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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, September 15, 2020
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1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Oral / Written Communications
a.REPORT
20-0602 Written Communications
Recommendation:Receive and file written communications.
Section I
CONSENT CALENDAR
5.REPORT
20-0603 Approval of the August 18, 2020 Planning Commission Action Minutes
Recommendation:Approve the Planning Commission action minutes of the August 18, 2020 regular
meeting.
6. Resolution(s) for Consideration - None
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Section II
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PUBLIC HEARING
7.REPORT
20-0604 Information Only: Public Hearing Notices and Project Zoning Maps
8.REPORT
20-0599 TEXT 20-02 - Consideration of a Text Amendment to amend HBMC
Chapter 17.44 Off-street parking to allow the use of mechanical vehicle
lifts as a method to provide required parking, adopt proposed definition
of “mechanical vehicle lift,” and determination that the project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
Recommendation:1. Adopt the attached resolution recommending the City Council adopt a text
amendment to HBMC Chapter 17.44 Off-street parking to allow the use of mechanical
vehicle lifts as a method to provide required parking, adopt proposed definition of
"mechanical vehicle lift," and determination that the project is categorically exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
9.REPORT
20-0598 CON 20-2, PDP 20-5, VTPM #82983- Conditional Use Permit, Precise
Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 82983 for a
two-unit detached condominium project at 622 1st Place and determine
the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
Recommendation:Staff recommends the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt the attached resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit, Precise
Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 82983 for a two-unit detached
condominium project at 622 1st Place, subject to conditions, and determine the project
is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
10.REPORT
20-0597 CUP 20-06 -- Conditional Use Permit amendment to allow on-sale beer
and wine, floor plan alterations, and to modify conditions of approval to
change operating hours from between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM daily and
7:00 AM and Midnight on Holidays to between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM
daily at an existing restaurant limited to on-sale beer and wine, at 844
Hermosa Avenue “The Stanton” (previously “Hot’s Kitchen”), and
determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Recommendation:Adopt the attached draft Resolution amending the Conditional Use Permit amendment
to allow on-sale beer and wine, floor plan alterations, and to modify conditions of
approval to change operating hours from between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM daily 7:00
AM and Midnight on Holidays to between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM daily at an existing
restaurant limited to on-sale beer and wine, at 844 Hermosa Avenue "The Stanton"
(previously "Hot's Kitchen"), and determination that the project is categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Section III
11. Staff Items
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a. Verbal report on City Council actions
b. Verbal status report on major Planning projects
c.REPORT
20-0605 October 20, 2020 Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items
Recommendation:Receive and file the October 20, 2020 Planning Commission tentative future agenda
items.
12. Commissioner Items
13. Adjournment
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 20-0602
Honorable Chair and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission
Regular Meeting of September 15, 2020
Written Communications
Recommended Action:
Receive and file written communications.
Attachments:
1. Email from Jonathan Wicks
2. Email from Pam Tatreau
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From: Jonathan Wicks [mailto:jaywix1980@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 9:26 PM
To: DG_PlanningCommission <DG_PlanningCommission@hermosabeach.gov>
Subject: PA18-058 Automated and Mechanical Parking Facilities | San Mateo, CA - Official Website
https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/3937/PA18-058-Automated-Mechanical-Parking-Fa
Here is some of the work San Mateo did on mechanical lift code.
JW
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From: Pam T [mailto:pamtatr@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2020 12:58 PM
To: Councilmember Stacey Armato <sarmato@hermosabeach.gov>; Mayor Mary Campbell
<mcampbell@hermosabeach.gov>; Detoy Michael <mdetoy@hermosabch.com>; Councilmember Hany
Fangary <hfangary@hermosabeach.gov>; Mayor Pro Tem Justin Massey
<jmassey@hermosabeach.gov>; DG_PlanningCommission
<DG_PlanningCommission@hermosabeach.gov>
Subject: Street Project
I understand the desire to help out our restaurants. Hermosa Ave does not need a bike
lane as there is a perfectly good bike path on the beach. Please remember when
streets have dividers and are limited to one lane, it not only slows up traffic, it slows
the response time of our first responders. The truck can not hop over the divider and
use the opposite lane as needed. I guess it is OK unless it is your house that is on fire
or you need a paramedic. Thank you for your time.
Pam Tatreau
Hermosa Beach
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Staff Report
REPORT 20-0603
Honorable Chair and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission
Regular Meeting of September 15, 2020
Approval of the August 18, 2020 Planning Commission Action Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve the Planning Commission action minutes of the August 18, 2020 regular meeting.
Attachment:
1. August 18, 2020 Planning Commission action minutes
Respectfully Submitted by: Beverly Tuazon, Administrative Assistant
Approved: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
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Action Minutes - Draft
Planning Commission
Chair
Peter Hoffman
Commissioners
Rob Saemann
Marie Rice
David Pedersen
Stephen Izant
7:00 PM Council Chambers (Virtually)Tuesday, August 18, 2020
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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.
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1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
Chair Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Rob Saemann, Commissioner Marie Rice,
Commissioner David Pedersen, and Commissioner Stephen Izant
Present:5 -
Absent:0
All Planning Commissioners attended remotely.
Also Present Remotely: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Patrick Donegan, Assistant City Attorney
Nicole Ellis, Associate Planner
Yuritzy Randle, Assistant Planner
Melanie Emas, Assistant Planner
4. Oral / Written Communications
Section I
CONSENT CALENDAR
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5.REPORT
20-0522
Approval of the July 21, 2020 Planning Commission Action Minutes
July 21, 2020 Planning Commission action minutesAttachments:
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Pedersen and seconded by Commissioner
Rice to approve, as presented, the action minutes of the July 21, 2020 regular
meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Chair Hoffman, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Rice, and Commissioner
Pedersen
4 -
Absent:0
Abstain:Commissioner Izant1 -
6. Resolution(s) for Consideration - None
Section II
HEARING
7.REPORT
20-0526
Receive Tri-Annual Report for On-Sale Alcoholic Beverage Conditional
Use Permits
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. Code Enforcement Data for this period
7. Code Enforcement Data for last period
Attachments:
Attending remotely to speak: Landon Phillips, Lieutenant.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
Saemann to receive and file the report. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye:Chair Hoffman, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Rice, Commissioner
Pedersen, and Commissioner Izant
5 -
Absent:0
Section III
PUBLIC HEARING
8.REPORT
20-0523
Information Only: Public Hearing Notices and Project Zoning Maps
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1. Public Notices
2. Project Zoning Maps
Attachments:
9.REPORT
20-0530
CON 20-3, PDP 20-7, VTPM #82004 - Reinstatement of expired
condominium entitlements (Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development
Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 82004) for a previously
approved two-unit attached condominium project at 634 5th Street, and
determine the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
1. Draft Resolution
2. Existing Site Photographs
3. Applicant Submittal- Plans
4. Planning Commission Resolution 18-12
5. April 17, 2018 Agenda Link
6. Poster Verification
7. Radius Map
Attachments:
Attending remotely to speak: Son Pham and Sue Duong.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
Saemann to adopt the resolution, as presented, approving the reinstatement of
expired condominium entitlements Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development
Plan, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 82004 for a previously approved
two-unit attached condominium project at 634 5th Street, subject to conditions,
and determine the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Chair Hoffman, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Rice, Commissioner
Pedersen, and Commissioner Izant
5 -
Absent:0
10.REPORT
20-0531
Parking Plan 20-3, Parking Plan for a new food service establishment (Mix
it Up Cafe) for the purpose of determining that it’s a snack shop with
characteristics to allow consideration of the retail commercial requirement
for parking at 114 Pier Avenue and determination that the project is
Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
1. Proposed Resolution
2. Applicant Proposal- Business Narrative and Menu
3. Proposed Floor Plan
4. Site and Interior Photos
5. Ordinance 04-1241 Snack Shop
6. Poster Verification
7. Radius Map
8. Supplemental - Letter Responding to Commissioner Questions,
added 8-18-20
Attachments:
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Attending remotely to speak: Stacy Straus and Madani Akanour.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Saemann and seconded by Commissioner
Pedersen to adopt the resolution, as presented, approving a Parking Plan finding
that the use is a snack shop and less than required parking is merited due to the
parking demand characteristics of the proposed use at 114 Pier Avenue and
determine the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Chair Hoffman, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Rice, Commissioner
Pedersen, and Commissioner Izant
5 -
Absent:0
Section IV
HEARING
11.REPORT
20-0532
Extension of time to Planning Entitlement- To extend for one (1) year the
expiration date of a Conditional Use Permit 18-5, and Precise
Development Plan 18-8, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map #82295 for a
two-Unit detached residential condominium project at 1602 Loma Drive,
and determine the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
1. Planning Commission Resolution 18-29Attachments:
Attending remotely to speak: Brandon Straus.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Saemann and seconded by Commissioner
Rice to adopt by Minute Order the extension of the expiration date of the
Conditional Use Permit 18-5, Precise Development Plan 18-8, and Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map #82295 for a two-unit detached residential condominium
project by one (1) year, to October 16, 2021. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye:Chair Hoffman, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Rice, Commissioner
Pedersen, and Commissioner Izant
5 -
Absent:0
Section V
12. Staff Items
a. Verbal report on City Council actions
b. Verbal status report on major Planning projects
c.REPORT
20-0529
Zoning Code Text Amendment to allow the use of mechanical vehicle lifts
as a method to provide required parking.
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1. Staff Report May 19, 2020
2. Planning Commission Resolution 20-13
3. Residential Parcels Equal to or Less Than 2100 Square feet
4. Types of Vehicle Lifts (Photos)
5. Mechanics for a Single-Post Parking System
6. Mechanics for a Subterranean Vehicle Lift
7. Supplemental - eComments, added 7-20-20
8. Supplemental - eComments, added 7-21-20
Attachments:
Commissioners Rice and Pedersen recused themselves.
Attending remotely to speak: Kort Schnabel.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Saemann and seconded by Commissioner
Izant to direct Staff to draft code amendments to be presented at the September
15, 2020 Planning Commission meeting. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye:Chair Hoffman, Commissioner Saemann, and Commissioner Izant3 -
Absent:0
Recused:Commissioner Rice, and Commissioner Pedersen2 -
d. Establishment of subcommittee to assist staff in review and selection of
Zoning Ordinance Update consultant
Commissioners Izant and Rice will serve in the subcommittee.
e.REPORT
20-0527
Rotation of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Hoffman and seconded by Commissioner
Pedersen to select Commissioner Saemann as the next Chair and Commissioner
Rice as the next Vice Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Chair Hoffman, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Rice, Commissioner
Pedersen, and Commissioner Izant
5 -
Absent:0
f. Temporary Meeting Time Change
The Planning Commission will temporarily start their regular meetings at 6:00
PM.
g.REPORT
20-0524
September 15, 2020 Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items
Planning Commission September 15, 2020 Tentative Future AgendaAttachments:
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Izant and seconded by Commissioner
Pedersen to receive and file, as presented, the September 15, 2020 Planning
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Commission tentative future agenda, noting the new meeting time of 6:00 PM.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Chair Hoffman, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Rice, Commissioner
Pedersen, and Commissioner Izant
5 -
Absent:0
h.REPORT
20-0525
Community Development Department Activity Report of December 2019
Community Development Department activity report of December 2019Attachments:
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner
Saemann to receive and file the December 2019 Community Development
Department activity report. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Chair Hoffman, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Rice, Commissioner
Pedersen, and Commissioner Izant
5 -
Absent:0
13. Commissioner Items
14. Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Saemann to adjourn. Chair Hoffman adjourned the
meeting at 10:01 PM.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is September 15, 2020 at
6:00 PM.
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REPORT 20-0604
Honorable Chair and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission
Regular Meeting of September 15, 2020
Information Only: Public Hearing Notices and Project Zoning Maps
Attachments:
1.Public Notices
2.Project Zoning Maps
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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, September 15, 2020, to consider the following:
1. TEXT 20-2 Consideration of a Text Amendment to amend HBMC Chapter 17.44 Off-street parking to
allow the use of mechanical vehicle lifts as a method to provide required parking, adopt proposed
definition of “vehicle lift,” and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
2. CON 20-2, PDP 20-5, VTPM #82983- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map No. 82983 for a two-unit detached condominium project at 622 1st Place and
determine the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
3. CUP 20-06 -- Conditional Use Permit amendment to allow on-sale general alcohol, floor plan alterations,
and to modify conditions of approval to change operating hours from between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM
daily to between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM daily at an existing restaurant limited to on-sale beer and wine,
at 844 Hermosa Avenue “The Stanton” (previously “Hot’s Kitchen”), and determination that the project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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.
Ken Robertson
Director of Community Development
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REPORT 20-0599
Honorable Chair and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission
Regular Meeting of September 15, 2020
TEXT 20-02 - Consideration of a Text Amendment to amend HBMC Chapter 17.44 Off-street parking
to allow the use of mechanical vehicle lifts as a method to provide required parking, adopt proposed
definition of “mechanical vehicle lift,” and determination that the project is categorically exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Recommended Action:
1.Adopt the attached resolution recommending the City Council adopt a text amendment to
HBMC Chapter 17.44 Off-street parking to allow the use of mechanical vehicle lifts as a
method to provide required parking, adopt proposed definition of “mechanical vehicle lift,” and
determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
Background:
On February 21, 2017, the Planning Commission approved a parking plan at 260 31st Street, allowing
a proposed parking arrangement, which uses alternative methods, including a mechanical parking lift
and compact sized guest stalls. Although the vehicle lift was initially approved in error by the City and
approved post-construction by the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission did not want to
establish a precedent. The Commission, however, agreed to monitor the 260 31 st Street residence
and use it as a case study for a potential future zoning code amendment.
