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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_Minutes_1992_02_18MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON FEBRUARY 18, 1992, AT 7 :00 P.M. IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS Meeting called to order. at 7:00 P.M. by Chmn. Ketz. Pledge of Allegiance led by Comm. Merl. ROLL CALL I Present: Absent: Also Present: Comms. Di Monda, Marks, Merl, Suard, Chmn. Ketz None Michael Schubach; Planning Director, Edward Lee, Assistant City Attorney, Sylvia Root, Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION by Comm. Di Monda, seconded by Comm. Marks, to approve the following Consent Calendar items: Minutes of the February 4, 1992 Planning Commission meeting, with the following changes: SECTION: STAFF ITEMS (c) to be redone in its entirety to include a complete, adequate outline of all discussion by the Commission, including quoted memorandum information, all comments, cited Sign Ordinance Sections regarding changes relating to this particular issue, citing definitions established within the Ordinance to include materials that temporary and permanent signs are made from. Resolution P.C. 91-73, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CHILDREN'S DAY CARE CENTER FOR THIRTEEN OR MORE CHILDREN AND AN OVER-HEIGHT FENCE AT 739 LONGFELLOW. AVENUE, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION. • ;Resolution P.C. 92-5, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A COND!TIONAL USE PERMIT, VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #20554 AND PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 2902 HERMOSA AVENUE. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Conuns. Di Monda, Marks, Merl, Suard and Chmn. Ketz None None None COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Robert Udovich, 1559 Pacific Coast Highway, distributed to the Commission copies of a letter from Round-Table Pizza to Mr. 1 P.C.Minutes 2/18/92 Schubach, explained the letter content, referenced a parking survey previously conducted and other correspondence, and discussed the reasons for his petition for Mr. Schubach's resignation or termination. PUBLIC HEARING PDP 91-5 • --PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A 64-ROOM HOTEL AND 3,336 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT, AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ON-SALE GENERAL ALCOHOL IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE RESTAURANT, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 125 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, KING HARBOR HOTEL (continued from November 19 r December 3, 1991, and January 7, 1992 meetings). Recommended Action: To continue to March 17, 1992 meeting. Mr. Schubach stated this application had been continued several times due to a previous revisions to comply with Commission requests. A · continuan ce is requested due to additional details currently requiri ng completion. Mr. Schubach stated he was very conf i dent t his application would be available at that meeting. He stated this item would be renoticed if the Commission wished. Commissioners Di Monda and Merl discussed the reasons for the previous continuances. Public Hearing opened by Chmn. Ketz at 7:10 p.m. Ann Lewis, 834 First Street, requested that public notices be again issued. Public Hearing closed by Chmn. Ketz at 7:11 p.m. MOTION by Comm. Di Monda, seconded by Comm. Suard, to CONTINUE the application to the meeting of April 7, 1992, to include direction to Staff that renotification be performed. • AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Comms. Di Monda, Marks, Merl, Suard, Chmn. Ketz None None None PDP 91-10 PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW A DUPLEX AT 122 FIRST STREET (continued from January 7, 1992 meeting). Recommended Action: To continued to March 3, 1992 meeting for applicant to submit revised plans. Mr. Schubach stated due to the fact that problems still exist within the revised plan, requiring additional corrections, the applicant requested a continuance,. He stated Staff has seen the plans prior to this meeting. 2 P.C.Minutes 2/18/92 Public Hearing opened by Chmn. Ketz at 7:12 p.m. No one wished to address the Commission regarding this application. Public Hearing closed by Chmn. Ketz at 7:12 p.m. MOTION by Comm. Di Monda, seconded by Comm. Merl, to CONTINUE the application to the meeting of March 3, 1992. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Comms. Di Monda, Marks, Merl, Suard, Chmn. Ketz None None None CON 92-2/PDP 92-2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP :#21667, AND PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 1051 MONTEREY BOULEVARD. Recommended Action: To approve said Conditional Use Permit, Vesting Tentative Parcel Map and Precise Development Plan. Mr. Schubach stated the plan generally meets all Code requirements. The revised plans would be examined by Staff to assure requirements compliance. Commissioner Di Monda noted the absence of a require- ment for 24" box tree landscaping and requested the Condition be added. Public Hearing opened by Chmn. Ketz at 7:14 p.m. Jerry Compton, 1200 Artesia Blvd., project architect, s·tated the applicant had reviewed and agreed to the Conditions. Comm. Marks and Mr. Compton discussed the access/egress on the one staircase in the two-story bu ilding, which included subterranean and mezzanine levels. Comm. Marks felt this was an unsafe condition. Mr. Compton stated no living area was at the Basement level, explained the 17' set back requirements versus available living space and building square footage, and that open space decks were outside the mezzanine level. Comms. Marks and Di Monda discussed the Commis- sions previously stated wish to maximize deck space adjacent to main living areas versus the submitted plan with Mr. Compton. Coirun. Di Monda discussed the possibility that similar future pro j ects could include a landscaped, usable rear yard area, to which Mr. Compton replied this had been done in the past and will be in the future. Comm. Marks and Mr. Compton discussed the projected sales price of the units. David Walfram, 1036 Monterey, discussed the difficulty of the on-street parking on Monterey, commenting that new construction eliminated more street parking, asking if parking entrances could be on Bay View instead of Monterey. Chmn. Ketz noted that this particular application would provide addition of-street parking and that the grade difference made entrance from Bay View impossible. 3 P.C.Minutes 2/18/92 Ian Smith, 669 4th Street, asked if the Commission was concerned regarding the residents of the current building which is being replaced with the new project. He comm ented that one resident had lived there 17 years and that the building was "very we.11 kept". He also mentioned the lack of area on-street parking. Loren Davis, Manager, 1100 Monterey Blvd., stated the new buildings will block the views, there is currently a parking problem and more on-street parking is being taken away. During the past two years, buildings ;are allowed to be too large. Jerry Compton rebutted by stating past developments had been built with under-utilization of parking requirements, resulting in the current parking problems. He felt every property owner should be allowed to have a curb cut, noting the Code now requires a lot of off-street parking. Public Hearing closed by Chmn. Ketz at 7:35 p.m. Comm. Di Monda stated that until the City Council makes a decision regarding views and building heights, the Commission does not feel current applications should not be addressed and the Commission does not have a legal right to prohibit property owners from using their property as long as the requirements are met. MOTION by Comm. Di Monda, seconded by Comm. Suard, to APPROVE the application with a change in the Condition Use Permit, Paragraph 4, to include 24" box trees as part of the landscaping plan. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Corruns. Di Monda, Merl, Suard, Chmn. Ketz Corrun. Marks None None CUP 92-1 MASTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AUTHORIZE TWO AUTO REPAIR BUSINESSES AT 323 AND 325 ARDMORE AVENUE. Recommended Action: To approve said Master Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Schubach stated this was an amortized C.U.P. Staff is attempting to impose some regulations on types of business which may cause problems. This business is located in a residential area but has experienced no problems within the neighborhood. The applicant also works on some small racing cars, his own and others, behind closed doors. Mr. Lee noted this business is within the context of "grandfathered" use~ if the business changed or closed for a 90-day period, it would lose its-legal nonconforming status. Mr. Schubach noted the Commission would only be approving auto repair, not allowing an enlargement of usage. Public Hearing opened by Chmn. Ketz at 7:49 p.m. 4 P.C.Minutes 2/18/92 Robert Catalano, applicant, stated he had reviewed and agreed with the Conditions. He referenced a petition signed by his neighbors requesting driveway striping not be required. He discussed the types of fire-fighting equipment he had with Comm. Marks. He stated his building nee~ed a new roof. Jerry Compton, architect, 1200 