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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON JULY 7, 1992, AT 7:11 P.M. IN
THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Meeti.ng called~to order at 7:11 p.m. by Chmn. Merl.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Comm. Suard.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Comms. Marks, Oakes, Suard and Chmn. Merl
Comm. Di Monda
Michael Schubach; Planning Directory
Edward Lee, Assistant City Attorney
Sylvia Root, Recording Secretary
Chmn. Merl introduced Commissioner Oakes as a new member
of the Planning Commission.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION by Comm. Suard, seconded by Comm. Marks, to APPROVE
the following Consent Calendar items with the following
changes:
Minutes of June 16, 1992
Page 3, Line 1 -CHANGE " .. trash area was too small .. "
TO " .. trash area obstructed side yard
access .. "
Policy Statement P.C. 92-2, A POLICY STATEMENT OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIF-
ORNIA, INTERPRETING A DO-IT~YOURSELF BREWERY AS A HOBBY,
SUPPLY BUSINESS AND THEREFORE AS A PERMITTED USE IN COM-
MERCIAL ZONES. Page 2 refers to another document. This
item was referred to the July 21, 1992 Planning Commission
meeting, at which time to reference document is to be
provided, with an added notation that State and Federal
Laws regarding this subject are being referenced.
Resolution P.C. 92-4, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMIS-
SION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW AUTO DETAILING
IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING CAR WASH, PARKING PLAN TO·
ALLOW EMPLOYEE PARKING ON ADJACENT PROPERTY, AND ADOPTION
OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 1000 PACIFIC
COAST HIGHWAY, HERMOSA CAR WASH.
Resolution P.C. 92-31,_ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COM-
MISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA DENYING A
VARIANCE TO ALLOW 250 SQUARE FEET ADDITION TO A NON CON-
FORMING TRIPLEX AT 336 THE STRAND AND ADOPTION OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SAID VARIANCE AT
336 THE STRAND.
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Resolution P.C. 92-32, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COM-
MISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROV-
ING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
#.2328'6 AND PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH REVISED PLANS FOR
A THREE-UNIT :CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1901 PACIFIC COAST
HIGHWAY.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Comm. Marks, Oakes, Suard, Chmn. Merl
None
Comm. Di Monda
None
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Roger E. Bacon, 1100 Pacific Coast Highway, stated that
Alpha Beta had vacated his property and he had explored
other revenue avenues, which included the parking of cars
on his property. Due to the slowness in completing the
processes required by the City, he had lost the parking
contract. He suggested the City review "temporary usage"
to gain revenue for the town.
PUBLIC HEARING
CON 92-6/PDP 92-5 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, VESTING
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #21754, AND A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 1010 17TH STREET
(continued from June 16, 1992 meeting).
Recommended Action: To approve said Conditional ·use
Permit, Vesting Tentative Parcel Map and Precise Devel-
opment Plan.
Mr. Schubach stated this previously heard item was brought
back due to site problems which the applicant had tried to
correct . Mr. Schubach referenced the soil engineering
report, site photographs, a Building Department report,
revisions submitted by the applicant which provided open
space more than adequate to comply with the new Policy
Statement and the removal of the on-site trailer. He
noted the resolution of approval included a condition that .
the CC&R's be corrected, that a 7-feet minimum clearance
be provided for vehicles and three 36" box trees were
clearly depicted. . He stated the Building Department was
working with the applicant's engineer regarding the issue
of filling the abandoned swimming pool without a permit to
obtain satisfactory soil studies prior to issuing a grade
J?ermit. Mr. Schubach stated he had not had the opportun-
ity to review the soil report.
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Public Hearing opened by Chmn. Merl at 7:22 p.m.
Jacob Mierop, 1218 6th Street, corrected the Staff Report,
stating the pool had not been filled, the dirt was con-
tained within an 8 feet in length, 4 feet in height area
adjacent to his neic;rhbor' s property. He stated he had
made an agreement w1. th his neighbor, Ms. Ford, that he
would pay for a new block wall in lieu of any damage to
the wood fence. Mr. Mierop agreed to remove any fill that
was on his pro~erty and restated his intent to use the
dirt to only fill the pool. Mr. Mierop discussed previous
actions he had taken, as well as his driveway slope, fin-
ished floor height and ventilation of the ground-floor
bedroom with Comm. Oakes.
