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Home My WebLink About2022-02-15 PC AGENDATuesday, February 15, 2022 6:00 PM City of Hermosa Beach City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Council Chambers (Virtually) Planning Commission Chair Marie Rice Vice Chair David Pedersen Commissioners Stephen Izant Peter Hoffman Rob Saemann Regular Meeting Agenda THIS VIRTUAL MEETING IS HELD PURSUANT TO AB 361 (CHAPTER 165, STATUTES OF 2021) ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2021. Executive Team Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager Viki Copeland, Finance Director Susan Morrow, Interim City Clerk Paul LeBaron, Chief of Police Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director Ken Robertson, Community Development Director Vanessa Godinez, Human Resources Manager Lisa Nichols, Interim Community Resources Manager City Treasurer Karen Nowicki City Attorney Michael Jenkins Suja Lowenthal, City Manager February 15, 2022Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda ******************************************************************************************************* THIS MEETING IS HELD PURSUANT TO AB 361 (CHAPTER 165, STATUTES OF 2021) ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2021. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS MAY PARTICIPATE BY TELECONFERENCE/VIRTUAL MEETING DUE TO STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS RECOMMENDING MEASURES TO PROMOTE SOCIAL DISTANCING. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE BY TELECONFERENCE/VIRTUAL MEETING IN ORDER TO RESTRICT THE IMMINENT RISKS TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ATTENDEES. ******************************************************************************************************* THE PUBLIC COMMENT IS LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES PER SPEAKER Planning Commission agendas and staff reports are available for review on the City's web site at www.hermosabeach.gov. Wireless access is available in the City Council Chambers for mobile devices: Network ID: CHB-Guest, Password: chbguest Written materials distributed to the Planning Commission within 72 hours of the Planning Commission meeting are available for public inspection immediately upon distribution in the Community Development Department during normal business hours from Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM and on the City's website. Final determinations of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the next regular City Council meeting date. If the 10th day falls on a Friday or City holiday, the appeal deadline is extended to the next City business day. Appeals shall be in written form and filed with the City Clerk's office, accompanied by an appeal fee. The City Clerk will set the appeal for public hearing before the City of Hermosa Beach City Council at the earliest date possible. If you challenge any City of Hermosa Beach decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described on this agenda, or in a written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices will be available for check out at the meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call or submit your request in writing to the Community Development Department at (310) 318-0242 or CommunityDevelopment@hermosabeach.gov at least 48 hours (two working days) prior to the meeting time to inform us of your needs and to determine if/how accommodation is feasible. Page 2 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/10/2022 February 15, 2022Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Virtual Meetings are held pursuant to AB 361 (chapter 165, statutes of 2021) issued by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 16, 2021. Members of the public may submit eComments (instructions below) or email comments to CommunityDevelopment@hermosabeach.gov until 12:00 PM on the meeting date. Members of the public may also participate by phone. JOIN THE VIRTUAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82539742028?pwd=OUNTRDNvd2l6TzBpTDljc2x6bGFwdz09 OR PARTICIPATE BY PHONE: 1. Prior to 5:00 PM on the meeting date, email Planning@hermosabeach.gov to be added to speaker list. Please indicate your full name and which item you would like to speak on. 2. Dial in 5 minutes prior to the start of the meeting: > Toll Free Dial in: (888) 475-4499 > Planning Commission Webinar ID: 825 3974 2028 # > Passcode: 207860 3. ATTENDEES ARE MUTED UNTIL THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD IS OPENED. When you are called on to speak, press *6 to unmute your line or *9 to raise your hand. Comments from the public are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Submit your comments via eComment in three easy steps: Note: Your comments will become part of the official meeting record. You must provide your full name, but please do not provide any other personal information (i.e. phone numbers, addresses, etc) that you do not want to be published. 1. Go to the Agendas/Minutes/Video webpage and find the meeting you’d like to submit comments on. Click on the eComment button for your selected meeting. 2. Find the agenda item for which you would like to provide a comment. You can select a specific agenda item/project or provide general comments under the Oral/Written Communications item. 3. Sign in to your SpeakUp Hermosa Account or as a guest, enter your comment in the field provided, provide your name, and if applicable, attach files before submitting your comment. eComments can be submitted as soon as the meeting materials are published, but will only be accepted until 12:00 PM on the date of the meeting to ensure Planning Commission and staff have the ability to review comments prior to the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Oral / Written Communications Anyone wishing to address the Commission regarding a matter not related to a public hearing on the agenda may do so at this time. a.REPORT 22-0097 Written Communications Recommendation:Receive and file written communications. Page 3 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/10/2022 February 15, 2022Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda 1. Email from Anthony Higgins 12/17/21 2. Email from Jeffrey David Morris 12/20/21 3. Email from Anthony Higgins 1/9/22 4. Email from Anthony Higgins 1/25/22 5. Email from David Brewer 2/1/22 6. Email from Anthony Higgins 2/2/22 7. Email from Anthony Higgins 2/6/22 Attachments: Section I CONSENT CALENDAR 5.REPORT 22-0055 Approval of the Special February 2, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes and of the Canceled January 18, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Recommendation:Approve the Planning Commission minutes of the special meeting on February 2, 2022 and of the Planning Commission January 18, 2022 canceled meeting. 