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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
7:00 PM
Council Chambers
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
COMMISSIONERS
Kate Hirsh, Chairperson
Stephen Izant, Vice Chairperson
Michael Flaherty, Commissioner
Peter Hoffman, Commissioner
Greg McNally, Commissioner
Alison Becker, Community Development Director
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.ROLL CALL
4.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
This is the time for Planning Commission to discuss any changes to the order of
agenda items.
5.PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time for members of the public to address the Planning Commission
on any items within the Commission's jurisdiction and on items where public
comment will not be taken. The public is invited to attend and provide public
comment. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker and shall
only be taken from those present in the Council Chambers. No remote public
comment will be taken during this time unless required by the Brown Act. A total
of thirty minutes will be allocated to this initial public participation item. This time
allotment may be modified due to time constraints at the discretion of the Chair.
No action will be taken on matters raised during public comment, except that the
Planning Commission may take action to schedule issues raised during public
comment for a future agenda. Speakers with comments regarding City
management or departmental operations are encouraged to submit those
comments directly to the Community Development Director or City Manager's
Office.
6.CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters will be acted upon collectively with a single motion and
vote to approve with the majority consent of the Planning Commission. Planning
Commission members may orally register a negative vote on any consent
calendar item without pulling the item for separate consideration prior to the vote
on the consent calendar. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Commission member removes an item from the Consent Calendar
prior to the vote on the consent calendar item. Items removed will be considered
under a latter agenda item, with only in-person public comment permitted at that
time in the Chambers. The title is deemed to be read and further reading waived
of any resolution or ordinance listed on the consent calendar for introduction or
adoption.
Recommendation:
To approve the consent calendar.
6.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR
MEETING OF APRIL 15, 2025 - 25-CDD-075
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(Administrative Assistant Melanie Hurtado)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends Planning Commission receive and file the action
minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of April 15, 2025.
7.PUBLIC HEARING
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7.a CONTINUANCE REQUEST FOR 3415 PALM DRIVE - 25-CDD-085 12
(Associate Planner Jake Whitney)
On May 2, 2025, the project applicant requested a one-month
continuation of the hearing.
Recommendation:
Staff recommend that the Public Hearing for 3415 Palm Drive be
postponed until the Planning Commission regular meeting of June 17,
2025, per the applicant’s request.
7.b CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ON-SALE CONSUMPTION
OF BEER ONLY AT 1601 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SUITE 180 IN
THE SPA-8 ZONE. - 25-CDD-066, 25-CDD-084
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CEQA: Determine that the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act.
(Assistant Planner Johnny Case)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission:
Determine that the project is categorically exempt per Section
15301 of California Environmental Quality Guidelines; and
1.
Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) approving the Conditional
Use Permit (CUP25-02) to allow on-sale consumption of
alcoholic beverage (beer only) at 1601 Pacific Coast Highway
Suite 180 , subject to conditions.
2.
7.c REQUEST FOR CUP AMENDMENT (APE24-003) TO EXPAND ON-
SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED TO BEER, WINE, AND
DISTILLED SPIRITS; AND AMEND PRIOR CONDITION OF APPROVAL
FOR AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 844 HERMOSA AVENUE IN
THE (C-2) ZONE - 25-CDD-084
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CEQA: Determine the project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act.
(Assistant Planner Johnny Case)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission:
Determine that the project is categorically exempt per Section
15301 of California Environmental Quality Guidelines; and
1.
Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) approving Conditional Use
Permit Amendment (APE24-003) to allow the applicant to
expand the on-sale alcoholic beverages allowed from beer and
wine only to beer, wine, and distilled spirits at 844 Hermosa
Avenue, subject to conditions of approval.
2.
7.d REVIEW OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP) FOR CONFORMANCE WITH THE CITY’S GENERAL
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PLAN - 25-CDD-081
CEQA: Exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
(Common Sense Exemption).
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommendation:
Staff recommend that the Planning Commission find by minute order,
based on substantial evidence in the record of proceedings, that the City
of Hermosa Beach Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) is in conformance with the goals and policies of the City’s General
Plan (PLAN Hermosa), and find the action exempt from CEQA under
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense
Exemption)..
8.STAFF ITEMS
8.a COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT
9.PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS
Planning Commission members may briefly respond to public comments, may
ask a question for clarification, or make a brief announcement or report on his or
her own activities or meetings attended.
10.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Questions from Planning Commission members regarding the status of future
agenda items. No discussion or debate of these requests shall be undertaken.
10.a PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS -
25-CDD-076
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(Administrative Assistant Melanie Hurtado)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends Planning Commission receive and file the June 17,
2025 Planning Commission tentative future agenda.
11.PUBLIC COMMENT
This time is set aside for the public to address the Commission on any item of
interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission that could not be
heard under Item 4 during the first public participation item because there were
too many prior public speakers and the thirty-minute maximum time limit was
exhausted.
12.ADJOURNMENT
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City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 1
Meeting Date: May 20, 2025
Staff Report No. 25-CDD-075
Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning
Commission
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF
APRIL 15, 2025
(Administrative Assistant Melanie Hurtado)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends Planning Commission receive and file the action minutes of the
Planning Commission regular meeting of April 15, 2025.
Attachment:
Planning Commission Action Minutes Regular Meeting of April 15, 2025
Respectfully Submitted by: Melanie Hurtado, Administrative Assistant
Approved: Alexis Oropeza, Planning Manager
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
April 15, 2025
Open Session 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Hirsh called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Flaherty.
3. ROLL CALL
Administrative Assistant Melanie Hurtado announced a quorum.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
No changes were made to the order of the agenda.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Members Present: Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice
Chairperson Stephen Izant, Commissioner Michael Flaherty,
Commissioner Greg McNally
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Motion: To approve the consent calendar.
6.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR
MEETING OF MARCH 18, 2025 - 25-CDD-059
Staff recommends Planning Commission receive and file the action minutes
of the Planning Commission regular meeting of March 18, 2025.
Moved by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty
Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant
Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice
Chairperson Stephen Izant, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, and Commissioner
Greg McNally
Motion Carried
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.a CONVEX SLOPE DETERMINATION REQUEST (CSD24-01) TO UTILIZE
ALTERNATE SPOT ELEVATIONS RATHER THAN PROPERTY
CORNER ELEVATIONS ALONG PROPERTY LINES FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DETERMINING BUILDING HEIGHT AT 325 HOPKINS
AVENUE - 25-CDD-049
Contract Planner Kaneca Pompey provided a presentation.
Planning Commissioners held discussion and deliberation at this time.
Public comments were provided by:
Brieanna Cunningham
Laura Pena
Motion: To Adopt a Resolution approving for a convex slope to utilize alternate
spot elevations; and to determine the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
Moved by: Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant
Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty
Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice
Chairperson Stephen Izant, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, and Commissioner
Greg McNally
Motion Carried
7.b REQUEST FOR A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP 23-10) TO
ALLOW THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR REMODEL OF A FOUR-UNIT
APARTMENT BUILDING INCLUDING A NEW TWO-CAR GARAGE
LOCATED AT 830 THE STRAND IN THE TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
(R-2) ZONE. - 25-CDD-042
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Contract Planner Kaneca Pompey provided a presentation.
Planning Commissioners held discussion and deliberation.
Public comment was provided by:
Brandon Straus
Motion: To adopt a Resolution approving Precise Development plan 23-10 for the
remodel of four-unit apartment building subject to conditions of approval; and
determine the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman
Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty
Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice
Chairperson Stephen Izant, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, and Commissioner
Greg McNally
Motion Carried
7.c REQUEST TO APPROVE (CUP 24-13, 24-14); (PDP 24-16, 24-17); AND
VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 84426 LOCATED AT 819-823
BARD STREET TO ALLOW TWO 30-FOOT-TALL RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM BUILDINGS WITH TWO UNITS EACH - 25-CDD-065
Commissioner Hoffman recused himself from this agenda item and exited
the Council Chambers.
Associate Planner Jake Whitney provided a presentation.
Planning Commissioners held discussion and deliberation at this time.
Public comment was provided by:
Stacy Straus
Motion: To adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permits (CUP 24-13
and CUP 24-14); Precise Development Plans (24-16 and 24-17) and Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map No. 84426 allowing two new residential condominium
buildings with two units each on two adjacent lots located at 819-825 Bard Street
in the Multiple-Family Residential zone (R-3) subject to conditions; and determine
the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
Moved by: Vice Chair Stephen Izant
Seconded by: Commissioner Greg McNally
Ayes (4): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, Commissioner
Michael Flaherty, and Commissioner Greg McNally
Recused (1): Commissioner Peter Hoffman
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Motion Carried
Commissioner Hoffman rejoined the meeting in the Council Chambers.
8. STAFF ITEMS
8.a COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT
Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza reported that the parking plan for 1601
PCH was called up for review by the City Council and would be scheduled
for a hearing in May.
ZTA for temporary uses and events, City Council took action to approve the
item with modifications to expand maximum number of dates for temporary
events to 72 days annually; modified seasonal sales lots to allow one per
year for each property; amendment to modify lighting restrictions to allow
for moving lights while maintaining the restriction on flashing lights;
temporary minor special event permits in the M1 Zone, an additional
requirement that any events in the M1 Zone would have to have an indoor
and outdoor component, with the indoor component being not less than
50% of the area of the outdoor. This will go back to City Council for second
reading in May.
The upcoming Planning Commission meeting on May 20th should include
901 Hermosa Avenue, although there are a few items they are trying to work
through in order to get on the May agenda. The Builders’ Remedy project
located at 3415 Palm Drive will also be on the May agenda, and the Capital
Improvement Projects will come before the Planning Commission to
determine conformance with the City’s General Plan. There will be a Study
Session on Limited Entertainment for Zoning Text Amendments.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Motion: To receive and file the tentative future agenda.
10.a PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA - 25-CDD-
058
Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman
Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant
A voice vote was taken on this item.
Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice Chairperson
Stephen Izant, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, and Commissioner Greg McNally
Motion Carried
11. PUBLIC COMMENT
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12. ADJOURNMENT
A voice vote was taken on this item.
Motion: To adjourn the April 15,2025, Planning Commission meeting.
Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman
Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty
Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice Chairperson
Stephen Izant, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, and Commissioner Greg McNally
Motion Carried
The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 P.M.
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City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 1
Meeting Date: May 20, 2025
Staff Report No. 25-CDD-085
Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission
CONTINUANCE OF A SECOND HEARING FOR A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
(PDP 24-08) TO ALLOW A NEW 50.5-FOOT-TALL FIVE-UNIT APARTMENT
BUILDING AT 3415 PALM DRIVE IN THE (R-3) ZONE
(Associate Planner Jake Whitney)
Recommended Action:
On May 2, 2025, the project applicant requested a one-month continuation of the hearing.
Staff recommend that the Public Hearing be postponed until the Planning Commission
regular meeting of June 17, 2025, per the applicant’s request.
Public Notification:
For the March 18, 2025 Planning Commission hearing, a total of 199 public hearing
notices were mailed to the applicant, occupants, and property owners of properties within
a 300-foot radius on March 4, 2025. A hearing notice was posted on site, and a legal ad
was published on March 6, 2025 in the Easy Reader, a newspaper of general circulation.
The matter was continued by the Planning Commission to May 20, 2025. As an agenda
item continued to a date certain, no further public notification was required. However, due
to the high level of community interest, public hearing notices were again mailed to the
applicant, occupants, and property owners of properties within a 300-foot radius on May
5, 2025. Public notification materials are attached. A hearing notice and posting of the
site will again be completed as a courtesy before June 20, 2025, hearing date.
Attachment:
Public Notification Package
Respectfully Submitted by: Jake Whitney, Associate Planner
Concur: Alexis Oropeza, Planning Manager
Legal Review: Todd Leishman, City Attorney
Approved: Alison Becker, AICP, Community Development Director
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City of Hermosa Beach PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach shall hold a
public hearing on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following:
1.REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP25-02) TO ALLOW ON-SALE
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (BEER ONLY) AT AN EXISTING INDOOR
VIRTUAL GOLF FACILITY LOCATED AT 1601 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, SUITE 180
(HERMOSA PAVILLION), IN THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 8 (SPA-8) ZONE.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: THE PROJECT QUALIFIES FOR A CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION PER SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
GUIDELINES.
2.REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) AMENDMENT (APE24-003) TO
EXPAND THE ON-SALE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM BEER AND
WINE TO INCLUDE BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS AND AMEND A CONDITION OF
APPROVAL PERTAINING TO BICYCLE PARKING AT AN EXISTING RESTAURANT
LOCATED AT 844 HERMOSA AVENUE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) ZONE.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: THE PROJECT QUALIFIES FOR A CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION PER SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
GUIDELINES.
3.A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING FOR A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP 24-08) TO
DEMOLISH AN EXISTING FOUR UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING AND CONSTRUCT A NEW
50-FOOT 6-INCH TALL, FIVE UNIT, APARTMENT BUILDING WITH SEVEN PARKING
SPACES AT 3415 PALM DRIVE IN THE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) ZONE
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65589.5(d)(5).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: THE PROJECT QUALIFIES FOR A CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION PER SECTION 15303(c) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
GUIDELINES.
SAID PUBLIC MEETING is open to the public and being held in-person in the City Hall Council
Chambers located at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. See the meeting agenda for all public comment details and opportunities. All written testimony by any interested party will be accepted prior to or at the scheduled time on
the agenda for the matter. Information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
please visit the meeting agenda or contact the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or
cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov.
VIEWING OPTIONS are available on Spectrum Channel 8, Frontier Channel 31, YouTube, Zoom,
and/or the City’s website. IF YOU CHALLENGE the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to
raising only those issues that are raised at or before the public hearing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, please contact the Community Development Department at (310) 318-0242
or planning@hermosabeach.gov. A copy of the agenda and staff report(s) will be viewable on
the City’s website 72 hours before the meeting at www.hermosabeach.gov/agenda. As a courtesy, the hearing can be viewed on Spectrum Channel 8, Frontier Channel 31, YouTube, Zoom, and/or the City’s website.
Alison Becker, AICP Community Development Director
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Community Development Department
Planning Division – Attn: Jake Whitney
City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE 3415 Palm Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Assessor Parcel Number 4181-033-017
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the request described below.
A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING FOR A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP 24-08) TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING FOUR
UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING AND CONSTRUCT A NEW 50-FOOT 6-INCH TALL, FIVE UNIT, APARTMENT BUILDING WITH SEVEN PARKING SPACES AT 3415 PALM DRIVE IN THE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) ZONE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65589.5(d)(5). ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: THE PROJECT QUALIFIES FOR A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PER SECTION 15303(c) OF
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY GUIDELINES. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive
Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate
in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov at least 48 hours before the meeting. PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS - Hermosa Beach Planning Commission meetings are open to the public and
are being held in person in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Public comment is only guaranteed to be taken in person at City Hall during the meeting or prior to the meeting by
submitting an eComment for an item on the agenda. As a courtesy only, the public may view and participate on
action items listed on the agenda via the following:
Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82539742028?pwd=ountrdnvd2l6tzbptdljc2x6bgfwdz09
Meeting ID: 825 3974 2028 Password: 207860
Phone - Toll Free: (833) 548-0276 Meeting ID: 825 3974 2028, then #; Passcode: 207860 eComment - Submit an eComment by 4:00 p.m. on the meeting date.
Supplemental Email - Supplemental emails are available for agenda items only and must be sent to Community
Development at planning@hermosabeach.gov. Supplemental emails should indicate the agenda item plus meeting
date in the subject line and must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Emails received after the deadline but before the meeting ends will be posted to the agenda the next business day.
Please be advised that while the City will endeavor to ensure remote participation methods are available, the City does not guarantee that they will be technically feasible or work all the time. Further, the City reserves the right to terminate these remote participation methods (subject to Brown Act restrictions) at any time and for whatever reason.
Please attend in person or by submitting an eComment to ensure participation. Similarly, as a courtesy, the City will
also broadcast the meeting via the following listed mediums. However, these are done as a courtesy only and not guaranteed to be technically feasible. To guarantee live time viewing and/or public participation, members of the
public shall attend in Council Chambers. If you experience technical difficulties while viewing a meeting on any of
our digital platforms, please try another viewing option. View staff reports and attachments at
www.hermosabeach.gov/agenda. Cable TV - Spectrum (channel 8) and Frontier (channel 31) in Hermosa Beach YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofhermosabeach90254 Live Stream - www.hermosabeach.gov/agenda Alison Becker
Community Development Director Page 16 of 115
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Description
3415 Palm Drive
APN: 4181-033-017
Zone: R-3 Multiple Family Residential
5-unit project, Precise Development Plan
Legend
R-1 Single Family Residential
R-1A Limited Single-Family Residential
R-2 Two Family Residential
R-2B Limited Multiple Family Residential
R-3 Multiple Family Residential
R-P Residential-Professional
RPD Residential Planned Development
R-3PD Multiple Family Planned Development
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
C-2 Downtown Commercial
C-3 General Commercial
M-1 Light Manufacturing
OS Open Space
OS-1 Restricted Open Space
OS-2 Restricted Open Space
OS-O Open Space Overlay
MHP Mobile Home Park
SPA Specific Plan Area (Residential)
SPA Specific Plan Area (Commercial)
300' Notification Radius
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Meeting Date: May 20, 2025
Staff Report No. 25-CDD-066
Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning
Commission
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP25-02) TO ALLOW ON-SALE CONSUMPTION OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, BEER ONLY, AT 1601 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SUITE
180, IN THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 8 (SPA-8) ZONE.