Bill Gray, 1115 17th Street, owns property directly across
the street from the proposed construction site. He stated
removal of the trailer was appreciated. He requested that
construction debris be removed from the basement. He felt
that enough dirt to fill the pool, as well as the concrete
planner, and had been level out in the front yard. He
expressed his concern regarding neighborhood protection
from the resultant termites.
Jacob Mierop, 1218 6th Street, rebutted the dirt had been
leveled in f rent of the structure in order to remove it
from the fence area. He stated only dry wall was in the
basement.
No one else wished to speak regarding this item, and Chmn.
Merl closed the Public Hearing at 7:33 p.m.
Chmn. Merl and Mr. Schubach discussed the removal of the
dirt, as well as steps taken by the Building Department to
assure removal of that fill dirt and its report relating
to this issue. Mr. Schubach stated the applicant would
have to remove the soil, fill in the pool in order to meet
the conditions of approval. Chrnn. Merl commented the.re-
port received from the Building Department did not appear
to meet the Commission"s previous requests. Mr.· Lee
stated the soil report received by the Commission addres-
sed the issue of the uncompacted fill brought onto the
site, however, it did not state exactly what would happen.
He suggested it was appropriate for the Commission to
consider a continuance until a more detailed Building
Department report has been received by the Commission.
Mr. Schubach reiterated the actions taken by the applicant
to date. Comm. Marks suggested removal of the soil· be
made a condition prior to issuance of a building p~r~it,
to which the Commission agreed. Termites should be
. automatically removed when .the wood is removed from the
• site. Comm. Oaks requested that clearance of the driveway
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and the ventilation of the rear unit back bedroom be made
part of the conditions of approval.
MOTION by Comm. Suard, seconded by Comm. Oakes, to APPROVE
the project as proposed, with the stipulation that prior
to obtaining permits the applicant provides evidence to
the Commission that he has cleared the earth, filled the
swimming pool and rectified any stated proposed structure
problems in terms of required light, air, ventilation, and
height over driveway, at which time the Commission will
approve issuance of building permits.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Comm. Marks, Oakes, Suard, Chmn. Merl
None
Comm. Di Monda
None
Chmn. Merl stated this application had been approved;
subject to appeal within 10 days to the City Council.
CUP 92-7 --CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ON-SALE BEER
AND WINE AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH A
RESTAURANT, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AT 1100 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY #2, EL POLLO
INKA.
Recommended Action: To approve said Conditional Use
Permit adopt the Environmental Negative Declaration.
Mr. Schubach stated the app licant is requesting approval
for the on-site sale of beer and wine, as well as approval
of live entertainment with musicians playing Peruvian
music. Seating is for a maximum of 64 customers with
musicians being located in the front of the building. He
outlined the recommended hours of entertainment, as ·well
as operation, noting this location is part of a large
shopping center. Life entertainment would be limited to a
maximum of two.performers and non-amplified acoustic music
on week ends only, ceasing at 10:00 P.M.
Comm. Suard discussed condition #7 with Mr. Schubach.
Public Hearing opened by Chmn. Merl at 7:51 p.m.
Will Neivez, applicant's representative, introduced · the
applicant, Shirley Felner and stated they would stipulate
to the _conditions of approval. He . requested the enter-
tainment hours . be expanded to include every day of the
week primarily between the hours of 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. He
stated the Peruvian musicians have special wind instru-
ments and a drum, and explained where the musicians would
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be located within the restaurant. He noted the "family"
did have three other operations.
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Roger Bacon, ilOO Pacific Coast Highway, as the property
o wn er, discussed his pleasure with leasing to the appli-
c ant, noting the cleanliness, food, bakery and exce llent
o perat ions of the other establishments owned by the
f am ily . He felt the entertainment would be very low-
keyed, with no amplification.
Wesley Bush, Chamber of Commerce, stated his pleasure with
this type of restaurant. He felt the music was unique and
the operation was well-run.
Don Haggerty, 1550 Prospect, felt many previous restaur-
ants have been unable to obtain a beer and wine license,
and therefore went out of business. He supported approval
of the application.
No one else wished to speak regarding this item, and Chmn.
Merl closed the Public Hearing at 7:59 p.m.
MOTION b¥ Comm. Suard, seconded by Comm. Oakes, to APPROVE
application CUP 92-7, with an amendment to Item #10 to
allow the Peruvian type of music every night of the week.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Comm. Marks, Oakes, Suard, Chmn. Merl
None
Comm. Di Monda
None
• Chmn. Merl stated this application had been approved;
subject to appeal within 10 days to the City Council.