Artesia Blvd., stated the applicant wished to blend in with and enhance the adjacent residential properties, while being across the street from manufacturing buildings,, He commented the applicant wished to cut costs and install the roof at the same time the other required Conditions were being completed, noting the roof rafters would only bear the roof, itself. Mr. Compton wished the Commission to .determine whether the new roof would be a structural modification or not. He requested a continuation if the Commission was going to request an elevation and to relieve the applicant of additional public hearings and associated costs. Mike Dimiko, 559 3rd Street, stated the applicant had been an outstanding business resident with extreme concern regarding his neighbors. He asked for clarification of Condition #9 regarding customer drop off and pick up. The Commission agreed this Condition needed clarification. He also asked that striping not be required. Public Hearing closed by Chmn. Ketz at 8:06 p.m. Chmn. Ketz determined striping is a normal requirement, but can be waived. Comm. Di Monda determined that only 11 parking spaces were required, suggested the stripes not be required but landscaping be required, if the change is acceptable to the owner. He stated that the Commission does not have a legal right to prohibit property owners from using their property as long as the requirements are met. Mr. Schubach stated the Commission, if it didn't believe that changing the roof style was in violation of the nonconforming section of the Code, the Commission could request an interpretation from Staff, make a policy statement confirmed by the City Council and issue a building permit. The roof change could not be approved with the C.U.P., unless unusual grounds were evident or it was determined to not be a modification. Mr. Schubach commented that if an additional fee is required, it would be for a Variance, requiring completion of the Variance procedures. Mr. Lee confirmed that Mr. Schubach suggested to the Commission that a C.U.P. could be granted with Conditions which would have no effect upon the roof line; Mr. Catalano could return for a Code interpretation regarding the roof-line change by requesting same from the Planning Department. It a Variance for non-conforming building was required, procedure must be followed, including fee payment. Chmn. Ketz confirmed interpretation could be made by the Commission at the continuance date time. MOTION by Comm. Di Monda, seconded by Comm. Merl, to APPROVE the C.U.P. application, with the following changes: The property is 5 P.C.Minutes 2/18/92 located in Rl Zone, single-family residential, (A) change "to authorize" to "to regulate the prior legal existing use", Item 9 change to read, "Customer pick up and drop off will occur between the Monday through Saturday authorized hours of operation, auto-body repair and painting is prohibited and landscaping will be required in lieu of parking area striping. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: j Conuns. Di Monda, Marks, Merl, Suard, Chmn. Ketz None None None Chmn. Ketz stated the question regarding the roof would have to be presented to the Staff with a request for interpretation by the Commission. PARK 92-1 PARKING PLAN TO ALLOW DELIVERY SERVICE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ROUND TABLE PIZZA IN VONS MARKET AT 715 PIER AVENUE, PLAZA HERMOSA. Recommended Action: To approve said Parking Plan. Mr. Schubach presented project history, noting the delivery issue was not approved. When, due to deliveries, a restaurant inter- pretation was made, a parking plan was required, of which requirements are not enforced by the Planning Department. He discussed upper and lower level parking, employee use of customer parking spaces, parking lot usage change, the more intense use which required a revised parking plan, the applicant's request for approval of its revised parking plan, relief from strict parking requirement application as not unusual for businesses of this size, parking problems created by patrons of Hermosa Pavilion. Staff recommended Conditions that deliveries by completed from behind Vons or in the lower level, to which the applicant is not totally responsive, and employees park in the lower level with extended time parking allowance. Staff believes adequate space is available to support parking and unloading in the area behind CVS Drugstore and Aaron Brothers Art Mart. Comm. Di Monda asked Mr. Lee about the validity of unsigned permits, to which Mr. Lee responded the Minutes would reflect the actions of the Commission and/or City Council which constituted formal action by the