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Home My WebLink About2021-08-17 PC AgendaTuesday, August 17, 2021 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 EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM ON MARCH 17, 2020. Executive Team Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager Viki Copeland, Finance Director Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk Paul LeBaron, Chief of Police Angela Crespi, Interim Public Works Director Ken Robertson, Community Development Director Vanessa Godinez, Human Resources Manager Kelly Orta, Community Resources Manager City Treasurer Karen Nowicki City Attorney Michael Jenkins Suja Lowenthal, City Manager August 17, 2021Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda ******************************************************************************************************* THIS MEETING IS HELD PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM ON MARCH 17, 2020. ANY OR ALL PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS MAY ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE BY TELECONFERENCE/VIRTUAL MEETING. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE BY TELECONFERENCE. ******************************************************************************************************* 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 8/17/2021 August 17, 2021Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda PUBLIC PARTICIPATION City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice. Virtual Meetings are held pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom on March 17, 2020. 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 21-0502 Written Communications Page 3 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 8/17/2021 August 17, 2021Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Recommendation:Receive and file written communications. Email from Anthony HigginsAttachments: Section I CONSENT CALENDAR 5.REPORT 21-0503 Approval of the July 20, 2021 Planning Commission Action Minutes and the June 30, 2021 Planning Commission Special Meeting Action Minutes. Recommendation:Approve the Planning Commission action minutes of the July 20, 2021 regular meeting and approve the action minutes of the June 30, 2021 special meeting. July 20, 2021 Planning Commission Action Minutes SUPPLEMENTAL - June 30, 2021 Planning Commission Special Meeting Action 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 HEARING 7.REPORT 21-0506 REPORT ON CITATIONS ISSUED TO “THE DECK” LOCATED AT 1272 THE STRAND Recommendation:Staff recommends Planning Commission consideration of the following alternative actions: 1. Schedule a public hearing to consider revocation or modification of the Conditional Use Permit for 1272 The Strand; or 2. Take no further action Page 4 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 8/17/2021 August 17, 2021Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda 1. LA County Health Order Protocol for restaurants, Appendix I Code 11252020 and modified 1282021 2. Enforcement email notice and handout to Kathy Knoll of 11.19.20 3. 1st CUP and EEO Administrative Citation letter to Kathy Knoll and Property Owner of 2.26.2021 4. Email to Kathy Knoll 3.7.2021 regarding 1st Administrative citation and verbal warning on 3.5.2021 5. 2nd CUP Administrative Citation letter to Kathy Knoll and Property Owner of 3.12.2021 6. Hand out New County Protocols for Restaurant Appendix I effective 3.15.2021 7. 3rd CUP and EEO Administrative Citation letter to Kathy Knoll and Property Owner of 3.19.2021 8. CUP for 1227 The Strand 9. Section 17.70 10. Email from Sahil Gandhi 11. Bolour Associates Letter to The Deck 12. SUPPLEMENTAL - Letter from Hermosa Chamber of Commerce, added 8/17/21 13. SUPPLEMENTAL - eComment from Marje Bennetts, added 8/17/21 14. SUPPLEMENTAL - eComment from Dean Francois, added 8 17 2021 Attachments: Section III PUBLIC HEARING 8.REPORT 21-0504 Information Only: Public Hearing Notices and Project Zoning Maps 1. Public Notices 2. Project Zoning Maps Attachments: 9.REPORT 21-0501 Conditional Use Permit (CUP 18-3) and Parking Plan (PARK 18-2) Amendment to extend the time to Planning entitlement, pursuant to Section 17.70.020 of the Municipal Code, to expand an outdoor dining area by 702 square feet, closing at 11:00 p.m. daily, and deactivating indoor restaurant space and to provide tandem parking with valet services in conjunction with an existing late-night on-sale general alcohol establishment at 3-11 Pier Avenue, and determined that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Recommendation:Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt by Minute Order the extension of the expiration date of the Conditional Use Permit 18-3, Precise Development Plan 18-2 to expand an outdoor dining area by 702 square feet, closing at 11:00 p.m. daily, and deactivating indoor restaurant space and to provide tandem parking with valet services in conjunction with an existing late-night on-sale general alcohol establishment at 3-11 Pier Avenue, by one (1) year, to July 9, 2022. Page 5 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 8/17/2021 August 17, 2021Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda 1. Site Photos and Poster Notice 2. Applicant's Extension Request.pdf 3. Applicant's Project Timeline 4. CC Res 19-7197 (CUP) 5. CC Res 19-7198 (Parking Plan) 6. Zoning Map 7. SUPPLEMENTAL - Time Extension Request Email 8. SUPPLEMENTAL - eComment from Dean Francois, added 8/17/21 Attachments: 10.REPORT 21-0500 MD21-01 A request for a Mural Determination for a proposed 240 square foot painted display proposed on the northerly wall of an existing commercial building located at 936 Hermosa Avenue (Practical Magic), and determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Recommendation:Adopt Resolution No. 21-XX and determine that the proposed display covering 240 square feet of surface area on the northerly facade of an existing commercial building is consistent with the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) definition of 'Mural' at 936 Hermosa Avenue (Practical Magic), and determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. 1. Resolution No. 21-XX 2. Mural Rendering 3. Artist Mural Description and Background 4. Site Photographs 5. Notice Poster Verification Attachments: Section IV 11. Staff Items a. Verbal report on City Council actions b. Verbal status report on major Planning projects c.REPORT 21-0505 September 21, 2021 Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items Recommendation:Receive and file the September 21, 2021 Planning Commission tentative future agenda items. Planning Commission September 21, 2021 Tentative Future AgendaAttachments: 12. Commissioner Items 13. Adjournment Page 6 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 8/17/2021 August 17, 2021Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Page 7 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 8/17/2021