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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_Minutes_1991_11_07MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 1991, AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE CITY HALL . COUNCIL CHAMBERS Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chlnn. Ketz. Pledge of Allegiance led by Comm. Merl. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Also Present: Comms. Di Monda, Marks, Merl, Chmn. Ketz None Michael Schubach, Planning Director, Edward Lee, Assistant City Attorney, Sylvia Root, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION by Comm. ·Merl, seconded by Comm. Di Monda to approve the following Consent Calendar items: Minutes of the October 15, 1991 Planning Commission meeting. Resolution P.C. 91-61, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE LEGAL USE TO BE A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS 2104 MONTEREY BOULEVARD. Resolution P.C. 91-62, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE- PERMIT AMENDMENT TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SANDWICHES AND CHIPS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXISTING SALE OF OTHER BAKERY I'l'EMS AT 517 HERMOSA AVENUE. Resolution P~C. 91-64, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING ~OMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PARKING PLAN TO ALLOW THE ADDITION OF AN OUTSIDE DINING AREA AS AN EXPANSION OF AN .EXISTING RESTAURAN T. ,(IJ\ PLAYITA CAFE) AND ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED· NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 37 14TH-STREET. Resolution P.C. 91-65, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AME!mMENT TO ALLOW THE ADDITION OF A MEZZANINE LEVEL TO AN EXISTING 4~UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 1107 LOMA DRIVE. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Conuns. Di Monda, Marks, Merl and Chmn. Ketz None None None COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLI.C No one wished to address the Commission regarding a matter not related to a public hearing on the agenda. 1 P.C.Minutes 11/7/91 .. PUBLIC HEARING VAR 91-1 --VARIANCE TO ALLOW A REMODEL AND SECOND STORY ADDITION THAT RESULTS IN A TWO-CAR GARAGE WITH A SETBACK OF 3.5' RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED 17' AND REDUCES GROUND LEVEL OPEN SPACE TO ZERO. RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED 200 SQUARE FEET, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMEN- TAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 3104 INGLESIDE DRIVE.· Recommended Action: To Deny the request. Mr. Schubach gave the staff report, describing property location and noting the sub-standard size of the lot. He stated a similar request by previous property owners was . submitted in May, 1987 which had been denied, with City Council upholding that denial. Mr. Schubach discussed the garage's 3.5' setback, conversion from one-car to two-car garage, its fronting on a 10' wide alley, an existing power pole at the property line, the need for guest space parking and the inability of replacing a required 200 square feet of usable open space which the applicant is proposing to use "grass-crete" for open space replacement. He stated Staff believes the previous denials by the -·Planning Commission and City Council should be upheld, and that alternatives are available for property improvement within the Code. Public Hearing was opened by Chmn. Ketz at 7:38 p.m. Mr. Simon Mitchell, 3104 Ingleside Drive, confirmed the Commission had photograph copies previously provided. He explained two car garage parking would be difficult due to the location of the power pole, discussing the difficulties in moving the pole. Be stated of- the 17 homes, two have alley-entrance garages, adding 15 neighbors have signed a declaration and are aware of his plans. He discussed the sub-standard lot size, the use of grass-crete, the remodeling of eight neighboring houses with 3.5' setbacks. He felt a variance is not necessary and would have a potential detrimental effect _on public welfare. Comm. Marks asked if he had a project archit._ect, Mitchell confirmed Mr. Gary Lane was the architect. and Comm. Marks discussed the power pole location. to .. __ which Mr. Mr. Mitchell Mr. Gary Lane, Lane Building Designs, 1444 Aviation Blvd, confirmed -with Comm.-Marks the power-pole location is in the center of the property line, discussing the difficulties in pole relocation and garage first-and second-story dimensions. Comms. Di Monda and Marks believed a dimensional error had been made on the plans. Mr. Lane stated the intent was the simply replace the existing structure. Comm. Di Monda asked if the cost of pole relocation was a consideration, to which Mr. Lane stated the 10' narrow alley was the concern. Public Hearing closed by Chmn. Ketz at 7:50 p.m. Comm. Di Monda questioned the lot coverage and open space area, to which Mr. Schubach stated the open space dimension is _countable. 