On February 13, 2020, the Planning Commission received a letter from a resident requesting the
Commission initiate a text amendment to allow vehicle lifts as a mechanism for satisfying parking
requirements. In response, the Planning Commission requested staff place the item on a future
agenda so they can discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
On May 19, 2020, staff presented different types of vehicle lifts, the relevant Hermosa Beach zoning
code sections, and how other cities are addressing vehicle lifts in their city. Staff proposed specific
questions to the Planning Commission for feedback on what the City should and should not regulate.
After discussing the application of vehicle lifts in Hermosa Beach, the Planning Commission agreed
that vehicle lifts should be allowed in all zones (residential, commercial, manufacturing, etc.).
However, the Planning Commission requested that staff provide further research into which zones or
specific lots vehicle lifts should be allowed to satisfy parking requirements in and with what level of
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ministerial or discretionary review. The Planning Commission also asked staff to clarify vehicle lifts
allowed in setbacks and whether or not a third vehicle could block the vehicle lift.
The Planning Commission agreed to initiate a text amendment and approved P.C. Resolution 20-12
initiating a text amendment to Title 17, entitled “Zoning” of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code
allowing the use of mechanical vehicle lifts; and determined that the action was exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
On August 18, 2020 Staff presented additional research for Commission feedback. At this meeting
the Planning Commission directed staff to draft a text amendment and present the item at the next
meeting. This report summarizes the proposed text amendment for the Planning Commission to
consider and recommend to the City Council.
Analysis:
The following analysis summarizes the proposed text amendments:
Add New Definition to HBMC Section 17.44.010. The Zoning Code does not currently include
definition for “Mechanical vehicle lift.” The proposed definition is consistent with the additional
proposed text amendments.
“Mechanical vehicle lift” means a mechanical system that lifts or descends one vehicle to
make space available to park a second vehicle in a vertical tandem fashion.
Modify HBMC Section 17.44.210. The Zoning Code does not include mechanical vehicle lifts as a
factor to be considered in a Parking Plan.
Add New HBMC Sub-Section 17.44.240 (Mechanical vehicle lift).The Zoning Code does not set
standards for mechanical vehicle lifts. The proposed text amendment is provided below:
17.44.240 Mechanical vehicle lifts
A.Building Permit Required
1.A building permit is required for the installation of a mechanical vehicle lift system.
2.Mechanical vehicle lifts may be permitted to meet off-street parking spaces requirements in HBMC
Section 17.44.020 (Off-street parking-Residential uses)on residential lots equal to or smaller than 2,100
square feet.
3.On residential lots greater than 2,100 square feet,mechanical vehicle lifts are permitted where the
parking space(s)provided by the mechanical vehicle lift(s)is/are in excess of the minimum number of
required parking spaces and are subject to requirements of this Section.
B.Parking Plan Required.On residential lots greater than 2,100 square feet and in all other zones,mechanical
vehicle lifts are allowed to meet the off-street parking space requirements established in HBMC Sections
17.44.020 and 17.44.030 with approval of a Parking Plan,in compliance with HBMC Section 17.44.210 (Parking
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Plan).
C.Screening. Mechanical vehicle lifts shall be located only within a fully enclosed garage.
D.Vertical Clearance.A vehicle lift may only be used to store two (2)vehicles vertically where a minimum vertical
height clearance from the garage floor to the garage ceiling plate or,in the case of a lift installed below the
garage floor,from the below grade floor to the garage ceiling,is a minimum of twelve (12)feet clear of
obstructions.
E.Safety
1.All equipment shall be listed and rated by a testing agency recognized by California (i.e. UL).
2.A mechanical vehicle lift shall be permitted only if it is operated with an automatic shutoff safety device
and is installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
3.A mechanical vehicle lift shall be equipped with a key locking mechanism.
4.Mechanical vehicle lifts shall provide a manual override to access or remove vehicles from the vehicle lift
in the event of a power outage.
F.Miscellaneous
1.Mechanical vehicle lifts shall not be utilized to meet required guest parking.Guest parking shall remain
open and accessible at all times.
2.In buildings that are nonconforming to parking,where fewer parking spaces are provided than required
by HBMC Sections 17.44.020 and 17.44.030,the number of at-grade parking spaces shall not be
reduced.
3.Standards in HBMC Chapter 17.44 which are not specifically stated in and do not contradict this Section
still apply.
Environmental Determination:
Modifications to the Zoning Code are considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
however, the activity of recommending the text amendment to City Council is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guideline
Section 15061(b)(3), which states that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant
effect on the environment. The proposed text amendment serves to establish general standards for mechanical vehicle
lifts. Individual projects that are subject to the zoning code would still require individual review for conformance with
CEQA. Therefore, the proposed amendment is exempt from CEQA.
General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan.
Relevant Policies are listed below:
PLAN Hermosa encourages “a parking system that meets the parking needs and demand of residents, visitors, and
employees in an efficient and cost-effective manner” (Mobility, Goal 4). While vehicle lifts are not specifically mentioned in
this Goal, that plan does say that innovative parking supply solutions will be used to meet the parking demand in the City.
The Pacific Coast Highway Corridor’s is the only section of the Plan that specifically mentions vehicle lifts as means for
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easing parking demand in the City. Policy 6.8 (Balance pedestrian and vehicular circulation) requires new development
along corridors to “encourage the use of systems to increase parking lot efficiency, such as mechanical lift systems or
occupancy sensors.” Parking guidelines in residential portions do not have such requirements. However, the General
Plan encourages off-street residential parking to be oriented toward to the alley to reduce curb cuts and disruptions to the
pedestrian realm. Limited curb cuts are an effective way to ensure on-street parking is available. The use of mechanical
vehicle lifts may result in more innovate building and site designs where the vertical stacking of vehicles may lend to more
narrow driveway approaches and less hardscape on-site. This would result in more permeable surface area and sites
providing more open space.
Summary:
Due to the unique lot configurations and conditions that exist in Hermosa Beach, such as small lot sizes, half lot
conditions, lots with significant slopes, vehicle access from narrow alleyways and other site constraints, finding unique
solutions to providing parking on-site would be beneficial. Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the
attached resolution recommending the City Council adopt a text amendment to HBMC Chapter 17.44 Off-street parking to
allow the use of mechanical vehicle lifts as a method to provide required parking, adopt proposed definition of
“mechanical vehicle lift,” and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
Attachments:
1.May 19, 2020 Planning Commission Agenda
2.August 18, 2020 Planning Commission Agenda
3.Draft Resolution
4.Proposed Text Amendment
Respectfully Submitted by: Melanie Emas, Assistant Planner
Concur: Nicole Ellis, Associate Planner
Reviewed for Legal Consistency: Pat Donegan, City Attorney’s Office
Approved By: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
7:00 PM
City of Hermosa Beach
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Council Chambers
Planning Commission
Chair
Peter Hoffman
Vice Chair
Michael Flaherty
Commissioners
Rob Saemann
Marie Rice
David Pedersen
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
Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Marnell Gibson, Public Works Director
Paul LeBaron, Chief of Police
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
Nico De Anda-Scaia, Assistant to the City Manager
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devices:
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from Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 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.
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eComments can be submitted as soon as the meeting materials are published, but will only be
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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
20-0265 Written Communications
Recommendation:Staff recommends that the Planning Commission receive and file the written
communications.
1. Email from Jonathan Wicks regarding 1301 Manhattan Ave
2. Email from Jill Gottesman regarding Convex Slope Determinations
3. Emails from Anthony Higgins
4. Supplemental - eComment, added 5-19-20
Attachments:
Section I
CONSENT CALENDAR
5.REPORT
20-0260 Approval of the April 21, 2020 Planning Commission Action Minutes
Recommendation:To approve the Planning Commission action minutes of the April 21, 2020 regular
meeting.
April 21, 2020 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
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Section II
HEARING
7. Introduction of Police Chief Paul LeBaron
8.REPORT
20-0264 Receive Tri-Annual Report for On-Sale Alcoholic Beverage Conditional
Use Permits
Recommendation:Receive and file the report as no establishment has reached the Standard for Review.
As noted in the report of February 18, 2020 this report covers the period from July 1,
2019 to December 31, 2019. Based on the information in the report, no establishment
has reached the "Standard Initiating Planning Commission Review."
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. LACoFD Business License inspection report
7. Code Enforcement Data for this period
8. Code Enforcement Data for last period
Attachments:
Section III
PUBLIC HEARING
9.REPORT
20-0261 Information Only: Public Hearing Notices and Project Zoning Maps
1. Public Notices
2. Project Zoning Maps
Attachments:
10.REPORT
20-0266 Precise Development Plan (PDP 20-2), a request to convert a multi-tenant
office building into a single-tenant office building, increase the first floor by
71 square feet, decrease the second floor by 188 square feet, provide a
new roof deck, and remodel the façades of the existing two-story office
building located at 1001 Hermosa Avenue, and determination that the
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project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA).
Recommendation:Adopt the attached resolution approving Precise Development Plan 20-2, to allow the
overall 117 square foot reduction in structure size, new roof deck, and remodel of the
existing building located at 1001 Hermosa Avenue, and determining that the project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
1. Draft Resolution
2. Zoning Map and Aerial Photo
3. Legal Posters
4. Elevator Specifications and Code
5. Project Plans
6. Supplemental - Correspondence, added 5-19-20
7. Supplemental Memorandum - Continuance, added 5-19-20
Attachments:
11.REPORT
20-0268 CUP Amendment 20-3: Conditional Use Permit amendment request for
expansion of a dance and music studio (assembly hall) at 402 Pacific
Coast Highway (School of Dance and Music) and determination that the
project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA).
Recommendation:Adopt the attached resolution approving CUP Amendment 20-3 to allow expansion of a
dance and music studio (assembly hall) at 400-402 Pacific Coast Highway (School of
Dance and Music), and determine that the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
1. Proposed Approval Resolution for CUP Amendment
2. Business Narrative
3. Plans and Site Photos
4. Zoning Map and Aerial Photo
5. Legal Posters and Radius Map
6. Supplemental - Comments added 5-19-20
Attachments:
12.REPORT
20-0267 Receive a presentation, discuss, and provide feedback on the Hermosa
Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Assessment Report.
1. Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Assessment Report .pdf
2. Assessment Report PowerPoint
Attachments:
13.REPORT
20-0239 Initiation of a Zoning Code Text Amendment to allow the use of mechanical
vehicle lifts as a method to provide required parking.
Recommendation:Initiate a Text Amendment that would allow mechanical vehicle lifts as a method of
providing required parking and determine that this action is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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1. Examples from Cities that Allow Vehicle Lifts for Additional Uses
2. Summary Table of Other Cities
3. Link to 260 31st Street Demonstration Video
<https://vimeo.com/391354180>
4. Supplemental - Draft PC Resolution Text Amendment Initiation, added
5-19-20
Attachments:
Section IV
14. Staff Items
a. Verbal report on City Council actions
b. Verbal status report on major Planning projects
c.REPORT
20-0262 June 16, 2020 Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items
Recommendation:To receive and file the June 16, 2020 Planning Commission tentative future agenda items.
Planning Commission June 16, 2020 Tentative Future AgendaAttachments:
d.REPORT
20-0263 Community Development Department Activity Report of October 2019
Recommendation:To receive and file the October 2019 Community Development Department activity report.
Community Development Department activity report of October 2019Attachments:
15. Commissioner Items
16. Adjournment
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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
7:00 PM
City of Hermosa Beach
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Council Chambers (Virtually)
Planning Commission
Chair
Peter Hoffman
Commissioners
Rob Saemann
Marie Rice
David Pedersen
Stephen Izant
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
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk
Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Marnell Gibson, Public Works Director
Paul LeBaron, Chief of Police
Nico De Anda-Scaia, Assistant to the City Manager
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
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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.
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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 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 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,
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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.
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Note: Your comments will become part of the official meeting record. You must provide your full name,
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eComments can be submitted as soon as the meeting materials are published, but will only be
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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.
Section I
CONSENT CALENDAR
5.REPORT
20-0522 Approval of the July 21, 2020 Planning Commission Action Minutes
Recommendation:Approve the Planning Commission action minutes of the July 21, 2020 regular meeting.
July 21, 2020 Planning Commission action minutesAttachments:
6. Resolution(s) for Consideration - None
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HEARING
7.REPORT
20-0526 Receive Tri-Annual Report for On-Sale Alcoholic Beverage Conditional
Use Permits
Recommendation:Receive and file the report for informational purposes.
As noted in the report of June 22, 2020 this report covers the period from November 1,
2019 to April 30, 2020. Based on the information in the report, no establishment has
reached the "Standard Initiating Planning Commission Review."
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. Code Enforcement Data for this period
7. Code Enforcement Data for last period
Attachments:
Section III
PUBLIC HEARING
8.REPORT
20-0523 Information Only: Public Hearing Notices and Project Zoning Maps
1. Public Notices
2. Project Zoning Maps
Attachments:
9.REPORT
20-0530 CON 20-3, PDP 20-7, VTPM #82004 - Reinstatement of expired
condominium entitlements (Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development
Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 82004) for a previously
approved two-unit attached condominium project at 634 5th Street, and
determine the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Recommendation:Adopt the attached resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit, Precise
Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 82004 for a two-unit attached
condominium project at 634 5th Street, subject to conditions, and determine the project
is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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1. Draft Resolution
2. Existing Site Photographs
3. Applicant Submittal- Plans
4. Planning Commission Resolution 18-12
5. April 17, 2018 Agenda Link
6. Poster Verification
7. Radius Map
Attachments:
10.REPORT
20-0531 Parking Plan 20-3, Parking Plan for a new food service establishment (Mix
it Up Cafe) for the purpose of determining that it’s a snack shop with
characteristics to allow consideration of the retail commercial requirement
for parking at 114 Pier Avenue and determination that the project is
Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Recommendation:Adopt the attached resolution approving a Parking Plan finding that the use is a snack
shop and less than required parking is merited due to the parking demand characteristics
of the proposed use at 114 Pier Avenue and determine the project is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
1. Proposed Resolution
2. Applicant Proposal- Business Narrative and Menu
3. Proposed Floor Plan
4. Site and Interior Photos
5. Ordinance 04-1241 Snack Shop
6. Poster Verification
7. Radius Map
8. Supplemental - Letter Responding to Commissioner Questions, added
8-18-20
Attachments:
Section IV
HEARING
11.REPORT
20-0532 Extension of time to Planning Entitlement- To extend for one (1) year the
expiration date of a Conditional Use Permit 18-5, and Precise
Development Plan 18-8, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map #82295 for a
two-Unit detached residential condominium project at 1602 Loma Drive,
and determine the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Recommendation:To adopt by Minute Order the extension of the expiration date of the Conditional Use
Permit 18-5, Precise Development Plan 18-8, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map #82295
for a two-unit attached residential condominium project by one (1) year, to October 16,
2021.