1. February 2, 2022 Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes 2. January 18, 2022 Canceled Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Attachments: 6. Resolution(s) for Consideration - None *************************************************************************************************************** THE RECOMMENDATIONS NOTED BELOW ARE FROM THE PLANNING STAFF AND ARE RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY. THE FINAL DECISION ON EACH ITEM RESTS WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION. PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION WILL BE THE ACTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. *************************************************************************************************************** Section II PUBLIC HEARING 7.REPORT 22-0056 Information Only: Public Hearing Notices, Project Zoning Maps, Mailing Affidavits and Radius Maps 1. Public Notices 2. Project Zoning Maps 3. Mailing Affidavits 4. Radius Maps Attachments: 8.REPORT 22-0096 CUP 21-9 Conditional Use Permit Amendment and PARK 21-01 Parking Plan request to renovate and expand an assembly hall (The Comedy and Page 4 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/10/2022 February 15, 2022Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Magic Club) and restaurant (The Lounge) use at 1018 Hermosa Avenue, including addition of 147 square feet to main showroom with 100 added seats; and enclosure of existing outdoor restaurant (Lounge) area of 399 square feet with no added seats, and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Recommendation:Staff recommends the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt the attached resolutions approving Conditional Use Permit CUP 21-9 and Parking Plan PARK 21-01 to renovate and expand an assembly hall (The Comedy and Magic Club) and restaurant use (The Lounge) at 1018 Hermosa Avenue, including addition of 147 square feet to main showroom with 100 added seats and enclosure of existing outdoor restaurant area of 399 square feet with no added seats, and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CUP Resolution Parking Plan Resolution Applicant Supplemental Project Description Resolution PC 90-62 Table Summary of Condition Changes from PC Resolution 90-62 ABC License for 1018 Hermosa Ave. Hermosa Beach EPS Updated Economic and Market Stud June 1, 2021y_Final Hermosa Beach Public Parking Map Plans Zoning Map Legal Poster Photos and Radius Map Letter of Support from Carol James 2/7/22 & from the Chamber 2/10/22 Parking Study by Interwest Group Attachments: 9.REPORT 22-0099 CUP 21-04 - Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a new 1,300 square foot commercial building with a drive-thru and a 550 square foot patio area/outdoor seating area for a proposed coffee shop (Starbucks) located at 204-210 Pacific Coast Highway and determine the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Recommendation:Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit (CUP 21-04) allowing the construction of a new 1,300 square foot commercial building with a drive-thru and a 550 square foot patio area/outdoor seating area for a proposed coffee shop (Starbucks) located at 204-210 Pacific Coast Highway, subject to conditions, and determine the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Page 5 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/10/2022 February 15, 2022Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda 1. Draft Resolution No. 22-XX 2. Project Plans 3. Business Description 4. Transportation Analysis Memo 5. Drive-Thru Sound Pressure Analysis 6. Environmental Letter from Property Owner 7. PC Resolution 03-01 (Drug Store Drive-thru) 8. PC Resolution 94-19 (McDonalds Drive-thru) 9. PC Resolution 97-51 (Starbucks Drive-thru) 10. Poster Verification 11. Site Photos 12. Radius Map 13. Zoning Map 14. 18 Starbucks Emails received 1/10/22 15. 59 Starbucks Emails received 1/11/22 16. 14 Starbucks Emails received 1/12/22 17. 5 Starbucks Emails received 1/13/22 - 1/14/22 18. 7 Starbucks Emails received 1/16/22 - 1/18/22 19. 11 Starbucks Emails received 1/20/22 - 2/2/22 20. 5 Starbucks Emails received 2/3/22 21. 6 Starbucks Emails received 2/4/22 - 2/7/22 22. 15 Starbucks Emails received 2/8/22 23. 13 Starbucks Emails received 2/9/22 - 2/10/22 Attachments: Section III HEARING Section IV 10. Staff Items a.REPORT 22-0098 Tri-Annual Report for On-Sale Alcoholic Beverage Conditional Use Permits Recommendation:Staff recommends the Planning Commission receives and files the report. This report covers the period from July1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. Based on the information in the report, no establishments have reached the "Standard Initiating Planning Commission Review." Page 6 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/10/2022 February 15, 2022Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda 1. Process and Standards, Updated 2019 2. Police/ABC Report for this Period 3. Police/ABC Report for last Period 4. Police Statistics for this Period 5. Police Officer Checks for this Period 6. Police DUI Report 7. LA County Fire Inspection Report 8. Code Enforcement Data for this Period 9. Code Enforcement Data for last Period Attachments: b.REPORT 22-0057 March 15, 2022 Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items Recommendation:Receive and file the March 15, 2022 Planning Commission tentative future agenda items. 1. Planning Commission March 15, 2022 Tentative Future AgendaAttachments: c.REPORT 22-0080 Rotation of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair d. Verbal report on City Council actions e. Verbal status report on major Planning projects 11. Commissioner Items a. Discussion and direction on City's response and possible regulations to address the trend of vacation residential properties being sold in partial ownership shares, or time shares. 12. Adjournment Page 7 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/10/2022