CUP 92-8 --CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A SNACK SHOP
WITH LESS THAN REQUIRED PARKING, AN D ADOPTION OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 1314 HERMOSA AVENUE,
THE SQUEEZE CUP.
Recommended Action: To approve said Conditional Use
Permit adopt the Environmental Negative Declaration.
Mr. Schubach stated the bu siness would be primarily the
sale of Italian Ice. Staff believed the bus iness emph asis
was for snack food and qu ick service, with a large
percentage of the customers being pedestrians and am~le
public parking available; a ll of which would justify
reduction o~ the parking requirements . He stated the
previous business had a 4 space requirement, while this
one would require 10 space s and noted the available
options. Mr. Schubach stated Staff supported waiving the
requirements, but commented it would be_ necessary that the
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business be conditioned to be maintained as a snack shop.
Staff also recommended exterior site improvements.
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Public Hearing·-opened by Chmn. Merl at 8:05 p.m.
Joe Iacopino, applicant, stated the conditions were
acceptable. He explained he and his family had owned a
similar business for many years. He stated he would
change the sign on the back of the building and paint the
rear of the building if it were necessary. He agreed to
sharing of the trash can with his adjacent neighbor. He
explained the Italian Ice was an old family recipe and
would be made on site.
Wesler Bush, Chamber of Commerce, discussed the problems
experienced by small businesses and stated the Chamber of
Commerce's support of this application.
No one else wished to speak regarding this item, and Chmn.
Merl closed the Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m.
MOTION b¥ Comm. Suard, seconded by Comm. Oakes, to APPROVE
application cup 92-8, as s~ated.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Comm. Marks, Oakes, Suard, Chmn. Merl
None
Comm. Di Monda
None
Chmn. Merl stated this application had been approved;
subject to appeal within 10 days to the City Council.
CUP 92-11 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO APPROVE THE
EXISTING DANCE AREA AND TO ALLOW LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TO
EXCEED DINNER MUSIC LEVEL AT 2701 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY,
THE BEACH BOYS CAFE.
Recommended Action: To approve said Conditional Use
Permit amendment.
Mr. Schubach described the current building and previous
businesses at this location, as well as the building
remodeling and improvements which included painting,
resurfacing of the parking lot, ventilation improvements,
installation of a sound wall and valet parking being
currently offered. He discussed the issues for the
Commission"s consideration. While noting that noise
impact was .still a concern, Staff saw no wisdom in
allowing dancing with recorded music but not with live
music.
Mr. Schubach explained the conditions which were included
to address the issue of both potential noise generated_by
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both music and patrons. He discussed the impacts to
parking, noting the additional off-site parking would
appear to satisfy the added demand and recommended a
condition be included that provided off-site parking
during the evenings during live music performances,
complementary valet parking be provided and a copy of the
parking agreement be maintained in the Planning Dept. 's
files. Staff did not object to the requested change in
hours, but did have concerns regarding the allowance of
daily entertainment to 1:30 a.m. Mr. Schubach noted con-
ditions to require a "NO PARKING" sign and a gate to the
trash dumpster and addressed Staff's capability to conduct
noise measurement tests.
Comm. Marks discussed the enclosed location of the music
with Mr. Schubach.
Public Hearing opened by Chmn. Merl at 8:20 p.m.
Steve Jacobson, 2701 Pacific Coast Highway, corrected
Staff's report information regarding the additional
parking agreement, noting he had a month-to-month
agreement with the landlord of the parking area .. He
stated that the additional· parking was not a requirement
but that he had wished to be a good neighbor by offering
the additional parking and remodeling the building and
im1;>roved the air conditioning machinery to reduce the
noise level.
Mr. Jacobson explained that dancing with live entertain-
ment would be advantageous ·because it would attract an
older clientele. He stated that with a "D.J.", a younger
audience is attracted, resulting in louder music and
noise. He felt elimination of the "D.J." format and
im1;>lementation of live entertainment would reduce the
noise.
Mr. Jacobson stated he currently had parking for 47 cars,
and with the parking agreement, 200 additional spaces
would be available. He requested that valet parking not
be required each evening due to a lack of business on
Mondays and Tuesdays. Valet parking is provided from •
Wednesday through Sunday. Comm. Oakes expressed concern
regarding a short-term ~arking agreement and noted her
approval that valet parking provided that clientele exit
from the front door, therefore alleviating noise to the
neighbors to the back .of the site. Mr. Jacobson reiter-
ated that he currently met the on-site parking require-
ment and had had no complaints regarding the current live
music. He stated if anyone had a complaint, he wanted
them to come to him so that he could current any problems.