CEQA: Determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act
(Assistant Planner Johnny Case)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission:
1. Determine that the project is categorically exempt per Section 15301 of California
Environmental Quality Guidelines; and
2. Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) approving the Conditional Use Permit
(CUP25-02) to allow on-sale consumption of alcoholic beverage (beer only) at
1601 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 180 , subject to conditions.
Executive Summary:
The following is a request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) that would
permit on-sale consumption of alcohol (beer only) at an indoor virtual golf facility located
at 1601 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 180. The proposed hours of operation are as follows:
Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Staff
recommends that the Planning Commission approve the application with conditions of
approval and determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Background:
The property involved in the request is a multi-tenant shopping center with 128,069
square feet of leasable area collectively known as Hermosa Pavilion, located at the corner
of Pacific Coast Highway and 16th Street. The site is designated as Community
Commercial (CC) in the General Plans and is zoned Specific Plan Area 8 (SPA-8). The
site is located outside the Coastal Zone boundary.
Hermosa Pavilion is governed by various entitlements, some governing the site at large
and other governing individual uses within the shopping complex. The history of previous
entitlement governing the site at large has been outlined below.
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The tenant space occupied by the indoor virtual golf facility obtained a building permit for
a tenant improvement on October 2, 2024 and construction was completed on November
5, 2024. The business has been fully operational, without the sale of alcohol, under an
issued business license.
Past Board, Commission, and Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
July 15, 1986 Planning Commission approves a Conditional Use Permit
and Parking Plan for a theater, restaurant, and shopping
complex
May 7, 1991 Planning Commission denies a Conditional Use Permit and
Parking Plan Amendment for a Billard’s Hall with a
restaurant, and on-sale alcohol service
January 19, 1999 Planning Commission approves a Precise Development
Plan and Parking Plan Amendment for an expansion and
remodel to the Hermosa Pavilion and to accommodate a
new allocation of uses within the center
February 19, 2002 Planning Commission approves a Precise Development
Plan, Parking Plan, and Variance to expand and remodel
the Hermosa Pavilion to accommodate a new mix of uses,
and to allow the enclosure of an upper floor open deck
above the parking structure exceeding the 35-foot height
limit
April 9, May 28, and
June 11, 2002
City Council sustains the PC’s decision to approve a
Precise Development Plan, Parking Plan, and Variance to
expand and remodel the Hermosa Pavilion to
accommodate a new mix of uses, and to allow the enclosure
of an upper floor open deck above the parking structure
exceeding the 35-foot height limit
August 19, 2003 Planning Commission approves a Precise Development
Plan and Parking Plan to expand and remodel Hermosa
Pavilion and to accommodate new uses within the center
April 18, 2006 Planning Commission modifies the Conditions of Approval
in the existing Parking Plan to require two-hours of free
parking for validated patrons of the businesses within the
Hermosa Pavilion
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Meeting Date Description
July 11, 2006 City Council sustains the Planning Commission’s decision
to modify the Conditions of Approval in the existing Parking
Plan to require two-hours of free parking for validated
patrons of the businesses and offices within the Hermosa
Pavilion
August 15, 2006 Planning Commission approves a Conditional Use Permit
to allow on-sale general alcohol in conjunction with a
restaurant and approves a Parking Plan Amendment to
modify the allocation of uses within the Hermosa Pavilion
December 12, 2006 City Council sustains the Planning Commission’s decision
to allow on-sale general alcohol in conjunction with a
restaurant and approve a Parking Plan Amendment to
modify the allocation of uses within the Hermosa Pavilion
April 15, 2008 Planning Commission approves a Parking Plan
Amendment to modify the allocation of uses to include a
personal wine storage facility in the Hermosa Pavilion
August 18, 2009 Planning Commission denies a request by property
ownership to amend an existing Conditional Use Permit and
Parking Plan to eliminate the two-hour free validated
parking Conditions of Approval
January 11, 2011 Planning Commission approves a Conditional Use Permit
and Parking Plan Amendment to allow a
Tutoring/Educational Facility with a maximum of 35
students
January 19, 2016 Planning Commission approves a Conditional Use Permit
and Parking Plan Amendment to expand an existing
Tutoring/Educational Facility
March 18, 2025 Planning Commission approved a Parking Plan
Amendment to allow the conversion of 1,203 square feet
of previously non-leased space.
March 25, 2025 City Council called the Parking Plan up for review, and the
hearing is tentatively scheduled for May 27, 2025.
Site Information Table:
The following table describes the existing site characteristics.
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Site Information
General Plan Community Commercial (CC)
Zoning Specific Plan Area 8 (SPA-8)
Lot Size 83,268 square feet
Existing Square Footage (Tenant
Space) 2,455 square feet
Surrounding Zoning
North: Multiple Family Residential (R-3)
East: Specific Plan Area 8 (SPA-8)
South: Specific Plan Area 8 (SPA-8)
West: Multiple-Family Residential (R-3)
Surrounding Uses
North: Multi-family residence
East: Commercial retail
South: Supermarket
West: Multi-family residence
Project Description
The project site is located in the City’s Pacific Coast Highway Corridor at the corner of
16th Street and Pacific Coast Highway. The tenant space is located on the first floor within
a multi-tenant shopping center, Hermosa Pavilion. The pedestrian entrance to Hermosa
Pavilion, is located on the front side facing Pacific Coast Highway, while the entrance to
the parking structure is located on 16th Street.
To allow for the sale of alcoholic beverages (beer only), the applicant intends to seek a
Type 40 license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). The
applicant proposes to enhance the virtual golfing experience to members and guests by
making alcoholic beverages available to patrons. The proposed hours of operation are
Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Discussion:
Site Plan and Floor Plan:
The existing site is developed as a tenant space in a multi-tenant shopping center. The
overall site configuration would remain unchanged by this CUP. There are no floor plan
changes proposed as part of this application (Attachment 2 and 3).
The project proposes expanding the services offered to include on-sale consumption of
alcoholic beverages (beer only) to members and guests. The hours of operation are as
follows: Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The
proposed hours are not considered late-night as the business would not operate past 11
p.m. In addition to serving beer during business hours the applicant (South Bay Golf Club)
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would be limiting the consumption of beer of guests through the built in time limit of the
bay rental system.
Beer would only be sold in cans, draft or bottled beer would not be offered. There would
be no self-service or bar seating, beer would only be provided upon request at the
reception desk. The floor plan (Attachment # 3) calls out the service location located
behind the reception desk as well as the beer storage area. The designated storage room
would remained locked at all times and would only be accessible to authorized staff
members.
Interdepartmental Review:
As part of the Community Development Department’s standard review process, this
application was reviewed by various city departments, including: Police, Building and
Safety, Public Works, and the Environmental Programs Manager in the City Manager’s
office. The Police Department does not object to the proposed CUP subject to the
conditions of approval set forth in the draft Resolution (Attachment 1).
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Review Criteria and Findings
In accordance with Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Section 17.26.030, on-sale
alcoholic beverage serving establishments are subject to a Conditional Use Permit. In
considering the granting of a Conditional Use Permit, general criteria for all uses shall be
made pursuant to HBMC 17.56.040.
General Criteria for all CUP uses
1. Distance from existing residential uses.
The subject site is located on Pacific Coast Highway in an SPA-8 zone. Multi-family
residences are located to the north and west of the site. The residences located
directly adjacent to the property are buffered from the site, as the entrance to the
Hermosa Pavilion is located on the east side of the building, and service of alcohol
would be limited to within the tenant space within the Hermosa Pavilion.
2. The amount of existing or proposed off-street parking facilities, and its
distance from proposed use.
The provided parking is located within the Hermosa Pavilion which provides an
enclosed parking garage to serve the multi-tenant commercial complex. The
proposed use does not require additional parking.
3. Location of and distance to churches, schools, hospitals, and public
playgrounds:
The subject site is located approximately 0.5 miles to the nearest school (Hermosa
Valley School), approximately 6.2 miles to the nearest hospital Kindred Hospital,
approximately 0.7 miles from the nearest church (Christian Science Church), and
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0.8 miles from the nearest playground (Noble Park). The service of alcohol at the
subject site would not have a significant effect on these uses.
4. The combination of uses proposed:
The proposed use modification is consistent with the desired development pattern
and uses within the Pacific Coast Highway Corridor. The proposed allowance for
on-sale alcohol would provide more amenities and serve local residents as well as
visitors, with minimal impact on adjacent properties.
5. Precautions taken by the owner or operator of the proposed establishment
to assure the compatibility of the surrounding uses:
Due to the sale and service of alcohol, there is a potential for boisterous and rowdy
behavior by patrons of the business. However, the establishment intends to close
at 9:00 pm Mondays through Saturdays and 3:00pm on Sundays and is not
proposing to sell liquor or distilled spirits. These considerations/precautions would
help ensure that the establishment is compatible with the surrounding commercial
and residential uses and would not contribute to an increase in late-night alcohol-
serving establishments.
6. The relationship of the proposed business-generated traffic volume and the
size of streets serving the area:
There would not be a greatly increased volume of traffic as a result of the approval
of this project. This proposal is consistent with other similar commercial
establishment in the surrounding area and does not feature any characteristics that
would result in an unusual or disproportionate traffic impact.
7. The number of similar establishment or uses within close proximity to the
proposed establishment:
While there are no similar establishments within proximity to the proposed
establishment, there are however several commercial establishments are located
within the shopping center the subject site is located within.
8. Noise, odor, dust and/or vibration that may be generated by the proposed
establishment:
The virtual golf facility is located entirely within a severed, sound insulated building
with entry only from a common lobby. Any potential noise generated from the
establishment would not negatively impact the adjacent residential uses.
9. Impact of the proposed use to the city’s infrastructure, and/or services:
The sale of alcoholic beverages has the potential to impact public safety services.
However, the establishments’ sale of alcoholic beverages would be limited to beer
only. The low ABV context of the beverages sold on site is expected to not require
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high demand of public safety services due to the lessened potential for patrons to
reach heightened levels of intoxication.
10. Will the establishment contribute to a concentration of similar outlets in the
area:
The subject site is surrounded by a variety of fitness, retail and service type uses.
None offer a golf simulation experience as what is being offered at this site.
Furthermore, the sale of alcoholic beverages is considered secondary to the
primary use of the golf simulator experience.
11. Other consideration that, in judgment of the planning commission, are
necessary to assure compatibility with the surrounding uses, and the city as
a whole.
No other issues are identified.
Findings:
The General Criteria are used to help inform the five required CUP findings all of which
must be made pursuant to HBMC 17.56.050.
1. The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zone and complies with
all other applicable provisions of this Title and all other titles of the Hermosa
Beach Municipal Code;
The proposed use to allow for on-sale alcoholic beverages (beer only) is allowed
withing the Specific Plan Area 8 (SPA-8) zone with approval of a Conditional Use
Permit. The use is compliant with the zoning ordinance and all other titles in the
municipal code.
2. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable
specific plan;
The project site is located within the Pacific Coast Highway corridor, and as a
primary entry point into Hermosa Beach aims to provide a variety of uses. The
proposed allowance for on-sale service and alcohol consumption would provide
an additional amenity and serve residents and visitors, with minimal impact on
adjacent properties.
3. The proposed use will not be averse to the public health, safety, or general
welfare of the community, nor detrimental to surrounding properties or
improvements;
The proposed allowance for alcoholic beverage sales would serve as accessory
to the primary virtual golf facility use. The proposed use would not be averse to the
public health, safety, or general welfare of the community or detrimental to
surrounding properties or improvements as conditioned. The hours of operation
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would be limited to Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m.
4. The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the proposed
activity are compatible with the existing and reasonably foreseeable future
land uses and circulation on the vicinity; and
The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the virtual golf facility
are compatible with the existing and reasonably foreseeable future land uses and
circulation in the vicinity. The proposed use would not result in any physical
changes to the existing establishment.
5. The site is physically suitable for the type of use being proposed, including
access, utilities and the absence of physical constraints.
There would be no change in the physical structure, nor are there any constraints
on the site that would render the site unsuitable. The proposed use of alcoholic
beverages sales would complement the existing virtual golf facility.
CUP Specific Criteria
Should the Planning Commission find that the aforementioned findings can affirmatively
be made to approve the CUP amendment to allow the sale of beer only, then it should
consider the conditions of approval and any other it deems necessary to ensure the use
operates in a manner compatible with existing and future uses in the area.
HBMC Section 17.40.080 establishes the following minimum conditions and standards
for all on-sale alcoholic beverage establishments.
1. The establishment shall not adversely affect the welfare of the residents. And/or
commercial establishments nearby.
2. The business shall prevent loitering, unruliness and boisterous activities of the
patrons outside the business or in the immediate area.
3. The Police chief may determine that a continuing police problem exists and may,
subject to appeal to the Planning Commission, direct the presence of a police
approved doorman and/or security personnel to eliminate the problem. An appeal
to the Planning Commission shall be heard within sixty (60) days of filing the
appeal. The Police Chief’s determination will not be stayed during the pendency of
the appeal. If the problem persists, the police Chief then shall submit a report to
the Planning Commission, which will automatically initiate a review of the
conditional use.
4. The exterior of the premises shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner and
free of graffiti at all times.
5. Any changes to the interior or exterior layout that alter the primary function of the
business shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission.
General Plan Consistency:
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This report and associated recommendations have been evaluated for their consistency
with the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
General Plan Consistency
Land Use Element Findings
Goal 1. Create a sustainable urban form
and land use patterns that support a
robust economy and high quality of life for
residents.
The proposal put forth is consistent with
policy 1.5 as the project promotes quality
coastal uses, with minimal impact to
adjacent residential properties.
Specifically, the project proposes serving
alcohol to patrons in order to provide a
premium gold experience to members and
guests only.
Policy 1.5 Balance resident and visitor
needs. Ensure land uses and business
provide for needs of residents as well as
visitors.
Goal 3. A series of unique, destination-
oriented districts throughout Hermosa
Beach.
The proposal put forth is consistent with
policy 3.3 as the project contributes to a
diverse retail landscape by offering
residents and visitors a brand-new high-
tech recreation/retail center.
Policy 3.3 Provide incentives to transform
existing single-use commercial properties
that are accessible into retail destination
by adding a diversity of uses, providing
new pedestrian connections to adjacent
residential areas, reducing the visual
prominence of parking lots, making the
center more pedestrian-friendly and
enhancing the definition and character of
the street frontage and associated
streetscapes.
Environmental Determination:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project
qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption, Existing Facilities, as defined in section
15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, as the scope of the CUP would not affect the physical
condition of the site. Moreover, none of the exceptions to the categorical exemption(s)
apply, nor would the project result in a significant cumulative impact of successive projects
of the same type in the same place over time or have a significant effect on the
environment due to unusual circumstances or damage a scenic highway or scenic
resources within a state scenic highway.
Public Notification:
Public notice was given for the May 20, 2025, Planning Commission hearing; a total of
953 public hearing notices were mailed to the applicant, and occupants and property
owners of properties within a 500-foot radius on May 6, 2025. A legal ad was published
on May 8, 2025 in the Easy Reader, a newspaper of general circulation. Additionally, the
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applicant received a notice poster to post on-site and provided proof of posting a minimum
of ten days in advance of the public hearing, in accordance with HBMC 17.68.050. Public
notification materials are included as Attachment 4. As of the writing of the report, staff
have not received any public comments.
