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Home My WebLink About2021-01-19 PC AgendaPlanning Commission City of Hermosa Beach Regular Meeting Agenda - Final City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Chair Rob Saemann Vice Chair Marie Rice Commissioners David Pedersen Stephen Izant Peter Hoffman Council Chambers (Virtually)6:00 PMTuesday, January 19, 2021 1 January 19, 2021Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda - Final ******************************************************************************************************* 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. 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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 Section I CONSENT CALENDAR 5.REPORT 21-0048 Approval of the December 15, 2020 Planning Commission Action Minutes Recommendation:Approve the Planning Commission action minutes of the December 15, 2020 regular meeting. 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 Page 4 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 3/20/2024 4 January 19, 2021Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda - Final 7.REPORT 21-0049 Information Only: Public Notices and Project Zoning Maps 8.REPORT 21-0044 S-4 #40 Determine whether an existing 220 square foot display on the west facade of the building at 844 Hermosa Ave (The Stanton HB) is a mural, and determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Recommendation:Adopt the attached resolution and determine that the existing display covering 220 square feet of surface area on the west facade of an existing building is consistent with the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) definition of 'Mural' at 844 Hermosa Ave (The Stanton HB), and determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. 9.REPORT 21-0043 S-21 #37- Determine that the property is a convex sloping lot and may use alternate spot elevations rather than property corner elevations along the east and west property lines for the purposes of determining building height at 301 27th Street and determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Recommendation:Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve the request to determine the property is a convex sloping lot and allow the use of alternative spot elevations, excluding fill soils, for determining building height along the east and west property lines. Section III 10. Staff Items a. Verbal report on City Council actions b. Verbal status report on major Planning projects c.REPORT 21-0050 February 16, 2021 Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items Recommendation:Receive and file the February 16, 2021 Planning Commission tentative future agenda items. 11. Commissioner Items 12. Adjournment Page 5 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 3/20/2024 5 City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report REPORT 21-0048 Honorable Chair and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission Regular Meeting of January 19, 2021 Approval of the December 15, 2020 Planning Commission Action Minutes Recommended Action: Approve the Planning Commission action minutes of the December 15, 2020 regular meeting. Attachment: 1. December 15, 2020 Planning Commission action minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Beverly Tuazon, Administrative Assistant Approved: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™6 City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 City of Hermosa Beach Action Minutes - Draft Planning Commission Chair Rob Saemann Vice Chair Marie Rice Commissioners David Pedersen Stephen Izant Peter Hoffman 6:00 PM Council Chambers (Virtually)Tuesday, December 15, 2020 ******************************************************************************************************* 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. ******************************************************************************************************* 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Chair Rob Saemann, Vice Chair Marie Rice, Commissioner David Pedersen, Commissioner Stephen Izant, and Commissioner Peter Hoffman Present:5 - Absent:0 All Planning Commissioners attended remotely. Also Present: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director Patrick Donegan, Assistant City Attorney Christy Teague, Senior Planner Yuritzy Randle, Assistant Planner Melanie Emas, Assistant Planner 4. Oral / Written Communications Section I CONSENT CALENDAR Page 1City of Hermosa Beach DRAFT7 December 15, 2020Planning Commission Action Minutes - Draft 5.REPORT 20-0797 Approval of the November 17, 2020 Planning Commission Action Minutes November 17, 2020 Planning Commission action minutesAttachments: ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Hoffman and seconded by Vice Chair Rice to approve the November 17, 2020 action minutes, as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Chair Saemann, Vice Chair Rice, Commissioner Pedersen, Commissioner Izant, and Commissioner Hoffman 5 - Absent:0 6. Resolution(s) for Consideration - None Section II PUBLIC HEARING 7.REPORT 20-0799 Information Only: Public Hearing Notices and Project Zoning Maps 1. Public Notices 2. Project Zoning Maps Attachments: 8.REPORT 20-0796 Parking Plan 20-4 request to allow medical clinic/office uses at an existing multi-tenant commercial building (Pacific Plaza Offices) located at 2200 Pacific Coast Highway based on use of up to 40 shared parking spaces with 2420 Pacific Coast Highway (Hope Chapel); and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Page 2City of Hermosa Beach DRAFT8 December 15, 2020Planning Commission Action Minutes - Draft 1. Draft Parking Plan Resolution of Approval 2. Parking Study Peer Review by Interwest 3. Supplemental Information Provided by Applicant 12-9-20 4. 