HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_Minutes_1992_04_07MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH HELD ON APRIL 7, 1992, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
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Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chmn. Ketz.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Comm. Di Monda.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Comrns. Di Monda, Marks, Merl, Suard and Chmn.
Ketz
None
Michael Schubach; Planning Director,
Edward Lee, Assistant City Attorney,
Sylvia Root, Recording Secretary
MOTION by Comm. Merl, seconded by Comm. Di Monda, to approve the
following Consent Calendar items:
Minutes of the March 17, 1992
following change:
Page 8, Paragraph 4
" ... remodel ... "
Planning Comrnission meeting, with the -
from . " ... room model ... " to
Resolution P.C. 92-8, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MASTER
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS AMENDED TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN
OVER-HEIGHT WALL AND TO AUTEORIZE THE ADDITION OF PREFABRICATED
METAL CANOPIES OVER THE EXISTING DOUBLE-CAR STACKERS ON THE SITE
AND THE INSTALLATION OF FIVE TRIPLE-CAR STACKERS, TO BE USED IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIPS LOCATED AT 2775, 2851,
2901 AND 3001 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY.
Resolution P.C. 92-18, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLA~NING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO DENY A VARIANCE TO ALLOW
A 16' IN DEPTH GARAGE FOR ADDITIONAL GUEST PARKING WITH A TWO-FOOT
SETBACK RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED 17' AND FOR A BALCONY SETBACK OF
2' RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED 3' AND TO EXCEED 65% MAXIMUM LOT
COVERAGE AT 620 MANHATTAN AVENUE.
Resolution P.C. 92-20, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OVER-HEIGHT WALL ALONG THE
EAST PROPERTY LINES OF 2954 AND 2960 LA CARLITA PLACE.
Resolution P.C. 91-21, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, OF INTENT TO INITIATE CON-
SIDERATION OF A TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 10-7 AND 10-8 TO CHANGE
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR ON-SALE AND OFF-SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
ESTABLISHMENTS.
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AYES:
NOES:
Comms. Di Monda, Marks, Merl, Suard and Chmn. Ketz
None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
No one wished to address the Commission regarding a matter not
related to a public hearing on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING
PDP 91-5/CUP 91-26 PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A HOTEL WITH A PIANO BAR (ON-SALE GENERAL ALCOHOL)
AND A RESTAURANT WITH ON-SALE BEER AND WINE, AND ADOPTION OF A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 125 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, KING
HARBOR HOTEL (continued from February 18, 1992 Meeting).
Recommended Action: To continue to April 21, 1992 meeting.
Mr. Schubach stated the applicant has not provided plans to Staff
and had requested a cont inuance. Chmn. Ketz and Comm. Merl
expressed their concerns regarding the repeated continuances of .,..
this item, and discussed the requirement for renoticing with Mr.
Schubach. •
Public Hearing opened by Chmn. Ketz at 7:04 p.m.
Sonia Nichols, 703 1st Street, stated her opposition to a hotel
being built near her property, feeling it would create safety
problems for the residents' children, with additional traffic and
parking problems. She felt the location was not an attractive
location for a hotel and the need for another establishment which
served alcoholic beverages.
Frederick Nichols, 703 1st Street, stated he had previously written
a letter to the City regarding the site, noting unsafe conditions,
unattractive condition and the use of the site by the homeless. He
felt the hotel would create additional parking problems and expose
children to public drunkeness. He requested that the next hearing
on this matter not be held on April 21, 1992.
Ann Lewis, 1st Street, stated the developer had been given enough
continuances and that this one should be the last. She stated she
had not received notification and questioned the number of people
that were aware of this issue. She reiterated her objection to the
continued delay of this application.
Johnnie Bruce, 846 1st Street, opposed the application and agreed
with the previous testimony. She stated she had not been "noticed"
and requested copies of the CalTrans and the environmental impact
reports.
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Public Hearing continued by Chmn. Ketz at 7:12 p.m.
Mr. Schubach commented that notices were sent to proper.ty owners
and tenants within a 300 feet limit and placed in the "Easy
Reader". Chmn. Ketz suggested that Ms. Lewis and Ms. Bruce contact
the Planning Dept. to determine if they should have received
notification.
MOTION by Comm. Suard, to DENY the request for continuance, based
upon the fact that plans were not presented prior to this meeting
as previously requested. No second was obtained and the motion was
withdrawn.
