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 19, 2026
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 19, 2026 / 1:32 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Stone, Vice Chair Daniels, Chair Meyer Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Smooke
Staff Present: Edgar Arroyo, Ally Majka, Golda Sharaf, Karen Myron, 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 Architectural and Design Review Commission regular meeting of July 15, 2026.
2. 8889 OLYMPIC BOULEVARD
Lavi & Ebrahimian (PL2600279)
Architectural and Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis August 19, 2026
Request for approval of an architectural review for a building identification sign. 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 Vice Chair Daniels, SECONDED by Chair Meyer to adopt Consent Calendar items #1 and #2 as presented (3-0-1).
AYES: Commissioner Stone, Vice Chair Daniels, Chair Meyer NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Smooke
CARRIED
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
None
CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
3. 132 SOUTH CLARK DRIVE
New Single-Family Residence (PL2600281)
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, south 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: None
Project Planner: Ally Majka, Associate Planner
Project Applicant: Azizgolshani M Family Trust
Project Representatives: Atabak Youssefzadeh
Public Input: Curtis Fairclough and Sarah Mary McIntosh Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Stone, SECONDED by Vice Chair Daniels to continue the item to the September 16, 2026
Architectural and Design Review Commission regular meeting (3- 0-1).
AYES: Commissioner Stone, Vice Chair Daniels, Chair Meyer NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Smooke
CARRIED
Architectural and Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis August 19, 2026
4. 9478 OLYMPIC BOULEVARD
Lipton Coins, Fine Art & Antiques (PL2600301)
Request for approval of an architectural review for a business identification sign. 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: DBKK LLC
Project Representative: Santoie Croxford, Fast Signs
Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Daniels, SECONDED by Commissioner Stone to adopt the resolution as amended (3-0-1).
AYES: Commissioner Stone, Vice Chair Daniels, Chair Meyer NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Smooke
CARRIED
5. 9301 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
Steinway Lyngdorf (PL2600305)
Request for approval of an architectural review for business identification signage, a Sign Accommodation to allow a sign to be located on a wall abutting an alley, and a constructionrelated window vinyl with lifestyle graphics and signage. 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: Golda Sharaf, Assistant Planner
Project Applicant: Newport Office Center V Associates LLC Project Representatives: Fran Sharpe and Evelio Garcia, Los Angeles Sign Co.
Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Daniels, SECONDED by Commissioner Stone to adopt the resolution as presented (3-0-1).
AYES: Commissioner Stone, Vice Chair Daniels, Chair Meyer NOES: None
RECUSED: Commissioner Smooke
CARRIED
Architectural and Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis August 19, 2026
6. 8844 BURTON WAY
New Multi-Family Development (PL2600312)
Request for approval of an architectural review for a project utilizing State Housing Accountability Act Builder’s Remedy provisions, pursuant to Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(5), to allow for a new 26-story, 200-unit multi-family residential development at 8844 Burton Way. 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: Edgar Arroyo, Project Manager
Project Applicant: 8844 Burton Way LLC
Project Representatives: Greg LaGrega and Alan Grant, LARGE Architecture; Dave Rand, Benjamin Hanelin
Public Input: Renee Strauss, Davy Rosenzweig, Lynn Levy, Steve Mayer, Ari Bussel, Bill Perel
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Stone, SECONDED by Vice Chair Daniels to adopt the resolution as amended (3-0-1).
AYES: Commissioner Stone, Vice Chair Daniels, Chair Meyer NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Smooke
CARRIED
STUDY SESSION
None
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
None
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
• Staff Updates
o Project Manager Edgar Arroyo advised the Commission of the following:
• This Thursday, August 20 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in Beverly Canon Gardens is the final Concerts on Canon Event, featuring The Tokens. The event is free and open to the public.
• This Friday, August 21 is the deadline to submit applications for the next class of Team Beverly Hills. For more information on the program or to submit an application, go to beverlyhills.org/teambeverlyhills.
7. 2026 Meeting Schedule
o Received and filed
Architectural and Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis August 19, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: August 19, 2026 / 4:22 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 27, 2026
1:30 PM
Recordings of the Planning Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/Time: August 27, 2026 / 1:35 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Wolfe, Kaplan, Vice Chair Ross, Chair Milkowski Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Michael Forbes, Andre Sahakian, Edgar Arroyo, Minjee Hahm, Karen Myron, David Snow, Laurence Wiener
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 amended, taking Communications from the Commission ahead of the Consent Calendar.
Taken Out of Order
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
• The Commission recognized former Commissioner Myra Demeter, PhD, for her six years of service on the Planning Commission. City staff also thanked former Commissioner Demeter for her service, and she briefly reflected on her term as a Commissioner.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
August 27, 2026
Return to Order
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Consideration of Minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of August 13, 2026.
Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Ross, SECONDED by Commissioner Kaplan to adopt the minutes as presented (4-0).
AYES: Commissioners Wolfe, Kaplan, Vice Chair Ross, Chair Milkowski NOES: None
CARRIED
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
None
CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
PLANNING COMMISSION / BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS / PLANNING AGENCY PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW BUSINESS
2. 9876, 9900, and 9988 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
Amendments to the One Beverly Hills Overlay Specific Plan (PL2600082) Request for amendments to the One Beverly Hills Overlay Specific Plan to allow medical uses in the Promenade and reduce minimum lease periods for residential condominiums to establish a Residences Rental Program (RRP) in connection with the development of the One Beverly Hills project located at 9876, 9900, and 9988 Wilshire Boulevard. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission will also consider an Addendum to the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report that was previously certified for the One Beverly Hills project.