1. Planning Commission Resolution 18-29Attachments:
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Section V
12. Staff Items
a. Verbal report on City Council actions
b. Verbal status report on major Planning projects
c.REPORT
20-0529 Zoning Code Text Amendment to allow the use of mechanical vehicle lifts
as a method to provide required parking.
Recommendation:1. Provide feedback on the proposed code amendment options.
2. Direct Staff to draft code amendments to be presented at the next Planning
Commission Meeting.
1. Staff Report May 19, 2020
2. Planning Commission Resolution 20-13
3. Residential Parcels Equal to or Less Than 2100 Square feet
4. Types of Vehicle Lifts (Photos)
5. Mechanics for a Single-Post Parking System
6. Mechanics for a Subterranean Vehicle Lift
7. Supplemental - eComments, added 7-20-20
8. Supplemental - eComments, added 7-21-20
Attachments:
d. Establishment of subcommittee to assist staff in review and selection of
Zoning Ordinance Update consultant
e.REPORT
20-0527 Rotation of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
f. Temporary Meeting Time Change
Discuss possibility of temporarily starting regular Planning Commission meetings at an
earlier time.
g.REPORT
20-0524 September 15, 2020 Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items
Recommendation:Receive and file the September 15, 2020 Planning Commission tentative future agenda
items.
Planning Commission September 15, 2020 Tentative Future AgendaAttachments:
h.REPORT
20-0525 Community Development Department Activity Report of December 2019
Recommendation:Receive and file the December 2019 Community Development Department activity report.
Community Development Department activity report of December 2019Attachments:
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13. Commissioner Items
14. Adjournment
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is September 15, 2020.
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P.C. RESOLUTION 20-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A TEXT AMENDMENT TO TITLE
17, ENTITLED “ZONING” OF THE HERMOSA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE USE OF MECHANICAL
VEHICLE LIFTS AS A METHOD TO PROVIDE REQUIRED
PARKING, AND ADOPT THE PROPOSED DEFINITION OF
“MECHANICAL VEHICLE LIFT”; AND DETERMINING THAT
THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve, and order as
follows:
SECTION 1. Although the Zoning Code does not prohibit the use of mechanical lifts,
they cannot be utilized to meet minimum parking requirements. The City has received requests
from property owners to allow vehicle lifts to be counted towards meeting minimum parking
requirements.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission has considered the proposed text amendment
amending various sections of Title 17 entitled “Zoning” of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code
(HBMC) to allow the use of mechanical vehicle lifts (See Exhibit B).
SECTION 3. Applicable law requires the Planning Commission to notice and hold a
public hearing on the amendment and, following such hearing, to render a decision in the form
of a written recommendation to City Council pursuant to HBMC Section 17.66.100.
SECTION 4. The Planning Commission held a meeting on May 19, 2020 to consider
the use of mechanical vehicle lifts to count towards parking minimums and approved P.C.
Resolution 20-12 initiating the text amendment process. The Planning Commission held a
meeting on August 18, 2020 to further discuss the text amendment options and directed staff to
draft the proposed text amendment to be presented at the September 15, 2020 Planning
Commission Meeting.
SECTION 5. The Planning Commission held a public hearing concerning the
amendment on September 15, 2020. Notice was published and provided as required by law.
SECTION 6. The Planning Commission finds that the proposed amendment is consistent
with the general objectives, principles, and standards of the General Plan (PLAN Hermosa).
SECTION 7. Modifications to the Zoning Code are considered a project under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); however, the activity of recommending the text
amendment to City Council is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3), which
states that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect
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on the environment. The proposed text amendment serves to establish general standards for
mechanical vehicle lifts. Individual projects that are subject to the zoning code would still
require individual review for conformance with CEQA. Therefore, the proposed amendment is
exempt from CEQA.
SECTION 8. The Planning Commission hereby recommends the City Council approve
and adopt the proposed text amendment.
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 20-XX is a true and complete record of the
action taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, at their
adjourned regular meeting of September 15, 2020.
___________________________ ____________________________
Rob Saemann, Chair Ken Robertson, Secretary
September 15, 2020
Date
Exhibits
A. Draft Ordinance
B. Proposed Text Amendment – Redlines
C. Proposed Text Amendment - Clean
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Exhibit A
ORDINANCE NO. _______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH AMENDING SECTIONS 17.44.010 AND 17.44.210
AND ADDING SECTION 17.44.240 TO THE HERMOSA BEACH
MUNIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE USE MECHNAICAL VEHICLE
LIFTS TO COUNT TOWRDS THE PARKING MINIMUMS ON LOTS
EQUAL TO OR SMALLER THAN 2,100 SQUARE FEET AND WITH A
PARKING PLAN ON ALL OTHER SIZED LOTS AND TO SET
STANDARDS FOR THE USE OF MEHCANICAL VEHICLE LIFTS.
The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach does ordain as follows:
Section 1. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on September 15, 2020
to consider amending Municipal Code Sections 17.44.010 and 17.44.210 and adding Section
17.44.240 to the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to allow the use of mechanical vehicle lifts to
count towards the parking minimums on lots equal to or smaller than 2,100 square feet and with a
parking plan on all other sized lots and to set standards for the use of mechanical vehicle lifts (TEXT
20-02).
Section 2. The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on XX, XX, XXXX, not to
exceed forty (40) calendar days following the Planning Commission’s recommendation, to consider to
consider amending Municipal Code Sections 17.44.010 and 17.44.210 and adding Section 17.44.240
to the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to allow the use of mechanical vehicle lifts to count towards the
parking minimums on lots equal to or smaller than 2,100 square feet and with a parking plan on all
other sized lots and to set standards for the use of mechanical vehicle lifts (TEXT 20-02).
Section 3. Modifications to the Zoning Code are considered a project under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); however, the activity of recommending the text
amendment to City Council is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3), which
states that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect
on the environment. The proposed text amendment serves to establish general standards for
mechanical vehicle lifts. Individual projects that are subject to the zoning code would still
require individual review for conformance with CEQA. Therefore, the proposed amendment is
exempt from CEQA.
Section 4. The City Council approves of the following amendments to the Hermosa
Beach Municipal Code:
1. The alphabetical list of definitions in Section 17.44.010 of Chapter 17.44 of Title 17 of the
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
“Mechanical vehicle lift” means a mechanical system that lifts or descends one vehicle to
make space available to park a second vehicle in a vertical tandem fashion.
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2. Subsections 17.44.210(B)(8)-(9) of Chapter 17.44 of Title 17 of the Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
17.44.210 Parking Plans
A. A parking plan may be approved by the planning commission to allow for a reduction in the
number of spaces required. The applicant shall provide the information necessary to show that
adequate parking will be provided for customers, clients, visitors and employees or when located
in a vehicle parking district, the applicant shall propose an in-lieu fee according to requirements
of this chapter.
B. Factors such as the following shall be taken into consideration:
1. Van pools;
2. Bicycle and foot traffic;
3. Common parking facilities;
4. Varied work shifts;
5. Valet parking;
6. Unique features of the proposed uses;
7. Peak hours of the proposed use as compared with other uses sharing the same parking
facilities especially in the case of small restaurants or snack shops in the downtown area or
in multitenant buildings;
8. Mechanical Vehicle Lifts, not subject to HBMC Subsection 17.44.240(A)(2) and (3);
9. Other methods of reducing parking demand.
C. A covenant with the city a party thereto, may be required limiting the use of the property
and/or designating the method by which the required parking will be provided at the time that the
planning commission determines that inadequate parking exists.
D. Fees, application and processing procedures for parking plans shall set forth by resolution of
the city council. (Ord. 94-1099 § 3, 1994; prior code Appx. A, § 1169)
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3. Section 17.44.240 of Chapter 17.44 of Title 17 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code is to
read as follows:
17.44.240 Mechanical vehicle lifts
A. Building Permit Required
1. A building permit is required for the installation of a mechanical vehicle lift system.
2. Mechanical vehicle lifts may be permitted to meet off-street parking spaces
requirements in HBMC Section 17.44.020 (Off-street parking—Residential uses) on
residential lots equal to or smaller than 2,100 square feet.
3. On residential lots greater than 2,100 square feet, mechanical vehicle lifts are
permitted where the parking space(s) provided by the mechanical vehicle lift(s) is/are
in excess of the minimum number of required parking spaces and are subject to
requirements of this Section.
B. Parking Plan Required. On residential lots greater than 2,100 square feet and in all other
zones, mechanical vehicle lifts are allowed to meet the off-street parking space
requirements in HBMC Sections 17.44.020 and 17.44.030 with a Parking Plan, in
compliance with HBMC Section 17.44.210 (Parking plan).
C. Screening. Mechanical vehicle lift shall be located only within a fully enclosed garage.
D. Vertical Clearance. A vehicle lift may only be used to store two (2) vehicles vertically
where a minimum vertical height clearance from the garage floor to the garage ceiling plate
or, in the case of a lift installed below the garage floor, from the below grade floor to the
garage ceiling, is a minimum of twelve (12) feet clear of obstructions.
E. Safety
1. All equipment shall be listed and rated by a testing agency recognized by California
(i.e. UL).
2. A mechanical vehicle lift shall be permitted only if it is operated with an automatic
shutoff safety device and is installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
3. A mechanical vehicle lift shall be equipped with a key locking mechanism.
4. Mechanical vehicle lifts shall provide a manual override to access or remove vehicles
from the vehicle lift in the event of a power outage.
F. Miscellaneous
1. Mechanical vehicle lifts shall not be utilized to meet required guest parking. Guest
parking shall remain open and accessible at all times.
2. In buildings that are nonconforming to parking, where fewer parking spaces are
provided than required by HBMC Sections 17.44.020 and 17.44.030, the number of at-
grade parking spaces shall not be reduced.
3. Standards in HBMC Chapter 17.44 which are not specifically stated in and do not
contradict this Section still apply.
Section 5. The City Council finds that the proposed amendment is consistent with the
general objectives, principles, and standards of the General Plan
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this __ day of _____________, 2020.
_________________________________________________________________
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________ _________________________
City Clerk City Attorney
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Exhibit B
Proposed Text Amendment – Redlines
The underlined text represents the modification to the zoning code.
17.44 010 Definition
As used in this chapter:
"Entrance-way" means an opening or passageway to a building or structure which permits
pedestrian or vehicular access to such building or structure.
"Gross floor area" means the total area occupied by a building or structure, excepting therefrom
only the area of any inner open courts, corridors, open balconies (except when utilized, e.g.,
restaurant seating or similar usage), and open stairways. Such total area shall be calculated by
measuring along the outside dimensions of the exterior surfaces of such building or structure.
"Major city street" means all public rights-of-way designated in the circulation element of the
general plan as a primary, or secondary arterials or as collectors.
“Mechanical vehicle lift” means a mechanical system that lifts or descends one vehicle to make
space available to park a second vehicle in a vertical tandem fashion.
"Off-street parking" means parking upon private property as accessory to other permitted land
uses, and shall not include publicly owned parking.
"Tandem parking" means one (10 automobile parked after or behind another in a lengthwise
fashion. In this title, tandem parking is limited to not more than one (1) automobile behind
another.
"Underground parking facilities" means a basement equipped, designed, used or intended to be
used for parking automobiles. (Prior code Appx. A, § 1150)
17.44.210 Parking Plans
A. A parking plan may be approved by the planning commission to allow for a reduction in the
number of spaces required. The applicant shall provide the information necessary to show that
adequate parking will be provided for customers, clients, visitors and employees or when located
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in a vehicle parking district, the applicant shall propose an in-lieu fee according to requirements
of this chapter.
B. Factors such as the following shall be taken into consideration:
1. Van pools;
2. Bicycle and foot traffic;
3. Common parking facilities;
4. Varied work shifts;
5. Valet parking;
6. Unique features of the proposed uses;
7. Peak hours of the proposed use as compared with other uses sharing the same parking
facilities especially in the case of small restaurants or snack shops in the downtown area or
in multitenant buildings;
8. Mechanical Vehicle Lifts, not subject to HBMC Subsection 17.44.240(A)(2) and (3);
9. Other methods of reducing parking demand.
C. A covenant with the city a party thereto, may be required limiting the use of the property
and/or designating the method by which the required parking will be provided at the time that the
planning commission determines that inadequate parking exists.
D. Fees, application and processing procedures for parking plans shall set forth by resolution of
the city council. (Ord. 94-1099 § 3, 1994; prior code Appx. A, § 1169)
17.44.240 Mechanical vehicle lifts
A. Building Permit Required
1. A building permit is required for the installation of a mechanical vehicle lift system.
2. Mechanical vehicle lifts may be permitted to meet off-street parking spaces
requirements in HBMC Section 17.44.020 (Off-street parking—Residential uses) on
residential lots equal to or smaller than 2,100 square feet.