MOTION by Comm. Suard, seconded by Comm. Marks, to CONTINUE PDP
91-5/CUP 91-26 to an unspecified date, requiring renotification
through the "Easy Reader" and to property owners and tenants as
required.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Comm. Di Monda, Marks, Merl, Suard, Chmn. Ketz
None
None
None
CUP 92-2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT, AND ADOPTION OF A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 807 21ST STREET, 21ST STREET RESTAURANT
(continued from March 3, 1992 Meeting).
Recommended Action: To continue to April 21, 1992 meeting.
Mr. Schubach stated supplemental information indicating an interest
in a shared parking plan between the applicant and Sola Motors been
received by Staff. Staff recommended the matter be continued to
allow the applicant to obtain a completed agreement acceptable to
the City and noted the alternative would be to notify the applicant
that approval of live entertainment would be denied.
Comm. Di Monda discussed with Messrs. Schubach and Lee the
possibility of stating on the standards of approval that the
applicant must abide by Article 10, rather than listing all of the
standard conditions. It was determined that the conditions change
with time, and only those conditions applicable at the time the
C.U.P. was granted apply.
Public Hearing opened by Chmn. Ketz at 7:26 p.m.
Richard Limbasuta, 807 21st Street, discussed his agreement with
Sola Motor Works to exchange parking spaces. Chmn. Ketz requested
he submit a written form contract executed by both Mess~s. Dispun
and Sola. Mr. Lee explained the contract must be in a form that
can be recorded against both properties. After discussion, Mr.
Lirnbasuta agreed to provide the contract to Staff prior to April
23, 1992 and requested the application be continued to May 5, 1992.
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Kathy May, 2200 Pacific Coast Highway, Ste. 206, adjacent building
owner's representative, expressed concern regarding the parking
plan between Messrs. Dispun and Sola. She discussed previous
parking agreements between the previous owners of the restaurant
and her client Mr. DeMott, and felt the current arrangement would
increase current parking problems. She stated the music's noise
level disturb the tenants of the adjacent building. Comm. Di Monda
discussed with Ms. May the previous parking space negotiations
between her client and the applicant, of which she stated she was
not familiar. Comm. Di Monda then stated he found the te~timony to
be very self serving, but would listen. She reiterated concerns of
Mr. DeMott and requested that any parking agreement be reviewed by
the Commission and that if there were a change in restaurant
ownership, it be mandatory that any parking agreement cannot be
canceled. She requested renoticing if the application were to be
continued.
Comm. Di Monda commented the Commission should not put the
applicant in a position in which he would be forced to negotiate
with Mr. DeMott for parking space, but noted that if Mr. DeMott
were willing to negotiate in good faith and accept the benefits of
such an agreement, that action might be beneficial to both parties.
Ellen Beeranbaum, 832 21st Street, stated that the music was
amplified, the music should only be played inside the building and
not in a canvas tent and that the music continued to be played
after 10:00 p.m. on week ends. She requested the Commission
continue to review the parking situation.
Richard Limbasuta, 807 21st Street, stated the applicant's goal was
to provide a fine restaurant with good dinner music, but the music
would be stopped at 11: 00 p .m. or entirely if the Commission so
decided. He e xplained the bass uses a small amplifier, but the
piano and drum did not. He discussed the possibility of ·obtaining
a parking agreement from both Messrs. DeMott and Sola with the
Commission. The required contract conditions were discussed with
Mr. Limbasuta, with the Commission suggesting to Mr. Limbasuta that
the contract be reviewed by the Planning Dept. and the City
Attorney to assure its adequacy prior to its being signed.
Public Hearing closed by Chmn. Ketz at 7:5~ p.m.
The Commission encouraged the applicant to try to decrease the
level of sound emitting from the canvas room prior to the scheduled
hearing. The Commission requested Staff to review the hours of
entertainment, the noise level and ways to decrease the noise
level, and report its findings at the next scheduled hearing. The
Commission also decided a six-month review, rather than a one-year
review, should be implemented.
MOT~ON by Comm. Merl, seconded by Comm. Di Monda, to CONTINUE CUP
92-2 to the Planning Commission May 19, 1992 meeting to allow the
applicant to obtain the requested parking agreement and Staff to
review the noise level, hours of entertainment and ways to decrease
the noise level.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Comms. Di Monda, Marks, Merl, Suard, Chmn. Ketz
None
None
None
CON 92-3/PDP 92-3 CONDITIONAL USE :i?ERM'.IT, VESTING TENTATIVE
PARCEL V.AP #23258, AND A PRECISE DEVELOPi-!ENT PLAN FOR A 2-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM AT 628 MONTEREY BOULEVARD .••
Recommended Action: To approve said Conditional Use Permit,
Vesting Tentative Parcel Map, and Precise Development Plan.
