HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_Minutes_1968_02_13MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION held at the City of
Hermos a Beach, Ca liforni a , in th e Cou ncil Chamber s at 7:30 p.m. o n Tuesday,
Fe bruary 13, 1968.
ROLL CALL -Pre s e n t: Comm. Noble, Boice, Reeves, Chairman Viault;
Bud M. Trot t , Bu i ldi ng & Pl an n ing Dir e ctor
Absent: Comm. Armer, Stabler, Hamilt o n
On a mo t ion by Comm. Noble, s econded by Comm. Boice, the minutes of t he regular
meeting of January 8, 1968, a nd the adjourned meeting of January 22, 1968, we re
unanimously approved.
Becau se of t he large number of people in the aud i ence present to hear th e
propos e d sign ordinanc e , the Comm issi o n took this item as tge first i tem of
business.
PROPOSEO SIGN ORDINANCE -PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUEO
Present t o repr ese nt th e Cham ber o f Commerce and t o present the i r furthe~
recommendatio n , was Mr. William Boullt. The Commissio n r e a d aloud the proposed
c han ges , and requ es ted that copies of th ese be forwarded to each Commissi o ne r
fo r stu dy purposes; these c opies to be p repared by the Planning Sta ff . The
Ch a irman explained that beca use only four me mbers of the Commi ssio n were p resent,
no official action could be taken at this me e ting , s i nce f i ve members are necessary
for for mal action on a zone amendment. The Chairman then suggested that the
people in the audience who were pres e nt for this hearing, be heard a t this t ime,
and then tha t the he aring b e c ontin ued to ano t her meet ing da te .
Speaking f or t he Chamber recommendati o ns, Mr. Fred Ree s e, owner of Coa s t Orug s ,
told the Commi s sion th a t his roof si gn wa s v i tal to the business which he
operated, and t hat the sign on the f ront of his bui ]din g was not visible until
one was direc t ly in front of the store.
Mr. Mof fit t, representing Winch e l Oo-nu t s Corporation, s t ated that as a gro up,
his corporation was in fa vor o f si gns and he wished to c au t ion t he Comm i ss ion
against being t o o res t ri c tive. ~is company, bef o re they e s t ablished locations
in various c i ties , alway s considered the sign r e quirement s and how these r e
q uireme nts relat e d to th e signs whi~h Wi nc hel Oo-nu t s mua t erect. Loca t i o ns were
de termin e d on this 6asist.
Mr. Metzger, who owns comme rcial buildings in down t own Hermosa Beach, favored the
re c ommendat ion for roof signs.
Mr. Harry Smi t h of t h e Edison Company, said t hat he wa s in favor of the Chamber
of Commerce r ecommenda tions, and tha t he did no t fe el the Commission s hould be
too restr i ctive .
Motion was mad e by Chair man Viault, sec Qnded by Comm. Ree ves, to continue the
pub] i c hear i ng to t he ne xt regular Planning Comm ission meeting on March 4, 1968 ,
and mo t ion. carried as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Comm. Reeves , Noble, Ch a irman Viault
Comm. Boice
Comm. Armer, Stabler, Hami lt on
Planning Commission Page 2 Feb. 13 , 1968
$TONER -ZONE VARIANCE
Public hearing for zone variance, by Richard and Katherine Stoner, to erect
a 2000 sq. ft. manufacturing building having three accessible parking spaces
and one tandem parking space in lieu of four required accessible parking spaces,
at 644 Cypress, lot 3, block 1, Tract 1686.
Mr. Jack Wise spoke for the applicant, Mr. Stoner. He explained that Mr. Stoner
had been injured in an accident, and had requested that Mr. Wise represent him
at this pub! ic hearing. Mr. Bud Trott, Building & Planning Director, advised
the Commission that the plan presented was similar to one previously submitted
by Marvin Poer, and approved at a prior Planning Commission meeting.
Motion was made by Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Reeves to grant the application.
Chairman Viault stated that someone in the audience might wish to speak for or
against the application, and they should be heard at this time.
Mr. R. Rieman spoke in favor of the application, and questioned the Commission
about other manufacturing lots in the area which are narrow in width, and whether
they too, might be permitted tandem parking. Mr. Trott suggested that a possible
study session be_held concerning tandem parking in a manufacturing zone. Tandem
parking is now allowed, in some instances, in the residential zones but not in
the manufacturing zone.
Comm, Noble made motion to grant the application, seconded by Comm. Boice, with
the comment by Comm. No~le that since another development in the area was given
this consideration, the present application should be given consideration as well.