City. Public Hearing opened by Chmn. Ketz at 8:19 p.m. Peter Kugler, Director, Design & Construction Services, Round Table Pizza, 4742 Segregate Ave, Pleasanton, discussed the Staff report, stating they could abide by the Conditions, but requested relief from the after-8:00 p.m. parking requirement, preferring to use the 6 P.C.Minutes 2/18/92 underground parking garage for security reasons. He stated a total of four vehicles are being used for delivery and food deliveries arriving once weekly. Peter Harris, 1100 Monterey Blvd., discussed the perpetual parking problems in the lot and the misuse of compact parking spaces, using his own experiences as illustration. He stated parking was a problem until after 10:00 p.m. June Williams, 2065 Manhattan Ave., discussed her observations of Vons parking lot during the last several weeks, including many cars making deliveries, trucks parked in the red no-parking zone due to lack of parking. She felt cars and trucks should park behind the store. Robert Udovich, parking problems discussions with judgment. 1559 Pacific Coast Highway, again discussed the within the parking lot area and his previous Staff, requesting the Commission make' its own Diane Udovich, 1559 Pacific Coast Highway, asked that no more compact spaces be allowed in the parking lot area. Murna Marshall, 360 33rd Place, stated the Pavilion blocked off its parking structure, resulting in it customers parking at the "Vons" parking lot. She discussed locked access of parking structure, robberies and the lack of safety within these structures. The access from the lower parking area is an open area next to Aaron Brothers. Robert Udovich, 1559 Pacific Coast Highway, discussed the costs to his business by allowing Round Pizza to operate and the impact upon small business owners. Jim Wesner, 2715 Eloesty, hoped the previous parking plan to convert many parking spaces to compact would not be adopted, since compact spaces are difficult to enter and exit. Wilma Burt, 1152 7th Street, did not want more compact parking spaces in the parking lots. Richard Lucy, 2916 Tennyson Place, stated a parking problem exists because people are reluctant to park at Pavilion parking structure. He felt compact parking spaces do not work, delivery trucks are using parking spaces, and the "parking problem" was really a reluctance to walk any distance. Peter Kugler, Director, Design & Construction Services, Round Table Pizza, 4742 Segregate Ave, Pleasanton, felt the majority of the customers were already Vons customers. He felt the existing parking stalls were being under utilized, stating they would be willing to move the delivery vehicles to the lower levels, and requested leniency regarding hours. Comm. Di Monda discussed with Mr. Kugler the fact that Round Table Pizza was a tenant of Vons. 7 P.C.Minutes 2/18/92 Public Hearing closed by Chmn. Ketz at-8:42 p.m. Comm. Merl commented upon the major parking problem at Vons parking lot, especially on week ends. He expressed concern over the lack of security and delivery trucks using convenient parking spaces. Comm. Di Monda agreed with Comm. Merl. He felt that the City should not enforce parking problems at Vons and Pavilion; but, rather, they should work out their own problems. He commented upon Vons' att~tude in not sending a representative to the meeting and expressed concern they might try to lease additional business usage within its property, and the Vons adverse effect on other businesses. He stated Proposed parking behind Aaron Bros. is unacceptable. He stated Vons is currently violating the C.U.P. and based upon the intensified use, adverse effect on businesses, etc. he did not support this issue. Comm. Suard agreed with both CoIDins. Merl and Di Monda, adding Vons is acting as an inappropriate landlord and expressed his concern regarding the current parking problems. He asked Staff to view the parking area during peak times. Mr. Schubach stated Staff believed Pavilions is causing the ~arking problems. Comm. Marks suggested Vons develop solutions to its problems and then meet with Staff. Chmn. Ketz .felt the Pavilion 2-hour parking should be enforced. MOTION by Comm. Di Monda, seconded by Comm. Suard, to DENY the Parking Plan and to DIRECT Staff to do whatever is within Staff's power to ensure that Round Table Pizza and Vons be brought into conformance with the existing Parking Plan. AYES: NOES: Comms. Di Monda, Marks, Merl, Suard, Chmn. Ketz None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Mr. Schubach stated it was his understanding if the City Council upholds this decision, Round Table would be noticed and possible renoticed that the parking plan had been