Ruth Sullivan, 2954 La Carlita Place, stated she could
hear voices from the parking lot. She discussed her
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confusion relating to Staff's report and discussed the
placement of the speakers within the restaurant with Mr.
Schubach. Mr •. '~ Schubach reiterated that Staff would be
conducting on-site acoustical analyses. She expressed the
wish that the doors and windows remain closed during the
hours of music, as stating within the C.U.P.
Chris Howell, 2966 La Carlita Place, felt that live music
negatively altered the character of a neighborhood and
requested that Staff monitor the establishment. . He
requested that noise in the early morning hours be reduced
or eliminated.
Gayle Duggan, area lessee, stated there was a huge
difference between this restaurant and the previous ones.
She noted the music was no problem, the clientele was
entirely different, valet parking was beneficial and
supported approval of the application.
Richard Sullivan, 2954 La Carlita Place, encouraged the
Commission to deny the application, noting an acoustic
survey was warranted and stated his opposition to allow-
ing this type of business within the area.
Don Haggerty, 1550· Prospect, suggested approval of the
C.U.P. with a 1:00 A.M. closure and if there were no
problems for a period of six months, changing the hours of
operation to closure at 1:30 A.M. He felt this business
was of benefit to the City. He stated the applicant
should not be penalized for ~he previous owners' actions.
Steve Jacobson stated he had had live entertainment and
had not received any complaints. He would respond to any
complaints received. He stated the Police Dept. felt he
had done an excellent job in eliminating the noise.· He
stated he can't completely control the general public but
continued to take action and remain "good neighbors". He
reiterated the issue was not whether he could have danc-
ing, but if dancing would be permitted with live enter-
tainment.
Patrick Howe, representing the applicant, stated Item·
15(c) contained rather threatening wording, and requested
it be amended to allow a 90 to 120 day grace period if the
parking agreement were terminated. This time ~eriod would
allow the applicant to obtain other parking, since parking
is such a problem within Hermosa Beach. He also stated
the current on-site parking provided matched that of the
previous business. Mr. Howe requested amendment of Item
11, in that it was not economically feasible, nor war-
ranted due to the down turn in volume, that a valet
service be utilized every day of the week.
No one else wished to speak regarding this item, and Chmn.
Merl closed the Public Hearing at 8:54 p.m.
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Comm. Suard and Mr. Schubach discussed Staff's capability
to monitor the noise levels ~nd the extent of the mo~itor-
ing that would~be conducted by Staff during the six-month
test period. Comm. Suard requested that Staff check to
assure that Mondays and Tuesdays are not overc rowded as
far as val et parking was concerned and asked if Item Nos.
7 and 20 should be coordinated in terms of after-closure
parking lot noise, to which Mr. Schubach agreed.
Chmn . Merl supported the six-month review period , agreed
that it was illo gical to allow dancing t o recorded mus ic
but not live entert ainment. Co mm. Oake s expressed her
concerns relating to t he-parking lot short term agreement
issue. Mr. Schubach suggested an alternative: if ·the
parking could not be provided at the adjacent property,
the app licant could re stripe his existing parking,
allowing for "stacking" with the valet 1;>arking as an
alternative. Chmn. Merl r equested that if parking is
disrupted, the applicant wou ld notify Staff, supplying a
proposal a ddress ing the problem , and a review by the
Commission could be conducted within 30 days.
Mr. Lee clarified that termination of live entertainment
woul d no t commence until 60 day s after t he termi n ation of
the par k ine:, agreement. Comm. Oakes requested that the
nois e within the park ing l ot also be addressed, s ince
residents had lodged c0mplaints, to which Chmn. Merl
agreed. Mr. Lee asked for clarification of Item 15 (A),
Page 8 , as to whether the _E>arking agreement would be
rec orded aga inst property o r if the current agreement was
acc eptable. The applicant was directed to obtain a
minimum of a six-month term parking agreement, with a
possibility o f a 3 0-day notice terminat ion and notif i-
cation to the City, allowi ng the applicant a 60-day period
in which to provide replac eme nt parking.