There was further discussion and the Chairman called for vote on the motion. Motion
carried as follows:
AYES:
PASS:
ABSENT:
NOES:
Comm. Reeves, Boice, Chairman Viault
Comm. Noble
Comm. Hamilton, Armer, Stabler
None
Motion was made by Comm. Boice, seconded by Comm. Reeves, to adopt P.C. 154-639,
granting the application for variance for the reasons that it is in keeping with
the existing buildings in the area, and that it is not detrimental to any of the
surrounding properties. Motion carried as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Comm. Reeves, Boice, Noble, Chairman Viault
None
Comm. Armer, Stabler, Hamilton
JOHNSON, MADELYN -ZONE CHANGE
Mr. Johnson, was preeent to speak in behalf of his wife, and her application
for zone change to change from Rl to R-3, property particularly described as that
portion of lot 5, block 83, 2nd add. to Hermosa Beach tract, beginning at the
northeast corner of said lot 5, thence southerly 112.5 ft. on the easterly line of
lot 5, thence 351.8 ft. in a westerly direction to the westerly line of said lot
5, thence northerly along said westerly line 112.5 ft. to the northerly line of
said lot, thence in an easterly direction along said northerly line 345 ft. to
point of beginning.
Planning Commission Page 3 Fe b . l 3 , 1968
JOHNSON CONT:
Mr . Johnson e xplaine d that a foreclosure wa s pen din g and that he was anxiou s
to p roceed with r ezoning , but that he had no in te n tio n o f developi n g the
property h i mself . The Cha irman ad vised Mr. John son t hat as on ly four
Comm i ss i oners were present, t here we r e not e nough me mbers pr ese nt t o t ake
a fo rmal a ctio n on a zone c ha nge.
Th e re was disc usii on about the parcel of l an d i nvolv ed, and what th e General
Plan propos ed fo r this particular area, Th e General Plan sp ec ifies hi g h den s ity,
with a high rise ove rlay.
Motion was made by Corrm . Boice to cont in ue t he publ ic hearing a t an a djourn e d
mee t ing on Febru ary 19 , 1968. Moti on died for lack of a second.
Motion was th e n mad e by Comm . Nobl e, secon ded by Comm. Boice, to continue th e
publ ic hearing to th e next regular meeting of th e Planning Commission on
March 4 , 1968, due t o lack of a quorum. Moti on carri e d unanimous ly.
Ther e was fur t her di scus sion, and th e app li cant requested that a lett e r be
dire ct ed to his le nder adv is i ng of the de lay in decision . The Planning
S t a f f agreed that t hi s wou ld be do ne.
ST. MICHAEL 1 S HOSPITAL -CONDITIONAL USE PERMI T
Pub lic hea r ing of c ondition a l use permit for St. Mich ae l 1 s Hospital to add to
an exis t ing ho s pital a s eparate buildin g of on e s tory, 14 40 sq. ft., t o be
used fo r offi ce space and stor age . Prope rty l eg ally d esc ribed a s lot 18 and
19, bl. 81, 2n d add. to Hermosa Be a ch. (l ot 18 zoned R-3, lot 19 zoned C-3).
Address 1845 Pacific Coast Hi ghway .
Mr. J. Wynkoff, f rom th e Civil En gi neer ing fir m doi ng th e d rawings for t he
proposed additi o n, s poke to t he Conmission . He expl ained that the re was a trail e r
tem porari l y bei ng used for o f fic e sp a ce, an d th e hospital did nee d the addition
for office spa ce as well as stor ag e. Mr . Bud Tro tt , Building and Planning Director,
st ated t hat ther e was adequate parking f or the hospital, and thi s factor would
pos e no pro bl em.
The Commission exa mined th e plan s , and di sc ussed landscaping whi ch had bee n
p reviou sly requ est ed. Mr. Vinc ent Lawl or , who lives ad jacen t to the hosp it al ,
as ked to se e th e plans. Mr. Paul Atwood of 506 28th St., spoke i n favor of
t he a pp l i c a t ion .
Comm. Nobl e , seconded by Comm. Bo i ce, mad e motion to gran t the a pplication.
Mot ion carried un a n imously.
Motion was then made by Comm. Nob l e , second e d by Comm. Boi ce , to adop t P.C.
154-640, ~02 am~n~ t he ~es o lu~i6n ~gca ~ting ~o r]~to a1 !~ondi t io~i i ~u~e ~pefmit to
5ti qMic~ae~~s:~osplt a i i ebf Ea~i ad ~i t$oo M~c~be l ~Ki~~ipt t bi s pi t al, a s designa te d
Planning Commission Page 4 Feb. 1 3 , l 968
ST. MICHAEL 1 S CONTINUED:
on plans submitted, provided that the trailer now in use will be removed upon
completion of this addition, and granted for the reasons that it does not appear
that this addition will be detrimental to surrounding properties, nor does it
create any excessive off street parking disadvantage, as the present parking
facilities are more than adequate. Motion carried unanimously.