Mr. Schubach stated Staff recommended approval, subject to
conditions. He described the project, including height and slope
of property, and compared surrounding structures to the proposed
condominium. He discussed a s imi lar , proposed 35-fee t height
project previously approved by the Commission; noted specific
requirement compliance by this project and stated Staff found the
parking requirement inconvenient for residents and guests. He
commented that if the Commission should require layout alterations,
Staff would recommend a continuance in order to review the revised
plans. Mr. Schubach discussed the narrowness of the lot as it
related to a curb cut, alley entrance and turning radius and stated -
Staff had no objection to using both drive entries in the design
solution. He also stated that Staff recommended the plans be
revised to include a 24" box tree and shrub sizes be increased to 5
gallons. He noted it was unclear as to what was intended in the
courtyard area.
Public Hearing opened by Chmn. Ketz at 8:07 p.:m.
Gerald Compton, 1200 Artesia, project architect, felt the two items
of concern were the driveway slope and exiting from the property
into the alley. He felt the driveway offered good v.isual access,
but offered to reduce the slope by raising the garage slab by
almost one foot if the Commission so desired. Comm. Marks
disagreed, stating vision was obscured directly behind the vehicle
exiting the driveway when backing out. Mr. Compton stated side
vision was adequate. Comm. Di Monda felt that a 25% slope was an
excessive grade. Mr. Compton described the slopes of the alley and
the property and referenced similar projects within the City,
stating he did not feel the slope was a problem and that it was not
an unusual situation. Comm. Di Monda stated the situation being
created was not good architectural practice and other architectural
solutions were available. Mr. Compton stated he disagreed.
Mr. Compton then explained street profiles, existing grade, street
cuts and the manner of establishing the overall height limit for
this project. Comm. Di Monda disagreed with Mr. Compton as to
where the natural grade was, suggesting that natural grade should
be :measured at sidewalk level, since the street was at that grade.
Mr. Compton stated the adjacent properties had measured in
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the same manner as this project, noted that the properties had been
and were being excavated and compared the project's height to the
adjacent property structures. Comm. Marks determined the highest
level of the building was 138. 7 and the sidewalk was at 100,
confirmed by Mr. Compton. Mr. Compton noted the 34' tall building
would be located back 24' plus a 5' setback from the sidewalk.
Comm. Marks felt the method of measurement was unrealistic to which
Mr. Compton stated the height had been established based upon the
Building Department's Code interpretation. Comm. Di Monda noted
the determination was up to Planning, not the Building Dept, and
he felt the measurements had not been taken using the property
measurement locations. Mr. Compton disagreed, stating it was
difficult to work with two dif ferent interpretations for the height
establishment. Comm. Di Monda stated that in 14 months, this was
the first project that height measurements were taken from a point
that no longer existed, suggesting that the Commission discuss this
fact with the Building Department. Mr. Compton disagreed, noting
the natural grade did exist.
Mr. Compton then discussed the problems created by a 17' setback
requirement when a 24' easement is present, stating it was non-
sensical and should be changed. He explained the impact of this
requirement upo n small, narrow lots and the structures, such as the
project with which he was currently working. Comm. Di Monda stated -
developers will do as much as possible tp maximize the property's
value, while the Commission's job was to assure good architectural
practice to maintain and/or increase community and housing value.
He noted the City Council sets policy and the Commission assures
that policy is maintained. Mr. Compton stated that not only was he
an architect, but he was also a resident, and he had never not
adhered to good architectural practice. Comm. Di Monda and Mr.
Compton then discussed the slope of the driveway , with Mr. Compton
offering to decrease the percentage of slope by elevating the
garage slab.
Coram. Marks felt the building was multi-level with a single
stairway, which was very unsafe. He also discussed the lack of
adequate open space adjacent to the entertaining or living area, to
which Mr. Compton disagreed. He explained that open space was
generally put where there was a view, resulting in less bulk, which
was desirable. He then discussed interior visibility and access
with Comm. Marks.