denied, and if violations occur, fines will be levied and the business possibly closed. A break was taken from 8:55 until 9:05 p.m. CUP 92-3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ADMENDMENT TO ALLOW FIVE NEW TRIPLE-HIGH CAR STACKER$, AND TO AMEND CERTAIN CONDITIONS AT 2775, 2851, 2901 AND 3001 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, VASEK POLAK AUTO DEALERSHIPS. Recommended Action: amendment. To approve said Conditional Use Permit Mr. Schubach gave the Staff Report, stated Staff recommended approval and presented an alternative to denial of allowing the applicant to present another location plan. He discussed and 8 P.C.Minutes 2/18/92 described the proposed stackers and proposed metal canopies over existing stackers, visibility to residents and highway, and proposed locations. He stated the applicant had resolved most residents' problems at this time, and defined specific problem areas and the solutions. He noted previous Minutes discussed two-level stackers. Staff recommends sufficient landscaping on adjacent residents' property be provided to obscure direct view of the stackers, to be resolved between residents and applicant. Staff also recommended late-night delivery limitations, and that no changes nqt shown on the approved plans may be made. He stated if the Resolution were not adopted, Staff had no objection to the canopies being approved as a minor modification. Mr. Schubach then ex1;>lained an adjacent neighbor's plan for fencing and discussed this plan with the Commission. Public Hearing opened by Chmn. Ketz at 9:16 p.m. Jerry Compton, 1200 Artesia Blvd., representing Mr. Polak, who was under the impression a building permit was in place which covered the stackers. Based upon that impression, triple stackers were ordered at the same time as the two stackers were ordered. This is at issue. He stated and detailed the Conditions that had been met except for striping and pavement signing, which will be completed by February 22, 1992. He presented a C. U. P. copy signed by all employees to the Commission. The triple-car stackers mitigation could be through fencing, which Mr. Compton proposed and described, stating the applicant was willing to install the fence and a fashea as a compromise. He pointed out the landscaping would be on someone's property, the applicant could provide the greenery. He stated the canopies were important to protect the applicant's investment. He discussed additional future stacker locations, plans for fencing, planting areas and the retaining wall, requesting the Commission's opinion. After discussion with Mr. Compton, Comm. Marks asked for a cross-section drawing for clarification, expressing concerns for the residents' views. Comm. Di Monda asked if further requests for higher stacker units would be received in the future, to which Mr. Compton -responded he believed three-level were the tallest manufactured. Comm. Di Monda and Mr. Compton discussed possible stackers locations. Comm. Suard confirmed the canopies were made of rust-resistant material. Mr. Compton discussed with Comm. Di Monda and explained the need for, and manner of, car movement on the property and stackers, including fire lane blockage and car rotation. Mr. Carson explained that the movement of cars resulted in damage and expense to the applicant. Arlene Howl, 2966 La Carlita Place, thanked the Planning Department for its effort. She suggested compromise; noting her two-year research in property separation from the dealership. She wishes to under-ground her wires to build a separation screen, noting she needed an easement from the dealership. She wishes to work on the separation between her property and the dealership, noting the noise and traffic problems which currently exist. She stated she wished to take a proactive stance. 9 P.C.Minutes 2/18/92 Chris Howl, 2966 La Carlita Place, thanked the Planning Department and the Commission, explained his previous correspondence and noted his lack of knowledge relating to the previous ordering of triple- stackers. He felt a permanent visual screen would be more workable than landscaping and requested he have input in the installation of the screen. Richard Sullivan, 2954 La Carlita Place, noted the stackers are fairly noisy, making loud banging noises when the cars are moved. He stated >he wished to build, at his expense, a wall and requested the hours of stacker operation be limited, excluding week ends. Derek Kleasak, 744 Longfellow, noted 4 of 29 C.U.P. Conditions he felt were in noncompliance: 1) Item 23, exterior lights which are very bright and should be turned off in the evening hours, 2) Land- scaping, he wants landscaping