CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Room 280A
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
In-Person / Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
SYNOPSIS
August 20, 2025
1:30 PM
Recordings of the Architectural and Design Review Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/Time: August 20, 2025 / 1:37 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Daniels, Meyer, Vice Chair Smooke, Chair Pynoos Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Cindy Gordon, Andre Sahakian, Ally Majka, Sevag Sassounian, Karen Myron, Ciera Lampshire
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.
Public Input: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
By Order of the Chair and absent objection from the Commission, the agenda was approved as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Consideration of Minutes of the Architectural and Design Review Commission regular meeting of July 16, 2025.
Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Smooke to adopt the minutes as presented (3-0-1).
Architectural and Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis August 20, 2025
AYES: Commissioner Daniels, Vice Chair Smooke, Chair Pynoos NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Meyer
CARRIED
2. 9900 SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD
Rosewood Residences (PL2500274)
Request for approval of a sign accommodation to allow multiple building identification signs to be located on one side of a building and to allow building identification signs below 25 feet in height. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural and Design Review Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Meyer, SECONDED by Commissioner Daniels to adopt the resolution as presented (4-0).
AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Meyer, Vice Chair Smooke, Chair Pynoos NOES: None
CARRIED
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
None
CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
3. 608 NORTH HILLCREST ROAD
New Single-Family Residence (PL2500271)
Request for an R-1 Design Review Permit to allow the construction of a new two-story singlefamily residence located in the Central Area of the city, north of Santa Monica Boulevard.
Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural and Design Review Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.
Ex Parte Communications: Commissioner Pynoos disclosed speaking with neighbor and former Cultural Heritage Commissioner Maralee Beck regarding a Certificate of Ineligibility that had been issued for the residence that is currently at this site.
Project Planner: Sevag Sassounian, Associate Planner
Project Applicant: San Investment Group – 7, LLC
Project Representative: Hamid Gabbay, Gabbay Architects; Sam Ryan Heidari Public Input: Elise Taheri, Daniel Taheri, Shirley Hahn, Janet Roshanzamir, Masoud Omrany, Linda Spiegel
Architectural and Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis August 20, 2025
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Meyer, SECONDED by Commissioner Daniels to continue the item to the September 17, 2025
Architectural and Design Review Commission regular meeting (4-0).
AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Meyer, Vice Chair Smooke, Chair Pynoos NOES: None
CARRIED
The Commission took a recess at 3:22 PM
The Commission reconvened at 3:27 PM
Commissioner Meyer advised that he has a financial interest in real properties less than 500 feet from the project at 9601 Wilshire Boulevard, but because the subject property faces a different street, he does not believe there will be a material impact. Additionally, he has a financial interest in other real properties located more than 500 feet but less than 1,000 feet from the project site, and has considered whether the proposed project would change the Development potential; Income producing potential; Highest and best use; Character by substantially altering traffic levels, intensity of use, parking, view, privacy, noise levels, or air quality; or Market value of the real property in which he has a financial interest. Based on the nature of the proposed project, he finds that it would not change any of the previously stated factors, and thus will participate in the consideration of the matter.
4. 9601 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
William Morris Endeavor (PL2500097)
Request for approval of a revision to a previously approved architectural review for a façade remodel. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural and Design Review Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.
Ex Parte Communications: None
Project Planner: Ally Majka, Associate Planner
Project Applicant: William Morris Endeavor (WME) Agency Project Representatives: Murray Fischer, Law Offices of Murray D. Fischer; Brian Berry, Gensler
Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Meyer, SECONDED by Chair Pynoos to adopt the resolution as amended (4-0)
AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Meyer, Vice Chair Smooke, Chair Pynoos NOES: None
CARRIED
Architectural and Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis August 20, 2025
Citing a financial interest in real property less than 500 feet and visible from the property at 371 North Rodeo Drive, Commissioner Meyer recused from item #5 and left the room at 4:04 PM.
5. 371 NORTH RODEO DRIVE
David Yurman (PL2500290)
Request for approval of an architectural review for a previously approved architectural review for a façade remodel; a revision to a previously approved Sign Accommodation for signs on marquees, awnings, canopies, or similar architectural elements; and a revision to a previously approved Sign Accommodation for multiple business identification signs. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural and Design Review Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.