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3. On residential lots greater than 2,100 square feet, mechanical vehicle lifts are
permitted where the parking space(s) provided by the mechanical vehicle lift(s) is/are
in excess of the minimum number of required parking spaces and are subject to
requirements of this Section.
B. Parking Plan Required. On residential lots greater than 2,100 square feet and in all other
zones, mechanical vehicle lifts are allowed to meet the off-street parking space
requirements in HBMC Sections 17.44.020 and 17.44.030 with a Parking Plan, in
compliance with HBMC Section 17.44.210 (Parking plan).
C. Screening. Mechanical vehicle lift shall be located only within a fully enclosed garage.
D. Vertical Clearance. A vehicle lift may only be used to store two (2) vehicles vertically
where a minimum vertical height clearance from the garage floor to the garage ceiling plate
or, in the case of a lift installed below the garage floor, from the below grade floor to the
garage ceiling, is a minimum of twelve (12) feet clear of obstructions.
E. Safety
1. All equipment shall be listed and rated by a testing agency recognized by California
(i.e. UL).
2. A mechanical vehicle lift shall be permitted only if it is operated with an automatic
shutoff safety device and is installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
3. A mechanical vehicle lift shall be equipped with a key locking mechanism.
4. Mechanical vehicle lifts shall provide a manual override to access or remove vehicles
from the vehicle lift in the event of a power outage.
F. Miscellaneous
1. Mechanical vehicle lifts shall not be utilized to meet required guest parking. Guest
parking shall remain open and accessible at all times.
2. In buildings that are nonconforming to parking, where fewer parking spaces are
provided than required by HBMC Sections 17.44.020 and 17.44.030, the number of at-
grade parking spaces shall not be reduced.
3. Standards in HBMC Chapter 17.44 which are not specifically stated in and do not
contradict this Section still apply.
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Exhibit C
Proposed Text Amendment – Clean
17.44 010 Definition
As used in this chapter:
"Entrance-way" means an opening or passageway to a building or structure which permits
pedestrian or vehicular access to such building or structure.
"Gross floor area" means the total area occupied by a building or structure, excepting therefrom
only the area of any inner open courts, corridors, open balconies (except when utilized, e.g.,
restaurant seating or similar usage), and open stairways. Such total area shall be calculated by
measuring along the outside dimensions of the exterior surfaces of such building or structure.
"Major city street" means all public rights-of-way designated in the circulation element of the
general plan as a primary, or secondary arterials or as collectors.
“Mechanical vehicle lift” means a mechanical system that lifts or descends one vehicle to make
space available to park a second vehicle in a vertical tandem fashion.
"Off-street parking" means parking upon private property as accessory to other permitted land
uses, and shall not include publicly owned parking.
"Tandem parking" means one (10 automobile parked after or behind another in a lengthwise
fashion. In this title, tandem parking is limited to not more than one (1) automobile behind
another.
"Underground parking facilities" means a basement equipped, designed, used or intended to be
used for parking automobiles. (Prior code Appx. A, § 1150)
17.44.210 Parking Plans
A. A parking plan may be approved by the planning commission to allow for a reduction in the
number of spaces required. The applicant shall provide the information necessary to show that
adequate parking will be provided for customers, clients, visitors and employees or when located
in a vehicle parking district, the applicant shall propose an in-lieu fee according to requirements
of this chapter.
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B. Factors such as the following shall be taken into consideration:
1. Van pools;
2. Bicycle and foot traffic;
3. Common parking facilities;
4. Varied work shifts;
5. Valet parking;
6. Unique features of the proposed uses;
7. Peak hours of the proposed use as compared with other uses sharing the same parking
facilities especially in the case of small restaurants or snack shops in the downtown area or
in multitenant buildings;
8. Mechanical Vehicle Lifts, not subject to HBMC Subsection 17.44.240(A)(2) and (3);
9. Other methods of reducing parking demand.
C. A covenant with the city a party thereto, may be required limiting the use of the property
and/or designating the method by which the required parking will be provided at the time that the
planning commission determines that inadequate parking exists.
D. Fees, application and processing procedures for parking plans shall set forth by resolution of
the city council. (Ord. 94-1099 § 3, 1994; prior code Appx. A, § 1169)
17.44.240 Mechanical vehicle lifts
A. Building Permit Required
1. A building permit is required for the installation of a mechanical vehicle lift system.
2. Mechanical vehicle lifts may be permitted to meet off-street parking spaces
requirements in HBMC Section 17.44.020 (Off-street parking—Residential uses)
on residential lots equal to or smaller than 2,100 square feet.
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3. On residential lots greater than 2,100 square feet, mechanical vehicle lifts are
permitted where the parking space(s) provided by the mechanical vehicle lift(s)
is/are in excess of the minimum number of required parking spaces and are subject
to requirements of this Section.
B. Parking Plan Required. On residential lots greater than 2,100 square feet and in all
other zones, mechanical vehicle lifts are allowed to meet the off-street parking space
requirements in HBMC Sections 17.44.020 and 17.44.030 with a Parking Plan, in
compliance with HBMC Section 17.44.210 (Parking plan).
C. Screening. Mechanical vehicle lift shall be located only within a fully enclosed garage.
D. Vertical Clearance. A vehicle lift may only be used to store two (2) vehicles vertically
where a minimum vertical height clearance from the garage floor to the garage ceiling
plate or, in the case of a lift installed below the garage floor, from the below grade floor
to the garage ceiling, is a minimum of twelve (12) feet clear of obstructions.
E. Safety
1. All equipment shall be listed and rated by a testing agency recognized by
California (i.e. UL).
2. A mechanical vehicle lift shall be permitted only if it is operated with an
automatic shutoff safety device and is installed in accordance with manufacturer
specifications.
3. A mechanical vehicle lift shall be equipped with a key locking mechanism.
4. Mechanical vehicle lifts shall provide a manual override to access or remove
vehicles from the vehicle lift in the event of a power outage.
F. Miscellaneous
1. Mechanical vehicle lifts shall not be utilized to meet required guest parking.
Guest parking shall remain open and accessible at all times.
2. In buildings that are nonconforming to parking, where fewer parking spaces are
provided than required by HBMC Sections 17.44.020 and 17.44.030, the number
of at-grade parking spaces shall not be reduced.
3. Standards in HBMC Chapter 17.44 which are not specifically stated in and do
not contradict this Section still apply.
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Attachment 3: Proposed Text Amendment
This attachment details the proposed text amendment. The underlined text represents
the modifications to the zoning code.
17.44 010 Definition
As used in this chapter:
"Entrance-way" means an opening or passageway to a building or structure which
permits pedestrian or vehicular access to such building or structure.
"Gross floor area" means the total area occupied by a building or structure, excepting
therefrom only the area of any inner open courts, corridors, open balconies (except
when utilized, e.g., restaurant seating or similar usage), and open stairways. Such total
area shall be calculated by measuring along the outside dimensions of the exterior
surfaces of such building or structure.
"Major city street" means all public rights-of-way designated in the circulation element of
the general plan as a primary, or secondary arterials or as collectors.
“Mechanical vehicle lift” means a mechanical system that lifts or descends one vehicle
to make space available to park a second vehicle in a vertical tandem fashion.
"Off-street parking" means parking upon private property as accessory to other
permitted land uses, and shall not include publicly owned parking.
"Tandem parking" means one (10 automobile parked after or behind another in a
lengthwise fashion. In this title, tandem parking is limited to not more than one (1)
automobile behind another.
"Underground parking facilities" means a basement equipped, designed, used or
intended to be used for parking automobiles. (Prior code Appx. A, § 1150)
17.44.210 Parking Plans
A. A parking plan may be approved by the planning commission to allow for a reduction
in the number of spaces required. The applicant shall provide the information necessary
to show that adequate parking will be provided for customers, clients, visitors and
employees or when located in a vehicle parking district, the applicant shall propose an
in-lieu fee according to requirements of this chapter.
B. Factors such as the following shall be taken into consideration:
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1. Van pools;
2. Bicycle and foot traffic;
3. Common parking facilities;
4. Varied work shifts;
5. Valet parking;
6. Unique features of the proposed uses;
7. Peak hours of the proposed use as compared with other uses sharing the same
parking facilities especially in the case of small restaurants or snack shops in the
downtown area or in multitenant buildings;
8. Mechanical Vehicle Lifts, not subject to HBMC Subsection 17.44.240(A)(2) and
(3);
9. Other methods of reducing parking demand.
C. A covenant with the city a party thereto, may be required limiting the use of the
property and/or designating the method by which the required parking will be provided
at the time that the planning commission determines that inadequate parking exists.
D. Fees, application and processing procedures for parking plans shall set forth by
resolution of the city council. (Ord. 94-1099 § 3, 1994; prior code Appx. A, § 1169)
17.44.240 Mechanical vehicle lifts
A. Building Permit Required
1. A building permit is required for the installation of a mechanical vehicle lift
system.
2. Mechanical vehicle lifts may be permitted to meet off-street parking spaces
requirements in HBMC Section 17.44.020 (Off-street parking—Residential
uses) on residential lots equal to or smaller than 2,100 square feet.
3. On residential lots greater than 2,100 square feet, mechanical vehicle lifts are
permitted where the parking space(s) provided by the mechanical vehicle lift(s)
is/are in excess of the minimum number of required parking spaces and are
subject to requirements of this Section.
B. Parking Plan Required. On residential lots greater than 2,100 square feet and in
all other zones, mechanical vehicle lifts are allowed to meet the off-street parking
space requirements in HBMC Sections 17.44.020 and 17.44.030 with a Parking
Plan, in compliance with HBMC Section 17.44.210 (Parking plan).
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C. Screening. Mechanical vehicle lift shall be located only within a fully enclosed
garage.
D. Vertical Clearance. A vehicle lift may only be used to store two (2) vehicles
vertically where a minimum vertical height clearance from the garage floor to the
garage ceiling plate or, in the case of a lift installed below the garage floor, from
the below grade floor to the garage ceiling, is a minimum of twelve (12) feet clear
of obstructions.
E. Safety
1. All equipment shall be listed and rated by a testing agency recognized by
California (i.e. UL).
2. A mechanical vehicle lift shall be permitted only if it is operated with an
automatic shutoff safety device and is installed in accordance with
manufacturer specifications.
3. A mechanical vehicle lift shall be equipped with a key locking mechanism.
4. Mechanical vehicle lifts shall provide a manual override to access or remove
vehicles from the vehicle lift in the event of a power outage.
F. Miscellaneous
1. Mechanical vehicle lifts shall not be utilized to meet required guest parking.
Guest parking shall remain open and accessible at all times.
2. In buildings that are nonconforming to parking, where fewer parking spaces
are provided than required by HBMC Sections 17.44.020 and 17.44.030,
the number of at-grade parking spaces shall not be reduced.
3. Standards in HBMC Chapter 17.44 which are not specifically stated in and
do not contradict this Section still apply.
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 20-0598
Honorable Chair and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission
Regular Meeting of September 15, 2020
CON 20-2, PDP 20-5, VTPM #82983- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and
Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 82983 for a two-unit detached condominium project at 622 1 st
Place and determine the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
Applicant/Owner:Nick Lind
2737 Amalfi
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission:
1.Adopt the attached resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development
Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 82983 for a two-unit detached condominium
project at 622 1st Place, subject to conditions, and determine the project is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
GENERAL PLAN:Medium Residential (MD)
ZONING:Two-Family Residential (R-2)
LOT SIZE:4,586 square feet
PROPOSED SQUARE FOOTAGE:Unit 1: 2,945.30 square feet
Unit 2: 2,886.50 square feet
PARKING REQUIRED:4 Standard spaces/1 Guest space
PARKING PROVIDED: 4 Standard spaces/1 Guest space
ON STREET PARKING LOST/GAINED: 0 Lost/0 Gained
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorically Exempt, CEQA Section 15303(b)
(Class 3 Exemption, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures)
The subject site is located on the south side of 1st Place in between Ardmore Avenue to the west and
Pacific Coast Highway to the east. The 4,586 square foot lot contains a single-family residence.
Parking for the existing building is accessed via an unpaved driveway from 1st Place on the west-end
of the lot. There are currently two nonconforming unenclosed tandem parking spaces located at the
rear of the lot from the driveway. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing building and
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construct two detached residential condominium units on the subject site.
The applicant proposes to provide parking access from 1st Place through a shared driveway. There is
an existing 10-foot wide curb cut which will be improved and brought up to current code requirements
but will remain in the same general location on the west side of the lot and as a result there is no loss
or gain of on-street parking spaces on 1st Place. Both units (1 and 2) propose a three floor dwelling
unit that will contain a two-car garage, and entry hall, and a guest bedroom and bathroom on the first
floor; three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a laundry on the second floor; a kitchen, dining room,
powder room, a family room, and two decks on the third floor; and access to the roof deck above the
third floor.
The architectural styles of both units are contemporary with exterior treatments of stone, steel siding,
and smooth stucco.
Analysis:
A proposal to construct a condominium project requires findings for consideration of a Precise
Development Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map pursuant to
Government Code Section 66474 and as set forth in Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC)
Sections 16.08.060, 17.40.020, and 17.58.030.
CEQA Compliance:
The proposed project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as
defined in Section 15303(b), Class 3 Exemption, New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures, because the proposal pertains to construction of limited numbers (two) of new, small
structures. More specifically, the project is comprised of multi-family residential structures in an
urbanized area, totaling no more than six dwelling units. Moreover, none of the exceptions to the
Categorical Exemption apply, nor will the project result in a significant cumulative impact of
successive projects of the same type in the same place over time, or have a significant effect on the
environment due to unusual circumstances, or damage a scenic highway or scenic resources within
a state scenic highway. The site is not located on a hazardous waste site and will not cause a
substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
Basic Zoning Standards:
The project complies with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, including the R-2 zone and
design standards for condominiums in HBMC Section 17.22.