Tom Orley, 5106 Loma Drive, discussed the current neighborhood
zoning relating to 40 houses located in an R-2 area surrounded by
R-3 areas. He spoke regarding what he considered the injustice to
those 4 0 property owners and requested the Commission consider
changing and correctly the stated injustice.
Gerald Compton, 1200 Artesia Blvd., agreed that an inequity was
applied to the 40 lots.
Public Hearing closed by Chrnn. Ketz at 8:52 p.m.
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Comm. Suard discussed with Mr. Schubach the common interpretation
of height limits when the driveway cuts through the natural grade,
with Mr. Schubach stating it generally was measured using the
natural grade by joining the front and back property lines with a
straight line. Comm. Suard then discussed the Commission's
alternatives and the reasons for those alternatives, as well as
view blockage issues, with Mr. Schubach. Comm. Di Monda noted that
this building would be one of the few within the area with a height
of 35 feet, noting the City Council is giving the Commission mixed
signals. He objected the measuring grade from a point that no
longer existed and the parking area slope. Comm. Suard felt that
potential view of adjacent buildings would be hindered.
Comm. Merl discussed his problem with an ordinance allowing 35'
height while waiting for a decision relating to a 30' height,
stating the Commission should establish a top priority in hearing
and handling applications and decide where changes are necessary
and appropriate within the R-3 zone. He stated his problem with
the extreme driveway slope and what appeared to be a 38' building.
He stated his preference for a redesign of the plan. Upon Mr.
Compton's agreement to submit a revised design, he was requested to
submit that design to the Planning Department by April 27, 1992.
A break was taken from 9:03 until 9:10 p.m.
MOTION by Comm. Merl, seconded by Com.~. Di Monda, to CONTINUE CUP
92-3 to the Planning Commission May 5, 1992 meeting to allow the
applicant to submit a revised plan and address the Commission's
stated concerns, which includes (among others) building height and
point of measurement and slope of the driveway.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Coll'.:IIts. Di Monda, Marks, Merl, S ·;iard, Chmn. Ketz
None
None
None
CON 92-4/PDP 92-4 CONDITIO*A.L USE PER..lliIT, VESTING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP #23286, A..'l'D PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A 3-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM AT 1901 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY.
Recommended Action: To approve said Conditional Use Permit,
Vesting Tentative Parcel Map, and Precise Development Plan.
Mr. Schubach stated Staff recommended approval subject to
Conditions and noted the alternative to continue the request. He
described the proposed project including the appearance, parking
requirements, open space, landscaping, building height within the
35' limit, heig·h t of surrounding buildings and compliance to
Planning and Zoning requirements. He stated the applicant proposed
an averaging method to establish side-yard setbacks rather than
using a minimum setback requirement. Mr. Schubach stated the
averaging method be used at the Commission's discretion. He
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commented the Commission may wish to impose the building be low at
the front of the lot and the full 35' height towards the rear of
the lot. He stated the preliminary plans did not include finished
floor elevations for Staff verification and noted the "architec-
tural projections" were questionable legal encroachments, requiring
determination by the Commission if the encroachments into the yard
areas are allowable. Staff recommended a condition that perimeter
walls or fences be included on revisions .for Planning Dept. review.
Public Hearing opened by Chmn. Ketz at 9:21 p.m.
Gerald Compton, 1200 Artesia, project architect, using the
drawings, explained the building design elements and projections
within the side yard to establish interest. He discussed possible
alternatives to the front projections with Staff and the
Commission. He stated the actual building height was below the 35'
height limit and did not create a view blockage problem to the
structures across the street. He expressed his discomfort that the
Commission would review projects based upon a possible 30' height
limit, which created design problems for the architect who didn't
know whether to design to 30' or 35' heights. Mr. Compton stated
information had been obtained from CalTrans.
Eric Richardson, 4741 Darien, stated his neighbors were not
concerned about the height limit.
Diana Vidal, 930 1st Street, discussed the i mpact upon her property
if the building were built to a 30' height a nd then the property in
back of her were allowed to build to a 35' height. She felt she
should be allowed to build as high as is currently allowed.
Ni~ette McCiustion, 4741 Darien, discussed previous zone changes,
change from coillJ.~ercial to residential zoning and the devaluation of
her property. She stated if she were required to build to only
30', the building would be a cracker box. She felt the Commission
was hurting the property owne::-s and requested the property owners'
feelings be considered. She stated she was looking to enhance the
property and to live there.
Gerald Compton, 1200 Artesia, project architect, stated the
property had been owned by the same family for a long time. The
owners wished to live in two units and sell the third.