Attachments:
1. Draft Resolution 25-07
2. Site Plan
3. Floor Plan
4. Public Notification Package
Respectfully Submitted by: Johnny Case, Assistant Planner
Concur: Alexis Oropeza, Planning Manager
Legal Review: Todd Leishman, City Attorney
Approved: Alison Becker, AICP, Community Development Director
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
RESOLUTION NO. 25-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT (CUP 25-02), ALLOWING FOR THE ON-SALE CONSUMPTION OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (BEER ONLY) AT 1601 PACIFIC COAST
HIGHWAY, SUITE 180, IN THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 8 (SPA-8) AND
DETERMINING THAT THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
WHEREAS, an application was filed on January 9, 2025, by the applicant Wil Ingram
of South Beach Golf Club, for a Conditional Use Permit located at 1601 Pacific Coast
Highway, Suite 180 (the project site), to allow the sale of beer for on-site consumption;
and
WHEREAS, South Beach Golf Club is an indoor virtual golf facility located in a
tenant space in the Hermosa Pavilion. The project site is designated as Community
Commercial (CC) in the General Plan, is zoned Specific Plan Area 8 (SPA-8), and is located
outside of the Coastal Zone; and
WHEREAS, in considering the granting of a Conditional Use Permit, general criteria
for all uses shall be made pursuant to Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Section
17.56.040. The General Criteria are used to help inform the five required findings which
must be made pursuant to HBMC 17.56.050; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at its public meeting of May 20, 2025,
considered all testimony and evidence regarding the application, both oral and written,
that was presented to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, based on the testimony and evidence received, the Planning
Commission further finds, determines and declares the following pertaining to the
application for a Conditional Use Permit.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Based on the testimony and evidence received at its May 20, 2026
Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission finds, determines and declares
the following pertaining to the application for a Conditional Use Permit under Hermosa
Beach Municipal Code Section 17.56.040:
General Criteria for all CUP uses
1. Distance from existing residential uses.
The subject site is located on Pacific Coast Highway in an SPA-8 zone. Multi-family
residences are located to the north and west of the site. The residences located
directly adjacent to the property are buffered from the site, as the entrance to the
Hermosa Pavilion is located on the east side of the building, and service of alcohol
would be limited to within the tenant space within the Hermosa Pavilion.
2. The amount of existing or proposed off-street parking facilities, and its
distance from proposed use.
The provided parking is located within the Hermosa Pavilion which provides an
enclosed parking garage to serve the multi-tenant commercial complex. The
proposed use does not require additional parking.
3. Location of and distance to churches, schools, hospitals, and public
playgrounds:
The subject site is located approximately 0.5 miles to the nearest school (Hermosa
Valley School), approximately 6.2 miles to the nearest hospital Kindred Hospital,
approximately 0.7 miles from the nearest church (Christian Science Church), and
0.8 miles from the nearest playground (Noble Park). Based on the distance and the
condition of approval on the operations and service of alcohol at the subject site
would not have a significant effect on these uses.
4. The combination of uses proposed:
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The proposed use modification is consistent with the desired development pattern
and uses within the Pacific Coast Highway Corridor. The proposed allowance for
on-sale alcohol would provide more amenities and serve local residents as well as
visitors, with minimal impact on adjacent properties.
5. Precautions taken by the owner or operator of the proposed establishment
to assure the compatibility of the surrounding uses:
Due to the sale and service of alcohol, there is a potential for boisterous and rowdy
behavior by patrons of the business. However, the establishment intends to close
at 9:00 pm Mondays through Saturdays and 3:00pm on Sundays and is not
proposing to sell liquor or distilled spirits. Additionally, the applicant would limit
patrons’ consumption of beer through the built in time limit of the bay rental
system. These considerations/precautions would help ensure that the
establishment is compatible with the surrounding commercial and residential uses
and would not contribute to an increase in late-night alcohol-serving
establishments.
6. The relationship of the proposed business-generated traffic volume and the
size of streets serving the area:
Volume of traffic will not significantly increase as a result of the approval of this
project. This proposal is consistent with other similar commercial establishment in
the surrounding area and does not feature any characteristics that would result in
an unusual or disproportionate traffic impact.
7. The proposed exterior signs and decor, and the compatibility thereof with
existing establishments in the area:
There is no new exterior signage proposed as part of this project.
8. The number of similar establishment or uses within close proximity to the
proposed establishment:
While there are no similar establishments within proximity to the proposed
establishment, there are however several commercial establishments are located
within the shopping center the subject site is located within.
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9. Noise, odor, dust and/or vibration that may be generated by the proposed
use:
The virtual golf facility is located entirely within a severed, sound insulated building
with entry only from a common lobby. Any potential noise generated from the
establishment would not negatively impact the adjacent residential or commercial
uses.
10. Impact of the proposed use to the city’s infrastructure, and/or services:
The sale of alcoholic beverages has the potential to impact public safety services.
However, the establishments’ sale of alcoholic beverages would be limited to beer
only. The low ABV context of the beverages sold on site is expected to not require
high demand of public safety services due to the lessened potential for patrons to
reach heightened levels of intoxication.
11. Will the establishment contribute to a concentration of similar outlets in the
area:
The subject site is surrounded by a variety of fitness, retail and service type uses.
None offer a golf simulation experience as what is being offered at this site.
Furthermore, the sale of alcoholic beverages is considered secondary to the
primary use of the golf simulator experience.
12. Other consideration that, in judgment of the planning commission, are
necessary to assure compatibility with the surrounding uses, and the city as a
whole.
No other issues are identified.
SECTION 2. Based on the testimony and evidence received at its May 20, 2026 Planning
Commission meeting, the Planning Commission finds, determines and declares the
following pertaining to the application for a Conditional Use Permit under Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code Section 17.56.050:
Findings:
The General Criteria are used to help inform the five required CUP findings all of which
must be made pursuant to HBMC 17.56.050.
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1. The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zone and complies with all
other applicable provisions of this Title and all other titles of the Hermosa
Beach Municipal Code;
The proposed use to allow for on-sale alcoholic beverages (beer only) is allowed
within the Specific Plan Area 8 (SPA-8) zone with approval of a Conditional Use
Permit. The use is compliant with the zoning ordinance and all other titles in the
municipal code.
2. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable
specific plan;
The project site is located within the Pacific Coast Highway corridor, and as a
primary entry point into Hermosa Beach aims to provide a variety of uses. The
proposed allowance for on-sale service and alcohol consumption would provide
an additional amenity and serve residents and visitors, with minimal impact on
adjacent properties consistent with Specific Plan Area 9. The proposed use is
consistent with the following Goals and Policies of the General Plan:
General Plan Consistency
Land Use Element Findings
Goal 1. Create a sustainable urban form
and land use patterns that support a
robust economy and high quality of life for
residents.
The proposal put forth is consistent with
policy 1.5 as the project promotes quality
coastal uses, with minimal impact to
adjacent residential properties.
Specifically, the project proposes serving
alcohol to patrons in order to provide a
premium gold experience to members and
guests only.
Policy 1.5 Balance resident and visitor
needs. Ensure land uses and business
provide for needs of residents as well as
visitors.
Goal 3. A series of unique, destination-
oriented districts throughout Hermosa
Beach.
The proposal put forth is consistent with
policy 3.3 as the project contributes to a
diverse retail landscape by offering
residents and visitors a brand-new high-
tech recreation/retail center.
Policy 3.3 Provide incentives to transform
existing single-use commercial properties
that are accessible into retail destination
by adding a diversity of uses, providing
new pedestrian connections to adjacent
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residential areas, reducing the visual
prominence of parking lots, making the
center more pedestrian-friendly and
enhancing the definition and character of
the street frontage and associated
streetscapes.
3. The proposed use will not be averse to the public health, safety, or general
welfare of the community, nor detrimental to surrounding properties or
improvements;
The proposed allowance for alcoholic beverage sales would serve as accessory to
the primary virtual golf facility use. The business will be required to abide by
conditions of approval incorporated into the Resolution (Attachment 1) which are
intended to mitigate and prevent potential adverse impacts to the community. As
conditioned, the proposed use would not be averse to the public health, safety, or
general welfare of the community or detrimental to surrounding properties or
improvements as conditioned. The hours of operation would be limited to
Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
4. The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the proposed
activity are compatible with the existing and reasonably foreseeable future
land uses and circulation on the vicinity; and
The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the virtual golf facility
are compatible with the existing and reasonably foreseeable future land uses and
circulation in the vicinity. The proposed use would not result in any physical
changes to the existing establishment.
5. The site is physically suitable for the type of use being proposed, including
access, utilities and the absence of physical constraints.
There would be no change in the physical structure, nor are there any constraints
on the site that would render the site unsuitable. The proposed use of alcoholic
beverages sales would complement the existing virtual golf facility.
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SECTION 3. Based on the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby
approves Conditional Use Permit 25-02 for the sale of beer for on-site consumption as
set forth in Planning Commission Resolution 25-07 subject to the following Conditions of
Approval:
1. The project shall be substantially consistent with the application submitted and
approved by the Planning Commission on May 20, 2025. The applicant shall retain
records of the approved floor plan until any subsequent modifications or approvals
are granted.
a. The storage of alcoholic beverages shall be restricted to the two (2) areas
shown on the floor plan and shall be no more than 3.2 cubic feet each.
2. A manager who is aware of the conditions of this Conditional Use Permit shall be
on the premises during business hours. The Conditional Use Permit shall be
maintained on the premises in a location where employees can easily read the
conditions.
3. Should the property be sold or otherwise come under different ownership, any
future owners or assignees shall be notified of the conditions of this approval by
either the current business owner, property owner, or the leasing agent.
4. The permitted hours of operation shall be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through
Saturday and 9a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.
5. The following signs shall be posted in a conspicuous location in a readily visible
manner, warning patrons of the illegality of selling alcoholic beverages to persons
under twenty-one years of age, loitering and drinking within the public realm, and
removing alcoholic beverages from the premises, and carrying:
a. “California State Law prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons
under twenty-one years of age”
b. “No Loitering or Public Drinking”
c. “It is illegal to possess an open container of alcohol in the vicinity of this
establishment”
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6. Management shall successfully complete ABC Licensee Education on Alcohol and
Drugs (LEAD) training and Responsible Beverage Servers Training, or equivalent as
determined by Chief of Police. Training shall be completed within 30 days of final
approval of the CUP and within 30 days of the employee's start of employment.
The business shall maintain records that management has participated in the
required training. Records shall be maintained for two years after training and be
available upon request for review by the Community Development Director, Chief
of Police, or designee.
7. All employees engaged in the sale or service of alcoholic beverages shall complete
Responsible Beverage Service Training, or equivalent as determined by the Chief
of Police, within 30 days of final approval of the CUP and 30 days of start of
employment. The business shall maintain records that management and
employees have participated in the required trainings. Records shall be maintained
for two years after training and be available upon request by the Community
Development Director, Chief of Police, or designee.
8. The business shall not adversely affect the welfare of the residents, and/or
commercial establishments nearby.
9. Live entertainment shall be prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the City.
10. The business shall install and maintain a video surveillance system that monitors
within the interior of the business and the Immediate Area. The video system must
be capable of delineating on playback the activity and physical features of persons
and areas within the premises and Immediate Area. Recordings shall be retained
for a minimum of sixty (60) days and video will be available to Police Department
upon request. All video security cameras shall be installed to the satisfaction of the
Chief of Police. At the discretion of the Chief of Police, Licensee may be required
to add additional video cameras.
11. Under no circumstances shall furniture or other interior/exterior improvements be
rearranged from the floor plan attached to the CUP Amendment to accommodate
dancing, more entertainment, or greater occupant load absent approval by the
Chief of Police, or the Planning Commission.
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12. Trash receptacles for patrons shall be conveniently located both inside and outside
of the establishment, however, not located on or within any public property or
right-of-way.
13. The business with on-sale alcoholic beverage service may be subject to a periodic
review process established by the City to verify conformance with the conditions
of approval.
14. The business shall maintain in conformance with all other applicable City of
Hermosa Beach and regulatory agency requirements and standards, including but
not limited to: California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Los Angeles
County Health Department, California Disabled Access Standards (Government
Code Title 24), and Los Angeles County National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System Permit (NPDES).
15. The business shall be maintained and operated in full compliance with the
conditions of this CUP and any law, statute, ordinance, or other regulation hereafter
adopted that is applicable to any development or activity on the subject property.
Failure of the permittee to cease any development or activity not in full compliance
shall be a violation of these conditions.
16. The permittee is required to acquire a Type-40 license issued by the California
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
17. The project site shall be the point-of-sale for the purpose of collecting any sales
tax on goods that are sold, delivered or rented on the site.
18. Any changes to the interior or exterior layout which alter the primary function of
the business shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission.
Minor modifications that do not alter the primary function of the business may be
approved by the Community Development Director.
19. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, if the business operating pursuant
to this CUP violates any condition of this CUP, the Police Chief or designee may
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meet and confer with the business to clarify the reason for the violation and to
formulate a course of action to mitigate the risk for any future violation. If the
business operating pursuant to this CUP continues to violate this CUP (i.e., either a
repeat violation or another violation) within any six (6) month period following a
meet and confer with the Police Chief, then, at the sole discretion of the Police
Chief, modified or additional operational requirements may be imposed by the
Police Chief to curtail the violations until the time that the matter is brought before
the Planning Commission. These modified or additional operational requirements
include, but are not limited to, a reduction in operating hours, required number of
staff members during operating hours, additional training for existing staff, and/or
any other measures deemed appropriate by the Police Chief. The Planning
Commission shall consider any modification or additional requirement(s) imposed
by the Police Chief during its discussion of the matter. The Police Chief’s
determination will remain in effect until considered by the Planning Commission.
20. The Planning Commission may review this Conditional Use Permit and may revoke
the permit, amend the subject conditions, or impose any new conditions if deemed
necessary to mitigate detrimental effects on the neighborhood resulting from the
subject use.
21. Approval of this permit shall expire twenty-four (24) months from the date of
approval by the Planning Commission, or final decision by the City Council, unless
significant construction or improvements or the use authorized hereby has
commenced. One or more extensions of time may be requested. No extension shall
be considered unless requested in writing to the Community Development
Director, including the reason therefore, at least 60 days prior to the expiration
date. No additional notice of expiration will be provided.
22. To the extent permitted by law, Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold
harmless the City of Hermosa Beach, its City Council, its officers, employees and
agents (the “indemnified parties”) from and against any claim, action, or
proceeding brought by a third party against the indemnified parties and the
applicant to attack, set aside, or void any permit or approval for this project
authorized by the City, including (without limitation) reimbursing the City its actual
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attorney’s fees and costs in defense of the litigation. The City may, in its sole
discretion, elect to defend any such action with attorneys of its choice. The
permittee shall reimburse the City for any court and attorney's fees which the City
may be required to pay as a result of any claim or action brought against the City
because of this permit. Although the permittee is the real party in interest in an
action, the City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the
defense of the action, but such participation shall not relieve the permittee of any
obligation under this condition.
23. Each of the above conditions is separately enforced, and if one of the conditions
of approval is found to be invalid by a court of law, all the other conditions shall
remain valid and enforceable.
SECTION 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as defined in Section 15301 of the State
CEQA Guidelines, Class 1 Categorical Exemption, Existing Facilities, as the project consists
of the operation and permitting of existing private structures which involve negligible or
no expansion of existing use. More specifically, the approval of the Conditional Use Permit
results in no physical change to the existing structure. Moreover, none of the exceptions
to the categorical exemption(s) apply to the project, as defined in section 15300.2 of the
State CEQA Guidelines. The project would not result in a significant cumulative impact
of successive projects of the same type in the same place over time; the project would not
have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances; the project
would not damage a scenic highway or scenic resources within a state scenic highway;
the project is not located on a hazardous waste site; and the project would not cause a
substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
SECTION 5. Pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6, any legal challenge
to the decision of the Planning Commission, after a formal appeal to the City Council,
must be made within 90 days after the final decision by the City Council.
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
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ABSENT:
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution P.C. 25-XX is a true and complete record
of the action taken by the Planning Commissions of the City of Hermosa Beach,
California, at its regular meeting of May 20, 2025.
________________________________ ________________________________
Kate Hirsh, Chairperson Alison Becker, Secretary
__________________
Date
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City of Hermosa Beach PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach shall hold a
public hearing on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following:
1.REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP25-02) TO ALLOW ON-SALE
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (BEER ONLY) AT AN EXISTING INDOOR
VIRTUAL GOLF FACILITY LOCATED AT 1601 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, SUITE 180
(HERMOSA PAVILLION), IN THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 8 (SPA-8) ZONE.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: THE PROJECT QUALIFIES FOR A CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION PER SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
GUIDELINES.
2.REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) AMENDMENT (APE24-003) TO
EXPAND THE ON-SALE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM BEER AND
WINE TO INCLUDE BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS AND AMEND A CONDITION OF
APPROVAL PERTAINING TO BICYCLE PARKING AT AN EXISTING RESTAURANT
LOCATED AT 844 HERMOSA AVENUE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) ZONE.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: THE PROJECT QUALIFIES FOR A CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION PER SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
GUIDELINES.
3.A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING FOR A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP 24-08) TO
DEMOLISH AN EXISTING FOUR UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING AND CONSTRUCT A NEW
50-FOOT 6-INCH TALL, FIVE UNIT, APARTMENT BUILDING WITH SEVEN PARKING
SPACES AT 3415 PALM DRIVE IN THE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) ZONE
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65589.5(d)(5).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: THE PROJECT QUALIFIES FOR A CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION PER SECTION 15303(c) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
GUIDELINES.
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Alison Becker, AICP Community Development Director
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Community Development Department
Planning Division – Attn: Johnny Case
City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE 1601 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 180, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Assessor Parcel Number 4184-025-211
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the request described below.