MOTION by Chmn. Merl, seconded b y Comm. Suard, to APP ROVE
Staff's recommendation relating to appl ication 9 2 ~11, wi th
the following amendments: ( 1) Item # 11 -valet parking
will be required Wednesdays through Sundays; every other
day t hat the parking lot is filled, valet service mu st be
provided , (2) Item #1 5(A) -the minimum parameters for the
parking arrangement is a six -month term of lease with a 30
day notice of termination by either party, wi t h the City
to be notified if the agreement is to be t erminated, (3)
Item # 15 ( C ) within 30 days of receiving notic e of
parking ag re ement termination, the Planning Commi ssion
shall review that action, and thi s item shall p r ovide a 60
day period to enable the applicant to provide substitute
addi tional parking if the parking agreement is terminated,
and (4 ) the addre ss of the park i ng lot shall be omitted to
allow the applic ant to o btain an agreement at another
location.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Comm. Marks, Oakes, Suard, Chmn. Merl
None
~omm. Di Monda·
None
Chmn. Merl stated this application had been approved;
subject to appeal within 10 days to the City Council.
HEARINGS
NR 92-3 --AN EXCEPTION TO SECTION 13-7(b) TO ADD GREATER
THAN 50% ADDITION TO AN EXISTING NON-CONFORMING SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING AT 1015 4TH STREET.
Recommended Action: To approve said request.
Mr. Schubach explained the east side yard is only 2.6 feet
wide at its narrowest point, instead of the required
minimum of 5 feet, resulting in the non-conformity; and
only one ~arking space is available, to be corrected with
the addition of a two-car garage. He described the pro-
~osed addition, open space, grade and planted area, stat-
ing Staff's only concern was the proposed added area was
designed to allow conversion into a second unit, including
its own access, its own stairway access to a bedroom and a
wet bar. The applicant expressed his willingness to place
a restriction on the property to limit it to one unit.
Mr. Schubach stated the existing non-conforming side yard
setback did not appear to be severe and the size of the
addit ion and resulting house size would be moderate in
scale. He stated the Commission must make a finding that
the goals, intent and purpose of Article 13 were being met
prior to approval. Staff recommended approval.
There were no questions of Staff, and at 9:13 p.m., Chmn.
Merl invited the applicant to speak.
Lance Widman, 1015 4th Street, bought the property in
1976, and, due to family expansion, now wishes to enlarge
his home. Since the purchase, he has continually upgraded
the structure. He stated the remodel would be an add on
to the rear with no demolition to the current structure,
noted the lot is "combined", is approximately 5,000 sq.
ft. with an 1, 10 0 sq. ft. livable space structure. He
discussed the non-conformities, noted the rest of the
property and . structure were conforming, the parking would
be brought into conformance and stated his proposed
addition exceeded the "50% of value" allowance. Mr.
Widman agreed to sign a dead restriction to assure· no
bootleg unit would exist. He stated the P.roposed deck
would be immediately accessible from the family room. H~
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corrected the Staff Report in that no wet bar is planned,
b:ut :z;:ather a designated "bar area". He stated the side
yard setback would be the only remaining non-conformity,
and the proposed addition was consistent with development
within the neighborhood. Mr. Widman introduced the
project architect, who did not speak.
Comm. Oakes and Mr. Widman discussed the width between Mr.
Widman• s property and his adjacent neighbor. Mr. Widman
stated the maximum building height would be 25 feet and
described the architectural treatment of the stairwa~ and
building exterior. Comm. Suard discussed the possibility
of Codes changes to allow a pitched roof on the proposed
addition. Mr. Widman had discussed this with Staff,
noting it was not possible and the plan had been designed
accordingly, to which Mr. Schubach explained further. The
Commission agreed the non-conformity was minor; efforts to
blend the structure had been looked into.
MOTION by Comm. Marks, seconded by Comm. Suard, to APPROVE
application NR 92-3 for exception to Section 13-7 (b) as
stated.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Comm. Marks,· Oakes, Suard, Chmn. Merl
None·
Comm. Di Monda
None
Chmn. Merl stated this application had been a~proved;
subject to appeal within 10 days to the City Council.
A break was taken from 9:32 p.m. to 9:40 p.m.
NR 92-4 --AN EXCEPTION TO SECTION 1162 TO ADD 250 SQUARE
FOOT ADDITION AND REMODEL TO AN EXISTING TWO-UNIT PROJECT
NON-CONFORMING TO PARKING, DENSITY AND SETBACKS AT 1616
MANHATTAN AVENUE.
Recommended Action: To approve said request.
