HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-21 PC AGENDATuesday, June 21, 2022
6:00 PM
City of Hermosa Beach
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Council Chambers (Virtually)
Planning Commission
Chair
David Pedersen
Vice Chair
Stephen Izant
Commissioners
Peter Hoffman
Rob Saemann
Marie Rice
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
Myra Maravilla, City Clerk
Paul LeBaron, Chief of Police
Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director
Jeannie Naughton, Community Development Director
Vanessa Godinez, Human Resources Manager
Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Manager
City Treasurer
Karen Nowicki
City Attorney
Michael Jenkins
Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
June 21, 2022Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
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Oral and Written Communication
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published on the City's website must submit the written materials to the Community Development
office by email (communitydevelopment@hermosabeach.gov) or in person by noon of the Tuesday,
one week before the meeting date.
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posted will be added as supplemental materials under the relevant agenda item on the City's website at
the same time as they are distributed to the Planning Commission by email. Supplemental materials
may be submitted via eComment (instructions below) or emailed to
communitydevelopment@hermosabeach.gov. Supplemental materials must be received before 12:00
p.m. on the date of the meeting to ensure the Planning Commission and staff have the ability to review
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION -- ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
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This is the time for members of the public to address the Planning Commission on any items within the
Commission's jurisdiction not on this agenda, on items on this agenda as to which public comment will
not be taken (Verbal Reports, Staff Items, Commissioner items, Consent Calendar items that are not
pulled for separate consideration and Future Agenda Items), on written communications, and to
request the removal of an item from the consent calendar. Public comments on the agenda items
called Verbal Reports, Staff Items, Commissioner items, Consent Calendar items that are not pulled
for separate consideration and Future Agenda Items will only be heard at this time. Further, comments
on public hearing items are heard only during the public hearing. Members of the audience may also
speak during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration;
during Public Hearings; and, during discussion of items appearing under Municipal Matters. All
comments from the public under this agenda item are limited to three minutes per speaker, but this
time allotment may be reduced due to time constraints. The Planning Commission acknowledges
receipt of the written communications listed below. No action will be taken on matters raised in oral and
written communications, except that the Commission may take action to schedule issues raised in oral
and written communications for a future agenda. Speakers with comments regarding City
management or departmental operations are encouraged to submit those comments directly to the
City Manager.
a.REPORT
22-0390
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Recommendation:Staff recommends Planning Commission receive and file written communications.
SECTION I
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, either under Approval of the
Agenda or under this item prior to the vote on the consent calendar. Items removed will be considered
under a latter agenda item, with public comment permitted at that time. The title is deemed to be read
and further reading waived of any ordinance listed on the consent calendar for introduction or adoption.
V.REPORT
22-0384
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OF MAY 17, 2022 & SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 7, 2022
Recommendation:Staff recommends Planning Commission approve the action minutes of the Planning
Commission regular meeting of May 17, 2022 and the special meeting of June 7, 2022.
RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
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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.
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SECTION II
STAFF ITEM
The Tri-Annual Report has been moved to the beginning of the agenda in order to accommodate
attending Police Department Staff. The remaining Staff Items on tonight's agenda will be continued
under Section V.
VI.REPORT
22-0397 TRI-ANNUAL REPORT FOR ON-SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Recommendation:Staff recommends the Planning Commission receive and file the tri-annual report.
SECTION III
HEARING
SECTION IV
PUBLIC HEARING
VII.REPORT
22-0385
INFORMATION ONLY: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES,
PROJECT ZONING MAP, MAILING AFFIDAVIT AND RADIUS MAP
VIII.REPORT
22-0388 PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 22-02 - A
REQUEST TO AMEND PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 04-09 BY
ALLOWING A 619 SQUARE-FOOT ROOF DECK ADDITION TO AN
EXISTING ROOF DECK, TOTALING 879 SQUARE FEET, TO ONE OF
THREE RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS BELOW THE 30-FOOT
HEIGHT LIMIT AT AN EXISTING MIXED-USE BUILDING LOCATED AT
38 HERMOSA AVENUE, AND TO DETERMINE THAT THE PROJECT IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
Recommendation:Staff recommends the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt the attached resolution approving Precise Development Plan Amendment No.
22-02 to amend Precise Development Plan No. 04-09 by allowing a 619 square-foot roof
deck addition to an existing roof deck, totaling 879 square feet, to one of three residential
condominium units below the 30-foot height limit at an existing mixed-use building
located at 38 Hermosa Avenue, and
2. Determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
IX.REPORT
22-0389 REVIEW AND DISCUSS ZONING CODE UPDATES
RELATED TO DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES
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Recommendation:Staff recommends Planning Commission:
1. Receive presentation;
2. Solicit public comments; and
3. Provide comments as appropriate on the Zoning Code Update related to Drive-Through
Facilities. No formal Planning Commission actions or decisions are required at this
meeting.
SECTION V
X. STAFF ITEMS
a.REPORT
22-0394
PRIMER ON THE CITY’S PUBLIC NOTICING REQUIREMENTS
AND PRACTICES FOR PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
Recommendation:Staff recommends Planning Commission receives the below report and if desired, provide
staff with direction.
b.REPORT
22-0391
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Recommendation:Staff recommends Planning Commission receive and file the July 19, 2022 Planning
Commission tentative future agenda items.
c. VERBAL REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
d. STATUS REPORT ON MAJOR PLANNING PROJECTS
XI. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
a. 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.
b. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Requests from the Planning Commission for possible future agenda items and questions from
Planning Commission members regarding the status of future agenda items. No discussion or debate
of these requests shall be undertaken; the sole action is whether to schedule the item for consideration
on a future agenda. No public comment will be taken. Planning Commission members should consider
the city's work plan when considering new items.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
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FUTURE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS AND CITY HOLIDAYS
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS:
July 19, 2022 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
August 8, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Special Meeting
August 16, 2022 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
September 20, 2022 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
October 18, 2022 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
November 15, 2022 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
December 12, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
CITY OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY-SUNDAY AND ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
July 4, 2022 - Monday - Independence Day
September 5, 2022 - Monday - Labor Day
November 24, 2022 - Thursday - Thanksgiving Day
December 26, 2022 - Monday - Christmas Day (observed)
January 2, 2023 - Monday - New Year's Day (observed)
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