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP25-02) TO ALLOW ON-SALE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
(BEER ONLY) AT AN EXISTING INDOOR VIRTUAL GOLF FACILITY LOCATED AT 1601 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, SUITE 180
(HERMOSA PAVILLION), IN THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 8 (SPA-8) ZONE.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: THE PROJECT QUALIFIES FOR A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PER SECTION 15301 OF THE
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Cable TV - Spectrum (channel 8) and Frontier (channel 31) in Hermosa Beach YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofhermosabeach90254 Live Stream - www.hermosabeach.gov/agenda Alison Becker
Community Development Director Page 45 of 115
Project Zoning Map Planning Commission May 20, 2025
Description APN: 4184-025-21 l 1601 Pacific Coast Highway Ste180 Zone: SPA-8 Specific Plan Area 8CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ON-SALE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (BEER ONLY)
� R-l Single Family Residential
� R-l A Limited Single-Family Residential
� R-2 Two Family Residential 1111 R-2B Limited Multiple Family Residential 1111 R-3 Multiple Family Residential
� R-P Residential-Professional
� RPD Residential Planned Development
R-3PD Multiple Family Planned Development
� C-l Limited Business and Residential
� C-2 General Commercial 1111 C-3 General and Highway Commercial 1111 M-1 Light Manufacturing
� OS Open Space
� OS-1 Restricted Open Space 1111 OS-2 Restricted Open Space
� OS-O Open Space Overlay
� MHP Mobile Home Park
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� 500' Notification Radius
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Meeting Date: May 20, 2025
Staff Report No. 25-CDD-084
Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning
Commission
REQUEST FOR CUP AMENDMENT (APE24-003) TO EXPAND ON-SALE
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED TO BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS;
AND AMEND PRIOR CONDITION OF APPROVAL FOR AN EXISTING RESTAURANT
AT 844 HERMOSA AVENUE IN THE (C-2) ZONE
CEQA: Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
(Assistant Planner Johnny Case)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission:
1. Determine that the project is categorically exempt per Section 15301 of California
Environmental Quality Guidelines; and
2. Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) approving Conditional Use Permit
Amendment (APE24-003) to allow the applicant to expand the on-sale alcoholic
beverages allowed from beer and wine only to beer, wine, and distilled spirits at
844 Hermosa Avenue, subject to conditions of approval.
Executive Summary:
The following is a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) amendment to modify the
existing approval for on-sale alcoholic beverages from beer and wine only to beer, wine,
and distilled spirits. The applicant has also requested removal of an existing condition of
approval (COA). The COA requires the restaurant to provide a bicycle rack for a minimum
of six (6) bikes. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve a CUP
amendment with conditions of approval.
Background:
The project is located at 844 Hermosa Avenue between 10th Street and 8th Street within
the south end of the Downtown district in Hermosa Beach (the project site). The project
involves a 4,220-square-foot existing restaurant located on Hermosa Avenue. The project
site is designated as Community Commercial (CC) in the General Plan and is zoned as
General Commercial (C-2). The project site is located within the Coastal Zone boundary.
To the east, across the alley, are multi-family residential uses. Office uses are located to
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the north and south of the project site. The public entrance of the building is oriented
towards Hermosa Avenue. There is no public entrance or windows for residential use.
The Planning Commission first approved a CUP and Precise Development Plan (PDP)
allowing on-sale beer and wine in 1996 through PC Resolution 96-13. This original CUP
was then revoked in 2007 through PC Resolution 07-15. In 2008 the Planning
Commission approved a new CUP allowing on-sale beer and wine and outdoor dining
though PC Resolution 08-26. The CUP has been amended multiple times since 2008.
The most recent CUP modification occurred in 2020 with the Planning Commission’s
approval of modifications to the floor plan, conditions of approval (COA), and reduction of
hours.
A summary table of the prior meetings and actions regarding the project are included
below for reference.
Past Board, Commission, and Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
February 20, 1996 PC 96-13: Planning Commission approved an
environmental negative declaration, conditional use permit
and precise development plan to allow on-sale, beer and
wine, and construction of a proposed restaurant.
May 15, 2007 PC 07-15: Planning Commission revoke a conditional use
permit for on-sale beer and wine in conjunction with a
restaurant.
April 15, 2008 PC 08-26: Planning Commission approving a conditional
use permit to allow on-sale beer and wine and outdoor
dining in conjunction with a new restaurant (Ken and Kents).
August 17, 2010 PC 10-13: Planning Commission approved a conditional
use permit amendment to allow a restaurant with on-sale
beer and wine and outdoor dining (Hot’s Kitchen).
October 26, 2010 CC 10-6723: City council sustain the planning commission
approval of a conditional use permit amendment to allow a
restaurant with on-sale beer and wine and outdoor dining
(Hot’s Kitchen).
September 15, 2020 PC 20-23: Planning Commission approved a conditional
use permit amendment to allow on-sale beer and wine, floor
plan alteration, and to modify conditions of approval to
change overrating hours from 7am and 10 pm daily and
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Meeting Date Description
7am to midnight on holidays to between 7 am and 11pm
daily at existing restaurant limited to on-sale beer and wine
(The Stanton).
The following table describes the existing site characteristics.
Site Information Table:
Site Information
General Plan Community Commercial (CC)
Zoning General Commercial (C-2)
Lot Size 5,876 square feet
Existing Building 4,220 square feet
Surrounding Zoning
North: General Commercial (C-2)
East: Multi-Family Residential (R-3)
South: General Commercial (C-2)
West: General Commercial (C-2)
Surrounding Uses
North: Office
East: Multi-Family Residence
South: Office
West: Restaurant
Project Description
The existing CUP (21-01) (Attachment 3), allows for the on-sale of alcoholic beverages
for beer and wine only with operating hours of 7 am and 11pm daily. The applicant
proposes expanding the on-sale alcohol at the existing restaurant from beer and wine
only (Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 41) to beer, wine, and distilled
spirits (Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Type 47). In conjunction with the
modification of on-sale alcohol, the applicant proposes the removal of Condition 30 of
Resolution 20-23, which requires a bicycle rack for a minimum of six bikes be provided.
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Discussion:
Site Plan and Floor Plan:
The project site is developed with an existing two-story building. The overall site
configuration would remain unchanged by this CUP amendment and no floor plan
changes have been proposed as part of this amendment. However, the applicant has
requested to eliminate Condition 30 of Resolution No. 20-23, requiring the applicant to
provide a bicycle rack for a minimum of six bikes.
The restaurant is built to the property line on three (3) sides of the building (south, west
and north), with parking located on the east side of the building off the alley. These
conditions limit the viable location of a bicycle rack without reducing floor area within the
building and the business is not in compliance with this condition of approval. Staff does
not recommend the elimination of the condition of approval, as it is contrary to the goals
and policies of the General Plan. However, staff does recommend incorporating the
bicycle parking within the public right-of-way in an inactive area just south of the dining
deck along Hermosa Avenue as indicated in the project plans (Attachment 2).
Operations:
The applicant requested to amend the CUP to allow an expansion of on-sale alcoholic
beverages from beer and wine only to beer, wine, and distilled spirits. The current
operating hours of the restaurant are 7 am to 11 pm daily for all restaurant operations.
The applicant is not seeking a modification to the operating hours and would not
contribute to the intensification of late-night establishments in the area. Late-night
establishments are defined in HBMC 17.40.080 (B) as an establishment operating past
11pm. The total of four (4) late-night establishments in close proximity to the project site
will remain. The modification of the alcohol license type from beer and wine (ABC Type
41) to beer, wine, and distilled spirits (ABC Type 47) would result in an increase the total
amount of ABC Type 47 license operators from three (3) to four (4).
Interdepartmental Review
As part of the Community Development Department’s standard review process, this
application was reviewed by various city departments, including the Police Department,
Building and Safety, Public Works, and the Environmental Programs Manager in the City
Manager’s office. The Police Department does not object to the proposed CUP, subject
to conditions of approval that have been incorporated into the draft Resolution
(Attachment 1). The Public Works Department reviewed the project and is supportive of
the proposed location for the required bicycle rack, with the conditions of approval
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requiring the applicant to obtain an encroachment permit and approval of the type of bike
rack before installation.
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Review Criteria and Findings
In accordance with Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Section 17.26.030, on-sale
alcoholic beverage serving establishments are subject to a Conditional Use Permit. In
considering the granting of a Conditional Use Permit, general criteria for all uses shall be
made pursuant to HBMC 17.56.040. The General Criteria are used to help inform the five
required CUP findings which must be made pursuant to HBMC 17.56.050.
General Criteria for all CUP Uses
1. Distance from existing residential uses:
The project site is located on Hermosa Avenue in the Community Commercial
Zone (C-2). The primary entrance is oriented towards Hermosa Avenue. Multi-
family residences are located to the east of the site, on the opposite side of Palm
Drive. The multi-family residences are approximately 100 feet from the east tenant
space wall.
2. The amount of existing or proposed off-street parking facilities, and its
distance from proposed use:
The project site currently provides six (6) shared parking spaces at the rear of the
building. The parking spaces are shared and fully available to employees and
patrons and unassigned to any particular tenant.
3. Location of and distance to churches, schools, hospitals, and public
playgrounds:
The project site is located approximately 0.7 miles from the nearest school
(Hermosa Valley School), approximately 6.8 miles to the nearest hospital (Kindred
Hospital), approximately 0.4 miles from the nearest church (First Church of Christ
Scientist), and 0.4 miles from the nearest playground (South Park). The distance
between the establishment and the various uses provides sufficient buffer to
minimize any potential negative impacts.
4. The combination of uses proposed:
The project site is located within the C-2 Zone, which aims to provide opportunities
for a pedestrian-oriented range of office, retail, and service commercial uses in
order to form resident and visitor serving downtown districts. The project site is
located within the Downtown District which is composed of a variety of retail,
restaurant, and personal service type uses. The proposed modification to use
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aligns with the development pattern and uses within the Downtown District. The
change from Type 41 license (on-sale beer and wine) to a Type-47 license (on-
sale general) would provide residents and visitors with additional beverage options
to pair with their meal.
5. Precautions taken by the owner or operator of the proposed establishment
to assure compatibility of the surrounding uses:
The applicant is proposing to maintain the existing hours of operation from 7 am
to 11 pm. Additionally, the applicant will be required to abide by the conditions of
approval incorporated into the Resolution (Attachment 1). The expansion of on-
sale alcohol is not anticipated to have a negative impact on existing surrounding
uses.
6. The relationship of the proposed business-generated traffic volume and the
size of streets serving the area:
The modification of on-sale alcoholic beverages would not affect existing streets
or significantly impact traffic volume, as the proposal does not invoice a change in
the existing restaurant use or the square footage of the building and outdoor dining
areas.
7. The proposed exterior signs and decor, and the compatibility thereof with
existing establishments in the area:
There are no signs or décor proposed as part of the
8. The number of similar establishments or uses within close proximity to the
proposed establishment:
There are a total of seven (7) similar establishments which serve alcohol. Of these
establishments three (3) have a Type 47 license, three (3) have a Type 41 license
and four (4) are Late-Night establishments.
List if Nearby Alcohol Serving Restaurants and Establishments
Business Name Address Alcohol License Type CUP Hours of
Operation
1. Barnacles
Bar & Grill
837 Hermosa
Avenue
Type 47 7am-2am daily
2. Encanto 934 Hermosa
Avenue
Type 41 7am-11pm daily
3. Radici
Ristorante
934 Hermosa
Avenue
Type 47 8am-11pm daily
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4. Comedy &
Magic Club
1018 Hermosa
Avenue
Type 47 6am-2am daily
5. Guisados 1031 Hermosa
Avenue
Type 41 7am-11pm
Sunday-Thursday
7am-12am
Friday-Saturday
6. Red and
Louie’s
1040 Hermosa
Avenue
Type 41 11am-11pm
Sunday-
Thursdays
11am-12am
Friday-Saturday
7. Formula
Racing
Partners
1048 Hermosa
Avenue
Type 40 10am-10pm daily
5am-10pm on
Formula 1 race
days
9. Noise, odor, and/or vibration that may be generated by the proposed
establishment:
The modification from an on-sale beer and wine (ABC Type 41) license to an on-
sale general (ABC Type 47) license would not significantly generate additional
noise, odor, dust and or vibration, as the proposal does not involve a change in the
existing restaurant use. The existing COA includes conditions to mitigate potential
noise, odor and/or vibration generated from the establishment. COA number four
(4), nine (9), ten (10) and fourteen (14) mitigate potential noise and vibration, while
COA number seventeen (17) and eighteen (18) mitigate potential odor. Language
for these COA are provided below:
# 4 Live entertainment (including amplified music, disc jockeys, live music
whether acoustic or amplified, and live performances of all kinds) and
customer dancing is prohibited. Televisions and amplified music, including
speakers shall be prohibited withing the first ten (10) feet of the front
building. A maximum of five (5) televisions or similar displays shall be
permitted in the remainder of the restaurant.
# 9 Noise emanating from the property shall be within the limitations
prescribed by the City’s Noise Ordinance (Hermosa Beach Municipal
Code Chapter 8.24) and shall not create a nuisance to surrounding
residential neighborhoods and/or commercial establishments.
# 10 Management shall be responsible for maintaining noise volumes at
reasonable levels.
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# 14 The building shall be equipped with acoustic features to maximize
sound proofing to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
# 17 The rear rollup door shall be maintained closed at all time except
during deliveries and trash pickup.
# 18 Storage of trash bins or can must be screened and remain in the
utility room as described on the approved floor plans. Odor elimination
equipment shall be installed for the trash bin area; venting untreated air
from this area shall be prohibited.
10. Impact of the proposed use to the city’s infrastructure, and/or services:
The existing restaurant use will continue, and the current infrastructure is not
anticipated to be impacted. The modification of the alcohol license has the potential
to impact public safety services. The high alcohol by volume (ABV) content of the
added beverages sold on site may increase the demand for public safety services
due to increased potential for patrons to reach heightened levels of intoxication.
11. Will the establishment contribute to a concentration of similar outlets in the
area:
The existing restaurant is approved as an on-sale alcoholic beverage serving
establishment. The proposed amendment would not add to the concentration of
similar outlets in this area because a restaurant providing the sale of alcoholic
beverages is currently operating in this location.
12. Other consideration that, in judgment of the planning commission, ae
necessary to assure compatibility with the surrounding uses, and the city as
a whole.
No other issues are identified.
Findings
The General Criteria are used to help inform the five required CUP findings, all of which
must be made pursuant to HBMC 17.56.050 to approve a CUP application. The inability
to make one or more of the findings is grounds for denial of an application.
1. The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zone and complies with
all other applicable provisions of this Title and all other titles of the Hermosa
Beach Municipal Code;
The proposed use to expand the on-sale alcoholic beverages is allowed within the
General Commercial (C-2) zone with approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The
use is compliant with the zoning ordinance and all other titles in the municipal code.
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2. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable
specific plan;
The project is located within the Community Commercial Zone (C-2), which aims
to provide opportunities for a pedestrian-oriented range of office, retail, and service
commercial uses to form resident and visitor-serving downtown districts. The
project is located within the Downtown District which is composed of a variety of
retail, restaurant, and personal service type uses. The proposed modification to
the conditional use permit is consistent with the development pattern and uses
within the Downtown District.
The proposed project also aligns with General Plan Goal 4 and Policy 4.5
pertaining to corridor connectivity and providing opportunities to balance local-
serving retail needs and balance the needs of multiple transport modes. The
recommended revision to the condition of approval provides infrastructure
supporting the use of alternative modes of transportation.
3. The proposed use will not be averse to the public health, safety, or general
welfare of the community, nor detrimental to surrounding properties or
improvements;
The proposed project and the modification of on-sale alcohol served would be
similar to other commercial uses in the vicinity and would not be averse to the
public health, safety, or general welfare of the community or detrimental to
surrounding properties or improvements. Additionally, the applicant will be required
to abide by the conditions of approval incorporated into the Resolution
(Attachment 1), which are intended to mitigate or prevent any potential adverse
impacts to the community.
4. The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the proposed
activity are compatible with the existing and reasonably foreseeable future
land uses and circulation on the vicinity; and
The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the restaurant are
compatible with the existing and reasonably foreseeable future land uses and
circulation in the vicinity. The proposed amendment would not result in any physical
changes to the existing restaurant nor the hours of operation. The modification of
on-sale alcohol would be consistent with the sounding establishment’s operating
characteristics.
5. The site is physically suitable for the type of use being proposed, including
access, utilities and the absence of physical constraints.
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There is no change of use being proposed as part of this amendment. The
existing restaurant use would remain. There would be no change in the physical
structure of the restaurant nor are there any pre-existing constraints of the use.
CUP Specific Criteria
Should the Planning Commission find that the aforementioned findings can affirmatively
be made to approve the CUP amendment to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages to
include distilled spirits, then it should consider the conditions of approval and any other it
deems necessary to ensure the use operates in a manner compatible with existing and
future uses in the area.