between his property and the dealer- ship, 6) Adequate on-site parking, employees are parking on Long- fellow, and 12) Noise and Car Alarms, the alarms go off frequently. He requested these items be addressed. Arlene Howl, 2966 La Carlita Place, asked how provisions were determined. Mr. Schubach stated Building Department decision and determination. wind that design was an Richard Lucy, 2916 Tennyson Place, felt this was an opportunity to review previous C.U.P. Conditions, and stated his complaints relating to employee parking and street travel. He stated conditions had improved on 30th Street, but increased in the surrounding area. He stated the cars are being test driven on residential street. J.C. Agagianian, Jr., 2802 Tennyson Place, discussed the community involvement of the dealership and the actions taken to improve neighborhood conditions. He urged mutual efforts to resolve the problems, address the residents' problems and find solutions. Arlene Howl, 2966 La Carlita Place, agreed that Mr. Polak had done many fine things, stated she was not talking about the person, but rather the dealership. Jerry Compton, 1200 Artesia Blvd., stated the undergrou.nd wiring was agreeable with Mr. Polak, he has not seen an easement request, the neighbors should contact the dealership if car loading or resident street usage is occurring and bothersome and the lights could be adjusted. He stated the dealership is not opened until 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, and vehicles will not be moved until 10:00 a.m. or after 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays, if these times were approved. The applicant was not aware of employees parking on Longfellow. Public Hearing closed by Chmn. Ketz at 9:16 p.m. Comm. Marks determined the alley had been vacated to Mr. Polak three or four years ago with Conditions, with Mr. Polak owning the adjacent land strip. 10 P.C.Minutes 2/18/92 Chmn. Ketz confirmed the,triple-stackers were proposed to be placed in a previously defined double-stacker area. Co~. Suard determined the canopies could not be additionally soundproofed. Comm. Di Monda reiterated the only items being considered were the five triple-high car stackers and the canopies, to alleviate any misunderstanding. He suggested the neighbors be contacted to reach an agreement for landscaping, while stating that while recognizing Mr. Polak's contributions to the City, technology must be reined in, with perhaps a building being built to house the cars. Chmn. Ketz disc1Jssed the height of a fence able to screen the neighbors with Mr. Schubach, requesting Staff to review the issue with Mr. Polak and the residents. When a solution is reached to the neighbo rs ' satisfaction, then Staff was directed to present that to the Commission. The Commiss i on directed the Planning Director to review landscaping requirements and present to the Commission, landscape and fencing plans, as well as hours of operation of stackers. Mr. Lee suggested the matter be continued to allow the applicant to meet with the neighbors, provide alternative plans, meet with Staff and present to the Commission for final approval. A MOTION was made by Chmm. Ketz to APPROVE the request on the Condition that it is screened from the adjacent neighbors and it is just for the five car stackers and the canopy covers, some type of landscaping screening, and that the hours of operation for the stackers will be from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on week days, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays. MOTION by Chmm. Ketz, seconded by Comm. Merl, to CONTINUED CUP 92-3 to March 17, 1992 at which time the applicant is to have submitted a screening plan and hours of operation. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: HEARINGS Comms. Di Monda, Marks, Merl, Suard, Chmn. Ketz None None None FIRST QUARTER GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS. Recommended Action: To direct staff as deemed appropriate. Mr. Schubach stated the City Council-directed consider a General Plan Amendment to the Circulation Element for a bike way extension from 24th Street to the City limits and relocation in front of the dwelling units, which would result in Grant inclusion for The Stand repair. Comm. Merl requested the Commission be given the 11 P.C.Minutes 2/18/92 opportunity to review the improvement plan , stating it was the most important Public Works improvement. Comm . Merl also requested the Commission be given the opportunity to review the Capital Improvements proposal for the new pier entrance and noted no relationship between the two projects had been identified. Chmn. Ketz discussed with Mr. Schubach and determined this plan amendment will be forwarded to Environmental Review Committee during March 1992, Planning Commission during April 1992 ,· and City Council d~ring May 1992. Comm. Suard suggested a questionnaire and adequate notice be sent. Mr. Schubach stated the General Plan will be noticed in the newspaper as standard procedure, allowing the schedule to be followed. MOTION by Comm. Di Monda, seconded by Comm. Merl, to DIRECT Staff to conduct the environmental assessment and schedule for public hearing an amendment to the Circulation Element regarding the route of the Strand bike path. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: STAFF ITEMS Comms. Di Monda, Marks, Merl, Chmn. Ketz None Suard None a. Consideration of initiating a moratorium on R-3 lots in locations adjacent to R-2 & R-1 zones, and study of lowering height. Mr. Schubach stated this item was requested by the Commission regarding restricting maximum development of R-3 lots that may obstruct R-1 and R-2 zoned lots. He stated the moratorium had expired, with the City Council opting to make no changes to the Zoning Ordinance in terms of height. The proposed moratorium would effect three areas: ( 1) area bordered by Manhattan Blvd. on the east and Hermosa Blvd. on the west, (2) area bordered by Monterey Blvd. to the beach, and ( 3) area east of Pacific Coast Highway along Fifth Street east of the commercial area. He noted the Housing Improyement Program was turned down by the City Council. Chmn. Ketz and Mr. Schubach discussed the fact that during the moratorium some buildings had a 25-feet height limit. Comm. Di Monda thought the City Council had wanted to deal with the issue one at a time and felt HIP was too broad. He preferred the Commission being able to deal with view blockage by establishing a moratorium on all construction over 30 feet in all areas. He suggested R-3 height could then be lo~ered throughout except where blocked by taller R-3 zone buildings. Chmn. Ketz and Comm. Di Monda agreed this option should be reviewed. Comm. Merl expressed reservations regarding moratoriums, preferring the study be dealt with. Comm. Di Monda addressed Comm. Merl's concerns and stated the moratorium would only be for buildings over 30 feet, and would 12 P.C.Minutes _2/18/92 prevent rushed, incomplete plans being presented. Comm. Marks agreed with Comm. Di Monda's statements. Comm. Merl reiterated his concerns relating to moratoriums. Comm. Suard felt that 25 feet heights in the R-1 zones was not adequate to build two story and garage/basement area buildings, suggesting all residential R-1 and R-2 zone buildings be allowed to reach the 30 feet height level. Comm. Di Monda felt this would create additional view blockage. Chmn. Ketz noted this would be a different issue. Mr. Lee suggested a grandfather provision be considered, explaining the various a~pociated considerations. MOTION by Comm. Di Monda, seconded by Comm. Marks, to RECOMMEND to the City Council a moratorium for construction over 30 feet throughout the City until the Planning Commission can aqdress the view blockage issues throughout the R-3 zones, especially those that abuts R-2 and R-1 zones; all approved projects prior to this agenda item would fall under a grandfather provision. AYES: NOES: Comms. Di Monda, Marks, Suard, Chmn. Ketz Comm. Merl ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None b. Letter from La Paz Restaurant at 1095 Aviation Boulevard regarding Parking Plan. Mr. Schubach stated Staff received a letter stating the Church of Christ cannot offer the parking to the La Paz Restaurant. The applicant is not able to meet the C.U.P. Condition, other parking did not seem feasible, but the Commission may amend the condition, if it so wished. Mr. Lee noted Staff suggested that the Commission provide other direction as to how applicant might meet the required condition, not necessary to waive the condition. Chmn. Ketz stated the applicant must been the requirements of the C.U.P. Comm. Merl felt the Commission had previously agreed the need for the parking spaces was marginal, which would be a variance. Comm. Di Monda did not feel the clientele would be driving to the restaurant, noting that restaurants on Pier Avenue cannot furnish parking. Mr. Schubach noted the applicant's options would be discussed with him. RECEIVE AND FILE. c. Memorandum regarding status of Strand wall project and review of the future Capital Improvement Programs by the Planning Commission. Chmn. Ketz requested the Commission be given the opportunity to review this issue. Comm. Merl felt it was a major project, being crucial the Commission review it and