Brian Vidal, 930 1st Street, believed the residents across the
street from his property would retain thei r views. He stated the
building was old and unattractive, which they proposed to change.
Public Hearing closed by Chmn. Ketz at 9:38 p.m.
Co mi.u . Di Monda c ommented upon the 14-degree driveway, requesting a
redesign to obtain a gentler slope and enlargement of some of the
bedrooms which were extre.mely s.mall. He read the building code
denoting the room size allowances into the record. He discussed
future development of the hospital site and the adjacent areas,
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which would impact the current project, and reiterated his wish to
maintain fairness in decisions pertaining to all Hermosa Beach
construction projects.
Comm. Merl stated his concerns regarding the setting of a
precedent. Mr. Schubach referenced a similar project that had been
previously approved by the Commission. He noted this project might
be significantly impacted by CalTrans' decision and commented upon
Staff's concerns relating granting of permits at this time. Mr.
Schubach discussed the length of time necessary to receive
CalTrans' decisions.
Comm. Suard stated the building was quite bulky, which could be
reduced by lowering the height. Chmn. Ketz. also expressed her
concerns regarding the building height, but felt that until changes
are made, the Commission should continue to approve the 35' height
limit.
MOTION by Comm. Di Monda, seconded by Comm. Suard, to CONTINUE CON
92-4/PDP 92-4, DIRECT the applicant to revise the plans based upon
the comments made and noted by the Commission during this hearing
and the Commission will REVIEW those changes prior to a final
decision.
This motion was pulled at the applicants' request.
MOTION by Comm. Di Monda, seconded by Comm. Suard, to DENY CON
92-4/PDP 92-4 and to incorporate in this denial all the comments
made relating to the project, to include slope of driveway, room
size, height and setback. If this item is appealed to the City
Council, it may then decide what the issues important to the City
are.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Comms. Di Monda, Marks, and Suard
Comm. Merl, Chmn. Ketz
None
None
CON 91-9/PARK 91-7 PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PARKING PLAN
FOR A MANUFACTURING WAREHOUSE BUILDING, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIR-
ONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 601 CYPRESS AVENUE.
Recommended Action: To approve subject Precise Development Plan
and Parking Plan, and adopt the Negat ive Declaration.
Mr. Schubach stated Staff recommended approval subject to
conditions and noted possible alternative actions. He described
the building, parking area and requirements, applicqnt's use
intent, current business operation including warehousing,
handicapped parking provision, and proposed loading spaces. He
stated Staff foresaw no problem with the warehousing use as a
secondary use. Staff recommended a condition to establish a
maximum manufacturing area and to prohibit conversion of warehouse
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space, with the Planning Director's approve of any use that would
occupy the other two suites. He stated landscaping materials
should be more clearly identified. Staff did recognize flaws in
the proposed plan due to lot size and building footprint and stated
concern regarding parking ratio versus structure square footage.
Mr. Schubach stated the project represented a positive improvement
to the site and street and abandonment and capping of the idle.oil
well, and possibly lead to the development of the adjacent property
(as discussed in the supplemental information from the City
Attorney provided to the Commission).
-Comm. Di Monda discussed the parking requirement with Mr. Schubach,
determining the project was lacking five of the required spaces.
Public Hearing opened by Chmn. Ketz at 10:05 p.m.
Larry Lubow, 644 Cypress, applicant, stated he was an artist, sole
owner of the business, rarely employed other people and used 90% of
the building for warehousing. He stated his awareness as to the
importance of adequate parking provision. He stated realistically
only 4 to 5 spaces will be used, he would never exceed the 13 space
provision and was willing to sign a covenant to that fact. He
discussed the projected use of the building, stated he planned to
rent half of the building and discussed his efforts to get the oil
well capped and obtain the required soil samples. He distributed
his portfolio for review by the Commission. He confirmed his .,.
understanding of his rental limitations to Comm. Marks. He felt
the parking requirement should be based upon the number of
employees, not the building space. Chmn. Ketz discussed the
difficulties in administration associated with that suggestion.
Mr. Lubow discussed his problems with the building and the uncapped
well, while the City has allowed development of the yard by
McPherson Co. Mr. Lee noted this was a different issue. He stated
the City would not be allowing McPherson Co. to be develop an oil
well within 100 feet of a structure and explained the provisions of
that agreement.