HBMC Section 17.40.080 establishes the following minimum conditions and standards
for all on-sale alcoholic beverage establishments.
1. The establishment shall not adversely affect the welfare of the residents. And/or
commercial establishments nearby.
2. The business shall prevent loitering, unruliness and boisterous activities of the
patrons outside the business or in the immediate area.
3. The Police Chief may determine that a continuing police problem exists and may,
subject to appeal to the Planning Commission, direct the presence of a police
approved doorman and/or security personnel to eliminate the problem. An appeal
to the Planning Commission shall be heard within sixty (60) days of filing the
appeal. The Police Chief’s determination will not be stayed during the pendency of
the appeal. If the problem persists, the Police Chief then shall submit a report to
the Planning Commission, which will automatically initiate a review of the
conditional use.
4. The exterior of the premises shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner and
free of graffiti at all times.
5. Any changes to the interior or exterior layout that alter the primary function of the
business shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission.
In addition to the aforementioned conditions, staff recommends the Planning Commission
adopt Planning Commission Resolution to supersede and replace Planning Commission
Resolution 20-13, subject to conditions. The following highlights the notable condition of
approval:
1. Live entertainment (including amplified music, disc jockeys, live music whether
acoustic or amplified, and live performances of all kinds) (excluding acoustic,
unamplified, nonpercussive background music provided accessory to an
established on-sate use during normal business hours by a maximum of two (2)
persons without advertisement and without charge) and customer dancing is
prohibited. Limited live entertainment may be permitted through an Administrative
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permit per Hermosa Beach Municipal Code. Televisions and amplified music,
including speakers, shall be prohibited within the first ten (10) feet of the front
building. A maximum of five (5) televisions or similar displays shall be permitted in
the remainder of the restaurant. The applicant shall schedule an inspection with
Planning within 21 days of the issuance of the CUP amendment for the purpose of
demonstrating compliance with the limitation on the total number of televisions.
(Condition of Approval Number 14)
2. A bicycle rack for a minimum of six (6) bikes shall be installed as reflected in the
submitted floor plan. The proposed bicycle racks must be considered and
evaluated by Public Works Department prior to approval. Once installed, the
bicycle rack must be inspected by Public Works staff. The applicant will submit to
Public Works within 21 days of the final approval of the CUP amendment.
(Condition of Approval Number 40)
General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency
with the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
General Plan Consistency
Land Use Element Findings
Goal 1. Create a sustainable urban form
and land use patterns that support a
robust economy and high quality of life for
residents.
The proposal put forth is consistent with
policy 1.3, and 1.5 as the project promotes
uses, with minimal impact to adjacent
residential properties and continuance of
compatibility to surrounding uses.
Specifically, the project proposes
expanding the alcohol service at an
existing restaurant. There are no
proposed changes to hours of operation
and conditions of approval limiting the
hours of operation will be maintained to
minimize potential nuisance for the
adjacent residential properties and ensure
a high quality of life for residents. Policy 1.3 Access to daily activities, strive
to create sustainable development
patterns such that the majority of residents
are within walking distance to a variety of
neighborhood goods and services, such
as supermarkets, restaurants, churches
cafes, dry cleaners, laundromats, farmers
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General Plan Consistency
Land Use Element Findings
market banks, personal services,
pharmacies and similar uses.
Policy 1.5 Balance resident and visitor
needs. Ensure land uses and business
provide for needs of residents as well as
visitors.
Policy 1.7 Compatibility of uses. Ensure
the placement of new uses does not
create or exacerbate nuisances between
different types of uses.
The proposal put forth is consistent with
policy 1.7, as the project aligns with the
goal of the Community Commercial zone
(C-2), which aims to provide opportunities
for a pedestrian-oriented range of office,
retail, and service commercial uses in
order to form resident and visitor-serving
downtown districts. Additionally, the
project is located within the Downtown
District which is composed of a variety of
retail, restaurant, and personal service
type uses. The proposed modification to
use aligns with the development pattern
and uses within the Downtown District.
The change from on-sale beer and wine
(ABC Type 41) license to an on-sale
general (ABC Type-47 license) would be
consistent with similar establishment in the
vicinity as well as provide residents and
visitors with additional beverage options to
pair with their meal.
Goal 4. A variety of corridors throughout
the city provide opportunities for shopping,
recreation, commerce employment and
circulation.
The proposal put forth is consistent with
policy 4.5 as the project is satisfying with
an existing COA of providing a bicycle rack
for a minimum of six (6) bikes. Previously
this COA was not fulfilled, however the
proposed location of a bicycle rack is
located within the public right of way along
Hermosa Avenue. The incorporation of
bicycle racks, provides opportunity for
multi-modal transportation.
Policy 4.5 Corridor connectivity.
Recognize corridors as important cross-
town thoroughfares that connect Hermosa
Beach, serve as transitions between
neighborhoods, provide opportunities for
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General Plan Consistency
Land Use Element Findings
local-serving retail and balance the needs
of multiple transport modes.
Environmental Determination:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project
qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption, Existing Facilities, as defined in section
15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines, as the project consists of the operation and
permitting of existing private structures or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of
existing or former use. The scope of the CUP would not affect the physical condition of
the site. Moreover, none of the exceptions to the categorical exemption(s) apply, as
defined in section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The project will not result in a
significant cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place;
the project does not involve unusual circumstances with the possibility to have a
significant effect on the environment; the project will not result in damage to a state scenic
highway; the project is not located on a hazardous waste site; and the project does not
involve a historical resource.
Public Notification:
Public notice was given for the May 20, 2025, Planning Commission hearing; a total of
870 public hearing notices were mailed to the applicant, and occupants and property
owners of properties within a 500-foot radius on May 6, 2025. A legal ad was published
on May 8, 2025 in the Easy Reader, a newspaper of general circulation. Additionally, the
applicant received a notice poster to post on-site and provided proof of posting a minimum
of ten days in advance of the public hearing, in accordance with HBMC 17.68.050. Public
notification materials are included as Attachment 4. As of the writing of the report, staff
have not received any public comments.
Attachments:
1. Draft Resolution 25-08
2. Project Plans
3. Planning Commission Resolution 20-23
4. Public Notification Package
Respectfully Submitted by: Johnny Case, Assistant Planner
Concur: Alexis Oropeza, Planning Manager
Legal Review: Todd Leishman, Interim City Attorney
Approved: Alison Becker, AICP, Community Development Director
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
RESOLUTION NO. 25-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AMENDMENT REQUEST (APE24-003) TO EXPAND THE ON-
SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED FROM BEER AND WINE ONLY
TO BEER, WINE AND DISTILLED SPIRITS AT AN EXISTING RESTAURANT
FOR AN EXISTING RESTAURANT, AT 844 HERMOSA AVENUE.
WHEREAS, an application was filed on December 23, 2024 by the applicant Dana
Ireland and Authorized Agent Tony Cordi of L and B SouthBay LLC, for a Conditional Use
Permit Amendment located at 844 Hermosa Avenue, to modify the existing on-sale beer
and wine at an existing restaurant [Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
License Type 41] to on-sale general for the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits (ABC
License Type 47) in conjunction with a request to modify an existing Conditions of
Approval related to bicycle parking; and
WHEREAS, the project involves a 4,220-square-foot existing restaurant located on
Hermosa Avenue. The project site is designated as Community Commercial (CC) in the
General Plan, is zoned as General Commercial (C-2), and is located within the Coastal
Zone boundary; and
WHEREAS, in considering the granting of a Conditional Use Permit, general criteria
for all uses shall be made pursuant to Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Section
17.56.040. The General Criteria are used to help inform the five required findings which
must be made pursuant to HBMC Section 17.56.050; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at its public meeting of May 20, 2025,
considered all testimony and evidence regarding the application, both oral and written,
that was presented to the Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. Based on the testimony and evidence received, the Planning Commission
hereby further finds, determines and declares the following pertaining to the application
for a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to HBMC Section 17.56.040:
General Criteria for all CUP uses
1. Distance from existing residential uses.
The project site is located on Hermosa Avenue in the Community Commercial Zone
(C-2). The primary entrance is oriented towards Hermosa Avenue. Multi-family
residences are located to the east of the site, on the opposite side of Palm Drive.
The multi-family residences are approximately 100 feet from the east tenant space
wall.
2. The amount of existing or proposed off-street parking facilities, and its
distance from proposed use.
The project site currently provides six (6) shared parking spaces at the rear of the
building. The parking spaces are shared and fully available to employees and
patrons and unassigned to any particular tenant.
3. Location of and distance to churches, schools, hospitals, and public
playgrounds:
The project site is located approximately 0.7 miles from the nearest school
(Hermosa Valley School), approximately 6.8 miles to the nearest hospital (Kindred
Hospital), approximately 0.4 miles from the nearest church (First Church of Christ
Scientist), and 0.4 miles from the nearest playground (South Park). The distance
between the establishment and the various uses provides sufficient buffer to
minimize any potential negative impacts.
4. The combination of uses proposed:
The project site is located within the C-2 Zone, which aims to provide opportunities
for a pedestrian-oriented range of office, retail, and service commercial uses in
order to form resident and visitor serving downtown districts. The project site is
located within the Downtown District which is composed of a variety of retail,
restaurant, and personal service type uses. The proposed modification to use aligns
with the development pattern and uses within the Downtown District. The change
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from Type 41 license (on-sale beer and wine) to a Type-47 license (on-sale general)
would provide residents and visitors with additional beverage options to pair with
their meal.
5. Precautions taken by the owner or operator of the proposed establishment
to assure compatibility of the surrounding uses:
The applicant is proposing to maintain the existing hours of operation from 7 am
to 11 pm. Additionally, the applicant will be required to abide by the conditions of
approval incorporated into the Resolution (Attachment 1). The expansion of on-
sale alcohol is not anticipated to have a negative impact on existing surrounding
uses.
6. The relationship of the proposed business-generated traffic volume and the
size of streets serving the area:
The modification from of on-sale alcoholic beverages would not affect existing
streets or significantly impact traffic volume, as the proposal does not invoice a
change in the existing restaurant use or the square footage of the building and
outdoor dining areas.
7. The proposed exterior signs and decor, and the compatibility thereof with
existing establishments in the area:
There are not exterior signs or décor proposed as part of this project.
8. The number of similar establishments or uses within close proximity to the
proposed establishment:
There are a total of seven (7) similar establishments which serve alcohol. Of these
establishments three (3) have a Type 47 license, three (3) have a Type 41 license
and four (4) are Late-Night establishments.
List if Nearby Alcohol Serving Restaurants and Establishments
Business Name Address Alcohol License Type CUP Hours of
Operation
1. Barnacles
Bar & Grill
837 Hermosa
Avenue
Type 47 7am-2am daily
2. Encanto 934 Hermosa
Avenue
Type 41 7am-11pm daily
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3. Radici
Ristorante
934 Hermosa
Avenue
Type 47 8am-11pm daily
4. Comedy &
Magic Club
1018 Hermosa
Avenue
Type 47 6am-2am daily
5. Guisados 1031 Hermosa
Avenue
Type 41 7am-11pm
Sunday-Thursday
7am-12am Friday-
Saturday
6. Red and
Louie’s
1040 Hermosa
Avenue
Type 41 11am-11pm
Sunday-Thursdays
11am-12am
Friday-Saturday
7. Formula
Racing
Partners
1048 Hermosa
Avenue
Type 40 10am-10pm daily
5am-10pm on
Formula 1 race
days
9. Noise, odor, and/or vibration that may be generated by the proposed
establishment:
The modification from a Type 41 license (on-sale beer and wine) to a Type 47
license (on-sale general) would not significantly generate additional noise, odor,
dust and or vibration, as the proposal does not involve a change in the existing
restaurant use. The existing COA include conditions mitigate potential noise, odor
and/or vibration generated from the establishment. COA number four (4), nine (9),
ten (10) and fourteen (14) mitigate potential noise and vibration, while COA
number seventeen (17) and eighteen (18) mitigate potential odor. Language for
these COA are provided below:
# 4 Live entertainment (including amplified music, disc jockeys, live music
whether acoustic or amplified, and live performances of all kinds) and
customer dancing is prohibited. Televisions and amplified music, including
speakers shall be prohibited withing the first ten (10) feet of the front
building. A maximum of five (5) televisions or similar displays shall be
permitted in the remainder of the restaurant.
# 9 Noise emanating from the property shall be within the limitations
prescribed by the City’s Noise Ordinance (Hermosa Beach Municipal Code
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Chapter 8.24) and shall not create a nuisance to surrounding residential
neighborhoods and/or commercial establishments.
# 10 Management shall be responsible for maintaining noise volumes at
reasonable levels.
# 14 The building shall be equipped with acoustic features to maximize
sound proofing to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director.
# 17 The rear rollup door shall be maintained closed at all time except
during deliveries and trash pickup.
# 18 Storage of trash bins or cans must be screened and remain in the
utility room as described on the approved floor plans. Odor elimination
equipment shall be installed for the trash bin area; venting untreated air
from this area shall be prohibited.
10. Impact of the proposed use to the city’s infrastructure, and/or services:
The existing restaurant use will continue, and the current infrastructure is not
anticipated to be impacted. The modification of the alcohol license has the
potential to impact public safety services. The high alcohol by volume (ABV)
content of the added beverages sold on site may increase the demand for public
safety services due to increased potential for patrons to reach heightened levels of
intoxication.
11. Will the establishment contribute to a concentration of similar outlets in the
area:
The existing restaurant is approved as an on-sale alcoholic beverage serving
establishment. The proposed amendment would not add to the concentration of
similar outlets in this area because a restaurant providing the sale of alcoholic
beverages is currently operating in this location.
12. Other consideration that, in judgment of the planning commission, ae
necessary to assure compatibility with the surrounding uses, and the city as a
whole.
No other issues are identified.
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SECTION 2. Based on the testimony and evidence received, the Planning Commission
hereby further finds, determines and declares the following pertaining to the application
for a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to HBMC Section 17.56.050:
1. The proposed use is allowed withing the applicable zone and complies with
all other applicable provisions of this Tittle and all other titles of the Hermosa
Beach Municipal Code;
The proposed use to expand the on-sale alcoholic beverages is allowed within the
General Commercial (C-2) zone with approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The use
is compliant with the zoning ordinance and all other titles in the municipal code.
2. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable
specific plan;
The project is located within the Community Commercial zone (C-2) which aims to
provide opportunities for a pedestrian-oriented range of office, retail, and service
commercial uses in order to form resident and visitor serving downtown districts.
The project is located within the Downtown District which is composed of a variety
of retail, restaurant, and personal service type uses. The proposed modification to
use aligns with the development pattern and uses within the Downtown District.
The proposed project also aligns with General Plan Goal 4 and Policy 4.5 pertaining
to corridor connectivity and providing opportunities to balance local-serving retail
needs and balance the needs of multiple transport modes. The recommended
revision to the condition of approval provides infrastructure supporting the use of
alternative modes of transportation. Relevant General Plan Policies are listed
below:
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General Plan Consistency
Land Use Element Findings
Goal 1. Create a sustainable urban form
and land use patterns that support a
robust economy and high quality of life
for residents.
The proposal put forth is consistent with
policy 1.3, and 1.5 as the project
promotes uses, with minimal impact to
adjacent residential properties and
continuance of compatibility to
surrounding uses. Specifically, the project
proposes expanding the alcohol service at
an existing restaurant. There are no
proposed changes to hours of operation
and conditions of approval limiting the
hours of operation will be maintained to
minimize potential nuisance for the
adjacent residential properties and ensure
a high quality of life for residents.
Policy 1.3 Access to daily activities, strive
to create sustainable development
patterns such that the majority of
residents are within walking distance to a
variety of neighborhood goods and
services, such as supermarkets,
restaurants, churches cafes, dry cleaners,
laundromats, farmers market banks,
personal services, pharmacies and similar
uses.
Policy 1.5 Balance resident and visitor
needs. Ensure land uses and business
provide for needs of residents as well as
visitors.
Policy 1.7 Compatibility of uses. Ensure
the placement of new uses does not
create or exacerbate nuisances between
different types of uses.
The proposal put forth is consistent with
policy 1.7, as the project aligns with the
goal of the Community Commercial zone
(C-2), which aims to provide opportunities
for a pedestrian-oriented range of office,
retail, and service commercial uses in order
to form resident and visitor-serving
downtown districts. Additionally, the
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General Plan Consistency
Land Use Element Findings
project is located within the Downtown
District which is composed of a variety of
retail, restaurant, and personal service type
uses. The proposed modification to use
aligns with the development pattern and
uses within the Downtown District. The
change from on-sale beer and wine (ABC
Type 41) license to an on-sale general (ABC
Type-47 license) would be consistent with
similar establishment in the vicinity as well
as provide residents and visitors with
additional beverage options to pair with
their meal.
Goal 4. A variety of corridors throughout
the city provide opportunities for
shopping, recreation, commerce
employment and circulation.