2 P.C.Minutes 11/7/91 Comm. Di Monda and Mr. Schubach discussed previous neighboring construction versus the current building requirements. Chmn. Ketz and Comm. Merl discussed turning radius of existing garages, which Mr. Schubach stated current requirements are not met, but Staff has designed lot footprints for these size lots which meet require- ments. ._ Chmn. Ketz felt · the applicant has unusual circumstances which should be considered and the variance should be granted. Comm. Di Monda questioned the impact on neighboring properties. Mr. Lee stated a precedent would be set, establishing a property right. Comm. Di Monda and Mr. Lee discussed the ramifications of such a precedent, with Comm. Di Monda stating he felt a small lot denotes a small house. Comm. Marks suggested a parking plan utilizing the current garage, with .Comm. Di Monda considering the addition of a second floor to the existing garage and ~elocation of the power pole. Comm. Di Monda stated he was not comfortable in granting a variance when alternatlves exist. MOTION by Chmn. Di Monda, seconded by Comm. Marks, to approve Staff's recommendation to DENY the request. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Conuns. Di Monda, and Marks Conuns. Merl and Chmn. Ketz None None Comm. Merl asked if Staff would investigate the street light issue and associated problems if the items is continued. MOTION by Chmn. Merl, seconded by Comm. Di Monda, to continue this application until the December 3, 1991 Planning Commission meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Coinms. Di Monda, Marks, Merl and Chmn. Ketz None None None .. PARK 91-5 --PARKING PLAN TO ALLOW USE OF THE GTE PARKING LOT FOR STORAGE OF NEW CARS FOR SOUTH BAY NISSAN AND/OR FOR PUBLIC PARKING, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENT NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 102 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. Recommended Action: To approve said Parking Plan and adopt the Environmental Negative Declaration. Mr. Schubach gave the Staff report, defining the GTE lot loca- tions, parking spaces, building square footage and primary usage. He noted that Staff is concerned about new car storage, the use of drop-off trucks, noise and test · driving which may have environmental impacts. He stated the applicant requested excess parking be allowed to be leased, Staff found this request reasonable, and that South Ba¥ Nissan and the Cit¥ requested use of the lots for parking.· Staff is recommending conditions:. (1) only one car may be delivered at a time, (2) storage area gate/fencing security and quiet alarms be installed, 3 P.C.Minutes 11/7/91 ( 3) ( 4) ( 5) ( 6 ) ( 7) ( 8) (9) car alarms with sound warning systems be disengaged, test driving or car delivery be from the west via Pacific Coast Highway, only new vehicles are stored, a right-turn-only sign is placed at parking lot exits, lighting is oriented away from adjacent residences, landscaping at the eastern parking lot boundaries, and securitr fencing and gates may not be barbed wire or chain link. . Public Hearing opened by Chinn. Ketz. at 8:15 p.m. Mr. Richard Garvisch, Thousand Oaks, GTE, asked if the turn sign would be applicable to GTE employees. He was told only Lots A & B would be effected. He discussed current security gate and fencing, to which Mr. Schubach stated any addition should be decorative. Comm. Di Monda and Mr. Garvisch discussed the City's parking request, to which Mr. Schubach stated adequate parking would be available for public parking and Mr. Garvisch agreed. Mr. Ralph Provetto, 731 10th Street, stated no unloading of vehicles is done at this location, all car alarms systems will be disconnected, no testing driving will be conducted, only new vehicles will be stored. He stated an average of 85-90 cars are stored on the lots, with an additional 63 cars if the application is approved. Comm. Di Monda and Mr. Provetto discussed the car storage particulars of all the storage lots being used. Mr. Carl Barch, 848 8th Street, owns a 4-unit apartment building across the street from the parking lot. He stated street parking is very difficult and wanted public parking in applicant's lots. Public Hearing closed by Chmn. Ketz at 8:25 p.m. Mr. Lee suggested language clarification changes to the Resolu- tion as follows: Page 4, Section 1, starting "The only two parking areas", second line, change "identifies" to "identified" and strike the word "shall" and replace with "may"; Section II, he proposed the condition read, "Said alternative purposes allowed on Lots A & B shall only be storage of new cars and/or City public parking.", Condition 12 