have input. He felt the pier entrance should be integrated with this issue. Mr. Schubach stated Staff would assure presentation to the Commission. RECEIVE AND FILE. 13 P.C.Minutes 2/18/92 d. Memorandum regarding Greenbelt Parking Lot and Signs on Hotel Hermosa. Mr. Schubach stated, at the Commission's direction, memos had been submitted to the City . Manager regarding resolving the Greenbelt Parking issue progress, with copies sent to Public Works Department. The City Manager responded the project is just one month behind schedule. Comm. Di Monda stated his understanding is that Parks and Recreation Department will probably not receive this item unti} the end of March, the Commission would not receive it until the end of April, 1992, noting that "everyone had dropped the ball" and that he was tired of promises which are not fulfilled. He felt this lack of action was an insult to the entire community. Comm. Marks agreed, and then asked the status of the Ocean Drive project. Mr. Schubach explained the Ocean Drive issue had been presented to the City Council at the February 11, 1992, resulting in much debate, the City Manager did receive a parking space study, with a study being continued. Mr. Schubach was DIRECTED to contact Mr. Glickman to obtain a status report. Comm. Ketz stated he did not understand why the project was being delayed. MOTION b¥ Comm. Di Monda, seconded by Comm. Merl, to DIRECT Staff to immediately send a memorandum to the City Manager, copying the entire City Council, reminding the City Manager that he attended the Joint Meeting, took notes, Mr. Glickman was in attendance, the Commission was to receive this project in February 1992, the Parks and Recreation Department schedule and request that someone physically give the drawings (which are sitting in Public Works Department) to Parks and Recreations Department prior to its next meeting (the end of February 1992), noting the City Council will make the decision as to the lot size. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Comms. Di Monda, Marks, Merl, Suard, Chmn. Ketz None None None e. Memorandum regarding Planning Commission liaison for February 15, 1992 City Council meeting., Chmn. Ketz stated this was for the Text Amendment to make the sign ordinance a part of the zoning ordinance. Comm. Di Monda stated he would attend, if possible. f. Tentative Future Planning Commission agenda. RECEIVE AND FILE. g. City Council minutes of January 18, 25 & 28, and February 1, 1992. RECEIVE AND FILE. 14 P.C.Minutes 2/18/92 Mr. Schubach stated, regarding the Round Table Pizza issue heard earlier during this meeting, if that establishment wished to refrain from deliveries, the delicatessen portion of the restaurant would be able to continue operation, due to the definition of "restaurant". Mr. Lee explained the issue is whether or not the Commission would allow a delicatessen within a market is a separate use which creates a more intense usage of the property, not the ownership of the establishments. Comm. Merl felt this issue should be reviewed and brought back to the Commission. Chmn. Ketz felt a definition of uses, not who holds the leases, was necessary. Comm. Di Monda discussed the parking requirements of multi-establishment versus single-use establishmentB with Mr. Lee. Comm. Di Monda expressed concern relating to subleased space, the parking requirements and whether the Commission can stop a boutique operation. Mr. Schubach explained the problems with the current Zoning Code definitions. Mr. Lee distributed a memorandum addressing the question of torte liability, stating the "bottom line" is that he did not believe there was any torte liability. COMMISSIONER ITEMS Comm. Suard stated, for medical purposes, he would not be able to attend any meetings in March 1992. Chmn. Ketz noted an exception would have to be made by the City Council, confirmed by Mr. Schubach. Comm. Di Monda asked that at the March 3, 1992 meeting, the Policy Statements be brought back for review and possible text amendment; specifically, now that there is no longer a HIP program, the deck space adjacent to livin9 areas. Comm. Merl asked that at the March 3, 1992 meeting, Pavilion issue should be discussed by the Commission, feeling it is not a permanent problem, but the Commission should be aware of the conditions. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Comm. Di Monda, seconded by Comm. Marks, to adjourn at 11:30 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 January 21, 1992. 1 . , 1 I (~ . ---/f,,t~ -· /2# / ~ PJ_ ~ 3/~[q--:, / y,->~=A<1/,/~·:("'/ ~ Christine Ketz, Chairman Michael Schubach, Secretary·---- Date 15 P.C.Minutes 2/18/92