The proposal put forth is consistent with
policy 4.5 as the project is satisfying with
an existing COA of providing a bicycle
rack for a minimum of six (6) bikes.
Previously this COA was not fulfilled,
however the proposed location of a
bicycle rack is located within the public
right of way along Hermosa Avenue. The
incorporation of bicycle racks, provides
opportunity for multi-modal
transportation.
Policy 4.5 Corridor connectivity.
Recognize corridors as important cross-
town thoroughfares that connect
Hermosa Beach, serve as transitions
between neighborhoods, provide
opportunities for local-serving retail and
balance the needs of multiple transport
modes.
3. The proposed use will not averse to the public health, safety, or general
welfare of the community, nor detrimental to surrounding properties or
improvements;
The proposed project and the modification of on-sale alcohol served would be
similar to other commercial uses in the vicinity and would not be averse to the
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public health, safety, or general welfare of the community or detrimental to
surrounding properties or improvements. Additionally, the applicant will be
required to abide by the conditions of approval incorporated into the Resolution
(Attachment 1), which are intended to mitigate or prevent any potential adverse
impacts to the community.
4. The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the proposed
activity are compatible with the existing and reasonably foreseeable future
land uses and circulation on the vicinity; and
The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the restaurant are
compatible with the existing and reasonably foreseeable future land uses and
circulation in the vicinity. The proposed amendment will not be physically altering
the existing restaurant nor the hours of operation. The modification of on-sale
alcohol would be consistent with the sounding establishment’s operating
characteristics.
5. The site is physically suitable for the type of use being proposed, including
access, utilities and the absence of physical constraints.
There is no change of use being proposed. The existing restaurant use would
remain. There would be no change in the physical structure of the restaurant nor
are there any pre-existing constraints of the use.
SECTION 3. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves
the Conditional Use Permit Amendment Case No. APE25-003 to expand the sale of
alcoholic beverages to allow the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits as set forth in
Planning Commission Resolution 25-08 subject to the following Conditions of Approval:
1. The continued operation of the business shall be as a bona fide restaurant: the
kitchen shall be equipped to prepare food from its component ingredient
whenever the restaurant is open and it shall offer a full-service lunch and/or
dinner menu; food service from the menu shall be available during all hours
that the establishment is open for business, provided that said food service may
cease one hour prior to close daily.
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2. The restaurant with on-sale alcoholic beverage service may be subject to
periodic review process established by the City to verify conformance with the
conditions of approval. The Planning Commission may amend the subject
conditions or impose any new conditions if deemed necessary to mitigate
detrimental effects on the neighborhood resulting from the subject use.
3. Alcohol may be served for on-premise consumption only and in a manner
consistent with its license issued by State Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC).
4. The business shall be maintained and operated in full compliance with the
conditions of this CUP and any law, statue, ordinance, or other regulation
hereafter adopted that is applicable to any development or activity on the
property. Failure of the permittee to cease any development or activity not in
full compliance shall be a violation of these conditions.
5. Approval of this permit shall expire twenty-four (24) months from the date of
approval by the Coastal Commission, unless significant construction or
improvement of the use authorized hereby has commenced. One or more
extensions of time may be requested. No extensions shall be considered unless
requested, in writing to the Community Development Director including the
reason, therefore, at least 60 days prior to the expiration date. No additional
notice of expiration will be provided.
6. The applicant shall apply for approval, waiver, or exception of a Coastal
Development permit for this Conditional Use Permit from the California Coastal
Commission before commencing the use.
7. This use shall be considered expired if the use for which this Conditional Use
Permit was granted ceased or was suspended for at least 180 successive days.
8. Prior to submittal to Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) of any ABC Zoning
Affidavit, the applicant shall submit to the City a signed letter address to the
ABC stipulating to include the required City of Hermosa Beach conditions in the
ABC license.
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9. The business shall not adversely affect the welfare of the residents, and/or
commercial establishments nearby.
10. The project shall maintain in conformance with all other applicable City of
Hermosa Beach and regulatory agency requirements and standards, including
but not limited to: California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Los
Angeles County Health Department, California Disabled Access Standards
(Government Code Title 24), and Los Angeles County National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES).
11. The restaurant shall maintain sales reports showing the actual items sold and
price charged and invoices for all food, nonalcoholic beverages and alcohol
beverages sold for the prior twelve (12) Months. Should the Planning
Commission or City Council initiate a CUP modification or revocation
proceeding, the Commission or Council, may at its discretion require the
subject business to provide (a) a statement of percentage of gross sales,
computed monthly, that resulted from the sale of prepared food for not longer
than the prior twelve (12) months; and (b) the supporting data upon which the
percentage is based.
12. The Planning Commission, or City Council, may also require an audit of the
records of the business by a certified public accountant to determine the gross
sale of food and alcohol or a forensic audit by a qualified auditor selected by
the city of the information and data systems by which the information is
produced. The result of these audits may be used to determine whether the
grounds for modification or revocation exist. When considering revocation or
modification, a restaurant that sells or provides on-sale alcoholic beverages will
be presumed to be operating as a restaurant if the monthly food to alcohol sale
ratios are consistent with the ratios in HBMC Subsection 17.70.010 (H).
13. If the queuing of patrons exceeds the restaurant’s waiting area, the business
shall utilize an electronic method of reservation management to text or
otherwise electronically notify patrons when the business is able to
accommodate them without the patrons gathering in the immediate area.
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14. Live entertainment (including amplified music, disc jockeys, live music whether
acoustic or amplified, and live performances of all kinds) (excluding acoustic,
unamplified, nonpercussive background music provided accessory to an
established on-sate use during normal business hours by a maximum of two
(2) persons without advertisement and without charge) and customer dancing
is prohibited. Limited live entertainment may be permitted through an
Administrative permit per Hermosa Beach Municipal Code. Televisions and
amplified music, including speakers, shall be prohibited within the first ten (10)
feet of the front building. A maximum of five (5) televisions or similar displays
shall be permitted in the remainder of the restaurant. The applicant shall
schedule an inspection with Planning within 21 days of the issuance of the CUP
amendment for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with the limitation
on the total number of televisions.
15. The permittee shall not solicit, advertise, or otherwise encourage the use of its
premises for “pub crawl” activities whereby persons travel in an organized or
predetermined fashion between premises with the goal of consuming alcoholic
beverages at each stop along the way.
16. The hours of operation for all operations of the restaurant, including the bar
areas, shall be limited to between 7:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M. daily. All customers
shall vacate the premises by 11:00 P.M. and the doors shall be locked.
17. Noise emanating from the property shall be within the limitations prescribed
by the City’s Noise Ordinance (Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter 8.24)
and shall not create a nuisance to surrounding residential neighborhoods
and/or commercial establishments.
18. Management shall be responsible for maintaining noise volumes at reasonable
levels.
19. The establishment shall not adversely affect the welfare of the residents, and/or
commercial establishment nearby.
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20. The business shall employ adequate staffing and management/supervision to
prevent serving underage persons, over-serving alcohol, and loitering ,
unruliness, and boisterous behavior by patrons both inside and outside on the
business premises during business hours. The Conditional Use Permit shall be
maintained on the premise in a location where employees can easily read the
conditions.
21. The exterior of the premises shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner
and free of graffiti at all times.
22. The following signs shall be posted in a conspicuous location in a readily visible
manner, warning patrons of the illegality of selling alcoholic beverages to
persons under twenty-one years of age, loitering and drinking within the public
realm, and removing alcoholic beverages from the premises and carrying:
a. “California State Law prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons
under twenty-one years of age”
b. “No Loitering or Public Drinking”
c. “It is illegal to possess an open container of alcohol in the vicinity of this
establishment”
23. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, if the business operating
pursuant to this CUP violates any condition of this CUP, the Police Chief or
designee may meet and confer with the business to clarify the reason for the
violation and to formulate a course of action to mitigate the risk for any future
violation. If the business operating pursuant to this CUP continues to violate
this CUP (i.e., either a repeat violation or another violation) within any six (6)
month period following a meet and confer with the Police Chief, then, at the
sole discretion of the Police Chief, modified or additional operational
requirements may be imposed by the Police Chief to curtail the violations until
the time that the matter is brought before the Planning Commission. These
modified or additional operational requirements include, but are not limited to,
a reduction in operating hours, required number of staff members during
operating hours, additional training for existing staff, and/or any other
measures deemed appropriate by the Police Chief. The Planning Commission
shall consider any modification or additional requirement(s) imposed by the
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Police Chief during its discussion on the matter. The Police Chief’s
determination will remain in effect until considered by the Planning
Commission.
24. The building shall be equipped with acoustic features to maximize
soundproofing to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
25. The rear door, emergency exit, facing the alley shall remain closed at all times
during business hours, and shall be equipped with panic hardware including an
alarm and self-closing door mechanisms, equipment shall be maintained in
operational order at all times.
26. Storage of trash bins or cans must be screened and remain in the utility room
as described on the approved floor plans except during scheduled pick-up
times. Odor elimination equipment shall be installed for the trash bin area;
venting untreated air from this area shall be prohibited.
27. Deliveries to the rear doors on Plam Drive are prohibited between the hours of
10:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M. daily.
28. Management shall successfully complete ABC Licensee Education on Alcohol
and Drugs (LEAD) training and Responsible Beverage Servers Training, or
equivalent as determined by Chief of Police. Training shall be completed within
30 days of final approval of the CUP and within 30 days of the employee's start
of employment. The business shall maintain records that management has
participated in the required training. Records shall be maintained for two years
after training and be available upon request for review by the Community
Development Director, Chief of Police, or designee.
29. All employees engaged in the sale or service of alcoholic beverages shall
complete Responsible Beverage Service Training, or equivalent as determined
by the Chief of Police, within 30 days of final approval of the CUP and 30 days
of start of employment. The business shall maintain records that management
and employees have participated in the required trainings. Records shall be
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maintained for two years after training and be available upon request by the
Community Development Director, Chief of Police, or designee.
30. Any changes to the interior and/or exterior floorplan shall be subject to review
and approval of the Planning Commission.
31. All alcoholic beverages shall be served in non-disposable drinkware.
32. No alcoholic beverages shall be sold from any temporary location on the
premises such as ice tubs, barrels, or any other containers.
33. The project site shall be the point-of-sale for the purposes of collecting any
sales tax on goods that are sold, delivered or rented on the site.
34. The business shall install and maintain a video surveillance system that monitors
within the interior of the business and the immediate area. The video system
must be capable of delineating on playback the activity and physical features
of persons and areas within the premises and immediate area. Recording shall
be retained for a minimum of sixty (60) days and video will be available to Police
Department upon request. At the discretion of the Chief of Police, Licensee may
be required to add additional video cameras.
35. The provisions of this Conditional Use Permit shall take effect immediately upon
adoption by the Planning Commission and upon completion of the applicable
appeal period, should no appeal be filed.
36. This Conditional Use Permit Resolution shall supersede and replace Planning
Commission Resolution 20-23 which is hereby rescinded and of no further force
and effect, except that the applicable requirements of the floor plan alterations,
as part of Planning Commission 20-23, and the applicable requirements of the
Precise Development Plan as part of Planning Commission Resolution 96-13
remain effective.
37. The operation of the business shall comply with all Ordinances, regulations and
laws applicable to a business of this kind in effect at of the date hereof or
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hereafter adopted. In addition to any other remedy available at law, in equity
or as provided in the Municipal Code, 9i) any significant material violation, or
(ii) any repeated, continuous or sustained violation of any condition of approval
of this Conditional Use Permit shall be required to reimburse the City fully for
its coast and expenses including by not limited to attorney’s fees, in
undertaking any such corrective action, Reimbursement of enforcement cost
shall constitute a civil debt and may be collected by any means permitted by
law. In the event that violations of this Permit occur, the City shall refrain from
issuing further permits, licenses, or other approvals until such violation has
been fully remedied.
38. To reduce marine debris associated with take-out containers, the establishment
shall not use take-out containers with a “No. 6” recycle code or use certain
polystyrene products, single-use plastic products, and single-use products in
compliance with HBMC Chapter 8.64.
39. The practice of washing and rinsing restaurant floor mats, equipment, tables,
etc. or discharge of any liquids, other than stormwater, onto the public right-
of-way, into the parking lot drain or storm drains, is strictly prohibited.
Discharge of liquids or ash water shall be limited to the sanitary sewer.
40. A bicycle rack for a minimum of six (6) bikes shall be installed as reflected in the
submitted floor plan. The proposed bicycle racks must be considered and
evaluated by Public Works Department prior to approval. Once installed, the
bicycle rack must be inspected by Public Works staff. The applicant will submit
to Public Works within 21 days of the final approval of the CUP amendment.
41. To the extent permitted by law, Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold
harmless the City of Hermosa Beach, its City Council, its officers, employees and
agents (the “indemnified parties”) from and against any claim, action, or
proceeding brought by a third party against the indemnified parties and the
applicant to attack, set aside, or void any permit or approval for this project
authorized by the City, including (without limitation) reimbursing the City its
actual attorney’s fees and costs in defense of the litigation. The City may, in its
sole discretion, elect to defend any such action with attorneys of its choice. The
permittee shall reimburse the City for any court and attorney's fees which the
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City may be required to pay as a result of any claim or action brought against
the City because of this permit. Although the permittee is the real party in
interest in an action, the City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own
expense in the defense of the action, but such participation shall not relieve the
permittee of any obligation under this condition.
42. Each of the above conditions is separately enforced, and if one of the
conditions of approval is found to be invalid by a court of law, all the other
conditions shall remain valid and enforceable.
SECTION 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as defined in Section 15301 of the State
CEQA Guidelines, Class 1 Categorical Exemption, Existing Facilities. More specifically, the
approval of the Conditional Use Permit results in no physical change to the existing
structure. Moreover, none of the exceptions to the categorical exemption(s) apply, as
defined in section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The project will not result in a
significant cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place;
the project does not involve unusual circumstances with the possibility to have a
significant effect on the environment; the project will not result in damage to a state scenic
highway; the project is not located on a hazardous waste site; and the project does not
involve a historical resource.
SECTION 5. Pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6, any legal challenge
to the decision of the Planning Commission, after a formal appeal to the City Council,
must be made within 90 days after the final decision by the City Council.
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CERTIFICATION
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution P.C. 25-08 is a true and complete record of
the action taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California,
at its regular meeting of May 20, 2025.
________________________________ ________________________________
Kate Hirsh, Chairperson Alison Becker, Secretary
__________________
Date:
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Public Notification Package – 844 Hermosa Avenue
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City of Hermosa Beach PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach shall hold a
public hearing on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following:
1.REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP25-02) TO ALLOW ON-SALE
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (BEER ONLY) AT AN EXISTING INDOOR
VIRTUAL GOLF FACILITY LOCATED AT 1601 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, SUITE 180
(HERMOSA PAVILLION), IN THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 8 (SPA-8) ZONE.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: THE PROJECT QUALIFIES FOR A CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION PER SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
GUIDELINES.
2.REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) AMENDMENT (APE24-003) TO
EXPAND THE ON-SALE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM BEER AND
WINE TO INCLUDE BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS AND AMEND A CONDITION OF
APPROVAL PERTAINING TO BICYCLE PARKING AT AN EXISTING RESTAURANT
LOCATED AT 844 HERMOSA AVENUE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) ZONE.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: THE PROJECT QUALIFIES FOR A CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION PER SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
GUIDELINES.
3.A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING FOR A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP 24-08) TO
DEMOLISH AN EXISTING FOUR UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING AND CONSTRUCT A NEW
50-FOOT 6-INCH TALL, FIVE UNIT, APARTMENT BUILDING WITH SEVEN PARKING
SPACES AT 3415 PALM DRIVE IN THE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) ZONE
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65589.5(d)(5).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: THE PROJECT QUALIFIES FOR A CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION PER SECTION 15303(c) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
GUIDELINES.
SAID PUBLIC MEETING is open to the public and being held in-person in the City Hall Council
Chambers located at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. See the meeting agenda for all public comment details and opportunities. All written testimony by any interested party will be accepted prior to or at the scheduled time on
the agenda for the matter. Information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
please visit the meeting agenda or contact the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or
cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov.
VIEWING OPTIONS are available on Spectrum Channel 8, Frontier Channel 31, YouTube, Zoom,
and/or the City’s website. IF YOU CHALLENGE the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to
raising only those issues that are raised at or before the public hearing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, please contact the Community Development Department at (310) 318-0242
or planning@hermosabeach.gov. A copy of the agenda and staff report(s) will be viewable on
the City’s website 72 hours before the meeting at www.hermosabeach.gov/agenda. As a courtesy, the hearing can be viewed on Spectrum Channel 8, Frontier Channel 31, YouTube, Zoom, and/or the City’s website.
Alison Becker, AICP Community Development Director
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Community Development Department
Planning Division – Attn: Johnny Case
City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE 844 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Assessor Parcel Number 4187-007-020
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the request described below.