2200 PCH Parking Plan Staff Report November 17, 2020 5. Applicant Submittal- Request Letter, Plans, Parking Study, Shared Parking Easement, Tenant Roster, and Photos 6. Applicant Supplemental Memo Clarifying Parking Space Adjustments Over Time 7. 2200 PCH City Response Letter Re Medical Clinics and Parking 8. Planning Commission Resolution 81-26 (Current CUP) 9. Public Notice Poster Verification 10. 2200 Pacific Coast Highway 500' Radius Map 11. Public Comments Received November 17, 2020 from Jonathan Wicks 12. Public Comments Received from Jim Fasola December 7, 2020 13. Public Comments Received from Beth Bohl December 7, 2020 14. Supplemental - Public Comment, added 12-15-20 15. Supplemental - Memorandum, added 12-15-20 Attachments: Chair Saemann and Commissioner Pedersen recused themselves. Attending remotely to speak: Brandon Straus, Pat Zingheim, Jay Schuster, David Pedersen, and Bryan Barnes. ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Hoffman and seconded by Commissioner Izant to adopt the resolution, with the modifications noted below, approving the Parking Plan (PARK 20-4) to allow medical clinic/office uses at an existing multi-tenant commercial building (Pacific Plaza Offices) located at 2200 Pacific Coast Highway based on use of up to 40 shared parking spaces with 2420 Pacific Coast Highway (Hope Chapel); and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). -Section 5, Condition of Approval (COA) #1: Update the date from November 17, 2020 to December 15, 2020. -COA #6: Add a new sentence regarding the use of 40 spaces, per the supplemental memorandum. -COA #8a: Also include the lower level parking (18 spaces), in addition to the upper level parking (19 spaces). Add language for signage that excludes employee parking. -Strike COA #9 and renumber the remaining COAs. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Commissioner Izant, and Commissioner Hoffman2 - No:Vice Chair Rice1 - Absent:0 Recused:Chair Saemann, and Commissioner Pedersen2 - Page 3City of Hermosa Beach DRAFT9 December 15, 2020Planning Commission Action Minutes - Draft 9.REPORT 20-0801 Conditional Use Permit CUP 20-7: a request for On-Sale General Alcohol at an existing restaurant (Spumoni Trattoria & Pizzeria) with operating hours between 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, replacing and abandoning the existing Conditional Use Permit for On-Sale Alcohol limited to beer and wine, which currently allows late night hours past11:00 p.m. to midnight daily, located at 1101 Aviation Boulevard and determination that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 1. Draft Resolution 2. Applicant Submittal 3. Project Description 4. Site Photographs 5. PC Resolution No. 87-41 6. Citywide Beer and Wine-General Alcohol Matrix-12-10-20 7. Radius Map 8. Poster Verification 9. Public Comment Attachments: Attending remotely to speak: Brett Engstrom. ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Hoffman and seconded by Commissioner Izant to adopt the resolution, as amended below, approving the Conditional Use Permit for On-Sale General Alcohol at an existing restaurant (Spumoni Trattoria & Pizzeria) with operating hours between 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday; replacing and abandoning Resolution No. P.C. 87-41, which approved a Conditional Use Permit for On-Sale Alcohol limited to beer and wine and late night hours past 11:00 P.M. to midnight daily, located at 1101 Aviation Boulevard and determination that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Section 7, Condition of Approval 7 to read: The hours of operation for all operations of the restaurant, including the bar area, shall be limited to between 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Sunday to Thursday and 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. Friday to Saturday. All customers shall vacate the premises by no later than 11:00 P.M. and the doors shall be locked. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Chair Saemann, Vice Chair Rice, Commissioner Pedersen, Commissioner Izant, and Commissioner Hoffman 5 - Absent:0 10.REPORT 20-0802 Conditional Use Permit CONDO 20-4 and Precise Development Plan PDP 20- 8 Amendment a request to remodel and construct a 619 square foot addition to one of the two detached condominiums, located at 160 Page 4City of Hermosa Beach DRAFT10 December 15, 2020Planning Commission Action Minutes - Draft Lyndon Street and determination that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (continued from the December 15, 2020 meeting) 1. Radius Map 2. Poster Verification 3. Supplemental - Public Comment, added 12-15-20 Attachments: ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Izant and seconded by Commissioner Pedersen to continue the public hearing to a future meeting date. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Chair Saemann, Vice Chair Rice, Commissioner Pedersen, Commissioner Izant, and Commissioner Hoffman 5 - Absent:0 11.REPORT 20-0800 Precise Development Plan PDP 20-9: a request for a three-story attached duplex located at 44 The Strand and determination that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 1. Draft Resolution 2. Site Photographs 3. Applicant Submittal 4. Radius Map 5. Poster Verification Attachments: Attending remotely to speak: Stacy Straus and Scott Hayes. ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Pedersen and seconded by Chair Saemann to adopt the resolution, as presented, approving the Precise Development Plan for a three-story attached duplex located at 44 The Strand and determination that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Chair Saemann, Vice Chair Rice, Commissioner Pedersen, Commissioner Izant, and Commissioner Hoffman 5 - Absent:0 Section III 12. Staff Items a.REPORT 20-0795 Information Only: Introduction of Housing Element 2021-2029 Update Frequently Asked Questions Hermosa Beach 2021 Housing Element Introduction of Housing Element 2021 to 2029 Update Presentation Attachments: Page 5City of Hermosa Beach DRAFT11 December 15, 2020Planning Commission Action Minutes - Draft b.REPORT 20-0759 Planning Commission Tentative 2021 Meeting Schedule Planning Commission Tentative 2021 Meeting ScheduleAttachments: ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Rice and seconded by Commissioner Izant to receive and file the 2021 Meeting Schedule, noting the December 2021 meeting date will be amended to an alternate date. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Chair Saemann, Vice Chair Rice, Commissioner Pedersen, Commissioner Izant, and Commissioner Hoffman 5 - Absent:0 c.REPORT 20-0798 January 19, 2021 Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items Planning Commission January 19, 2021 Tentative Future AgendaAttachments: ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Pedersen and seconded by Chair Saemann to receive and file the January 19, 2021 tentative future agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Chair Saemann, Vice Chair Rice, Commissioner Pedersen, Commissioner Izant, and Commissioner Hoffman 5 - Absent:0 d. Verbal report on City Council actions e. Verbal status report on major Planning projects 13. Commissioner Items 14. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:19 PM. Page 6City of Hermosa Beach DRAFT12 City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report REPORT 21-0049 Honorable Chair and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission Regular Meeting of January 19, 2021 Information Only: Public Notices and Project Zoning Maps Attachments: 1.Public Notices 2.Project Zoning Maps City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™13 City of Hermosa Beach PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, to consider the following: 1. S-21 #37- Determine that the property is a convex sloping lot and may use alternate spot elevations, as allowed by HBMC Section 17.04.040, rather than property corner elevations, along the east and west property lines for the purposes of determining building height at 301 27th Street, and determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. 2. S-4 #40 - Determine that an existing 220 square foot display on the west façade of the building at 844 Hermosa Ave (The Stanton HB) is a mural, and determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. SAID PUBLIC HEARINGS shall be held virtually at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. 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. ANY AND ALL PERSONS interested are invited to participate and speak at these hearings at the above time. See the meeting agenda or contact CommunityDevelopment@hermosabeach.gov for teleconference participation details. For inclusion in the agenda packet to be distributed, written comments of interested parties should be mailed to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, in care of City Hall at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 or emailed to CommunityDevelopment@hermosabeach.gov by noon of the Tuesday, one week before the meeting. All written testimony by any interested party will be accepted prior to or at the scheduled time on the agenda for the matter. IF YOU CHALLENGE the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at, or prior to, the public hearing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, please contact the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at (310) 318-0242 or CommunityDevelopment@hermosabeach.gov. The Department operates from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. A copy of the agenda and staff reports will be available for public review 72 hours in advance of the meeting on the City’s website at www.hermosabeach.gov. Relevant Municipal Code sections are also available on the website. 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APPLICANT: Jason Cortes (Owner of The Stanton HB) 844 Hermosa Ave Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 PROPERTY OWNER: 300 17th Street, LLC 6011 Bristol Highway Culver City, CA 90230 Recommended Action: Adopt the attached resolution and determine that the existing display covering 220 square feet of surface area on the west facade of an existing building is consistent with the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) definition of ‘Mural’ at 844 Hermosa Ave (The Stanton HB), and determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Background: The subject property is located at 844 Hermosa Ave and is improved with a 4,220 square foot restaurant (The Stanton HB).The site is located on the east side of Hermosa Avenue between 10th Street and 8th Street in the Downtown District,abutting an alley behind the business to the east,and was formerly occupied by “Hot’s Kitchen”.The applicant proposes to maintain a 220 square foot display on the west façade of the existing building facing Hermosa Avenue. The applicant submitted a sign application for the mural review,on November 23,2020,as a result of a code enforcement action of an unpermitted painted wall sign