Ex Parte Communications: Commissioner Wolfe disclosed that he attended a site visit several months ago, that was related to a different request associated with the One Beverly Hills project. The request before the Commission today was not discussed at this site visit. Chair Milkowski advised that he attended a similar (but separate) site visit. Commissioner Kaplan and Vice Chair Ross had no ex parte communications.
Project Planner: Andre Sahakian, AICP, Project Manager
Project Applicant: OWR Hotel Owner, LLC / BH Luxury Residences LLC Project Representative: Bernadette Agcaoili and Larry Green, Cain Development; George Mihlsten, Latham & Watkins
Public Input: Kathy Gohari, Todd Johnson – Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, Andy Licht, Helen Hoehne – The Golden Globes, Michael Tenner on behalf of The Peninsula Beverly Hills, Offer Nissenbaum – The Peninsula Beverly Hills, Victor De la Cruz on Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
August 27, 2026
behalf of The Peninsula Beverly Hills, Kevin Mirand, Bennett Ross, Nina Gabbay, David Mirharooni, Bobbe Dawson, Ruth Cousineau, Pouya Abdi, Tiffany Davis, Dr. Rashid Riman, De. Leedia Riman, Bill Daniels, Jodie Perelmutter, Susie Romano, Allison Samek, Elliot Shahery, Eli Esagoff, Sharon De Mayo, Stephan Berghoff, Albert Taban, Haleh Mahboubi Gabbay, Eli Gabbay, Negin Bolour, Arezou Bolour Berghoff, Sharon Eshaghoff, Tim Arielli, Adam Asherson, Peter Xiao, Daniel Fouladian, Mark Egerman, Wendy Nystrom, David Ickovics, Tom Kaplan – Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, Gretty and Roy Hasson, Robin & Lauren Saghian, Sheela Shouhed, Leon and Ruth Hasson, Geoffrey Yang, Joseph and Shiva Yafeh, Jason Taban, Jay Luchs, Afton Vechery, Houman Mahboubi, Jason Arasheben, Michael Milken – The Milken Institute, Dr. Neal ElAttrache, Darian Bojeaux, Ani Khachikian, Lily Burrill, Yasmin Goertzen, Natasha Shabani, Lee Bowling, Monique
Manoukian, Mark Schwartz, Lisa Schwartz, Donna Black, Jacinta Hewitt, Andrew Hewitt, Arnie Berghoff, Linda Berghoff, Larry Post, Sandy Post
The Commission took a recess at 6:00 PM
The Commission reconvened at 6:13 PM
After discussion, the Commission temporarily tabled the item to allow time for staff to make revisions to the draft resolution in accordance with the Commission’s findings.
3. 9111 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
Conditional Use Permit and Historic Incentive Permit (PL2500289) Request to amend a previously approved Conditional Use Permit and Historic Incentive Permit to establish a 154-room hotel with restaurant and ancillary uses within a 10-story office building. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.
Ex Parte Communications: While not an ex parte communication, Vice Chair Ross disclosed that he has a friendly relationship with the Applicant’s counsel and a member of the Applicant team, but that this will not affect his ability to consider the request independently of personal relationships. No other Commissioners had similar disclosures or ex parte communications.
Project Planner: Minjee Hahm, AICP, Senior Planner
Project Applicant: Oliver Gabay, on behalf of Oakshire LLC Project Representative: Fred Gaines, Rand Paster & Nelson LLP, Evan Gordon, Robert Chattel, Ben Anderson
Public Input: Richard Shamooilian, David Shophet, Benjamin (last name not provided), David Hanasab
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Kaplan, SECONDED by Vice Chair Ross to adopt the resolution as amended (4-0).
AYES: Commissioners Wolfe, Kaplan, Vice Chair Ross, Chair Milkowski Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
August 27, 2026
NOES: None
CARRIED
STUDY SESSION
None
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
• City Planner Updates
o Director of Community Development Michael Forbes advised the Commission of the following:
The City’s 25th annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony will take place on Friday, September 11 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in front of the Fire Department. The event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend. On September 1, tickets will be available to Beverly Hills residents for Fleurs de Villes The Gilded Age floral mannequin display inspired by the HBO Original Series. The event takes place at Greystone Mansion from October 28 to November 4. For additional information, please go to
beverlyhills.org/gildedageshow
4. Current Development Projects List
o Received and filed
5. 2026 Meeting Schedule
o Received and filed
The Commission took a recess at 7:28 PM.
The Commission reconvened at 7:38 PM.
6. 9876, 9900, and 9988 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, item continued Amendments to the One Beverly Hills Overlay Specific Plan (PL2600082) Request for amendments to the One Beverly Hills Overlay Specific Plan to allow medical uses in the Promenade and reduce minimum lease periods for residential condominiums to establish a Residences Rental Program (RRP) in connection with the development of the One Beverly Hills project located at 9876, 9900, and 9988 Wilshire Boulevard. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission will also consider an Addendum to the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report that was previously certified for the One Beverly Hills project.
Prior to a motion, the Commission reviewed the amendments to the draft resolution.
Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Ross, SECONDED by Commissioner Kaplan to adopt the resolution as amended.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
August 27, 2026
Prior to a vote, Commissioner Wolfe noted a correction to one of the amendments in the resolution. After brief Commission discussion and concurrence with the correction, Vice Chair Ross restated his motion.
Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Ross, SECONDED by Commissioner Kaplan to adopt the resolution as amended (4-0).
AYES: Commissioners Wolfe, Kaplan, Vice Chair Ross, Chair Milkowski NOES: None
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: August 27, 2026 / 7:46 PM