In accordance with the provisions of the State Conservation and Planning Law, Cal. Gov’t Code Title 7, the City Planning Commission shall administer regulations of the title and amendments thereto; act as Board of Adjustment; hear and act upon all matters involving variances and conditional use permits; and recommend with reference to revocation of conditional use permits; hear and act upon suspensions or modifications of planned rights-of-way; and perform such other duties as are requested by the City Council.
(`78 Code, § 17.108.060.)