Ex Parte Communications: None
Project Planner: Deborah Hong, Associate Planner
Staff Presenter: Ally Majka, Associate Planner
Project Applicant: David Yurman
Project Representatives: Watershed Partners, Inc.; Ryan Welch; Sean Macmillan Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Smooke, SECONDED by Commissioner Daniels to adopt the resolution as presented (3-0-1)
AYES: Commissioner Daniels, Vice Chair Smooke, Chair Pynoos NOES: None
RECUSED: Commissioner Meyer
CARRIED
Commissioner Meyer returned to the meeting at 4:20 PM.
STUDY SESSION
None
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting
o Meeting video is available online.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
Project Manager Cindy Gordon advised the Commission of the following:
o Thursday, August 21 is the final night of this year’s Concerts on Canon series, which will take place from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in Beverly Canon Gardens. o At its August 28 meeting, the Planning Commission will consider the draft Objective Design Standards, which were recently presented to the Architectural and Design Review Commission as a Study Session discussion item.
Architectural and Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis August 20, 2025
o Assistant Director of Community Development and City Planner Masa Alkire’s last day with the City is tomorrow, August 21, as he has accepted a position with the City of Manhattan Beach.
o The City Council has appointed current Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich to be the next City Manager. He will assume the position in July 2026 when current City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey retires.
6. 2025 Meeting Schedule
o Received and filed
ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: August 20, 2025 / 4:24 PM
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Room 280A
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
In-Person / Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
SYNOPSIS
August 28, 2025
1:30 PM
Recordings of the Planning Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/Time: August 28, 2025 / 1:34 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Kaplan, Ross, Demeter, Vice Chair Milkowski, Chair Wolfe
Staff Present: Michael Forbes, Chloe Chen, Deborah Hong, Karen Myron, Ciera Lampshire, David Snow
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.
Public Input: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
By Order of the Chair and absent objection from the Commission, the agenda was approved as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Consideration of Minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of August 14, 2025.
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Ross, SECONDED by Commissioner Kaplan to adopt the minutes as amended (4-0-1).
AYES: Commissioner Kaplan, Ross, Vice Chair Milkowski, Chair Wolfe Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
August 28, 2025
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Demeter
CARRIED
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
None
CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
PLANNING COMMISSION / BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS / PLANNING AGENCY PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW BUSINESS
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS (ODS) AND AMENDING CHAPTER 3 (ZONING) OF THE BEVERLY HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND
FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Ex Parte Communications: Commissioner Demeter disclosed having a conversation with resident Ari Tuchman, and advised she remains open-minded on the matter. No other Commissioners had ex parte communications.
Project Planner: Chloe Chen, Principal Planner
Project Applicant: City-Initiated
Public Input: April Robinson, Rebecca Pynoos – Chair of Architectural & Design Review Commission, Ari Tuchman, Sonal Kapur, Jacob Partiyeli, Pattie Vericella, Ying Lin
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Demeter, SECONDED by
Commissioner Kaplan to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0).
AYES: Commissioners Kaplan, Ross, Demeter, Vice Chair Milkowski, Chair Wolfe
NOES: None
CARRIED
STUDY SESSION
None
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
• Commissioner Ross requested that future power point presentation slides be numbered to assist Commissioners in referencing specific pages.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
August 28, 2025
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
• City Planner Updates
o Director of Community Development Michael Forbes advised the Commission of the following:
• Deborah Hong, who previously worked with the Architectural and Design Review Commission, has joined the Long Range team. Also, the Planning Division recently welcomed new Assistant Planners Rachel Van Voorhis and Andrez Parra. • City Hall will be closed on Monday September 1st in observance of Labor Day. • The annual Evening with the Mayor: State of the City Address will take place on Thursday, September 25th from 4:30 -7:00 PM at Greystone Mansion. Registration and more information can be found on the Chamber of Commerce website. • Assistant Director of Community Development and City Planner Masa Alkire has departed the City as he accepted a position with the City of Manhattan Beach. The recruitment process to fill this position will begin in the coming weeks.
3. Current Development Projects List
o Received and filed
4. 2025 Meeting Schedule
o Received and filed
ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: August 28, 2025 / 2:57 PM