CRITERIA REQUIRED PROPOSED
Minimum Lot Area for 2 Units 3,500 Sq. Ft. (1,750 sq ft
per unit)
4,586 (2,293 sq ft per unit)
Lot Coverage Maximum 65%63.4%
Height Maximum 30’30’
Front Yard Setback Minimum 10’ (Prevailing Setback)10’4 ½”
Minimum East and West Side
Yard Setback:
3.9’ 4’1 ½”
Rear Yard Setback (1st/2nd and
3rd floors)
5’ on the first floor and 3’
on the 2nd and 3rd Floor
Level
5’½” All Floor Levels
Total Parking Spaces 5 spaces total 5 spaces total
Garage Parking Spaces 4 (2 per unit)4 (2 per unit)
Guest Parking Space 1 space 1 space
Driveway Maximum Slope 20%16%
Turning Radius 24’24’
Open Space Per Unit 300 Sq. Ft.Unit 1: 342.7 Sq. Ft. Unit 2:
302.5 Sq. Ft.
Minimum Unit Size (4 bedroom
condominium)
Units 1 & 2: 1,530 Sq. Ft.
each
Unit 1: 2,097 Sq. Ft. Unit 2:
1,972 Sq. Ft.
Storage Area Per Unit 200 Cu. Ft.Unit 1: 200 Cu. Ft. Unit 2:
200 Cu. Ft.
Solid Waste Area Per Unit Screened area for 6 bins
(3 bins each unit) at 2.5’
by 2.5’ each
Located at grade adjacent to
parking courtyard
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CRITERIA REQUIRED PROPOSEDMinimum Lot Area for 2 Units 3,500 Sq. Ft. (1,750 sq ft
per unit)
4,586 (2,293 sq ft per unit)
Lot Coverage Maximum 65%63.4%
Height Maximum 30’30’
Front Yard Setback Minimum 10’ (Prevailing Setback)10’4 ½”
Minimum East and West Side
Yard Setback:
3.9’ 4’1 ½”
Rear Yard Setback (1st/2nd and
3rd floors)
5’ on the first floor and 3’
on the 2nd and 3rd Floor
Level
5’½” All Floor Levels
Total Parking Spaces 5 spaces total 5 spaces total
Garage Parking Spaces 4 (2 per unit)4 (2 per unit)
Guest Parking Space 1 space 1 space
Driveway Maximum Slope 20%16%
Turning Radius 24’24’
Open Space Per Unit 300 Sq. Ft.Unit 1: 342.7 Sq. Ft. Unit 2:
302.5 Sq. Ft.
Minimum Unit Size (4 bedroom
condominium)
Units 1 & 2: 1,530 Sq. Ft.
each
Unit 1: 2,097 Sq. Ft. Unit 2:
1,972 Sq. Ft.
Storage Area Per Unit 200 Cu. Ft.Unit 1: 200 Cu. Ft. Unit 2:
200 Cu. Ft.
Solid Waste Area Per Unit Screened area for 6 bins
(3 bins each unit) at 2.5’
by 2.5’ each
Located at grade adjacent to
parking courtyard
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s) have been submitted and will be reviewed by
Planning Division for compliance with applicable sections of the zoning ordinance and this
entitlement, should the Planning Commission approve.
Access and Parking:
Access to the on-site parking is provided through a shared ten foot wide driveway approach that is
located on the east side of the lot. The applicant proposes to maintain the driveway location, located
along the west side of the property. The driveway approach will be improved and brought into
compliance with current code requirements. The driveway extends to the rear Unit 2 garage and
shared guest parking space. The driveway slope profiles indicate the driveway slope will be 16% at
the steepest point; within the maximum allowed slope of 20% pursuant to HBMC Subsection
17.44.120(D). The proposal intends to improve and update the existing ten foot wide curb cut so
there will be no loss or gain of on-street parking spaces on 1st Place.
Landscape and Green Measures:
All plants must be water conserving as required by the Hermosa Beach Water Conservation and
Drought Management Plan (HBMC Section 8.56) and Water Efficient Landscaping (HBMC Section
8.60). The landscape plan includes a mixture of drought tolerant plants including snake plant, gold
dust plant, foxtail agave, Berkley sedge, blue fescue. In addition, the landscape plan will include one
24-inch box size Windmill Palm tree, which will be planted within the front yard planter. The project is
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conditioned to ensure that all planting materials and trees comply with HBMC Section 8.60, Water
Efficient Landscaping. The landscape plan shows that catch basins with sump pumps will be
provided on-site and an automatic irrigation system with a moisture sensor is proposed for the
landscaped areas.
The project must comply with Section 8.44 Hermosa Beach Stormwater and Urban Runoff Pollution
Control Regulations. Additionally, 65% of demolition debris must be recycled, and cement used in
foundation mix design must be reduced by not less than 20%, among other requirements. Hermosa
Beach’s Electrical Code (Section 15.32) requires installation of conduit sized to accommodate solar
energy and solar thermal systems.
Compatibility with surrounding area:
The subject site is zoned R-2 Two-Family Residential with similar residentially zoned properties to the
north, east, south and west. Similar residential development is found in the surrounding area
comprised primarily of multi-story, multi-family residences with some single-story single-family
residences.
The proposed layout of the building is consistent with multiple-family residential buildings in the
immediate neighborhood consisting of both attached and detached two-unit condominiums on a lot
with shared driveways leading to parking courtyards which provide vehicle access to the units.
Subdivision Map:
The applicant has applied for a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 82983. A vesting tentative parcel
map grants vested rights to proceed with a project in accordance with the ordinances, polices and
standards in effect at the time the application for approval of the vesting tentative map is completed.
The proposed two-unit condominium is on an existing 4,575 square foot lot, with a 39-foot lot width.
The R-2 zone requires a minimum lot size of 1,750 square feet per unit; thus allowing a maximum of
two dwelling units on the 4,575 square foot lot. The lot is similar to surrounding lot sizes and lot
widths within the same zone, and the General Plan Land Use designation for lots in the vicinity, and
thus complies with Hermosa Beach ordinances regarding subdivision of lots.
The project is conditioned upon payment of Park and Recreation Area Dedication fees for each unit
as there is inadequate area on-site for land dedication per City required Parks and Recreation Area
fees.
The proposed two-unit condominium can connect to the existing utilities that service the residential
uses in the immediate neighborhood. In addition, the existing utilities have the capacity to serve the
proposed development. The submitted plans were preliminarily reviewed by the Fire Department,
Public Works Department, and Building & Safety Division, and no major concerns were identified.
The proposed subdivision and improvements are compliant with criteria for approval of a subdivision
map and are not likely to cause serious public health problems within the proposed subdivision. The
design of the proposed subdivision is compatible with the immediate residential environment.
General Plan Consistency:
The proposed two-unit condominium is located within the Medium Density Residential (MD) General
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Plan Land Use designation area; the purpose of this designation is to provide for the enhancement
and reinvestment in mixed scale residential neighborhoods. The intent of this designation is to
provide a transition between higher density residential uses and single-family neighborhoods.
This designation provides a range of residential building formats including condominiums,
townhouses, duplex/triplex, and apartment buildings. The appropriate density range is between 13.1
to 25.0 dwelling units per acre.
The subject site is also located within the Greenbelt Neighborhood character area as indicated in the
City’s General Plan, which accommodates a range of small scale residential development types and
provides nearby access to commercial services along Pacific Coast Highway.
The intent is to maintain the building scale and form of this neighborhood, while enhancing access to
local neighborhood serving commercial uses.
Building Design and Orientation suggest designing two unit complexes to resemble single-family
homes with articulation and separate entrances. Setbacks are generally smaller in this area than the
predominantly single-family neighborhoods.
The proposed project is consistent with the MD Land Use designation in that it will contribute to the
residential neighborhood as a multi-family (two-unit on a single lot) development and meets the intent
of the Greenbelt Neighborhood character area with a density of 19 dwelling units per acre and
through providing garages and parking behind the buildings. The design of the detached two-unit
development is consistent with the Greenbelt Neighborhood character area in that the driveway
extends behind the buildings, the front building provides a 10-foot front yard setback to match the
prevailing setback on this street, and both units have been designed with building articulation
elements such as staggered building facades, vertical and horizontal architectural bands and
columns and large balconies and roof decks with a mixture of architectural finishes. The design also
incorporates a front facing entry for Unit 1, which resembles single-family homes as indicated in the
Greenbelt desired form and character.
Land Use Goal 2 states “While each neighborhood in Hermosa Beach is distinct, they each provide a
variety of housing types, densities, designs and mix of uses and services that collectively reflect the
small beach town character. The diversity of building types responds to the diversity of the city’s
population and the desire to create interesting and varied neighborhoods.”
Specifically, Land Use Goal 2 Policy 2.1 states “Neighborhoods are complete and well-structured by
encouraging, where appropriate, the following characteristics including having homes with entries
and windows facing the street.
The proposed design features implement the following PLAN Hermosa goals and many of its policies
in the Land Use policies 1.6 Scale and Context., 2.1 Complete Neighborhoods, 2.3 Balanced
Neighborhoods, 2.6 Diversity of building types and styles, 2.7 Context sensitive design, 5.1 Scale
and Massing, 5.6 Eclectic and diverse architecture, and 6.9 Shared driveways.
Summary:
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The project and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map as conditioned are consistent with the zoning code,
subdivision laws and other relevant provisions of the Municipal Code, and the site is physically
suitable for the type and density of proposed development. Therefore, staff recommends adoption of
the attached resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan, Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map #82983 for a two-unit detached condominium project at 622 1st Place, and
determine the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Attachments:
1.Proposed Resolution
2.Applicant Submittal (Architectural plans, Landscape plans, Tentative parcel map)
3.Radius Map
4.Poster Verification
Respectfully Submitted by: Melanie Emas, Assistant Planner
Concur: Nicole Ellis, Associate Planner
Approved: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
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P.C. Resolution 20-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT, PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND VESTING
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 82983 FOR A TWO-UNIT DETACHED
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 622 1ST PLACE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED
AS WALTER RANSOM COS VENABLE PLACE LOT 129 AND
DETERMINE THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM
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 July 15, 2020 by the property owner/applicant
Nick Lind, for development of property located at 622 1st Place, seeking approval of Conditional
Use Permit 20-2, Precise Development Plan 20-5, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 82983
for a proposed two-unit detached residential condominium.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider
the subject application on September 15, 2020, at which time testimony and evidence, both
written and oral, was presented to and considered by the Planning Commission.
Section 3. The Planning Commission hereby finds, determines, and declares the project
is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(b), Class 3 Exemption, New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures because the proposal pertains to construction of limited numbers (two) of new,
small structures. More specifically, the project is comprised of multi-family residential structures
in an urbanized area, totaling no more than six dwelling units. Moreover, none of the exceptions
to the Categorical Exemption apply, nor will the project result in a significant cumulative impact
of successive projects of the same type in the same place over time, or have a significant effect
on the environment due to unusual circumstances, or damage a scenic highway or scenic
resources within a state scenic highway. The site is not located on a hazardous waste site and will
not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
Section 4. Based on the testimony and evidence received, the Planning Commission
hereby further finds, determines and declares pertaining to the application for a Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map pursuant to the California Government Code Section 66474 and Section
16.08.060 of the Municipal Code.
1. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan in that it does not impede the City’s ability
to meet its General Plan goals with regard to the Medium Density (MD) Residential
designation that allows for multiple dwellings. The proposal meets the Medium Density
designation because it will provide two-units on a 4,586 square foot lot. As conditioned, the
proposal is consistent with applicable development standards set forth in the Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code (HBMC) for the R-2 zone.
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2. The site is physically suitable for a two-unit detached residential condominium project. The
two-unit detached residential condominium project contains a total of five on-site parking
spaces with four spaces located within garages and one shared guest parking space. This
development complies with all development standards and does not require approval of a
deviation.
3. The subdivision and improvements provide for adequate drainage, sanitation and potable
water, underground utilities, parking and construction requirements, and therefore are not
likely to cause public health problems. The project as conditioned will provide permeable
surfacing and storm water retention facilities to the maximum extent feasible per HBMC
Section 8.44.095 and any additional non-percolated or retained storm water will be conveyed to
an onsite subsurface infiltration system as required by HBMC Section 8.44.095 subject to
maintenance agreements.
4. The proposed subdivision will front on a public street, will provide vehicular access from 1st
Place and does not exhibit dedicated public easements. Therefore, the subdivision and
improvements will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access
through or use of property within the proposed subdivision.
5. Design of the proposed subdivision as conditioned is generally compatible and consistent
with applicable elements of the City’s General Plan, and with the prevailing approximately
4,586 square foot lot sizes, and prevailing approximately 40-foot lot frontages in the
immediate environment. In addition, design of the proposed subdivision is consistent with
purposes of the General Plan land use designation, density, applicable HBMC development
standards, parking, access, and services are provided.
6. The project, as conditioned, will conform to all zoning requirements including, but not
limited to setbacks, lot coverage, open space, building height, and parking. The project also
conforms to all condominium standards including, but not limited to private storage space,
minimum unit sizes, architecture and building layout, landscaping, and will be compatible
with neighboring properties that are developed with similar multi-story multi-family
residences.
7. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or
their habitat. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Sections 15303(b) since the project is construction of a limited numbers (two) of new, small
structures.
8. The proposed subdivision will be consistent with the prevailing lot patterns and is not likely
to reduce property values in the surrounding neighborhood area because the project is similar
to surrounding development, consists only of the division of airspace at less than the
maximum density allowed, and conditions have been placed on the project to ensure
compatibility.
Section 5. Based on the testimony and evidence received, the Planning Commission
hereby further finds, determines and declares pertaining to the application for Conditional Use
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Permit and Precise Development Plan pursuant to Sections 17.40.020 and 17.58.030 of the
Municipal Code.