read, "Any more intensive use of the building shall require amendment and approval of the parking plan prior to such more intense use", Condition 15, first line, remove "parking•• and add "approved", change "lot" to "lots", Condition 15 ending, remove "in the parking lot" and add "on the property." Chrnn. Ketz asked about Resolution changes if public parking is allowed on the 3rd lot, to which Mr. Schubach stated a condition/amendment should be added, to allow for review, which states, "Any additional public parking may be allowed but shall require a review/approval by the Planning Commission." Chrnn. Ketz stated the Resolution should include an allowance for public parkin9 if the City wished to negotiate for that ~arking. Comm. Di Monda and Chmn. Ketz discussed the maintaining public parking space for the City. Comm. Di Monda stated the City derives revenue on used-car lot 4 P.C.Minutes 11/7/91 portion of sales and the City Council should be made aware of possible effects involving Nissan parking, City parking and City sales tax revenue, to which Comm. Merl a~reed. Chmn. Ketz and Mr. Schubach discussed the City's interest in public parking and the requirements to implement such parking. MOTION by Comm. Merl, seconded by Comm. Di Monda, to approve this apJ?lication with the changes as noted by Mr. Lee, plus a conditio'n stipulating that in Lot C, the balance of 77 spaces, public parking may be a permitted use subject to a parking plan being approved by the Planning Commission. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Comms. Di Monda, Marks, Merl and Chmn. Ketz None None None MOTION by Comm. Merl to request.that notification be giving to City Council and the Chamber of Commerce to advise that this Resolution has been approved, and if the City Council or Chamber of Commerce wish to obtain a lease, action should be taken in a timely manner, the sales tax should be-examined as to how it effects the sales-tax relationship with the potential of new cars being stored in Hermosa Beach. No objection, so ordered. • CUP 91-19 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW COFFEE HOUSE AND SNACK SHOP, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 157 PIER AVENUE, HERMOSA GROUNDZ. Recommended Action: To approve said Conditional Use Permit and adopt the Environmental Negative Declaration. Mr. Schubach stated the request would allow change in-use of an existing building from office retail to a coffee house snack shop. He described the current building, stating the shop location would be on the upper level; the lot being one of nine owned by the same owner, describing the adjacent lots and their uses and available parking spaces. Recommendation has been made by the Staff Environmental Review Committee to approve -•the Environmental Negative Declaration with ·10 parking spaces being made available ·for the snack shop. Mr. Schubach quoted applicable codes and coastal plan relating to this proposed use. Staff recommends foods be premade, ready for sale, without the use of heating appliances, no kitchen,· thereby maintaining the primary use as a coffee house. Staff recommends the types of foods allowed for sale be described, all food be ordered from the walk-up counter, no table service allowed, 10 parking spaces be assigned to Hermosa Groundz with J?arking lot debris being eliminated and standard signs be installed, since property overall appearance is marginal. Staff believes the building use intensification can be absorbed by existing parking facilities-along with the use .of 10 leased parking spaces. Mr. Schubach stated alternatives are: (1) approval without requiring parking space leasing, and (2) approval with a full 5 P.C.Minutes 11/7"/9:l . upgrading and clean up of parking areas and dilapidated structures, as well as a parking space legal agreement requirement. He stated the City Attorney suggested that the parking spaces maintenance be made a requirement through a restrictive property-use provision. Comm. Di Monda made a comparison between a previously approved snack bar and the current application, noting no parking provisions were previously required. He didn't feel parking should be an issue in this application. He and Mr. Schubach discussed cleaning requirements of adjacent parking lots. Public Hearing opened by Chmn. Ketz at 8:49 p.m. Ms. Cindy Jednak, 1236 3rd Street, stated she was comfortable with the Staff's recommendations, because she· has leased 10 parking spaces, which was an additional cost. • However, she expressed concern about the statements, "microwave ovens are accel?table only for the warming of premade food items," and "only offering premade foods," stating her intent is to prepar~ and heat foods on site to offer her customers. Chmn. Ketz stated this would be taken under consideration. Ms. Jednak stated she wants more abilitl