text amendment the commission will consider after the council’s direction on Feb. 20, and that future ordinance language may change how reconstructions after the Palisades fire are handled.

Several applicants were not present; staff said some were unable to attend because of ongoing medical or family crises related to the fires. Commissioners repeatedly praised planning staff for their workload and asked staff to preserve procedural clarity while trying to be responsive to victims.

Ending
Commissioners approved the extension requests before them and asked staff to bring clearer ordinance language back to the council and commission so future rebuild timelines and expectations are unambiguous. The planning commission also signaled it will review proposed changes after the Feb. 20 council meeting addressing post-fire rebuild rules.","The Malibu Planning Commission voted Feb. 3 to grant a series of deadline extensions for property owners rebuilding after the 2018 Woolsey Fire, approving several multi-year extensions while one commissioner said the commission was exceeding a 9-year limit set by earlier city council direction.","actionData","errors"]

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