on the commercial building.The display was painted sometime in the fall of 2020.The applicant is requesting the Commission determine that existing display on the west façade is a ‘mural,’and it be allowed to exceed standards City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 1 of 4 powered by Legistar™17 Staff Report REPORT 21-0044 determine that existing display on the west façade is a ‘mural,’and it be allowed to exceed standards for number of wall signs, sign area and wall coverage set forth in HBMC Chapter 17.50. Analysis: ‘Mural’as defined in HBMC Section 17.50.030 means a “pictorial representation not specifically identifying goods or services offered by the business on the premises.”The Stanton HB is a proposed restaurant that will offer a variety of food and beverages for customers. The display is 22'tall x 10'wide high and depicts the word “love”written multiple times on the wall. The display was hand painted directly onto the west facade of the existing building by professional muralist and local artist Ruben Rojas. The display is entitled, “Unconditional Love.” Pursuant to HBMC Section 17.50.130.B.8,the Planning Commission may waive specific provisions of the sign ordinance relating to total sign area,coverage,height,type,and style for a display deemed to be a mural. HBMC Section 17.50.130 HBMC SECTION 17.50.130 REQUIREMENT ALLOWABLE PERMANENT SIGNAGE PROPOSED MURAL TOTAL AREA 2 square feet for each foot of lineal building frontage 120 sq ft (60 ft building frontage) 220 sq ft COVERAGE 25% of the facia 55 sq ft (25% of the facia) 220 sq ft (100%) The display meets the City’s definition for a mural as it does not represent or depict images nor identifies goods or services offered by the businesses on the premises. General Plan Consistency: The project site is located within the General Plan (PLAN Hermosa)Neighborhood Commercial land use area and within the Downtown District Neighborhood Character Area,which is intended as the primary social and commercial activity center in Hermosa Beach.The future vision intention is to enhance the public realm and high-quality pedestrian environment on Hermosa Avenue.The public realm design should be improved through provision of arts and cultural activities focused in and around the Downtown (PLAN Hermosa, Pg. 91). Furthermore, as indicated in the Public Art and Design section of Plan Hermosa’s Land Use Element: The City of Hermosa Beach’s artistic past has shaped its vision and guiding principles for the future and continues to resonate today.Public art includes artwork placed and integrated into the public realm for the community to enjoy.They provide both aesthetic and practical purposes that enhance City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 2 of 4 powered by Legistar™18 Staff Report REPORT 21-0044 realm for the community to enjoy.They provide both aesthetic and practical purposes that enhance community character and shapes identity.The public art and design in Hermosa Beach are a true reflection of the City’s name,“Hermosa”,meaning “beautiful”in Spanish.Since incorporation in 1907, the city has evolved into a vibrant and distinct beach community.The prevalence of public art and festivals contribute to the “funky”and “eclectic”character.Public art and design have played a large role in shaping the city’s identity and is appreciated by residents and visitors alike.Public art displays in Hermosa Beach often help to share the rich cultural history of the town in the form of sculptures, murals,and placards or informational displays.These more permanent and highly visible displays - such as the many murals adorning previously blank walls throughout Downtown -contribute to the beautification and aesthetic value of the community and are the result of cooperation,dedication,and commitment from many volunteers, donors, and community groups (PLAN Hermosa Pg. 69). PLAN Hermosa Public Art and Design section also includes the following goals for murals: ·The Hermosa Beach Murals Project uses the professional work of talented artists to beautify buildings throughout the city.Murals displaying Hermosa Beach’s rich history and beach culture are showcased bringing community members and visitors from all around to see them. The murals have become a destination point in the city and have educated the community while preserving its unique charm. Environmental Analysis: Staff finds the project to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act defined in CEQA Section 15301 Class 1 Existing Facilities,as the project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use.The approval of the display as a mural,would not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Conclusion: Staff concludes the display is a mural because it does not directly advertise products or goods offered on the premises, but instead depicts the word “love:” Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolution to determine that the proposed display is a mural pursuant to HBMC Sections 17.50.030 and 17.50.130.B.8,and determine that the proposed display is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Attachments: 1. Proposed Resolution 2. Site Photograph 3. Notice Poster Verification City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 3 of 4 powered by Legistar™19 Staff Report REPORT 21-0044 Respectfully Submitted by: Melanie Emas, Assistant Planner Concur: David Blumenthal, AICP, Senior Planner Approved: Ken Robertson, AICP, Community Development Director City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 4 of 4 powered by Legistar™20 P.C. Resolution 