to be creative when offering food to her future customers. She discussed the planting and cleaning -that. has been completed. Comm. Marks asked why an entertainment permit was withdrawn. Ms. Jednak stated she had wanted poetr~ readings, but the confusion and difficulty in obtaining that permit caused her to withdraw her request. Ms. Jednak described other available parking areas in addition to the 10 spaces. Comms. Marks and Di Monda and Mr. Schubach established that a permit and parking re-evaluation would be re9uired if a person were to play an instrument with Ms. Jednak establishment. Mr. Lee noted that distinctions are difficult to make between what is and is not· entertainment, discussing the permit intents and parking issues with Comm. Di Monda. Comm. Marks and Mr. Lee discussed the results on businesses in limiting parking and the attracting of parking problems. Mr. Lee noted Resolution Condition #4 should include an automatic termination provision if the 10 parking SJ?aces are lost if the Commission wishes to allow something more intensive than that offered in the Resolution or the Staff report. Mr. Lee also discussed the parking space requirement, stating· that if· -a -·more intense use is proposed,· Staff should have an opportunity to analyze any increased parking demands generated. Mr. Wesley Bush, Chamber of Commerce, asked who decided an establishment's effect on nearby areas, to which Mr. Schubach responded -this is a standard condition and is based on the reasonableness of what people feel are effecting them and the Commission makes the discretionary decision. Comm. Di Monda asked if any business had been closed as a result of this statement, to which Mr. Bush stated, "No". Comm. Di Monda noted that Mr. Bush's area of concern is not an issue. Mr. Bush discussed Chamber of Commerce actions, tours and projected results, including area upgradings, and stated the Chamber of Commerce's support of the applicant's snack shop. 6 P.C.Minutes 11/7/91 Ms. Helene Frost, Coach Drug owner, said she had toured the downtown area, met Cindy Jednak, and stated her support of the snack shop. Mr. Mark Manaskelco, 215 E. Pleasant St., member of Chamber of Commerce, stated his familiarity with the parking situation. He . felt parking was not a problem except a few times a year when fairs, etc. are in operation. He is very sup.Portive of the snack shop and saw no problems with proposed entertainment. Public Hearing closed by Chmn. Ketz at 9:10 p.m. Chmn. Ketz suggested a method to allow the "entertainment" in the snack shop should be acceptable. Comm. Di Monda reiterated that no parking requirement was a condition of the last snake shop appli- cation granted, parking is not a problem in this situation, and should not be a condition of this one, to which Comm. Merl agreed. Comm. Di Monda felt warming of food was a reasonable request and commented upon her hours of business. He suggested a separation of "light entertainment" vs. "entertainment" to allow her to provide poetry reading and other light entertainment. Comm. Marks agreed and suggested a definition of "individual, non-electronic music". Chmn. Ketz commented upon the shop being a nonalcoholic establish- ment. Mr. Lee stated if the Commission considers allowing entertainment uses, including poetry reading, the matter should be renoticed and the types of conditions and restrictions to be proposed should be considered, since hearings would be required to amend the conditions established. The Commission and Mr. Schubach agreed the applicant can, at a future time, request the amendment with a minimum of costs, with the fees waived. Comm. Merl com-. mented the entertainment description is vague and would require interpretation. Mr. Lee compared the various types of individual entertainment for consideration. MOTION by Chmn. Ketz, seconded by Comm. Marks, to approve Staff's recommendation to approve CUP 91-19, changing Condition #1 by placing a "period" after "acceptable", deleting the. rest of the sentence, Condition #2, remove "premade", delete Conditions #4 and 5 (remove the 10-space parking requirement condition), eliminate all references to the self service of the microwave oven, adopt the Env:~ronmental .. _Negative Declaration, and allow the applicant . to request an entertainment permit at a later time without cost except for the notification expenses. AYES: NOES: Comms. Di Monda, Marks, Merl and Chmn. Ket~ None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None A short break was taken from 9:22 to 9:29 p.m. CUP 91-17 MASTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMEN.DMENT TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF A SPRAY BOOTH IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN AUTOBODY SHOP, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 501 & 555 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, EUROPEAN BODY SHOP. Recommended Action: To deny the request. 