TIME EXTENSION FOR P.J. MCMAHON ZONE VARIANCE
This item was withdrawn by written request of the applicant.
11 JOE CISCO11 -RESTUDY OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Conditional use permit granted to Joe Provencio dba 11 Joe Cisco11 by Planning
Commission action, P.C. 154-635, and appealed to City Council. Council
returhs application to Commission recommending re-study on the basis that
bar and stools be removed and wine and beer served only at tables,
Mr. Provencio was present and told the Commission he was anxious to proceed.
The conclusions of the Council, and letter from Chief Berlin were read
by the Commissioners.
Motion to grant made by Comm. Boice, seconded by Comm. Noble, on the basis the
bar and stools be removed and beer and wine served only at the tables, and that
there wi 11 be no separate room as outlined in the original resolution to grant,
and that the dispensing of beer and wine on these premises wi 11 be only as a
supplement to the serving of food.
Motion carried by following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSe:NT:
Comm. Noble, Boice, Chairman Viault
Comm. Reeves -(who stated his only reason was due to Chief Berlin 1 s
report)
Comm. Armer, Stabler, Hamilton
Motion was then made by Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Boice, to adopt P.C.
154-641, recommending to the City Council that prior resolution P.C. 154-635
be amended and the conditional use permit be granted on the basis of the
stipulation outlined in the above motion to grant, and for the reasons it is
felt that after reconsideration at prior meetings of the Council and review
at this Commission meeting, that this is a very suitable sol~tion to the original
proposal, and the elimination of the bar and stools would guarantee that the
dispensing of these beverages of beer and wine would be solely as a supplement
to the serving of food, and that the operation will be maintained primarily
as a bona fide restaurant. Motion cafried by following vote:
.L\YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Comm. Noble, Boice, Chairman Viault
Comm. Reeves
Comm. Armer, Stabler, Hami !ton
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Planning Commission Pag e 5 Feb. 13, 1968
POST AGENDA ITEM -3310 STRAND -ILLEGAL UNIT
An illegal unit was discovered by the Building Department at 3310 Strand, after
a complaint by a local resident. Mr. Mays, the owne r of the residence was presen t
to request a r uling from the Commission on th e matter. He explain ed that this
''s leeping roo~1 had been used for a number of years, of f an d on, as a rental unit.
At present, he had a young woman for a tenant, who was attending colleg e, and he
desired an abateme nt period until her school term was finished.
After discussion, a motion was made by Comm. No ble, seconded by Comm. Bo ic e , that
based on the testimony presented it would ap pea r t o be fea si bl e
to grant an abatement period for the existing rental unti I July l, 1968,
and at the end of this abatement period all coo king fa c ilities a re to be r e -
moved fr om the premises and this room and bath to be used only in con ju nc tion with
the single bedroom apartment, or the three bedroom apartment, but not as a
separate rental. Motion carried by following vote :
AYES:
PASS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Comm. Noble, Boic e , Chairman Viault
Comm. Reeves {conflict of int e rests)
None
Comm. Ar me r, S t abler, Hamilton
POST AGENDA ITEM -LETTER FROM JOHN ARMER TO ASSEMBLYMAN R. BEVERLY
After discussion re letter submitted by John Armer to th e Commission, and
relative to traffic conditions on Pacifi c Coast Highway , the City Manager,
Mr. Wesley McD anlel,suggested that he discus s the matter with Mr. Arme r,
with possible suggestions from the City Engineer which might enhance Mr.
Armer's proposal to Assemblyman Beverly. Le t ter was received and fil e d.
* * *
Ther e wa s some di scussion abou t t he possibility o f re-zoning .t he area
discussed earlier in t he meeting during the zone change hea r i ng fo r Madelyn
John so n. This ar e a, which includes Mrs. Johnson's parc~l, extends from Pacific
Coast High way to Prospect, and Ar te sia to 21s t Street, and is designated on the
General Plan as high density , high rise overlay. The City Manager advised
t he Commission that to consid e r the en t ire parcel at t his t ime, mig ht cause
an delay fo r Mrs. Johnson, and possibly it would be better to consider the
balance of this hi g h density recommend a tion af ter further study. The Chairman
r e quested t hat the Staff ma ke a study of the area in question, and submit it
to the Commission p rior to the next regular meeting.
* * * *
Mr. McDan iel mentioned to the Commission the sut,,;,is tanda rd housing policy whic h
had be e n discu sse d earlier in the evening by th e City Council, a nd some members
of the Planning Commission; this policy to be expressed in a formal resoluti on
by the City Counci I. Mr. Mc Daniel also mentioned the possible r e -structuring of
s001e planning and zonin g activities, ~nd p ~ibl e personnel changes relative to this.
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