21-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AN EXISTING 220 SQUARE FOOT DISPLAY ON THE WEST FAÇADE OF THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 844 HERMOSA AVE IS A MURAL, AND DETERMINATION THAT THE PROPOSED DISPLAY IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as follows: Section 1. An application was filed on November 23, 2020 by the applicant Jason Coates, seeking Planning Commission determination whether the existing unpermitted display covering 220 square feet of the west façade of an existing building is consistent with the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) definition of “Mural” for the building located at 844 Hermosa Avenue. Section 2. HBMC Section 17.50.030 defines a mural as “a pictorial representation not specifically identifying goods or services offered by the business on the premises.” Section 3. The Planning Commission, at its public meeting of January 19, 2021, considered all testimony and evidence, both oral and written, that was presented to the Planning Commission. Section 4. The proposed display is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act defined in CEQA Section 15301 Class 1 Existing Facilities, as the project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use. The proposed display will be painted directly onto the west facade of the existing building and will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Section 5. Based on the evidence received at the public meeting, the Planning Commission hereby finds, determines, and declares: 1. The display meets the definition of a mural as set forth in HBMC Section 17.50.030, because the business on the premises, The Stanton HB, is a restaurant that offers food and beverages for customers, and the proposed display is an artistic representation of hearts and the word “love”. 2. Pursuant to HBMC Section 17.50.130.B, it is appropriate to waive the specific provisions of the sign code pertaining to sign area, coverage, height, type and style for the 220 sq. ft. mural display because the display meets the definition of a mural. Section 6. Based on the evidence received at the public meeting, the Planning Commission hereby further finds, determines, and declares that the project is consistent the City’s General Plan (PLAN Hermosa) because the mural is a considered public art that improves the public realm design of the Downtown District Neighborhood Character Area. 21 Section 7. Pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6, any legal challenge to the decision of the Planning Commission, after exhaustion of any available administrative remedies, must be made within 90 days after the final decision by the City. The Hermosa Beach City Council may on its own initiative review all actions of the Planning Commission. If the City Council does not initiate review of this decision as set forth in Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 2.52.040, this decision will become final. VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: CERTIFICATION I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 21-XX is a true and complete record of the action taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, at its regular meeting of January 19, 2021. Rob Seamann, Chair Ken Robertson, Secretary January 19, 2021 Date 22 3. Site Photograph 23 3. Poster Verification Poster on Hermosa Avenue Poster on Palm Drive (Alley) 24 City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report REPORT 21-0043 Honorable Chair and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission Regular Meeting of January 19, 2021 S-21 #37-Determine that the property is a convex sloping lot and may use alternate spot elevations rather than property corner elevations along the east and west property lines for the purposes of determining building height at 301 27th Street and determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. APPLICANT:Brandon Straus with Srour & Associates 2447 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 200 Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 OWNER:Robert Luna 301 27th Street Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve the request to determine the property is a convex sloping lot and allow the use of alternative spot elevations, excluding fill soils, for determining building height along the east and west property lines. Background: The subject lot is an interior lot located at the north end of the City;on the north side of 27th Street between Manhattan Avenue and Morningside Drive.The lot is zoned R-2 Two-Family Residential which has a maximum building height limit of 30 feet.Site topography descends gently from north to south.The parcel is occupied by a single-family residence,concrete walkways,and landscaping.The existing 930 square foot single-family residence was constructed in 1950.The applicant is proposing a new single-family residence.Other improvements may include concrete pavement areas and landscaping. The applicant requests the use of alternate points along the east and west side property lines for determining building height rather than a straight-line interpolation between the property corner points.The applicant believes the survey and topographic profiles shows one convex slope conditions at the west portion of the property and requests use of alternative spot elevations at the apex of the convex slope, as indicated along the east and west property lines. City records indicate no prior convex slope determinations along 27th Street.The lack of previous convex slope determinations does not mean that a convex slope does not exist on this property,but rather it indicates