7 P.C.Minutes 11/7/91 Mr. Schubach stated the denial recommendation is based upon the increased intensity of use and access blockage, offering an alternative of approval with a condition to allow paint booth construction at a site currently housing storage trailers. He said at a one-year review of a previous!¥ approved Master CUP, displayed little condition-compliance activity. Three months' later, a review revealed an compliance activity taking place. In 1991 a CUP to construct a larger facility was denied. Mr. Schubach continued, giving a history of Planning Commission decisions and owner appli- cations and property status, summarizing by stating the business is not licensed for painting or flammable materials storage, no exhaust/filtration system exists, landscaping is currently being improved, uniform signs have been installed, and the proposed business would be land intensive. Mr. Schubach discussed alter- natives to denial offered by Staff, as well as Staff's recommen- dation of additional conditions re9arding air quality, hazardous material handling and disposal, minimization of noise and odor levels and accountability to A.Q.M.D. and Fire Department, if the CUP is approved. Comm. Marks and Mr. Schubach discussed other auto repair shops' locations in the surrounding area. Public Hearing opened by Chmn. Ketz at 9:37 p.m. Mr. Michael Bates, M.B. Technical Services and applicant's representative, stated his educational and professional background. He stated the applicant accepts the alternative recommendations, but questioned Section I, Item 28, spray booth odor elimination. He explained the two available methods, commenting upon the cost of each, and stating an A.Q.M.D. permit has been granted, with the booth meeting all Fire Department r.equirements. Mr. Garabed Maroikian, property owner, stated one tr~iler is being removed on November 14, 1991, with the other trailer continuing to be used for storage of expensive parts. He stated anything the Commission wants, he will comply. Chmn. Ketz said the trailers were to haye been removed as of one and one-half years ago . He stated he needed time to remove the second trailer. Comm. Di Monda confirmed a spray booth exists currently, which is constantly in operation. Public Hearing closed by Chmn. Ketz at 9:48 p.m. Comm. Di Monda commented upon previous denials of similar requests, noting the recommendation for denial. He asked if Staff should revise the zoning Ordinance, restricting body shop locations. MOTION by Chmm. Ketz, seconded by Comm. Di Monda, to approve Staff recommendation for denial of this request. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Comms. Di Monda, Marks and Chmn. Ketz None Comm Merl None 8 P.C.Minutes 11/7/91 SS 91-3/TEXT 91-2 SPECIAL STUDY AND TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING THE ALLOWABLE USES IN THE OPEN SPACE DESIGNATED AREAS, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION. Recommended Action: To recommend approval of sald test amendment and adoption of the Environmental Negative Declaration. Mr. Schubach stated the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intent to study possible amendments to the General Plan & Zoning Ordinance related to allowable uses in the open space zone, referring to the 1986 vote to protect open space. He discussed text additions in 1989 and 1974 adopted provisions, and defined non-typical open- space usage and specific restrictions. H~ outlined the potential use reduction methods, stating Staff believes the standard applied on the OS-1 zone is too severe and recommends amendment of the use list, eliminating many restrictive facility descriptions and clarification of non-building improvements by the addition of specific types of facilities. Staff recommends Section 9.5-8 modification and elimination of some items currently on the permitted use list. He stated a question of status remains referring to government building, schools and utility structures located on OS-designated property, (not including protected open space areas surrounding existing school sites) which should be given a separate zoning in General Plan category. Mr. Schubach stated the p~opos~d zoning -ordinance text amendments will be consistent with the Open Space Element of the General Plan, when map changes are considered for public facilities designation, reference to public and governmental buildings can be completely removed from the open space element. He submitted a replacement copy of P.C. Resolution 91-66, which has been standardized in presentation, noting sign size will be at the discretion of ttie Commission. Mr. Schubach also discussed Staff's concerns relating to the South School site. Chmn. Ketz asked if oil drilling on the South School