HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-19 PC AgendaTuesday, October 19, 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
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
Eduardo Sarmiento, 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
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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 RISK TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ATTENDEES.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice. 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
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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.
Section I
CONSENT CALENDAR
5.REPORT
21-0612 Approval of the September 21, 2021 Planning Commission Action Minutes
Recommendation:Approve the Planning Commission action minutes of the September 21, 2021 regular
meeting.
September 21, 2021 Planning Commission Action MinutesAttachments:
6. Resolution(s) for Consideration - None
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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
PUBLIC HEARING
7.REPORT
21-0613 Information Only: Public Hearing Notices, Project Zoning Maps and Mailing
Affidavit
1. Public Notices
2. Project Zoning Maps
3. Mailing Affidavit
Attachments:
8.REPORT
21-0618 CON 21-3, PDP 21-3, VTPM #83370- Conditional Use Permit, Precise
Development Plan and Tentative Parcel Map No. 83370 for a two-unit
detached condominium project at 1022/1024 17th Street and determine
the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
Recommendation:Staff recommends the Planning Commission to adopt the attached resolution approving
the Conditional Use Permit (CON 21-3), Precise Development Plan (PDP 21-3) and
Tentative Parcel Map No. 83370 for a two-unit detached condominium project at 1022 and
1024 17th Street, subject to conditions, and determine the project is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
1. Draft Resolution
2. Project Plans and Parcel Map
3. Site Photos
4. Public Notice and Radius Map
5. Project Zoning Map
6. SUPPLEMENTAL - Height Cals
7. SUPPLEMENTAL - Email from Sean and Alicia Gavigan
8. SUPPLEMENTAL - Email from Danny and Diana Sheu
9. SUPPLEMENTAL - Email from Christina and Mikael Thomsen
10. SUPPLEMENTAL - eComment from Lee Grant
Attachments:
9.REPORT
21-0619 Precise Development Plan (PDP 19-2) and Parking Plan (PARK 19-2)
Amendment to extend the time to Planning entitlement, pursuant to Section
17.70.020 of the Municipal Code, to allow a six-unit motel project by
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constructing a new three-story, detached 2,744 square foot commercial
building containing five units, to be constructed behind the existing 1,841
square foot single-family residence which will be converted to an additional
unit and a Parking Plan to allow the 6-space parking requirement to be met
with 4 on-site spaces (including 1 tandem space) plus fees in lieu for 2
spaces, on a 4,023 square foot lot in the C-2 (Restricted Commercial)
zoning district at 70 10th, 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 Precise Development Plan 19-2, Parking Plan 19-2 to allow a
six-unit motel project by constructing a new three-story, detached 2,744 square foot
commercial building containing five units, to be constructed behind the existing 1,841
square foot single-family residence which will be converted to an additional unit and a
Parking Plan to allow the 6-space parking requirement to be met with 4 on-site spaces
(including 1 tandem space) plus fees in lieu for 2 spaces, on a 4,023 square foot lot in
the C-2 (Restricted Commercial) zoning district at 70 10th, by one (1) year, to October ,
22, 2022.
1. Site Photos and Public Notice
2. Applicant's Request Letter
3. CC 19-7217
4. Project Zoning Map
Attachments:
10.REPORT
21-0621 Text Amendment (TX21-3) to Section 17.40.230 of the Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code regarding the City’s Short-term Vacation Rental pilot
program, and determination that the project is categorically exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act.
Recommendation:Conduct public hearing and adopt the attached resolution recommending the City Council
approve Text Amendment 21-3 to the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 17.40,
Section 17.40.230, to continue the City's Short-term Vacation Rental Pilot Program for
two additional years, and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act.
1. Draft Resolution and Exhibit A
2. Link to September 21, 2021 Planning Commission Agenda
3. Ordinance CC 19-1395
4. SUPPLEMENTAL - Map of Commercially Zoned Parcels with
Nonconforming Residential Uses Map
5. Map of Permitted Short Term Vacation Rentals
6. SUPPLEMENTAL - Potential Non-Conforming Residential Uses in
Commercial Zones
7. SUPPLEMENTAL - Code Enforcement Information
8. SUPPLEMENTAL - eComment from Justin Wan
9. SUPPLEMENTAL - Email from Scott Hayes
Attachments:
Section III
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HEARING
Section IV
11. Staff Items
a.REPORT
21-0615 TRI-ANNUAL REPORT FOR ON-SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Recommendation:Receive and file the report for informational purposes.
This report covers the period from March 1, 2021 to August 30, 2021. Based on the
information in the report, no establishments have reached the "Standard Initiating
Planning Commission Review." This report will be considered in full at the Planning
Commission meeting of November 16, 2021.
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. Verbal report on City Council actions
c. Verbal status report on major Planning projects
d.REPORT
21-0614 Planning Commission November 16, 2021 Tentative Future Agenda
Recommendation:Receive and file the Planning Commission November 16, 2021 tentative future agenda.
1. Planning Commission November 16, 2021 Tentative Future AgendaAttachments:
12. Commissioner Items
a. Discussion of Senate Bill 9, the "California Housing Opportunity and
Move Efficiency (Home) Act"
13. Adjournment
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