the surrounding properties have not been redeveloped or that other property City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 1 of 5 powered by Legistar™25 Staff Report REPORT 21-0043 rather it indicates the surrounding properties have not been redeveloped or that other property owners have not applied for a convex slope determination. Analysis: Due to the City’s varied topography,the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC)authorizes consideration of the convex slope method of calculating building height when supported through technical evidence.Convex slope determinations are not a variance or an exception to the height limits established within the underlying zones.If a lot contains natural terrain where the grade level arches upward along the property line,then measuring height from the alternate points may be deemed appropriate. HBMC Sections 17.04.040 and 17.46.015 provide the definitions of ‘building height’and ‘grade’and establish the “by-right/straight line interpolation”method for calculating building height.The grade used for height measurements is based on surveyed elevation points at the property corners (see Figure 1 below). Figure 1: Building Height Envelope HBMC Section 17.04.040 allows the use of alternate spot elevation points along the property lines for lots with “convex”contours (where the grade level arches upward along the property line).In these situations,the grade of a lot would be based upon the detailed topographical survey,which includes spot elevations,called out at a minimum of two-foot intervals,along the property lines.This finding of a convex slope is supported by evidence that grades at the top of said convex slope represents the natural or unaltered grades,as determined by the Planning Commission (see Figure 2 below). City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 2 of 5 powered by Legistar™26 Staff Report REPORT 21-0043 natural or unaltered grades,as determined by the Planning Commission (see Figure 2 below). Figure 2:Uneven/Convex or Variably Sloping Lot City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 3 of 5 powered by Legistar™27 Staff Report REPORT 21-0043 The applicant believes a natural convex slope condition exists, as indicated along the east and west property lines. A Geotechnical Engineering Investigation (soils report), which was prepared by NorCal Engineering and dated October 6, 2020, was submitted for the subject property. The soils report details the types of soil present at various soil samples measured between two and 21 feet in depth, on the property as shown on Pages 1 and 6 of Appendix A of the soils report. The soils report reveals that fill soils between one and two feet were encountered at six different bore sites. Below the fill/disturbed top soils undisturbed native soil was present. Bore sites B-1 and B-4 are located at the apex of the convex slope and would be used to determine how much fill soils to exclude along the east and west property lines. On the west property line, the point of convexity is located at the 97.18 elevation. With 2 feet of fill soil present, the adjustment from the straight-line interpolation would be around one foot. On the east property line where the point of convexity is at the 100.91 elevation and one foot six inches of fill soil present, the adjustment from the straight-line interpolation would be around two feet. Details of the subsurface conditions are provided in Appendix B of the soils report. Soil Sample (Bore Site) Amount of Fill/Disturbed Top Soil Present Location of Soil Samples B-1 2 Feet Central, west portion of the property along the west property line near 257 27th Street at the point of convexity B-2 2 Feet Southwest portion of property along the south property line B-3 1 Foot, 6 inches Southeast portion of property along the south property line B-4 1 Foot, 6 inches Central, south portion of the east property line near 311 27th Street at the point of convexity B-5 1 Foot Central, north portion of the east property line near 311 27th Street B-6 1 Foot North portion of the east property line adjacent to 28th Court at the rear of the property The soil samples have the same soil type (silty sand)for both fill and natural soils with the only variation between fill and natural soils being the moisture content and level of compactness along with minimum gravel,roots and loose brick pieces which can typically be found at the surface of the lot.Soils closer to the surface of the lot tend to be drier and more loosely packed while soils further from the surface tend to contain more moisture and are more densely packed.Only if the soil types City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 4 of 5 powered by Legistar™28 Staff Report REPORT 21-0043 from the surface tend to contain more moisture and are more densely packed.Only if the soil types are the same between fill and natural soils and the level of fill is minimal and where there are no man -made structures does staff recommend use of alternate points at top of fill. Environmental Analysis: The proposed project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as defined in Section 15303(a),Class 3 Exemption,New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures,because the proposal is to determine the required height that will be used to build a new single-family residence. Conclusion: Due to the point of convexity on the subject lot being near man-made structures such as the building pad and low-lying retaining walls,staff recommends the exclusion of fill soils.Staff believes that the topographic survey and soils report provide evidence