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) AMENDMENT (APE24-003) TO EXPAND THE ON-SALE CONSUMPTION
OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM BEER AND WINE TO INCLUDE BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS AND AMEND A
CONDITION OF APPROVAL PERTAINING TO BICYCLE PARKING AT AN EXISTING RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 844 HERMOSA
AVENUE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) ZONE.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: THE PROJECT QUALIFIES FOR A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PER SECTION 15301 OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY GUIDELINES. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive
Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate
in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov at least 48 hours before the meeting.
PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS - Hermosa Beach Planning Commission meetings are open to the public and
are being held in person in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
Public comment is only guaranteed to be taken in person at City Hall during the meeting or prior to the meeting by
submitting an eComment for an item on the agenda. As a courtesy only, the public may view and participate on
action items listed on the agenda via the following: Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82539742028?pwd=ountrdnvd2l6tzbptdljc2x6bgfwdz09
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Development at planning@hermosabeach.gov. Supplemental emails should indicate the agenda item plus meeting
date in the subject line and must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Emails received after the deadline
but before the meeting ends will be posted to the agenda the next business day.
Please be advised that while the City will endeavor to ensure remote participation methods are available, the City does not guarantee that they will be technically feasible or work all the time. Further, the City reserves the right to
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Please attend in person or by submitting an eComment to ensure participation. Similarly, as a courtesy, the City will also broadcast the meeting via the following listed mediums. However, these are done as a courtesy only and not
guaranteed to be technically feasible. To guarantee live time viewing and/or public participation, members of the
public shall attend in Council Chambers. If you experience technical difficulties while viewing a meeting on any of
our digital platforms, please try another viewing option. View staff reports and attachments at www.hermosabeach.gov/agenda. Cable TV - Spectrum (channel 8) and Frontier (channel 31) in Hermosa Beach YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofhermosabeach90254 Live Stream - www.hermosabeach.gov/agenda Alison Becker
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Project Zoning MapPlanning Commission
May 20, 2025
844 Hermosa Avenue
APN: 4187-007-020
Zone: C-2 Downtown Commercial
CUP Amendment - Alcohol License
Description
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R-1A Limited Single-Family Residential
R-2 Two Family Residential
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R-P Residential-Professional
RPD Residential Planned Development
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C-2 Downtown Commercial
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M-1 Light Manufacturing
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Meeting Date: May 20, 2025
Staff Report No. 25-CDD-081
Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning
Commission
REVIEW OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
FOR CONFORMANCE WITH THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN
CEQA: Exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)(Common Sense
Exemption)
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
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Recommended Action:
Staff recommend that the Planning Commission find by minute order, based on
substantial evidence in the record of proceedings, that the City of Hermosa Beach Fiscal
Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is in conformance with the goals and
policies of the City’s General Plan (PLAN Hermosa), and find the action exempt from
CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption).
Executive Summary:
In accordance with State law, the Planning Commission must determine if the Capital
Improvement Program is in conformance with the City’s General Plan. Staff recommend
that the Planning Commission find the FY 2025-26 CIP in conformance with the City’s
General Plan.
Background:
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is the City’s comprehensive plan to develop and
maintain the City’s capital facilities and infrastructure. The CIP is adopted in conjunction
with the City budget; projects will be entirely or partially funded in the next fiscal year.
California Government Code Section 65401 requires Planning Commission review of the
proposed Public Works CIP for conformity with the City’s General Plan. Attached for
review is the preliminary CIP (Attachment 1) prepared for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY)
2025-26.
The CIP continues to be very ambitious, integrating the vision from PLAN Hermosa and
adopted plans including the Sewer Master Plan, Storm Drain Master Plan, the Americans
for Disabilities Act (ADA) Self Evaluation and Transition Plan, and the recently completed
Parks Master Plan. Staff has recommended a continued focus on prioritizing deferred
maintenance and safety projects during FY 2025-26, such as building maintenance,
sidewalks, sewer, storm drains and paving over enhancement projects. Continued
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investment in basic foundational areas will help reduce future maintenance and capital
costs.
For the proposed 2025-26 Budget, there are a total of 36 projects identified, including 28
active projects carried over from FY 2024-25 and eight new projects. The summary for
each project in the preliminary FY 2025-2026 CIP is detailed in Attachment 1.
Attachment 3 details an estimated schedule, and sequencing, for the delivery of the
proposed FY 2025-26 CIP considering projected engineering project management staff
capacity in labor hours versus the time commitment required to advance each project
through design and construction. Several projects have fixed schedules to meet grant-
specific and regulatory timelines and other high-priority safety needs.
The scope of the Planning Commission’s review is limited to conformity with the General
Plan and the Commission may inquire about project details to clarify consistency with the
General Plan. However, it is outside the Planning Commission’s authority to modify the
scope of projects or prioritization. The proposed FY 2025-2026 CIP will be considered for
adoption by the Council as part of the city budget process.
Discussion:
PLAN Hermosa most directly addresses capital projects in the Mobility, Infrastructure, and
Parks and Open Space Elements. The ongoing CIP projects align with Mobility goals and
policies related to expanding multi-modal transportation options, as they involve
pedestrian safety improvements and increase ADA accessibility. Several projects align
with goals and policies of the Infrastructure Element as they involve coordinated
maintenance and repair of streets, sewers and storm drains infrastructure systems, and
City facilities. There are also several projects focused on adding amenities to or upgrading
existing parks and open space aligning with goals and policies in the Parks and Open
Space element. The “placemaking” goals and policies of the Land Use and Design
Element are highlighted by the lighting in the downtown, utility box art and concept
designs for gateway and wayfinding sign. Safety Element projects include the tsunami
siren and the real time crime center.
Further, the projects all follow the goals and policies of the Sustainability and
Conservation Element, where standard projects have incorporated sustainability
principles. This in turn has led to increased opportunities in receiving grant funding,
including the Hermosa Avenue Green Streets.
The proposed FY 2025-26 CIP has been evaluated for its consistency with the City’s
General Plan. The link to PLAN Hermosa General Plan is provided as Attachment 4. The
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CIP Program Summary (Attachment 1) details the project scope
of work. Attachment 2 provides the relevant goals of General Plan Hermosa cross-
referenced across the CIP for conformance review. Based on the above, staff recommend
the Planning Commission find the FY 2025-2026 CIP in conformance with the City’s
General Plan (PLAN Hermosa).
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General Plan Consistency:
PLAN Hermosa, the City’s General Plan, was adopted by the City Council in August 2017.
The CIP supports several PLAN Hermosa goals and policies that are listed in Attachment
2. Finding that the CIP is consistent with the City’s General Plan is appropriate if,
considering all its aspects, it will further the objectives and policies of the general plan
and not obstruct their attainment.
Environmental Determination:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the finding of the CIP’s
conformity with the City’s General Plan is exempt from CEQA under State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), because it can be seen
with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment. The action before the Planning Commission is
limited to the determination of the General Plan Conformance of the preliminary CIP
and would not approve the design, approval, or construction of the CIP projects.
Public Notification:
Public notification is not required for a determination of General Plan conformance.
Attachments:
1. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CIP Program Summary
2. PLAN Hermosa Goals: Summary of Relevant Goals and Policies
3. FY 2025-26 CIP Tentative Schedules
4. Link to PLAN Hermosa (General Plan)
Respectfully Submitted by: Joe SanClemente, P.E. AICP, Public Works Director
Concur: Alexis Oropeza, Planning Manager
Legal Review: Todd Leishman, Interim City Attorney
Approved: Alison Becker, Community Development Director
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Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CIP Program Summary
CIP Number Project Name Project Description
102
Bus Stop Improvements
This project will improve bus stops throughout the City. These improvements will
include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible curb ramps, crosswalk,
striping improvements, furnishing, and other general improvements within direct
vicinity of the bus stops.
This project is combined with CIP 193 Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improvements.
Phase I of the combined project was constructed in spring 2024, and installed
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) and updated signing and striping at
select pedestrian crossings on Hermosa Avenue, Manhattan Avenue, Pier Avenue,
and Valley Drive.
Phase II of this combined project will holistically evaluate the safety and accessibility
in the vicinity of bus stops on Hermosa Avenue and at select other critical locations
throughout the City then design and construct improvements.
105
Annual Street Improvements
This project provides for pavement rehabilitation of various streets throughout the
City. The project will also repair/replace deteriorated portions of sidewalk, curb and
gutter, and curb ramps.
This work will be performed following the sewer and storm drain repairs identified in
the Sewer and Drainage Master Plans.
This project is combined with CIP 695 Parking Lot A Improvements.
106
Annual Street Improvements
This project provides for pavement rehabilitation of various streets throughout the
City. The project will also repair/replace deteriorated portions of sidewalk, curb and
gutter, and curb ramps.
This work will be performed following the sewer and storm drain repairs identified in
the Sewer and Drainage Master Plans.
107
Slurry Seal Improvements
This project provides slurry sealing of various streets throughout the City to help
maintain City streets.
109
Utility Box Wrappings
This project will add decorative paint and/or wraps to City-owned utility boxes
throughout the City. The City is engaging a local artist cooperative to create the
artwork that will either be painted or applied via vinyl wrap to the boxes. City Yard
staff, who have been trained in wrap application, will be involved in this project.
111
Gateway and Wayfinding Signs and
Conceptual Design
This project will evaluate gateway and wayfinding signage throughout the City.
Recommendations will include locations, preliminary design, and order of magnitude
cost estimates for final design, sign fabrication, and installation.
113
City Wide Multi-Space Meters
Deployment
This project will include the installation of additional signage for the Pay-By-App
parking system for on-street parking spaces. The implementation will require the
installation of signs that provide instructions for users and the zone numbers
necessary to use the system. The industry recommendation is that at least two signs
be installed per block. City staff will install the necessary signage and any additional
poles. It is estimated that the City will need approximately 375 signs installed, and 30
new poles installed in some locations due to a lack of existing poles. The installation
will occur in areas of the city where paid parking is currently provided.
114
Greenwich Village North
Undergrounding
This project consists of the undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities along
Hermosa Avenue from 25th Street to 35th Street as approved by the property owners
located within the Greenwich Village North Underground Utilities Assessment District.
115
Annual City Sidewalk
Improvements
This project provides repairs, grinding, replacement, and improvements to sidewalks
throughout the city at various locations to maintain and improve safety.
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Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CIP Program Summary
CIP Number Project Name Project Description
143
PCH Mobility Improvement Project
The City has identified a number of complete street project elements that can be
implemented to improve mobility, accessibility, and safety along the Pacific Coast
Highway (PCH) corridor in Hermosa Beach. These elements are described in the
Project Study Report prepared by the City and Caltrans in 2015 and include: Traffic
Signal Synchronization, Landscape Medians, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Improvements/Removal of Utility Impediments, Transit Access Enhancements,
Pedestrian Enhancements, and Aesthetic Enhancements.
Collectively, the improvements will address existing, near-term, and long-range
future traffic conditions along this corridor by improving intersection operations,
reducing instances of unsafe turning movements, creating a safe and more
comfortable environment for pedestrians and transit riders, and improving the
efficient movement of vehicles along the corridor.
164
Hermosa Avenue Green Street
This project will install permeable gutter to increase stormwater infiltration on
Hermosa Avenue, Beach Drive, Herondo Street, 6th Street, 2nd Street, 1st Street,
and adjacent streets.
This project is part of a multicity green street project led by the City of Torrance and
funded by Measure W.
193
Pedestrian Crossing Safety
Improvements
This project will implement rectangular rapid flashing beacons and other measures at
several uncontrolled pedestrian crossings on Hermosa Avenue at 4th, 6th, 19th, 24th,
and 25th Streets.
This project is combined with CIP 193 Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improvements.
Phase I of the combined project was constructed in spring 2024, and installed
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) and updated signing and striping at
select pedestrian crossings on Hermosa Avenue, Manhattan Avenue, Pier Avenue,
and Valley Drive.
Phase II of this combined project will holistically evaluate options to reconfigure
parking to enhance pedestrian safety, feasibility of curb extensions and median
closures, and accessibility on Hermosa Avenue and at select other critical locations
throughout the City then design and construct improvements.
417
Storm Drain Improvements -
Various Locations
This project will design and construct storm drain improvements throughout the City
per the Storm Drain Master Plan and other high priority locations.
421
Annual Sewer Improvements -
Phase 2
Phase 1 of this project, which included lining, was completed. Phase 2 of this project
includes design and construction of sewer improvements and repairs based on the
Sewer Master Plan. Improvements will include sewer pipe point repairs; sewer pipe
removal and replacement; and maintenance access hole rehabilitations.
Sewer repairs will take place at various locations throughout the City as part of this
project.
423
Annual Sewer Improvements
This project includes design and construction of sewer improvements and repairs
based on the Sewer Master Plan. Improvements will include lining, point repairs,
removal and replacement.
438
Stormwater Dry Wells Assessment
As required by the region’s Enhanced Watershed Management Plan (EWMP), this
project will assess the implementation of a series of drywells at various locations
throughout the City to capture storm water and dry weather flows within 118 acres
of the Herondo Drain (SMB-6-1) watershed.
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Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CIP Program Summary
CIP Number Project Name Project Description
504
Playground Equipment
Replacement
This project will replace and upgrade several playground equipment at Valley Park,
Seaview Park’ and South Park.
603
South Park Slope, Irrigation, and
Landscape Improvements
This project will address repairs needed throughout the north side of the park
including installing a new irrigation system and landscaping on the sloped areas at
South Park.
605
City Facilities Condition and Needs
Assessment
The project will include an assessment of facilities throughout the City to understand
improvement needs.
610
Fort Lots-of-Fun Park Wall and
Gate Improvements
This project provides necessary improvements and repairs to the existing retaining
wall and wooden gate at Fort Lots-O-Fun. The project currently includes funding for
design of the improvements; construction costs will be further defined through the
design process.
611
Parking Structure (Lot C)
Improvements – Phase 2
This project includes remaining structure work from the 2021 assessment which
includes replacement and modifications to handrails and cable guard rails and
painting.
615
New Corporate Yard Facilities
This project is for the design and construction of a new City Yard. The current City
Yard is in need of reconstruction. A new City Yard will provide a safe and functional
area for City maintenance crews and staging.
617
Civic Center Charging Stations
This project will explore the electrical power needs and installation of expanded
electric vehicle charging infrastructure to serve the Police Department fleet on Bard
Street, adjacent to the Police Department and City Hall. The expanded charging
infrastructure will install 20 Level 2 chargers.
618
Tsunami Siren
This partial grant-funded project will include assessment and possible
implementation of LA County BEELS (Beach Emergency Evacuation Lights System) in
the City or an alternative tsunami siren system.
619
Kelly Courts Improvements
This project will resurface and reconfigure the Kelly Courts at Clark Field. The courts
will be restriped and reconfigured and the lights and fencing relocated to meet court
standards.
621
Comprehensive Downtown Lighting
Design
This project will assess light levels, electric system requirements, and desired lighting
improvements (i.e., ornamental, roadway, pedestrian scale) for the City's Downtown
district. The project will identify scope of required improvements and cost estimates
for final design and construction.
623
Pier Structural Repairs
An emergency partial inspection and evaluation was performed in coordination with
CIP 629 and CIP 660, the results of which identified high priority repairs which were
completed through CIP 629.
Following completion of construction of CIP 629 and CIP 660, a full above and below
water structural inspection of the pier is required to meet requirements for marine
structures. Based on this inspection, it is anticipated that additional pier structural
repairs will be required primarily on the pier deck. This project will also include design,
permitting, and repairs.
625
City-Wide ADA Improvements
This project will provide improvements to access to the Civic Center to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and meet the latest Federal Standards along
with the City’s Transition Plan. The project will provide improvements to curb ramps,
sidewalk, and parking in front of City Hall and install a wheelchair lift for access from
the Valley Drive parking lot to the front of City Hall.
626
CDBG Improvements
This project provides improvements to sidewalks and curb ramps on Monterey
Boulevard in order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and meet
the latest Federal Standards.
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CIP Number Project Name Project Description
630
Community Center Gas Repairs
This project will replace leaking Community Center natural gas lines. These lines are
to restore natural gas lines used for heating and other applications.
633
Base 3 Electrical Improvements
This project provides electrical upgrades and repairs to the City Base 3 building for
reopening due to the facility fire that occurred last October 2024.
635
Community Center Windows
Replacement
This project addresses deferred maintenance needs where the existing windows
present public safety concerns due to poor conditions.
685
Real Time Crime Center
This project is to create a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) for the City of Hermosa
Beach. A RTCC is a technology- driven support center which uses state of the art
technology to provide real time information to officers and detectives working in the
field and investigating crimes that are reported.