1. Distance from existing residential uses in relation to negative effects;
The subject site is zoned R-2 Two-Family Residential with similar residentially zoned
properties to the north, east, south and west of the subject site. The subject site is large
enough to accommodate two units. Similar residential development is found in the
surrounding area comprised primarily of multi-story, multi-family residences with some
single-story single-family residences.
2. The amount of existing or proposed off-street parking in relation to actual need;
The proposed two-unit condominium will provide vehicular access through a shared
driveway located on the west side of the subject site from 1st Place leading to two two-car
garages, which provides a total of four off-street enclosed parking spaces on-site. In addition,
one shared on-site guest parking space will be provided, adjacent to the Unit 2 garage.
3. The combination of uses proposed, as they relate to compatibility;
The subject site is zoned R-2 Two-Family Residential with similar residentially zoned
properties to the north, east, south and west. Similar residential development is found in the
surrounding area comprised primarily of multi-story, multi-family residences with some
single-story single-family residences.
The proposed layout of the building is consistent with multiple-family residential buildings in
the immediate neighborhood consisting of both attached and detached two-unit
condominiums on a lot with shared driveways leading to parking courtyards which provide
vehicle access to the units.
4. The relationship of the estimated generated traffic volume and the capacity and safety of
streets serving the area;
The proposed two-unit condominium will retain similar traffic volume generated from the
project site because the proposal will maintain the same number of units. 1st Place is
designated in the General Plan as a local street, and has sufficient capacity to serve the
proposed development and surrounding neighborhood.
5. The proposed exterior signs and decor, and the compatibility thereof with existing
establishments in the area;
The proposed two-unit condominium will not have signs, thus will be compatible with the
residential character of the area. Nevertheless, it is important to consider the architectural
style (décor) as part of this approval. The applicant is proposing a contemporary style, which
can be found on other properties in the neighborhood. Accordingly, the décor of the building
will be compatible with the existing residences in the area.
6. Building and driveway orientation in relation to sensitive uses, e.g., residences, schools,
churches, hospitals and playgrounds;
The proposed design of the two-unit condominium is consistent with same aspects of the
desired building form and character of the Greenbelt character area with articulation of the
front building façade (front elevation from 1st Place). Unit 1 will have a main entryway to the
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building oriented towards 1st Place. Unit 2 will have a main entryway accessed from the east
side yard. The two-unit condominium is detached and provides third level decks oriented
towards the northwest (Unit 1) and towards the north (Unit 2).
There is a prevailing front yard setback on the south side of 1st Place between Ardmore
Avenue and Tennyson Place. A survey of front yard setbacks shows existing front yard
setbacks ranging from 8’9” and 20” measured from the front property line. Therefore, the
proposed 10’4 ½” front yard setback is appropriate and consistent with surrounding
development.
Vehicular access is provided from a shared driveway located on the west side of the subject
site from 1st Place leading to two two-car garages and to one shared guest parking space, with
a total of five off-street parking spaces on the subject site. The 4-foot wide sidewalk on 1st
Place will be maintained for pedestrian access. There subject site is located 0.2 miles from
the Greenbelt and 0.3 miles from South Park which are the nearest sensitive uses and the
building and driveway orientation are consistent with the General Plan and Municipal Code
standards and therefore impacts to nearby sensitive uses are not anticipated with the project.
7. Noise, odor, dust and/or vibration that may be generated by the proposed use;
The proposed two-unit detached condominium is not anticipated to create adverse impacts
because the proposed use of the property is residential, which is consistent with the use of the
surrounding residential neighborhood. Construction of the two-unit condominium will cause
temporary noise, odor, dust, and vibration, but they will be ceased when the construction has
been completed.
8. Impact of the proposed use to the city’s infrastructure, and/or services;
There is sufficient capacity to serve the proposed two-unit condominium. The proposed
residential use will have similar demand on the current infrastructure and services because
the proposal will maintain the same number of units from the existing subject site.
9. Adequacy of mitigation measures to minimize environmental impacts in quantitative
terms;
The proposed two-unit condominium does not create adverse environmental impacts because
the proposed residential use and building design is consistent with surrounding uses and
development within the neighborhood and complies with all applicable criteria set forth in
the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code and General Plan. Nevertheless, multiple conditions of
approval have been incorporated into this action. With these conditions, any potential impact
will be mitigated.
10. Other considerations that, in the judgment of the planning commission, are necessary to
assure compatibility with the surrounding uses, and the city as a whole.
None noted.
Section 6. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves the
subject Conditional Use Permit 20-2, Precise Development Plan 20-05, and Vesting Tentative
Parcel Map No. 82983 for a two-unit detached condominium subject to the following
Conditions of Approval:
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1. The development and continued use of the property shall be in conformance with
submitted plans received and approved by the Planning Commission at its meeting of
September 15, 2020. Minor modifications that do not affect scale, type, location or
intensity of uses or impacts thereof may be approved by the Community Development
Director when not in conflict with the findings or conditions of this permit.
2. The project shall fully comply with all requirements of the R-2 zone as applicable and
the Condominium Ordinance in Chapter 17.22 of the Municipal Code, including but
not limited to:
a) Height, including required roof deck railings, shall fully comply with the 30-foot
height limit. Precise building height compliance shall be reviewed at the time of
Plan Check, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
b) Design and construction shall comply with HBMC Section 17.22.060 except as
specifically stated in this Resolution.
c) Conduit to accommodate roof mounted alternative energy equipment for solar
energy and solar thermal shall also be supplied per HBMC Section 15.32.140.
d) The requirements of HBMC Section 17.22.060(F) and (G) shall be shown on
structural plans and reviewed at the time of Building Division Plan Check.
e) A minimum of 200 cubic feet of storage area shall be provided for each unit in
accordance with HBMC Section 17.22.060(E).
f) Designated, screened solid waste storage areas, a minimum of 2.5’ x 2.5’ (length
times width) each, for three solid waste storage bins shall be shown on the site
plan compliance with HBMC Chapter 8.12.
3. The submitted Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) shall be reviewed and
approved by the Community Development Director in conformance with HBMC
Section 17.22.050 and conditions of this approval prior to the issuance of Building
Permits.
a) Proof of recordation of approved CC&Rs shall be submitted to the Community
Development Director prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
b) Five parking spaces (four garage spaces and one shared guest parking space)
shall be maintained on-site. All parking spaces shall remain available for
parking and shall not be used for storage or other purposes. Storage of boats,
trailers, and recreational vehicles shall not be allowed and the CC&Rs shall
reflect this condition.
4. The project shall comply with all requirements of the City of Hermosa Beach Building
Division, Public Works Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, and the
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code.
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5. Two copies of a Final Landscape Plan, consistent with landscape plans approved by the
Planning Commission, indicating size, type, quantity and characteristics of landscape
materials shall be submitted to the Community Development Department and Planning
Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits. The Final
Landscape Plan shall also include the following:
a) The applicant shall provide a landscape plan to comply with HBMC Sections
17.22.060(H), 8.60.060, and 8.60.070 to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director and Public Works Director.
b) An automatic landscape sprinkler system consistent with HBMC Section
17.22.060(H) shall be provided, and shall be shown on plans (Building Permits
are required).
6. Architectural treatments and accessory facilities shall be as shown on building
elevations, site and floor plans. Precise building height compliance shall be reviewed at
the time of Plan Check, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. In
addition:
a) All parking dimensions shall comply with HBMC Chapter 17.44. Roll-up
automatic garage doors shall be installed on all garage door openings and clearly
indicated on floor plans.
b) Driveway transitions shall comply with HBMC Section 17.44.120(D).
c) All exterior lighting shall be downcast, fully shielded and illumination shall be
contained within the property boundaries. Lighting shall be energy conserving
and motion detector lighting shall be used for all lighting except low-level (3 feet
or less in height) security lighting and porch lights. Lamp bulbs and images shall
not be visible from within any onsite or offsite residential unit. Exterior lighting
shall not be deemed finally approved until 30 days after installation, during
which period the building official may order the dimming or modification of any
illumination found to be excessively brilliant or impacting to nearby properties.
d) Any satellite dish antennas and/or similar equipment shall comply with HBMC
Section 17.46.240.
7. The plans shall comply with HBMC Section 8.44.095 and install permeable surfaces in
the driveway, guest parking space and other non-landscaped areas to the maximum extent
feasible. If providing water-permeable surfaces on at least 50% of exterior surface area
is not feasible and incorporating measures in 8.44.095 to the extent practicable to
infiltrate the volume of runoff produced by a 0.80 inch twenty four (24) hour rain event,
then the applicant shall infiltrate runoff on-site. In the event that subsurface infiltration
is required, plans shall designate the exact location of the subsurface infiltration system,
the applicant shall enter into a maintenance agreement with the City (prior to final map
approval) for the ongoing infiltration, and provide a surety bond to the City to guarantee
that on-site, subsurface infiltration is achieved. The amount of the bond shall be
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determined by the Building Division. All other drainage shall be routed to an off-site
facility or on-site permeable area approved by the City. To the extent possible, a
portion of roof drainage shall be routed to on-site permeable areas. No drainage shall
flow over any driveway or sidewalk.
If the drainage of surface waters onto the property requires a sump pump to discharge
waters onto the street, the property owner(s) shall record an agreement to assume the
risk associated with use and operation of said sump pump, release the City from any
liability, and indemnify the City regarding receipt of surface waters from the property.
The recorded agreement must be filed with the City prior to issuance of the Certificate
of Occupancy.
8. The plans and construction shall comply with all requirements of the Building Code in
Title 15 and Green Building Standards in Chapter 15.48. Water conservation practices
set forth in Section 8.56.070 shall be complied with and noted on construction plans.
9. Two copies of final construction plans, including site, elevation and floor plans, which
are consistent with the conditions of approval of this conditional use permit, shall be
reviewed and approved by the Planning Division for consistency with Planning
Commission approved plans and this Resolution prior to the submittal to the Building
Division for Plan Check.
10. Prior to the submittal of structural plans to the Building Division for Plan Check the
permittee and the owners of the property involved shall file at the office of the Planning
Division of the Community Development Department an Affidavit of Acceptance
stating that they are aware of, and agree to and accept, all of the conditions of this
permit. The permittee shall record with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office the
Affidavits of Acceptance and Resolution(s), and proof of recordation shall be submitted
to the Community Development Department prior to the issuance of a building permit.
11. The applicant shall submit all required plans and reports to comply with the City’s
construction debris recycling program including manifests from both the recycler and
County landfill; at least 65% of demolition debris associated with demolition of the
existing improvements and new construction shall be recycled.
12. The address of each condominium unit shall be conspicuously displayed on the street
side of the buildings with externally or internally lit numbers and the method for
illumination shall be shown on plans. Address numbering and display shall be subject
to approval by the Community Development Department.
13. Civil engineering plans shall be prepared by a licensed civil engineer and conceptually
approved by the Hermosa Beach Public Works Department prior to submitting an
application for Building Permits to the Community Development Department.
Complete civil engineering plans shall address grading, undergrounding of all utilities,
pavement, sidewalk, curb and gutter improvements, on-site and off-site drainage (no
sheet flow permitted), installation of utility laterals, and all other improvements
necessary to comply with the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code and Public Works
specifications, and shall be filed with the Community Development Department.
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14. Civil engineering plans shall include adjacent properties/structures, sewer laterals, and
storm drain main lines on street.
15. A minimum of one 24-inch box size tree shall be provided within the front planter
fronting 1st Place and the tree species shall be listed on the Public Works Department’s
Approved Tree List.
16. Project construction shall protect private and public property in compliance with
HBMC Sections 15.04.070 and 15.04.140. No work in the public right of way shall
commence unless and until all necessary permits are attained from the Public Works
Department including if required, an approved Residential or Commercial
Encroachment Permit.
17. Sewer flow rate for upstream and downstream manhole along with manhole rim/lid
elevations must be submitted prior to grading and plan check. Sewer lateral video must
be submitted with plan check submittal, if the developer plans to use the existing sewer
lateral. Sewer lateral work may be required after review of the sewer lateral video.
18. Sewer lateral video must be submitted with plan check submittal, if the developer plans
to use the existing sewer lateral. Sewer lateral work may be required after review of the
sewer lateral video.
19. Sewer main work may be required after review of sewer lateral video.
20. The project must comply with Storm Water and Urban Runoff Pollution Control
Regulations (HBMC Ch. 8.44) and must implement Low Impact Development
Standards, and submit at time of grading and plan check along with an erosion control
plan.
21. The Final Map shall comply with all requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and
Chapter 16.08 of the Municipal Code.
22. Prior to filing of the Final Map, applicant shall pay to the City of Hermosa Beach Park
and Recreation Area Dedication fees per unit in lieu of onsite parkland dedication
pursuant to Chapter 16.12.
23. Prior to approval of the Final Map, and prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy,
outstanding assessments must either be paid in full or apportioned to any newly created
parcels. Notice of same shall be provided to the Community Development Director.
Assessment payoff amounts may be obtained by calling the City’s Assessment
Administrator at (800) 755-6864. Applications for apportionment may be obtained in
the Public Works Department.
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24. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, abutting property owners and residents within
100 feet of the project site shall be notified of the anticipated date for commencement of
construction.
a) The form of the notification shall be provided by the Planning Division of the
Community Development Department.
b) Building permits will not be issued until the applicant provides an affidavit
certifying mailing of the notice.
25. Project construction shall conform to the Noise Control Ordinance requirements in
HBMC Section 8.24.050. Allowed hours of construction shall be printed on the building
plans and posted at construction site.
26. Traffic control measures, including flagmen, shall be utilized to preserve public health,
safety, and welfare.
27. Approval of these permits shall expire twenty-four (24) months from the date of
approval by the Planning Commission, unless significant construction or improvements
or the use authorized hereby has commenced. One or more extensions of time may be
requested. No extension shall be considered unless requested, in writing to the
Community Development Director including the reason therefore, at least 60 days prior
to the expiration date. No additional notice of expiration will be provided.