that the rolling hill slope is a natural occurrence and a convex condition exists on the subject property.The natural grades along the east and west property lines are best represented by the surveyed alternate points excluding any fill soil.This will result in a slight adjustment of about two feet on the west property line and one foot at the east property line at these points of convexity.Staff recommends that alternate points along the east and west property lines, excluding fill soil, be used for purposes of measuring building height. Attachments 1.Draft Resolution 2.Applicant Submittal (Lot Survey, Site Photos, Soils Report) 3.Poster Verification Respectfully Submitted by: Melanie Emas, Assistant Planner Concur: David Blumenthal, AICP, Senior Planner Approved: Ken Robertson, AICP, Community Development Director City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 5 of 5 powered by Legistar™29 1 P.C. Resolution 21-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE PROPERTY IS A CONVEX SLOPING LOT AND MAY USE ALTERNATE SPOT ELEVATIONS FOR THE PROPOSES OF CALCULATING BUILDING HEIGHT ALONG THE EAST AND WEST PROPERTY LINES AT 301 27th STREET, AND FIND THAT THE DETERMINATION IS NOT A PROJECT AND IS EXEMPT THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as follows: Section 1. An application was filed on November 9, 2020 by Srour and Associates, seeking a determination that the property is a convex sloping lot and allowing the use of alternate spot elevations along the east and west property lines for the purposes of calculating building height. Section 2. Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Sections 17.04.040 and 17.46.015 provide the definitions of ‘building height’ and ‘grade’ and establish the “by-right/straight line interpolation” method for calculating building height. The grade used for height measurements is based on surveyed elevation points at the property corners. Nevertheless, the HBMC also allows the consideration of alternate spot elevation points along the property lines for lots with “convex” contours (where the grade level arches upward along the property line). Section 3. The Planning Commission, at its public meeting of January 19, 2021, considered all testimony and evidence, both oral and written, that was presented to the Planning Commission. Section 4. The proposed project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as defined in Section 15303(a), Class 3 Exemption, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, because the proposal is to determine the required height that will be used to build a new single-family residence. Section 5. Based on the evidence received at the public meeting, the Planning Commission hereby finds, determines, and declares: The topographic survey and soils report provided by the applicant includes sufficient evidence that the rolling hill slope is a natural occurrence and a convex condition exists on the subject property. Due to the points of convexity on the subject lot being near man-made structures such as the building pad and low-lying retaining walls, the natural grades along the north and south property lines are best represented by the surveyed alternate points excluding fill soils. Therefore, the Planning Commission approves use of the alternate points along the east and west property lines, excluding fill soil, be used for purposes of measuring building height. 30 2 Section 6. Pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6, any legal challenge to the decision of the Planning Commission, after exhaustion of any available administrative remedies, must be made within 90 days after the final decision by the City. The Hermosa Beach City Council may on its own initiative review all actions of the Planning Commission. If the City Council does not initiate review of this decision as set forth in Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 2.52.040, this decision will become final. VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: CERTIFICATION I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 21-XX is a true and complete record of the action taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, at its regular meeting of January 19, 2021. Rob Seamann, Chair Ken Robertson, Secretary January 19, 2021 Date 31 NOTE:A TITLE POLICY WAS NOT PROVIDED TO DENN ENGINEERS AT THE TIME OF THIS SURVEY. THEREFORE, DENNENGINEERS DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THIS PROPERTY SURVEYED NOR DOES ITREFLECT OR DELINEATE ANY EASEMENTS THAT MAY BE ON SAID PROPERTY.ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS MADE TO THIS PLAN WITHOUTWRITTEN CONSENT OF DENN ENGINEERS SHALL RELIEVE DENNENGINEERS FROM ANY LIABILITY OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROMSUCH CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS, INCLUDING ANY ATTORNEYSFEES OR COSTS INCURRED IN ANY PROCEEDING THAT DENNENGINEERS MAY BE JOINED.THE NOTATION ON THE PLANS FOR OFFSET DISTANCES. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT DENN ENGINEERS FOR CLARIFICATION AT :(310) 542-9433, M-F 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM. CONCRETEBRICK106.76EXISTING ELEVATIONBLOCK WALLLEGEND100EXISTING CONTOURFIRE HYDRANTGARAGE FINISH FLOORLEAD AND TAGTOP OF CURBFLOW LINETOP OF WALL / T.O.W.TOP OF DRIVEWAY APRONBEGINNING OF CURB RETURNSPIKEFOUNDWESTERLYPROPERTY CORNER / PROP. CORNERFHGFFL&TTCFLTWTXBCRSPKFDW'LYPCXEXISTING FENCENORTHERLYN'LYSPIKE AND WASHERS&WPOWER POLEPPGUY WIREGWSTKSTAKE / STAKE & TAGPROPERTY LINE / PROP. LINEPL, P/LE'LYEASTERLYMHMANHOLESOUTHERLYS'LYWATER METERWMNOTE: ALL SETBACK DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE MEASURED TO EXTERIOR SURFACE OF BUILDINGS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.BOUNDARY MONUMENTS ARE NOT NECESSARILY SET ON PROPERTY CORNERS. 