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Home My WebLink AboutPC_Minutes_1991_08_20MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON AUGUST 20, 1991, AT 7 :00 P.M. IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chmn. Ketz. Pledge of Allegiance led by comm. Marks. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Also Present: CONSENT CALENDAR Comms. Marks, stifano and Chmn. Ketz comms. Di Monda and Peirce Michael Schubach; Planning Director, Edward Lee, Assistant City Attorney; Sylvia Root, Recording secretary MO'l'ION by comm. stifano, seconded by Comm. Ketz to approve the following consent calendar items: Minutes of the August 6, 1991 Planning commission meetings with the addition of "and parking space" to Page 9, "Tentative Future Planning Commission Agenda for August 20 and September 2, 1991." Resolution P.C. 91-46, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW OFF-SALE BEER AND WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CONVENIENCE MARKET, AND ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 2641 MANHATTAN AVENUE, MI-T-MART. Resolution P.C. 91-47, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AUTHORIZE AUTO SALES AND DETAILING, WINDOW TINTING, AND AUTO SERVICE (SMOG CHECK ONLY), AND ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 303 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. Resolution P.C. 91-48, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VESTING TENTATIVE MAP #22882 FOR A TWO-LOT SUBDIVISION AT 596 19TH STREET. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: comms. Marks, stifano and chmn. Ketz None None comms. Di Monda and Peirce COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Ms. Wilma Burt, 1152 7th street, commented she felt small businesses who have been in the area many years with no police problems should be exempt from CUPs or have lesser-controlling CUPs, with licensing and taxation levels reduced to enoourage continuation of current businesses and bring in new business. Mr. Fernando Lamas, requested information regarding obtaining a permit and was directed to the Planning Department between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 1 P.C.Minutes 8/20/91 PUBLIC HEARING CUP 91-11 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE OPERATION HOURS TO INCLUDE THE MORNING HOURS FROM 7:00 A,M, TO 11:00 A,M, AT 4 PIER AVENUE, DIANA'S MEXICAN FOOD, Recommended Action: To approve said conditional Use Permit amendment. Mr, Schubach gave staff report, noting the applicant has requested an extension of operating hours from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. staff recommended approval of (l) A CUP to allow beer and wine in conjunction with the Mexican restaurant, and (2) Allow a Take-out Window on The strand (previously approved in 1969), subject to requested changes to Resolution conditions. comm. stifano asked about the necessity for requiring beer to be served in glass only, to which Mr. Schubach stated this is a standard condition which dates back to the 1970's. Comm. ·stifano discussed with Mr. Schubach the Take-out Window hours of operation, employees' definition of loitering and police-problem determination. Mr. Lee stated amending conditions required under the zoning code would require the Zoning Code itself be amended; the Commission is not authorized to change mandated conditions. Hearing opened by chmn. Ketz at 7:15 P.M. Mr. Samuel Magana, 4 Pier Ave., owner of Diana's Restaurant, wishes the business hours to be from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Chmn. Ketz, comm. stifano, Mr, Schubach and Mr. Magana discussed the take-out window location and hours of operation. Mr. Magana protested the requirement for glass rather than paper cups and the manner in which the Police commission checks on sales of alcoholic beverages to minors. Public Hearing was closed by Chmn. Ketz at 7:23 p.m. Chmn. Ketz and Comm. Stifano discussed the importance of the various require- ments including the requirement for glass containers. Mr. Lee stated this might be discussed as a commissioner Item since glass rather than paper or plastic cups is a mandated condition under the current Municipal code. MOTION by comm. stifano, seconded by comm. Marks to approve CUP 91-11, with section III-1 and I-4 operating hours time change from 6: 00 a.m. to 12: 00 midnight. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Comm. Marks, Stifano and Chmo. Ketz None None Conuns, Di Monda and Peirce CUf!i 91-12 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW USED CAR SALES AT AH EXISTING CAR LOT AT 125 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, THE PARKING PLACE. Recommended Action: To approve said Conditional use Permit. Mr. Schubach gave staff report, noting the proposed use is for a 8-month interim time period, with a month-to-month extension possible thereafter. Mr, 2 P.c. Minutes 8-20-91 r Schubach stated the removal of a chainlink construction fence is necessary. staff recommends conditions that if auto sales business ~continues beyond one year, landscaping improvements be required and unused structures be removed, with current business hours limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mr. Schubach discussed these Condition recommendations with Comm. stifano. Public Hearing opened by Chmn. Ketz at 7:33 p.m. Mr. Andrew Mattingly, General Manager of The Parking Place, 125 Pacific Coast Highway, agreed with all conditions except #14, removal of chainlink fence. He stated removal will nullify his security and increase his expense. Public Hearing closed by Chmn. Ketz at 7:35 p.m. Chmn. Ketz and Mr. Schubach discussed options including reinforcing the current chainlink fence and removal from the north side only. MOTION by chmn. Ketz, seconded by Comm. Marks to approve CUP 91-12, with a change in condition #14, to remove the fence on the north side and change condition #15 to include the requirement to remove the fence on the south side if the business continues more than one year. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: HEARINGS Comm. Marks, Stifano and Chmn. Ketz None None Comms. Di Monda and Peirce PS 91-2 INTERPRETATION OF APPLICABLE SETBACK ON HALF LOT AT 215 4TH STREET AND TO APPLY TO ALL SIMILAR ALLE Y/STREET CORNER LOTS . Recommended Action: To interpret the alley frontage the front yard and the street frontage the side yard. Mr. Schubach gave the staff report. staff recommends a General Policy state- ment be adopted for applications of this interpretation for all similar alley/ street corner half lots throughout Hermosa Beach. No one wished to address the commission regarding this matter. Chmn. Ketz established the proposed construction would be oriented to Bay View. comm. Marks and Mr. Schubach discussed the definition of a street vs. an Alley, establishing a street is over 20' width. MOTION by comm. Marks, seconded by chmn. Ketz to adopt Policy statement PS 91-2. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Comm. Marks, Stifano and Chmn. Ketz None None Comms. Di Monda and Peirce 3 P .c. Minutes 8-20-91 STAFF ITEMS A) MEMORANDUM REGARDING GREENBELT OVERNIGHT PARKING {continued from August 6. 1991 meeting) Chrnn. Ketz commented the Commission is simply changing the memorandum wording being sent to city Council's August 27, 1991 Meeting. comms. Marks and stifano and Mr. Schubach discussed parking and camping ground allotted areas. No objection, so ordered. B) MEMORANDUM REGARDING PLANNING COMMISSION LIAISON FOR AUGUST 27, 1991 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Chrnn. Ketz stated city council will be discussing Jack-In-The-Box's appeal. Mr. Schubach stated the Staff has conducted on-site investigation finding no problems seem to exist until after 2:00 a.m., suggesting the restaurant could remain open until 12:00 midnight without problems. C) TENTATIVE FUTURE PLANNING COMM.ISSION AGENDA. Chrnn. Ketz stated the commissioners have the September 3 and 17, 1991 agenda .. D) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JULY 18. 23 AND 25. 1991. Receive and File. COMMISSIONER ITEMS None MOTION by Chrnn. Ketz, seconded by comm. Marks to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. No objections; so ordered. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and complete record of the action taken by the Planning commission of Hermosa Beach at the regularly scheduled meeting of August 20, 1991. James Pei.-.r;ce, V-i~ chairman Cl.--i-ush.-,e_ lch Date ,._,, 4 P.C. Minutes 8-20-91