HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-16 PC AgendaTuesday, November 16, 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
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
November 16, 2021Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
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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
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RESTRICT THE IMMINENT RISKS TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ATTENDEES.
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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.
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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.
a.REPORT
21-0688 Written Communications
Recommendation:Receive and file written communications.
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November 16, 2021Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
1. Email from Anthony Higgins 11/2/21
2. SUPPLEMENTAL - eComment from Anthony Higgins 11/15/21
Attachments:
Section I
CONSENT CALENDAR
5.REPORT
21-0684 Approval of the October 19, 2021 Planning Commission Action Minutes
Recommendation:Approve the Planning Commission action minutes of the October 19, 2021 regular
meeting.
1. October 19, 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
HEARING
7.REPORT
21-0694 TRI-ANNUAL REPORT FOR ON-SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Recommendation:Receive and file the report.
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."
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November 16, 2021Planning 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
10. SUPPLEMENTAL - eComment from Matt McCool 11/16/21
11. SUPPLEMENTAL - 2013 ICMA Report from Matt McCool 11/16/21
12. SUPPLEMENTAL - City Manager Bakaly Hyperlink from Matt
McCool 11/16/21
Attachments:
Section III
PUBLIC HEARING
8.REPORT
21-0693 Information Only: Public Hearing Notices, Project Zoning Maps and Mailing
Affidavit
1. Public Notices
2. Project Zoning Maps
3. Mailing Affidavit
Attachments:
9.REPORT
21-0687 A-14#65- Planning Commission consideration of a small lot exception to
open space requirements otherwise required in the Single-Family
Residential (R-1) zone for a new single-family residence at 120 25th
Street, and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Recommendation:Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolution approving a
small lot exception to open space requirements otherwise required in the Single-Family
Residential (R-1) zone for a new single-family residence at 120 25th Street and to
determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
1. Draft Resolution
2. Project Plans
3. Lot Size Square Footages in the Immediate Neighborhood
4. Living Square Footages in the Immediate Neighborhood
5. Aerial View of the Immediate Neighborhood
6. Poster Verification and Radius Map
Attachments:
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10.REPORT
21-0686 CON 21-5, PDP 21-4, VTPM #83147- Conditional Use Permit, Precise
Development Plan and Tentative Parcel Map No. 83147 for a two-unit
detached condominium project at 620 11th 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 21-5), Precise Development Plan (PDP 21-4) and
Tentative Parcel Map No. 83147 for a two-unit detached condominium project at 620 11th
Street, subject to conditions, and determine the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
1. SUPPLEMENTAL - Draft Resolution
2. Project Plans and Renderings
3. Poster Verification and Radius Map
4. SUPPLEMENTAL - eComment from Kevin Bell 11/15/21
5. SUPPLEMENTAL - eComment from Edmund Field 11/15/21
Attachments:
11.REPORT
21-0703
Consideration of a comprehensive amendment to the Housing Element of
the Hermosa Beach General Plan for the 2021-2029 planning period, and
a determination that the project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Recommendation:Staff recommends the Planning Commission:
1. Receive staff presentation;
2. Solicit public comments; and
3. Adopt Resolution recommending City Council approval of the 2021-2029 Housing
Element.
1. Draft Planning Commission Resolution
2. Draft 2021-2029 Draft Hermosa Beach Housing Element Housing
Policy Plan
3. Draft 2021-2029 Draft Hermosa Beach Housing Element Technical
Report
4. HCD review letter dated October 4, 2021
5. SUPPLEMENTAL - HCD 6th Housing Element Comments and
Responses
6. SUPPLEMENTAL - Responses to Planning Commissioner's
Questions and Requests
Attachments:
12.REPORT
21-0702 TA 21-04 A Zone Text Amendment request to amend the Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code Chapter 17.08 R-1 Single-Family Residential Zone to
include Two-unit projects as permitted uses in section 17.08.020 and add
a new section 17.08.050 Two-unit projects and a determination the project
is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
Recommendation:Adopt Resolution No. 21-XX recommending the City Council approve Zone Text
Amendment 21-04, thereby amending Section 17.08.020, Chapter 17.08, and adding
Section 17.08.050 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code regarding Two-unit projects and
determine the project is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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1. SUPPLEMENTAL - Draft Resolution
2. SUPPLEMENTAL - Draft Two-Unit Project Amendments
3. SUPPLEMENTAL - Draft Urban Lot Split Amendments
4. SUPPLEMENTAL - Senate Bill No. 9
Attachments:
Section IV
13. Staff Items
a. Verbal report on City Council actions
b. Verbal status report on major Planning projects
c.REPORT
21-0701 Planning Commission December 13, 2021 Tentative Future Agenda
Recommendation:Receive and file the December 13, 2021 Planning Commission tentative future agenda
items.
Planning Commission Tentative Agenda for 12/13/21Attachments:
14. Commissioner Items
15. Adjournment
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