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ROEHL3914 DEL AMO BLVD, SUITE 921TORRANCE, CA 90503 (310) 542-9433ENGINEERSJOB ADDRESSLEGAL DESCRIPTIONFORDRAWN BYCHECK BYSHEET 1 OF 1DRAWN ONREVISIONSCOPYRIGHTJOB NO.301 27TH STREETHERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254LOT 21, BLOCK 113SHAKESPEAREM.B. 9-190APN 4181-023-021ROB LUNA301 27TH STREET HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254 PHONE 310-744-5585SURVEY ANDTOPOGRAPHYKWTSSCALE 1" = 8'AUGUST 3, 2020REVISIONSNO R T H 20-268N 65°05'28"E640.33'N 24°59'14"W107.69'N 65°08'00"E640.58'N 24°51'29"W107.22'N 24°51'29"W79.95'N 65°08'00"E30.00'N 24°51'29"W79.98'N 65°05'28"E30.00'7.50'7.50'290.17'30.00'320.16'243.57'30.00'290.42'40'20'20'15'7.5'7.5'28TH COURT27TH STREETMORNINGSIDE DRIVEOZONE COURTMANHATTAN AVENUE20.00'20.00'97.4098.0594 . 9 492.8292.8792.90WMWMWM95.9495.6997.1497 . 3 2 G F F 97.3996.47SSMH96.60CATV97 . 6 2 97 . 5 5PP9 7 . 6 298.1796.01 TC95.55 FL96.0898.1298.0798.2098 . 1 2116.24 RIDGE99.96 FF94.02PP94.09EBOX93.68 TC93.24 FL95.6095.8696.8790.87 TC90.44 FL91.1091.05 TX90.58 FL93.84 FL94.36 TX93 . 9 8 96.2996.55 TC96.05 FL97.52 FL97.98 TC97.7997.15 FL97.60 TC97.6997.2498 . 6 497.9998.8898.9498.5095.8895.9696.1095.32EMGM X XEXISTING RESIDENCEEXISTING GARAGEEXISTING RESIDENCEEXISTING RESIDENCEFOUND L&T RCE 308261.13' S'LY OF CORNERON PROP. 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Poster Verification Poster on 27th Street Poster on 28th Court (Alley) 81 From: Press, Michelle [mailto:Michelle.Press@wilsonelser.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 1:00 PM To: Community-Development <CommunityDevelopment@hermosabeach.gov> Cc: Beverly Tuazon <btuazon@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Planning Commission Meeting Jan. 19, 2021 No. 9 All, These comments are in connection with Report 21-0043. S-21 #37. Determine that the property is a convex sloping lot and may use alternative spot elevations rather than property corner elevations along the east and west property lines for the purposes of determining building height at 301 27 Street and determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. My home is to the immediate east of 301 27th Street. I had an architect look at the paperwork and he had the following comments: Based on the Soil Report - specifically borings #3 and #4 along [my] property and borings #1 and #2 along the west side of 301 27th Street, the grades shown on the survey ARE NOT representative of natural grade. Borings #3 and #4 each show 2’-0” of fill soils, which would account for the convex shape from the Southeast property corner to the northeast property corner. Boring #1 shows 2-0” of fill soil and boring #2 shows 2’-6” of fill soil over the natural grade. If these differences are taken out of the convex shape shown on the survey, the resulting grade would be within 1’-0” of the straight line interpolation used by the City to determine allowed Building Height. There is not enough of a difference between the Natural Grade (without the added fill soil) and the interpolated grade to justify the use of a convex slope for the allowed height. From a personal standpoint, my comments are that no other lot on 27th Street has been determined to be a convex slope, and the house is on a hill so its view cannot be blocked. In Hermosa Beach, we treasure our views. I bought my house for the view even though it is on a main street, and I plan to remain and raise my daughter in my home. The hill does level off after this house. As a result, it seems that many views will be blocked by allowing this lot to be designated convex. Given that it is not a convex slope, I would ask that the request be denied thereby allowing many long-term home owners/neighbors to keep as much of their views as possible. I appreciate your consideration. Best regards, Michelle Press CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic message is intended to be viewed only by the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. 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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 82 City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report REPORT 21-0050 Honorable Chair and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission Regular Meeting of January 19, 2021 February 16, 2021 Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items Recommended Action: Receive and file the February 16, 2021 Planning Commission tentative future agenda items. Attachment: 1. Planning Commission February 16, 2021 Tentative Future Agenda Respectfully Submitted by: Beverly Tuazon, Administrative Assistant Approved: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™83 \\CHB-FS-01\Vol1\B95\CD\PC\Future Items\Tent. Future Agendas\Planning Commission Tentative Agenda for 2-16-21.docx Revised 01/14/2021 2:50 PM Tentative Future Agenda PLANNING COMMISSION City of Hermosa Beach February 16, 2021 Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M. Project Title Public Notice Meeting Date  (no projects tentatively scheduled at this time) 2/4/21 2/16/21 Upcoming and Pending Projects  856 Cypress Ave – 2 unit condo  947 7th St – 2 unit condo  911 1st Street – Zone and General Plan Amendment, Precise Development Plan and Planned Unit Development for multiple unit condominium project  City Yard – Precise Development Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Environmental Review 84