Tom Morley, Loma Drive, felt Mr. Lubow's application ·would result
in land-use improvement. He questioned C.U.P. Item No. 2, stating
it was not "permanent" enough and requested that it be stated the
well had been permanently abandoned. He discussed his concerns
relating to Staff's discretionary abilities and requested that
statements should be clear as to what is allowable within a
particular zone. Mr. Orley requested and received a copy of the
City Attorney's letter that was previously referenced.
Public Hearing closed by Chmn. Ketz at 10:20 p.m.
Chmn. Ketz discussed the loading space and blocking of handicapped
parking space with Mr. Schubach, who expressed concern regarding
the use of future tenants and noted the handicapped parking was
adequate. Chmn. Ketz felt a problem existed with only 13 parking
spaces, of which six were compact parking spaces. She also was
concerned regarding the pumber of spaces in relationship to new
use.
Comm. Di Monda stated the applicant had two compact spaces over the
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allowance, while being five spaces short. He noted this issue was
a discretionary matter as to the strictness of interpretation. He
suggested the applicant be conditioned to encourage development and
when dealing with manufacturing, the type of manufacturing should
be reviewed. -
Comm. Suard commented upon the supposed problem between the City
and Stinnetts relating to the well. Mr. Lee stated this was a
separate issue relating to this application only because of the
Fire Code because the Stinnetts contend the well is operating. He
stated Staff has not asked the Commission to consider abandonment
of the well in any way other than that there is a Fire Code
prohibition against develcpment as long as the well is in an
operating condition.
Comm. Merl discussed buildi:-.g design to allow for future parking
with Comms. Di Monda and Marks deciding the second level would be
best for future parking. The Commiss i on d iscu ssed the possible
future site use or change in current usage impact on parking
requirements. Mr. Lee noted if the building is built for M-1
purposes, the subsequent user would not have to return to the
Commission for approval of any other land use entitlements. If the
Commissioner were to define restrictions on current use, that would
serve as a future restriction of future modification of usage.
MOTION by Comm. Di Monda, seconded by Comm. Merl, to APPROVE PDP
91-9/PARK 91-7 subject to Staff's and City Attorney's recommend-
ations as to the correct handing of tapping of the well, with a
condition that the use of the building is to be for "artist studio,
ceramic studio" and all facilities and work areas related to that
use; any change in the product being manufactured would require the
applicant or new les se.e to present to the Planning Commission an
application for approval. This use restriction is to be recorded
with the property title.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Comm.s. Di Monda, Marks, and Merl
Comm. Suard, Ch~m. Ketz.
No:.:e
I~one
Mr. Lubow was informed he could contact Staff in order to obtain
the implications of the covenant, covenant language, leasing of
tenant space options and his ability to appeal the CoI(IIrtission' s
decision.
SS 86-12 TEXT 11MENDMEK'T TO ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING ADULT
USES AND ADOP:('ION Oi<.. Ari '17~NVI~ONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION
(continued from March 3, 1992 Meeting.)
Recommended Action: To review additional data requested and direct
Staff to set for public hearing.
MOTION by the Commission to CO JTINUE this item to the Commission's
meeting of April 21, 1992. No objections, so ordered.
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SS 91-4 SPECIAL STUDY AND TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING RECON-
STRUCTION OF NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS PARTIALLY DESTROYED.
Recommended Action: To direct staff as deemed appropriate.
MOTION by the Commission to CONTINUE this item. No objections, so
ordered.
STAFF ITEMS
a. Planning Department activity report of February 1992.
RECEIVE AND FILE
b. Memorandum regarding Planning Commission liaison for April 14,
1992 City Council meeting.
RECEIVE AND FILE
c. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda.
Comm. Di Monda asked if the study of R-3 and RP zones would
affect areas which are to be built to R-3 zone standards, which
Mr. Schubach stated would not. Comm. Di Monda referenced the
May 5, 1992 meeting and stated the definition of "grade" should
be discussed and decided upon.
d. City Council minutes of February 25 and March 10, 1992.
RECEIVE AND FILE
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
The Commission DIRECTED Staff to present a list of studies to be
placed on future agendas to the Commission in order to establish
prioritization. The list is to include who initiated.the item and
when the item was initiated.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Comm. Merl, seconded by Comm. Di Monda, to adjourn at
10:58 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 April 7, 1992.
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Michael Schubach, Secretary
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R -ehristiRe Ke-t.-o ,✓chairman
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Date
12 P.C.Minutes 4/7/92