28. The Planning Commission may review this Conditional Use Permit, Precise
Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Map and may amend the subject conditions
or impose any new conditions if deemed necessary to mitigate detrimental effects on the
neighborhood resulting from the subject use.
29. The subject property shall be developed, maintained and operated in full compliance
with the conditions of this permit and any law, statute, ordinance or other regulation
applicable to any development or activity on the subject property. Failure of the
permittee to cease any development or activity not in full compliance shall be a violation
of these conditions.
Section 8. This permit shall not be effective for any purposes until the permittee and the
owners of the property involved have filed at the office of the Planning Division of the
Community Development Department an Affidavit of Acceptance stating that they are aware of,
and agree to and accept, all of the conditions of this permit.
The Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Map shall be
recorded with the Affidavit of Acceptance, and proof of recordation shall be submitted to the
Community Development Department prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Each of the above conditions is separately enforced, and if one of the conditions of approval is
found to be invalid by a court of law, all the other conditions shall remain valid and enforceable.
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To the extent permitted by law, Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of
Hermosa Beach, its City Council, its officers, employees and agents (the “indemnified parties”)
from and against any claim, action, or proceeding brought by a third party against the
indemnified parties and the applicant to attack, set aside, or void any permit or approval for this
project authorized by the City, including (without limitation) reimbursing the City its actual
attorney’s fees and costs in defense of the litigation. The City may, in its sole discretion, elect to
defend any such action with attorneys of its choice.
The permittee shall reimburse the City for any court and attorney's fees which the City may be
required to pay as a result of any claim or action brought against the City because of this permit.
Although the permittee is the real party in interest in an action, the City may, at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of the action, but such participation shall
not relieve the permittee of any obligation under this condition.
Section 9. Pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6, any legal challenge
to the decision of the Planning Commission, after a formal appeal to the City Council, must be
made within 90 days after the final decision by the City Council.
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 20-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 September 15, 2020.
Rob Saemann, Chair Ken Robertson, Secretary
September 15, 2020
Date
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3914 DEL AMO BLVD., STE. 921
TORRANCE, CA 90503
310-542-9433
IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
PHONE 949-735-8431
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APN 4188-023-018
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2. ALL UTILITIES ARE LOCATED IN
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4. WATER SUPPLY IS PROVIDED BY
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WITH DISCHARGE TO ADJACENT
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City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 20-0597
Honorable Chair and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission
Regular Meeting of September 15, 2020
CUP 20-06 -- Conditional Use Permit amendment to allow on-sale beer and wine, floor plan
alterations, and to modify conditions of approval to change operating hours from between 7:00 AM
and 10:00 PM daily and 7:00 AM and Midnight on Holidays to between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM daily
at an existing restaurant limited to on-sale beer and wine, at 844 Hermosa Avenue “The
Stanton” (previously “Hot’s Kitchen”), and determination that the project is categorically exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
APPLICANT:
Sheryl Brady representing Jason Cortes/ LA Hospitality (BUSINESS OWNER)
Permit Place
13400 Riverside Drive, Suite 202
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
PROPERTY OWNER:
300 17th Street, LLC
6011 Bristol Highway
Culver City, CA 90230
Recommended Action:
Adopt the attached draft Resolution amending the Conditional Use Permit amendment to allow on-
sale beer and wine, floor plan alterations, and to modify conditions of approval to change operating
hours from between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM daily 7:00 AM and Midnight on Holidays to between 7:00
AM and 11:00 PM daily at an existing restaurant limited to on-sale beer and wine, at 844 Hermosa
Avenue “The Stanton” (previously “Hot’s Kitchen”), and determination that the project is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Background:
The applicant is opening a new restaurant (proposal attached). In order to activate the street and
restaurant space, which has been vacant since January 2018, the applicant has requested a CUP
amendment to modify the floor plan, extend the hours from 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. daily to 7:00 A.M.
to 11:00 P.M. daily consistent with the City’s Late-Night Alcohol Establishment Ordinance. The new
restaurant is not proposing to operate after 11:00 P.M. and therefore will not be considered a late-
night alcohol establishment.
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Due to conditions that require Planning Commission approval of more substantial modifications to the
floor plan, the applicant is requesting Planning Commission approval of the proposed modifications
along with amendments to applicable conditions of approval. The applicant is a new operator and is
not associated with the previous restaurant establishment, Hot’s Kitchen.
Project Information:
ZONING DESIGNATION:C-2, Restricted Commercial
GENERAL PLAN:Community Commercial
EXISTING USE:Restaurant with on-sale - beer and wine (no
change)
EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS:No exterior modifications are proposed
FLOOR AREA EXISTING:4,220 square feet (no change)
SEATING EXISTING:118 total: including 14 bar counter, 32 bar
seating, 24 front dining area, 48 table/booth
combo main dining
SEATING PROPOSED:81 total: including 11 bar counter; 28 casual
bar seating, 6 front dining area, 36
table/booth combo main dining (37 seat
reduction)
OCCUPANT LOAD EXISTING:Maximum of 130 people
OCCUPANT LOAD PROPOSED:Maximum of 100 people (30 person
reduction)
USE PERMIT PERMITTED HOURS
EXISTING:
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily and 7:00 a.m. to
12:00 midnight on Federal and State holidays,
Cinco de Mayo and St. Patrick’s Day
USE PERMIT HOURS PROPOSED 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. daily
ALCOHOL SERVICE PROPOSED:On-sale beer and wine (pending new ABC
Type 41 license) - Previous restaurant also
operated under a Type 41 ABC license
PARKING PROVIDED:6 shared off-street parking spaces for multi-
tenant commercial building (no change)
ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
Categorically Exempt, CEQA Section 15301
(a) (Class 1 Exemption, Interior alterations)
Project Setting:
The Project is located at 844 Hermosa Avenue on the east side of the 800 block of Hermosa Avenue
between 10th Street and 8th Street in the Downtown District. The Project is adjacent to Radici
restaurant to the north, Hermosa Mexican Cuisine restaurant to the south and across the street from
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Barnacles Bar and Grill. The closest residential uses are located to east of the Project on Palm Drive.
A mix of general office/commercial businesses border the Project, including six (6) other alcohol
serving restaurants within a block of the Project (see table below). Three (3) establishments have on-
sale general alcohol licenses while three (3) establishments have on-sale beer and wine licenses.
Four of these businesses are considered “late-night establishments.” See Attachment 10 for the
Citywide beer and wine/general alcohol matrix.
List of Nearby Alcohol Serving Restaurants and Establishments
Business Name Address Alcohol License
Type
Late-Night
Establishment
CUP Hours of
Operation
1. Barnacles Bar
and Grill
837 Hermosa
Avenue
Type 47 on-sale
general
YES 7am - 2am daily
2. Radici
Ristorante
934 Hermosa
Avenue
(Upstairs)
Type 47 on-sale
general
NO 8am - 11pm daily
3. Veggie Pub 934 Hermosa
Avenue
(Ground Floor)
Type 41 on-sale -
beer and wine
YES Unrestricted hours
by CUP thus, same
as ABC Hours
10am-12am daily
4. Comedy and
Magic Club
1018 Hermosa
Avenue
Type 47 on-sale
general
YES Hours not specified
5. Crafty Minds
Brews and Bites
1031 Hermosa
Avenue
Type 41 on-sale
beer and wine
YES 7am-11pm Sun-
Thurs, 7am-12am
Fri-Sat
6. Locale 90 1040 Hermosa
Avenue
Type 41 on-sale
beer and wine
NO 7am-2am daily
Site History of On-Sale Alcohol CUPs on Subject Site:
·Planning Commission Resolution. 96-13 approved a conditional use permit and a precise
development plan to allow on-sale, beer and wine, and construction of a restaurant (“California
Beach Sushi”) with no limitations on the operating hours.
·Planning Commission Resolution 07-15 revoked the conditional use permit of the entitlement
for on-sale beer and wine due to the closure of the former restaurant. P.C. Resolution 96-13
regarding the Precise Development Plan remains in effect as the governing entitlement for the
overall building improvement.
·Planning Commission Resolution 08-26 approved a conditional use permit to allow on sale
beer and wine and outdoor dining for a restaurant (“Ken and Kents”) with closing times of
10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) Friday through Saturday.
·City Council Resolution 10-6723 approved a conditional use permit amendment to allow a
restaurant with on-sale beer and wine and outdoor dining (“Hot’s Kitchen”) with hours of 7:00
a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily and 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Federal and State holidays, Cinco
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de Mayo and St. Patrick’s Day to add outdoor dining.
The restaurant has been unoccupied since 2018.
Analysis:
The applicant requests an amendment of the CUP to modify the floor plan, extend operating hours,
and to provide three (3) additional televisions, totaling 5 televisions. The applicant is requesting
modifications to conditions #4 and #5 of the current CUP.
Existing condition language
#4 The Conditional Use Permit applies exclusively to on-sale beer and wine in
conjunction with a restaurant. For clarification, Specific Condition 9 of Resolution PC 96-13 is
revised as follows: Live entertainment (including amplified music, disc jockeys, live music
whether acoustic or amplified, and live performances of all kinds) and customer dancing is
prohibited. Televisions and amplified music, including speakers shall be prohibited within the
first ten (10) feet of the front of the building. A maximum of two (2) televisions or similar
displays shall be permitted in the remainder of the restaurant. The audio on all televisions or
similar displays shall be turned off between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
#5. The permitted hours of operation shall be 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily for all
operations of the restaurant, including the dining patio, with the exception of Federal and State
holidays, Cinco de Mayo, and St. Patrick’s Day. All customers shall vacate the premises by not
later than 10:00 pm (12:00 Midnight on holidays as stated) and the doors shall be locked.
Proposed condition language
#4____Live entertainment (including amplified music, disc jockeys, live music whether
acoustic or amplified, and live performances of all kinds) and customer dancing is prohibited.
Televisions and amplified music, including speakers shall be prohibited within the first ten (10)
feet of the front of the building. A maximum of five (5) televisions or similar displays shall be
permitted in the remainder of the restaurant.
#6 __The hours of operation for all operations of the restaurant, including the bar area, shall
be limited to between 7:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M daily. All customers shall vacate the premises
by no later than 11:00 P.M. and the doors shall be locked.
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The following summarizes the proposed modifications and their relationship to the current CUP and
conditions of approval as provided in CC Resolution 10-6723.
Floor Plan
The current approved floor plan (attached) includes 118 total seats. There are 14 bar counter seats,
32 barstool seats, 24 front dining area seats, and 48 table/booth combo main dining seats. The
kitchen, food preparation area, and storage space are located at the east portion of the tenant space.
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There are two restrooms (each with two stalls) to the north portion of the tenant space. The existing
occupant load authorizes a maximum of 130 people.
The proposed floor plan (attached) includes 81 total seats (reduction in 37 seats). There are 11 bar
counter seats; 28 casual bar seats, 6 front dining area seats, and 36 table/booth combo main dining
seats. Five televisions are proposed on the floor plans. Three are proposed to be located behind the
bar area, and will be setback 12 feet from the face of the building, one is proposed to be located in
the casual dining area, and one is proposed to be located in the main dining area. Currently there are
two televisions authorized in the CC Resolution 10-6723 however the current approved floor plan
does not denote any televisions on the plans. Occupant load is anticipated to decrease from 130
people to a maximum of 100 people.
Operating Hours/Late Night Intensification
The current operating hours are 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily for all operations of the restaurant,
including the dining patio, with the exception of Federal and State holidays, Cinco de Mayo, and St.
Patrick’s Day. All customers shall vacate the premises by not
later than 10:00 p.m. (12:00 Midnight on holidays as stated) and the doors shall be locked. Since the
hours currently allow for the sale of alcohol past 11:00 p.m. on certain holidays, the previous
restaurant (“Hot’s Kitchen”) was considered a late-night establishment pursuant to HBMC Subsection
17.40.080(B).
HBMC Subsection 17.40.080(B) establishes conditions for late-night alcohol beverage
establishments to operate after 11:00 p.m. Further, in connection with the adoption of this section of
the code, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 12-6816 to establish a limit on late-night on-sale
alcohol establishments at 36 establishments. Pursuant to this Resolution, no new businesses can be
permitted as late-night establishments unless they meet the criteria of Subsection 17.40.080(B).
Currently there are 39 establishments considered late-night establishments (including the previous
Hot’s Kitchen). (see Attachment 10 Citywide Beer and Wine/General Alcohol Matrix attached).
The new restaurant is proposing to modify the operating hours to 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily, and is
therefore not subject to Section 17.40.080, nor considered a late-night establishment, and reduces
the overall number of late-night establishments to 38 city-wide.
Staff Recommended Changes to Existing Conditions of Approval:
In addition to the proposed modifications to conditions related to the applicant’s request, staff
recommends a new resolution of approval which incorporates all prior applicable conditions of
approval, incorporating amendments from the applicant and staff, which will supersede prior
resolutions CC 10-6723 and PC 96-13 and include more current conditions required of new
restaurant establishments. Amendments to PC 96-13 include General Condition #2, #5 and CC 10-
6723 Conditions #4-6, 8, 12 (attached) while removing condition PC 96-13 Special Condition #7 and
PC 96-13 General Condition #7, and adding conditions #5, #10, #12, #19, #23, #27 (attached) to
provide additional clarity, remove irrelevant conditions and to include standard conditions of approval.
CUP Criteria, Conditions, and Standards:
Municipal Code Sections 17.40.020 and 17.40.080 address criteria, conditions and standards for
reviewing, granting and amending CUPs in order to reduce the potential for adverse secondary land
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use impacts.