site was a possibility, to which Mr. Schubach con- firmed, with explanation. Comm. Di Monda discussed the resolution terminology in reference to the size of signs with Mr. Schubach. Mr. Lee added the Commission may require a smaller area sign, but allow a maximum height of eight feet. Comm. Merl commented a sign plan submittal consistent . with the usage ana • approved -by the Commission should be included in this document, to which Comm. Di Monda agreed, adding language stating, "the sign must be made from materials compatible with the open space". Comm. Di Monda questioned -the 20% lot and space coverage which allows the footprint ~nd parking space to the same size. Chmn. Ketz discussed the public use properties, with Mr. Schubach stating that some private use is made of some designated open-space areas. Public Hearing opened and closed by Chmn. Ketz at 10:09 p.m. Chmn. Ketz stated zoning public school non-conforming open space should go hand-in-hand with the General Plan change making thel_ll public facilities. Comm. Merl discussed the permitted use list, noting the museums and educational facilities have been excluded. Comm. Di Monda stated park land is always under attack, with museums wanting to expand into park areas, noting he d,oes not wish · 9 P.C.Minutes -11/7/91 -· · to add educational facilities into the category. Chmn. Ketz felt the Commission should be handling all as one package, rather than designating certain items as non-conforming, asking to reason for addressing this item at this time. Mr. Schubach stated this item was a priority request from City Council, suggesting the Commission might make a recommendation for continuance to allow investigation as to what City properties should be designated as other than open space. Comm. Di Monda stated lot coverage and parking coverage, and signage, reviews by the Planning Commission should be items for discussion at the Joint Meeting. MOTION by Chmm. Ketz, seconded by Comm Marks, to continue SS 91-3/ TEXT 91-2 and make this an item for discussion at the Joint Meeting to be held in December 1991. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: HEARING Comms. Di Monda, Marks, Merl and Chmn. Ketz None None None FOURTH QUARTER GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT. Mr. Schubach stated the law requires the Commission amend the Gen- eral Plan four times a year. Staff suggests the private project at 64 10th Street be changed from zone C-2 to R-2 and from GC to MD. MOTION by Chmm. Ketz, seconded by Comm Merl, to place the Fourth Quarter General Plan Amendment on the agenda. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: STAFF ITEMS Comms. Di Monda, Marks, Merl and Chmn. Ketz None None None A. MEMORANDUM REGARDING THE INTERPRETATION OF CHECK CASHING USE. Mr. Schubach stated a need to interpret the Zoning Ordinance in regard to __ check cashing as a requested use exists, stating the ~erm~tte~ use list is not s~ecific, stat~ng "banking and f~nancial - 1nst1.tut1.on·s 11 • Staff queried the Pol.tee Department which Mr. Schubach defined for the Commission. He stated Staff's concern is the lack of a specific statement stating it is a permitted use. He noted the Building Department has held applications but not issued any permits until an interpretation is available. Chmn. Ketz felt it is not a banking or financial institution and lacks comparable security or service. Mr. Lee suggested the Commission note the facts supporting the belief the stated classifications are not applicable and direct Staff to prepare a resolution for the Commission's review and adoption. 10 MOTION by Chrnrn. Ketz, seconded by Comm Merl, that "retail, banking or financial" is not an applicable description, because the type of use, range of transactions, security, service, hours are not the same, with no product being sold. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Comms. Di Monda, Marks, Merl and Chmn. Ketz None None None B. MEMORANDUM REGARDING THE INTERPRETATION OF LOT MERGER ORDINANCE IN REGARDS TO COMBINE LOTS ON 30TH STREET. Chmn. Ketz abstained due to her principle residence location. Comm. Marks assumed the Chair. Mr. Schubach stated this item was done but not completed, the merge was not done because the block was already more than 80% split. The applicant requested he be able to demolish the existing home and build individual homes of each lot. Mr. Schubach explained the particulars of this request, including adjacent lots with the Commissioners. Comm. Di Monda ascertained the Commission is being asked to force lots to merge, commenting the lots should not be forced to merge, to which Chmn. Marks and Mr. Schubach agreed. A courtesy-Public Hearing opened by Chmn. Marks at 10:33 p.m. Mr. Mark Nobel, 255 30th Street, }?resented photographs of the property to the Commission, explaining the footprint on the properties, stating his belief that splitting of double lots have a negative impact on the neighborhood, for which Chmn. Marks asked an explanation. Mr. Nobel felt new building's height and bulk being built in a crowded area creates a negative impact and requested double lots not be allowed to split and that double-lot property owners should not be allowed a wind fall. Comm. Di Monda stated he didn't not see a negative impact, feeling the four remaining property owners should be allowed to split their properties as other had previously done. The Public Hearing closed by Chmn. Marks at 10:38 p.m. MOTION by Chrnrn. Di Monda, seconded by Comm Merl, to confirm Staff's interpretation. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Comms. Di Monda, Marks, and Merl None Chmn. Ketz None Mr. Lee rendered the opinion, after research, that this item can be appealed within a 10-day period of the Commission's decision. Chmn. Ketz assumed the Chai~. 11 P.C.Minutes 11/7/91 C. MEMORA.."-JD'i.JI,f REGARDING 1) DECEMBER MEE;l'I!~G DATE,. 2) CITY COUNCIL/ PLA."INING CO:Ml.USSION KOR:~sr-IOP. Chmn. Ketz suggested the regular Planning Commission meeting be held December 3, 1991 and canceling the December 17, 1991 meet- ing, suggesting the Joint Meeting's be sched~~ed for December 12, 1991. If this date is inconvenient, the Cit~ Council may recommend another date. r:o o:ilj ectio~, ..;..:> ordered. Comm. Di Monda auestioned the status of the standard CUP condi- tions, with CUP; being organized into a standard condition and special condi ticn format, whi..cr: were supposed to be initiated by the City Manager. Mr. Schubach stated this h as been completed. He stated snack shops have no standard conditions yet. D. MEl-iOR.Zli'iD~-I RE~·ARDii~G LEGAL OPINION FCh. ::."L;l.l."-'fflING CO:!wl?USSION' S INFORMATION. Chmn. Ketz stated this will be discussed at the February 4, 1992 meeting. E. MEMORANDUM RZG:tu.~DI~JG A.N-:,.::;.TICLE FROM LCS A.:~GELES TH.LES FOR THE PLA.NNHTG CO:MlUSSION' S INFORii.L~TI01:J. Chmn. Ketz stated the article discussed the combating of noise with noise. F. PLAl~?IIiG DEPA..~TMENT ACTIVITY REPORT OF SEPTE~•J3ER 1991. Receive and File. Receive and File. H. CITY COUNCIL MI~U'T:1:S 0:,.0 OC'l'OBER S, 1991. Receive and File. .... .. i-..:..,. COMJ.U SSICNER ITEMS h K t t d 11 1 1 t , , d. h k. C mm. e z reques e sma ot ~ayou s, 1.nc_:.1 1.ng a .ouse, par 1.ng and turning radi~s off of a 1 0' alley, 70' lot. Comm. Di Monda asked the status of required landscaping at Constantine's Detailing on Pacific -Coast Highway, to which Mr. Schubach stated an amendment had been fil ed, with landscaping !:Jeing started aft-=r that date. Comm. Di Monda said the g reenbelt. pa:cking lot issue has been included in the City Council's Consent Calendar, stating this item should not have ~een included. This item hc.s been sent back, resulting in the earliest Commission review would be February 1992, a year's lapse since the Commission's first review. He requested the Commission direct Staff to contact the City Manager in writing, requesting fast action of t ~e se particular item. No objection, so ordered. Comm. Marks suggested both this subject and "Beach Drive" be presented at the Joint Meeting. 12 P.C.Minutes 11/7/9) Comm. Di Monda, regarding emissions regulations concerning body shops, felt the following information should be forwarded to the City Attorney: the City is allowed to have more restrictive ordinances of which the South Coast District Board must enforce, if asked by the City of Hermosa Beach. Also, if the City wishes to have an ordinance more strict that the A.Q.M.D. 's, at the City's request, they must assist the City in ordinance adoption. Mr. Lee stated that though the language notes that stricter standards may be set, it does provide for a conflict and preemption provision, allowing for questions that can be raised by applicants if stricter standards are set. Comm. Di Monda suggested the Commission start by requesting the A.Q.M.D.'s assistance. Chmn. Ketz asked how parked storage trailers can be eliminated, to which Mr. Schubach stated a complaint on behalf of the Commission will be submitted to the Building Department expressing its concern, the zoning code is enforced on a complaint basis. The Commission requested a complaint be issued to the City Manager. Comm. Di Monda and Chmn. Ketz discussed zoning for body shops. The Commission decided this issue should be reviewed. Mr. Lee discussed the constitutional problems associated with this issue, urging caution in implementing new zoning codes. The Commission requested Staff review how other cities regulate body shops. MOTION by Comm. Di Monda, seconded by Chmm. Ketz, to adjourn at 11:07 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 November 7, 1991. Christine Ketz, Chairman Date 13 P.C.Minutes 11/7/91