Mr. Schubach stated the applicant proposed to add a bath-·
room and walk-in closet, a 250 sq. ft. addition, and an
interior remodel of the unit along Bayview Drive. He
explained the property and structure non-conformities,
noting density, parking and setback non-conformities were
no severe or unusual for the area and would not intensify
the situation. Mr. Schubach noted addition parking space
was available to the south of unit B if the storage
structure was removed and recommended such a condition.
He stated the Commission must make a finding that the
goals, intent and purpose of Article 13 are met prior to
approval.
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There were no questions of Staff, and at 9:43 p.m., Chmn.
M~rl ,invited the applicant to speak. ~·
Tim Meenan, f66 Manhattan Avenue, co-owner, stated the
stairs would probably remain in place, rather than moving
an outside wall three inches to sup~ort the upstairs
bedroom. Comm. Marks and Mr. Meenan discussed access to
the current stairway and plan elevation. Mr. Meenan
described the lot size and existing structures, as well as
the non-conformities in the side yard. He stated the
proposed remodel conforms in every respect and stressed no
demolition would be conducted. He stated the 1938 build-
ing would be very expensive to remodel} it would be less
expensive to demolish and rebuild, but they could not do
that due to the building ordinance restrictions. Mr.
Meenan stated the property had been zoned R-3 when he and
his brother purchased it, but the zone had since changed.
There are three standard sized and one compact parking
spaces on site. He stated exterior efforts (stucco,
windows) would be made to ·enhance an architectural blend.
John Meenan, 166 Manhattan Avenue, Unit B, discussed with
Comm. Marks the intention to locate a deck on the west
side.
Chmn. Merl confirmed the only increase in living area
space would be the addition of a walk-in closet and
bathroom. Comm. Oakes confirmed the unit B would be
increased only 40 sq. ft., with a total remodel of the
interior. Chmn. Merl and Mr. Schubach discussed the
addition of a parking space in the side yard encroachment
area.
MOTION by Comm. Suard, seconded by Comm. Oakes, to APPROVE
application NR 92-4 for exception to Sect~on 1162, as
stated.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Comm. Marks, Oakes, Suard, Chmn. Merl
None
Comm. Di Monda
None
Chmn. Merl stated this application had been approved;
subject to appeal within 10 days to the City Council.
STAFF ITEMS
a. Correspondence regarding the sign at Palm West Escrow.
Mr. Schubach distributed photo9raphs to the Commis-
sion. Gail Duggan discussed with the Commission its
inability to act upon this item. It was explained to
Ms. Duggan compliance to the variance application
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procedure was necessary. Wesler Bush, Chamber of
Commerce, stated his understanding that the Chamber of
Commerce would also be part of the planning process,
requesting notification to the Chamber prior to any
action being taken. Mr. Schubach detailed actions .
taken to date, stating the Chamber of Commerce would
receive notification in a timely manner.
RECEIVE AND FILE
b. Request for inclusion of a tattoo parlor in C-3 zone
permitted use list.
The Commission discussed with Messrs. Schubach and Lee
potential classifications in which tattoo ~arlors
could be included as a permitted use, initiation of a
new classification or notification to applicant that
he should restate his request with the City Council.
A majority of the Commission agreed to initiate the
consideration of an amendment to add "tattoo parlors"
as a permitted use or a conditionall¥ permitted use by
directing staff to prepare a Resolution of Intent, and
notify the applicant the fee is $340. No objections,
so ordered.
c. Update of the status report regarding fence at 1515
Hermosa Avenue.
Mr. Schubach stated he had been notified the fence has
been completely removed on the Hermosa Avenue and •
walk-street side, but a portion remains on the west
side, which is to be removed July 8, 1992.
RECEIVE AND FILE
d. Planning Department activity report of May, 1992 ..
RECEIVE AND FILE
e. Memorandum regarding Planning Commission liaison for
July 14, 1992 City Council meeting.
RECEIVE AND FILE
f. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda.
RECEIVE AND FILE
g. City Council minutes of May 26, 1992.
RECEIVE AND FILE
COMMISSIONER ITEMS None
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ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by the Cdfurnission to adjourn at
objections; so ordered.
•• CERTIFICATION
10:27 p.m~-No
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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
meet~ng __ of_. July_ 7, 1992. .✓,!/4,. ,J ~ /_lf--4 ~~ ??l;/1'//,W 0--
RGd Mer I, Chairman 1 ,, Mic , Secretary
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Date
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