689
Clark Building Renovations
• New commercial kitchen per current Los Angeles County Department of Public
Health requirements, including new appliances, fixtures, storage cabinets, counter
tops, flooring, grease trap system, and lighting;
• New electric powered heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system;
• New audio-visual system including built-in speakers, overhead projector, and roll-
down projection screen;
• Architectural upgrades including:
Furred out walls to hide system components such as electrical conduit and provide a
new smooth wall surface throughout;
New decorative accents on the ceiling;
Acoustic ceiling panels for sound absorption;
New commercial grade vinyl flooring;
New interior and exterior light fixtures;
Complete interior and exterior cleaning and painting; and
Restored original signage on the exterior of the building;
• New sewer lateral and connection;
• New plumbing system to accommodate the updated restrooms and commercial
kitchen, including new floors drains for ease in maintenance;
• Site improvements including new concrete walkways and ramps to current
695
Parking Lot A Improvements
This project will provide pavement rehabilitation in Parking Lot A and is combined
with CIP 105 Annual Street Improvements.
699
Parking Structure (Lot C)
Improvements – Phase 1
This project provides necessary structural, electrical, and elevator repairs and
improvements to the City's Parking Structure (Lot C).
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PLAN Hermosa: Summary of Relevant Goals and Policies
Governance Element:
Goal 1. A high degree of transparency and integrity in the decision-making
process.
Policies:
1.1 Open meetings.
1.2 Strategic planning.
1.3 Priority-based budgeting.
1.4 Consensus oriented.
Goal 2. The community is active and engaged in decision-making processes.
Policies:
2.1 Multiple Outreach Methods
2.4 Public Forums.
2.7 Major Planning Efforts.
Goal 4. A leader and partner in the region.
Policies:
4.3 Collaboration with adjacent jurisdictions.
Goal 6. A broad-based and long-term economic development strategy for Hermosa
Beach that supports existing businesses while attracting new business and
tourism.
Policies:
6.1 Long-term economic development.
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Land Use Element
Goal 4. A variety of corridors throughout the city provide opportunities for
shopping, recreation, commerce, employment and circulation.
Policies:
4.5 Corridor Connectivity.
4.9 Streetscape enhancements.
Goal 6. A pedestrian-focused urban form that creates visual interest and a
comfortable outdoor environment.
Policies:
6.2 Streetscaping.
6.3 Green open space network.
6.4 Street lighting for safety.
6.5 Provision for sidewalks.
Goal 11. A proud and visible identity as an arts and cultural community.
Policies:
11.1 Locally appropriate art.
11.2 Creative expression in the built environment.
11.5 City leadership in public art.
11.7 Commissioning of new artwork.
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Mobility Element
Goal 1. Complete Streets that serve the diverse functions of mobility, commerce,
recreation, and community engagement for all users whether they travel by
walking, bicycling, transit or driving.
Policies:
1.1 Consider all modes.
Goal 2. A public realm that is safe, comfortable and convenient for travel via foot,
bicycle, public transit and automobile and creates vibrant, people-oriented public
spaces that encourage active living.
Policies:
2.1 Prioritize public rights-of-way.
2.2 Encourage traffic calming.
2.3 Directional signage.
2.4 Sustainable landscape.
2.5 Require sustainable practices.
2.6 Safe east-west connections.
Goal 3. Public rights-of-way supporting a multimodal and people-oriented
transportation system that provides diversity and flexibility on how users choose
to be mobile.
Policies:
3.1 Enhance public rights-of-way.
3.2 Complete pedestrian network.
3.3 Active transportation.
3.4 Access opportunities.
3.5 Incentivize other modes.
3.6 Complete bicycle network.
3.7 Transportation project considerations.
3.8 Encourage shared streets.
3.9 Access for emergency vehicles.
3.10 Require ADA standards.
3.11 Site specific conditions.
3.12 Right of way standards.
Goal 4. A parking system that meets the parking needs and demand of residents,
visitors, and employees in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Policies:
4.1 Shared parking.
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4.2 Encourage coastal access.
4.3 Reduce impacts.
4.4 Preferential parking program.
4.5 Sufficient bicycle parking.
4.6 Priority parking.
4.7 Parking availability.
4.8 Ensure commercial parking.
4.9 Encourage TDM strategies.
4.10 Visitor parking information.
4.11 Consolidated parking facilities.
Goal 5. A robust low cost and low carbon transportation system that promotes the
City’s environmental sustainability and stewardship goals in support of social and
economic objectives.
Policies:
5.1 Prioritize development of infrastructure.
5.4 Evaluate projects.
Goal 7. A transportation system that results in zero transportation-related fatalities
and which minimizes injuries.
Policies:
7.1 Safe public rights-of-way.
7.2 Manage speeds
7.3 Provide street lighting.
7.4 Traffic safety programs.
7.5 Appropriate sidewalk widths.
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Sustainability + Conservation Element
Goal 5. Water conservation practices, recycled water use, and innovative water
technologies support a resource efficient community.
Policies:
5.2 Rainwater collection.
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Parks and Open Space Element
Goal 1. First class, well maintained and safe recreational facilities, parks and open
spaces.
Policies:
1.1 Facility upgrades.
1.2 Lighting and visibility.
1.3 CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles.
1.4 Low-maintenance design.
1.5 Evaluate community needs.
Goal 2. Abundant parks, open space, and recreational facilities to serve the
community.
Policies:
2.6 Investment and maintenance.
Goal 4. Direct and accessible routes and connections to parks, recreational
facilities and open space. are provided.
Policies:
4.2 Enhanced access points.
4.3 Safe and efficient trail network.
4.4 ADA accessible park access.
Goal 6. The coast and its recreational facilities are easily accessible from many
locations and by multiple transportation modes.
Policies:
6.1 Visible access points.
6.2 Coastal sign program.
6.3 Safe and accessible connections.
6.5 Wayfinding and coastal access.
6.6 Universal access.
6.8 High quality connections.
6.9 Maximize open space.
6.10 Paid parking.
6.12 Comprehensive bike and pedestrian network.
Goal 7. The beach offers high quality recreational opportunities and amenities
desired by the community.
Policies:
7.1 Beach maintenance.
7.2 Amenity upkeep.
7.3 Recreational asset.
7.4 Beach structures.
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Goal 10. Abundant landscaping, trees and green space provided throughout the
community.
Policies:
10.1 Urban forest.
10.2 Non-invasive landscapes.
10.3 Green space co-benefits.
10.4 Scenic features.
10.5 Park landscaping.
10.6 City landscaping.
10.7 Park LID (Low Impact Development) Design.
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Public Safety Element
Goal 1. Injuries and loss of life are prevented, and property loss and damage are
minimized.
Policies:
1.1 Evaluate risks.
1.3 Tsunami Playbook.
1.5 Minimize coastal flooding.
1.9 Facilitate retrofits.
1.12 Evacuation routes.
Goal 5. High quality police and fire protection services provided to residents and
visitors.
Policies:
5.1 Crime deterrence.
5.3 Use of technology.
5.9 Police and Fire enforcement grants
Goal 6. Hermosa Beach is prepared for, responds to and recovers quickly from
natural disasters.
Policies:
6.3 Invest in critical facilities.
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Infrastructure Element
Goal 1. Infrastructure systems are functional, safe and well maintained.
Policies:
1.1 Infrastructure systems plan.
1.2 Priority investments.
1.3 Right-of-way coordination.
1.5 New technologies.
1.8 Utilities infrastructure siting.
1.9 Preventative street maintenance projects.
1.10 Permeable pavement.
Goal 2. Roadway infrastructure maintenance supports convenient, attractive and
complete streets and associated amenities.
Policies:
2.1 Preventative street maintenance.
2.2 Pavement rating system.
2.3 Street and sidewalk standards.
2.4 Sidewalk improvements.
2.8 Timely repairs and maintenance.
Goal 3. Adequate water supplies from diverse sources provide for the needs of
current and future residents, businesses and visitors.
Policies:
3.5 Drought management.
3.6 Water infrastructure.
Goal 4. The sewer system infrastructure is modernized and resilient.
Policies:
4.1 Sewer system master plan.
4.2 Priority improvements.
4.5 Sewer system rehabilitation.
4.7 Sewer system operation.
4.8 Holistic systems planning.
Goal 5. The stormwater management system is safe, sanitary and environmentally
and fiscally sustainable.
Policies:
5.1 Integration of stormwater best practices.
5.2 Green infrastructure.
5.3 Natural features.
5.5 Stormwater system maintenance.
5.6 Stormwater system repairs.
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5.9 Evaluate and retrofit.
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City of Hermosa Beach - Department of Public Works
Proposed Estimated CIP Project Schedule FY 2025-2026
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun424Annual Storm Drain Improvements (Bard Street) 10 5 5 20
502 Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail 40 25 15 5
604 City Wide ADA Improvements194Annual Striping Improvements 0
421 Annual Sewer Improvements 70 70 40 20 20 220
689 Clark Building Renovations 120 110 40 20 20 5 315
109 Utility Box Wrappings 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 70
617 Civic Center Charging Stations 10 10 10 8 4 4 4 50
105 Annual Street Improvements 150 140 80 25 15 10 5
695 Parking Lot A Improvements
603 South Park Slope and Irrigation Repairs 50 60 60 60 20 10 5 5 270
605 City Facilities Condition and Needs Assessment 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 90
111 Gateway and Wayfinding Signs Assessment 30 30 30 80 80 60 50 50 50 40 500
630 Community Center Gas Repair (NEW AT MIDYEAR)10 15 20 25 55 55 35 30 10 5 5 265633Base 3 Electrical Improvements (NEW AT MIDYEAR)10 15 20 25 50 40 35 30 10 5 5 245
619 Kelly Court Renovations 30 20 30 30 30 60 60 50 20 15 5 5 355
164 Hermosa Avenue Green Street 30 10 10 10 30 40 40 40 40 30 20 15 10 5 330699Parking Structure (Lot C) Improvements - Phase 1 30 40 40 75 80 65 60 30 25 15 10 470
114 Greenwich Village North Undergrounding (NEW)60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 15 10 5 5 815
626 CDBG Sidewalk Improvements (NEW)20 40 40 25 10 15 50 40 15 10 5 5 275
685 Real Time Crime Center 10 10 40 40 20 20 20 20 20 20 25 25 15 10 5 5 305
107 Slurry Seal (NEW)10 10 50 30 15 15 10 30 80 75 10 5 5 345
504 Playground Equipment Replacement Project (NEW)30 20 15 25 40 30 20 20 10 5 5 220
611 Parking Structure (Lot C) Improvements - Phase 2 (NEW)5 10 10 25 25 25 20 20 25 25 60 60 60 60 10 5 5 450
106 Annual Streets Improvements (NEW)15 15 15 70 80 80 80 60 50 30 20 35 35 60 60 60 60 60 50 15 10 5 5 970113City Wide Multi-Space Meters Deployment 15 15 20 30 30 30 40 25 20 15 20 20 20 20 10 5 335
623 Pier Structural Repairs 40 75 80 60 20 20 20 20 25 40 40 40 40 25 20 20 20 30 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 30 20 15 10 1200
423 Annual Sewer Improvements 20 20 20 40 60 60 60 60 60 60 30 15 15 40 80 80 80 80 80 80 75 20 10 5 5 1155635Community Center Windows (NEW)30 25 25 15 50 50 40 40 40 40 40 45 45 15 15 10 30 60 60 60 60 60 20 15 15 5 910
615 New Corporate Yard Facilities 40 40 80 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 100 100 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 120 120 120 120 140 150 180 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 40 4680
115 City Sidewalk Improvements (NEW)20 20 20 40 40 40 40 40 40 20 10 10 20 30 30 30 30 10 5 5 500
625 City Wide ADA Improvements 20 20 25 40 40 40 40 40 40 20 10 10 20 30 30 30 30 10 5 5 505
618 Tsunami Siren 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 10 30 25 25 25 15 5 5 300
610 Fort Lots-O-Fun Wall and Gate Improvements 20 20 40 40 40 40 30 20 20 30 70 70 70 60 25 10 5 610
102 Bus Stop Improvements PHASE II 10 15 30 40 70 80 80 80 50 50 50 50 50 50 40 30 30 30 100 100 100 80 80 80 30 20 10 5
193 Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improvements PHASE II
417 Annual Storm Drain Improvements 20 25 30 30 80 80 50 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 20 30 100 80 90 80 80 80 40 20 10 1265
143 PCH Mobility Improvement Project PHASE II 5 5 10 10 10 15 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 1000 2015
438 Stormwater Dry Wells Assessment 10 5 5 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 40 40 40 40 40 40 30 30 40 40 600 1220621Comprehensive Downtown Lighting Design 20 20 20 40 35 30 30 30 30 50 60 365
TBD FUTURE ANNUAL PAVING PROJECTS 25 70 70 70 70 40 40 20 40 40 80 80 80 80 100 905
TBD FUTURE CDBG PROJECTS 20 40 40 25 10 15 50 40 15 10 5 5 275TBDFUTURE ANNUAL ADA PROJECT 20 40 20 40 40 40 40 40 40 20 20 20 150 530
TBD FUTURE ANNUAL SIDEWALK PROJECTS 20 40 20 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 20 40 350 770
TBD FUTURE PIER DECK REPAIRS 20 20 20 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 600 1060
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Total Hours Needed 705 700 640 658 649 664 734 730 680 700 675 685 725 650 630 660 685 720 765 725 680 665 650 575 570 465 530 590 605 715 670 625 565 615 600 515 420 265 230
Full Staff Capacity (Hours)708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708
Projected Staff Capacity 708 637.2 637.2 637.2 637.2 637.2 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708 708
Availability (Deficit) - Full Staff 3 8 68 50 59 44 (26)(22)28 8 33 23 (17)58 78 48 23 (12)(57)(17)28 43 58 133 138 243 178 118 103 (7)38 83 143 93 108 193 288 443 478
Availability (Deficit) - Current Staff (Hours)3 (63)(3)(21)(12)(27)(26)(22)28 8 33 23 (17)58 78 48 23 (12)(57)(17)28 43 58 133 138 243 178 118 103 (7)38 83 143 93 108 193 288 443 478
Assumptions:Legend:
Administrative staff is available to assist engineers with tasks such as making copies, answering phones, preparing invoices and contracts, etc.Preparation of request for proposals or on-call task order.
PW engineers manage consultant design teams, oversee construction, write staff reports, develop RFPs, etc.Evaluation, conceptual design, or final design.
1700 hours total annual availability per engineer (2080 hours minus holidays, vacation, and sick time).Advertisement for construction (bid document preparation, advertisement, bid review, award at City Council, contract execution).
Construction
Project close out, including final invoicing, documentaion, reporting to grant agencies.
Fixed schedule due to public safety need, grant/funding timeline, or regulatory requirements.
CIP
No.Project Name
FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 Engineering Labor Est. (Hours)
Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
FY 27-28
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Beyond
425
Total
85
1440
FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28Q4Q1 Q4Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3
Full staffing assumes 10 engineers average approximately 50% of availability for CIPs (0.5*1700)/12 = 70.8 hours monthly per engineer, therefore 708 hours total
monthly availability for CIP work in the engineering team. Current staffing levels projected May 2025 are 9 (or 90%). This schedule assumes reaching full staffing levels
(100%) by Oct 2025. Actual schedules are subject to change. Depending on staffing.
Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
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Proposed Estimated CIP Project Schedule FY 2025-2026
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
CIP
No.Project Name
FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 Engineering Labor Est. (Hours)
Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
FY 27-28
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Beyond Total
Legend:
COMPLETE
607 Records Center Renovation #REF!
538 Citywide Park Master Plan #REF!
696 Police Station Improvements #REF!
616 Bard Trailer Improvements #REF!
624 CDBG Improvements #REF!
422 Annual Storm Drain Improvements (Greenbelt at 5th)#REF!
620 City Wide Roof Repair #REF!
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Meeting Date: May 20, 2025
Staff Report No. 25-CDD-076
Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning
Commission
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
(Administrative Assistant Melanie Hurtado)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends Planning Commission receive and file the June 17, 2025 Planning
Commission tentative future agenda.
Attachment:
Planning Commission June 17, 2025 Tentative Future Agenda
Respectfully Submitted by: Melanie Hurtado, Administrative Assistant
Approved: Alison Becker, Community Development Director
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C:\Program Files\eSCRIBE\TEMP\19383842914\19383842914,,,Planning Commission Tentative Agenda for June 17 2025.docx
Revised 05/14/2025 7:38 PM
Tentative Future Agenda
PLANNING COMMISSION
City of Hermosa Beach
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Regular Meeting
7:00 PM
Project Title Public
Notice
Meeting
Date
54 Hermosa Avenue Precise Development Plan
(Public Hearing) 6/7/25 6/17/25
3415 Palm Drive Precise Development Plan of a new 5-unit
development (Public Hearing continuance from March 18th
meeting; moved to June 17th per applicant’s request)
6/7/25 6/17/25
Land Value Recapture Review
(Staff Item) n/a 6/17/25
Upcoming and Pending Projects
Zoning Code More Study Sessions to come
901 Hermosa Avenue Precise Development Plan (Public Hearing)
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