In considering the granting of any conditional use permit, including an amendment, for any use, the
following criteria for granting said permit shall be considered:
A.Distance from existing residential uses;
The entrance of the building is oriented towards Hermosa Avenue,a commercial street and
there is no entrance or windows oriented towards the residential uses.Adjacent residential
uses are located north of 8th Street between Palm Drive and Manhattan Avenue,within the R-3
Multiple Family residential zone and approximately 100 feet from the east tenant space wall.
Conditions of approval are included that require:no more than 50%of the building frontage
will have operable windows;noise emanating from the property shall be within the limitations
prescribed by the City’s Nose Ordinance and the building shall be equipped with acoustic
features and air conditioning to maximize sound proofing.
B.The amount of existing or proposed off-street parking facilities,and its distance from the
proposed use;
The restaurant will share the building with an entertainment firm,International Tours Specialist
(office use).There are six (6)shared parking spaces at the rear of the building.The parking is
to remain shared and unassigned.The proposed modifications will maintain the existing
restaurant use,and will not add floor area,and therefore parking is adequately provided in
compliance with HBMC Subsection 17.52.035(D)(Requirements for buildings nonconforming
to parking requirements).The resolution includes a condition of approval for a bike rack for a
minimum of six (6)bikes however the location of the bike racks is not shown on the submitted
floor plans.At the time of plan check,the Planning Department will confirm the location of the
bike rack to ensure compliance with the CUP condition of approval.
C.Location of and distance to churches, schools, hospitals and public playgrounds;
The proposed modifications are not likely to affect Noble Park which is the nearest sensitive
receptor at approximately 0.4 miles from the project site,or other parks or similar uses in the
vicinity due to distance and conditions on operation.
D. The combination of uses proposed;
The proposed project is located within the C-2 Restricted Commercial zone which aims to
provide opportunities for a limited range of office,retail,and service commercial uses
specifically appropriate for the scale and character of the downtown,a resident and visitor
serving pedestrian-oriented shopping/ entertainment district.
HMBC 17.04 defines restaurant as “a bona fide public eating establishment (A)whose primary
function is the sale or offering for sale of prepared food during all hours it is open for business,
and (B)that prepares food on-site in a kitchen capable of refrigerating and preparing food from
its component ingredients.”
The proposed restaurant,limited to on-sale beer and wine,is consistent with the C-2
Restricted Commercial zone and the surrounding uses.The proposed use and characteristics
of the operation are consistent with the definition of a restaurant,and should not be
considered a bar, stated in the HBMC 17.04 for the following reasons:
·The business will provide a total of 81 seats within the customer dining area which lens
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·The business will provide a total of 81 seats within the customer dining area which lens
to a dine in and sit-down restaurant service.
·It is proposed that 18-25 employees will be hired,which is typical of restaurant
establish.A bar-only establishment does not typically service full meals and does not
require additional service.
·The sample menu provided shows that full meals will be served
·The restaurant kitchen will include additional facilities such as multiple food preparation
and serving stations.A station is a designated area where a certain type of food is
prepared.Stations help keep a restaurant kitchen running smoothly.Restaurants also
typically include a kitchen line,which is the area where the servers pick up their food.
It's often operated by the expeditor;the individual who's responsible for sending dishes
to the dining room and who ensures meals are presentable.In larger kitchens,the
expeditor might also communicate the wait staff's orders to the cook(s)in the kitchen.
The kitchen line may include garnish,plates,a spindle for order tickets,and heating
lamps to keep the waiting food hot.Restaurant kitchens are also larger,and stations
are usually more spread out allowing for fewer collisions with the larger number of back
of house restaurant staff.Kitchen staffing at restaurants typically include chef(s),
waiters and waitresses,food preparation staff,expeditors and often times back of
house management.Restaurant kitchens are not laid out to prepare snacks and quick
serve food.They are designed to provide full meals to perhaps several hundreds of
people every day depending on the size of the restaurant and season.
E.Precautions taken by the owner or operator of the proposed establishment to assure the
compatibility of the use with surrounding uses;
The proposal to alter restaurant operating hours from 7 a.m.-10 p.m.(7 a.m.-Midnight on
Holidays)daily to 7 a.m.to 11 p.m.daily will not increase the number of late-night alcohol
beverage establishments pursuant to Section 17.40.080 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal
Code.
Late-night alcohol beverage establishments are on-sale establishments which operate after
11:00 P.M.,including restaurants,establishments that serve or allow alcoholic beverages as
the primary use (e.g.,bars),and establishments that provide live entertainment.The objective
of the City’s late-night alcohol beverage establishment policy is to reduce the potential for
adverse impacts associated with late-night alcohol beverage establishments after 11:00 P.M.
The proposal to alter hours will not increase the number of late-night alcohol beverage
establishments and is consistent with the surrounding uses, and the intent of the C-2 zone.
The applicant is proposing to recess the additional televisions 12 feet away from the
pedestrian frontage.The applicant is also reducing the seat capacity and occupant load to
assure compatibility of the new restaurant with the surrounding uses.The change in hours will
also help the City meet its goal of reducing late-night alcohol establishments.
F.The relationship of the proposed business-generated traffic volume and the size of streets serving
the area;
No additional trips are anticipated to be generated as the restaurant use will remain and will
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No additional trips are anticipated to be generated as the restaurant use will remain and will
not be expanded.
G.The proposed exterior signs and decor,and the compatibility thereof with existing establishments
in the area;
Signage is reviewed and approved through a separate sign permit review.There are no
exterior modifications proposed.
H.The number of similar establishments or uses within close proximity to the proposed
establishment;
There is a mix of commercial businesses along Hermosa Avenue,including six (6)other
alcohol serving restaurants within a block of the Project.Three (3)of the six (6)establishments
have on-sale general alcohol licenses while three (3)establishments have on-sale beer and
wine.Four of these businesses are considered “late-night establishments.”The proposed
physical modifications will have no effect on the number of similar establishments or uses
within close proximity to the proposed establishment.
I. Noise, odor, dust and/or vibration that may be generated by the proposed use;
The entrance of the building is oriented towards Hermosa Avenue,a commercial street and
there is no entrance or windows oriented towards the residential uses.Conditions of approval
are included which require:no more than 50%of the building frontage will have operable
windows,and noise emanating from the property shall be within the limitations prescribed by
the City’s Nose Ordinance and the building shall be equipped with acoustic features and air
conditioning to maximize sound proofing as conditioned.
Five televisions are proposed on the floor plans.Three are proposed to be located behind the
bar area,and will be setback 12 feet from the face of the building,one is proposed to be
located in the casual dining area,and one is proposed to be located in the main dining area.
The separation of the televisions in different rooms will lessen the noise impact and add to
more of a sit-down restaurant ambiance.
The applicant is further proposing the following sound dampening practices:instead of metal
furniture as the previous location installed,the new business will utilize softer wood table tops
and fabrics booths and seats,sound reduction boards on the main room walls and under the
bar counters,and commercial grade area rugs on the hard surface floors under the louder
seating areas.
J. Impact of the proposed use to the city’s infrastructure, and/or services;
The existing restaurant use will continue,and current infrastructure is not anticipated to be
impacted.
K. Will the establishment contribute to a concentration of similar outlets in the area;
The existing restaurant use will continue,and the proposed modifications will not change
concentration of similar outlets in the area.
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L.Other considerations that,in the judgment of the Planning Commission,are necessary to assure
compatibility with the surrounding uses, and the city as a whole.
No other issues are identified.
Environmental Determination:
Staff finds the project to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as
defined in Section 15301 Existing Facilities, Item (a), Class 1 Existing Facilities. The modification of
the floor plan at 844 Hermosa Avenue is exempt from CEQA because the Project involves a change
to the floor plan of a commercial use within an existing building.
General Plan Consistency:
The establishment is located within the Community Commercial (CC) land use area, and the purpose
is to provide opportunities and locations for uses designed to serve the shopping, dining, and
employment desires of the entire community, including a mix of locally-owned businesses and
regional or national restaurants located on the ground floor, which generate sales tax revenue.
Community Commercial land uses primarily serve the local market, though they may also serve the
needs of visitors and residents of nearby jurisdictions. Coastal priority uses include restaurants
located Downtown which serve visitors to the beach and which rely on beach visitors for much of
their revenue.
The future vision of the Downtown District includes enhancing the building form and orientation as
well as transforming the realm on Hermosa Avenue. Building design and orientation which supports
high quality and lively pedestrian activity on Downtown streets is encouraged. The pedestrian
orientation of Downtown streetscapes should be improved through providing cafés and recessed
outdoor seating opportunities. The proposed restaurant is located on the first-floor street level which
will promote lively pedestrian actively on Hermosa Avenue. The open-air dining further improves the
public realm and promotes the pedestrian orientation of Downtown streets.
One of the overarching goals of the General Plan is the need to maintain a strong, diverse and
vibrant local economy. Attracting businesses sought after by the public will generate extra revenue
and will ensure a healthy, vibrant economy. The Stanton HB is an upscale restaurant that will
contribute to the local culture and economic vitality of the community. The restaurant will activate a
space that has been vacate since 2018 and will provide a quality experience for visitors and the local
community. Another goal of the General Plan is the desire to build a resilient economy that is
supported by keeping local dollars in the local economy. The Stanton HB will support local jobs for
the community and contribute to the culture of the Downtown District.
The proposal also implements the following PLAN Hermosa goals and policies: Land Use policies 1.3
Access to daily activities, 1.5 Balance resident and visitor needs, 1.7 Compatibility of uses, 1.8
Respond to unique characteristics, 1.9 Retain commercial land area, 6.6 Human-scale buildings, 6.7
Pedestrian-oriented design, and 8.2 Coastal-related uses as well as Governance policy 5.7 Visitor
and resident balance.
Summary:Staff recommends the Commission adopt the attached draft Resolution amending the
Conditional Use Permit for alterations to a restaurant with on-sale beer and wine, modify the floor
plan, and alter the operating hours to 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily at 844 Hermosa Avenue, “The
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Stanton HB” (previously “Hot’s Kitchen”), and determine that the project is categorically exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Attachments:
1.Draft Resolution for CUP 20-06
2.Planning Commission Resolution 96-13
3.Planning Commission Resolution 07-15 (Revoked CUP)
4.Planning Commission Resolution 08-26 (Replaced by CC 10-6723)
5.City Council Resolution 10-6723 (Current CUP)
6.Approved Floor Plan for The Stanton HB (Director Determinations of Minor Modifications
through tenant improvements)
7.Summary of Proposed Modifications to Conditions of Approval
8.Poster Verification and Radius Map
9.Applicant Submittals (Business Narrative, Sample Menu, Floor Plan, Photos)
10.Citywide Beer and Wine/General Alcohol Matrix (updated 05/20/20)
11.City Council Ordinance No. 12-6789 (No Intensification Policy)
12.City Council Ordinance No. 12-6816 (Policy to Set Limit of Late-Night Establishments to 36
Citywide)
Respectfully Submitted by: Melanie Emas, Assistant Planner
Concur: Nicole Ellis, Associate Planner
Reviewed for Legal Consistency: Pat Donegan, City Attorney’s Office
Approved By: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 20-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW ON-SALE BEER AND WINE,
FLOOR PLAN ALTERATIONS, AND TO MODIFY CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL TO CHANGE OPERATING HOURS FROM BETWEEN 7:00
AM AND 10:00 PM DAILY AND 7:00 AM TO MIDNIGHT ON HOLIDAYS
TO BETWEEN 7:00 AM AND 11:00 PM DAILY AT AN EXISTING
RESTAURANT LIMITED TO ON-SALE BEER AND WINE, AT 844
HERMOSA AVENUE “THE STANTON” (PREVIOUSLY “HOT’S
KITCHEN”), AND DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM 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 July 16, 2020 by Sheryl Brady representing
Jason Cortes/ LA Hospitality, LLC (Business Owner), seeking approval for a Conditional
Use Permit Amendment for to allow on-sale beer and wine, floor plan alterations, and to
modify conditions of approval to change operating hours from between 7:00 am and 10:00
pm daily and 7:00 am and Midnight on Holidays to between 7:00 am and 11:00 pm daily
at an existing restaurant limited to on-sale beer and wine at 844 Hermosa Avenue, “The
Stanton HB” (previously “Hot’s Kitchen”), and determination that the project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
SECTION 2. The project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Guidelines, Section 15301(a), Class 1,
Existing Facilities, because the proposal involves a change to the floor plan of a
commercial use within an existing building.
SECTION 3. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing
to consider CUP 20-06 on September 15, 2020, at which time the Staff Report and
testimony and evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the
Planning Commission.
SECTION 4. Based on evidence received at the public hearing, the Planning
Commission hereby makes the following findings to modify the Conditional Use Permit,
pursuant to section 17.40.020 of the Municipal Code:
A. Distance from existing residential uses;
The entrance of the building is oriented towards Hermosa Avenue, a commercial
street and there is no entrance or windows oriented towards the residential uses.
Adjacent residential uses are located north of 8th Street between Palm Drive and
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Manhattan Avenue, within the R-3 Multiple Family residential zone and
approximately 100 feet from the east tenant space wall. Conditions of approval are
included that require: no more than 50% of the building frontage will have operable
windows; noise emanating from the property shall be within the limitations
prescribed by the City’s Nose Ordinance and the building shall be equipped with
acoustic features and air conditioning to maximize sound proofing.
B. The amount of existing or proposed off-street parking facilities, and its distance from
the proposed use;
The restaurant will share the building with an entertainment firm, International
Tours Specialist (office use). There are six (6) shared parking spaces at the rear
of the building. The parking is to remain shared and unassigned. The proposed
modifications will maintain the existing restaurant use, and will not add floor area,
and therefore parking is adequately provided in compliance with HBMC Subsection
17.52.035(D) (Requirements for buildings nonconforming to parking
requirements). The resolution includes a condition of approval for a bike rack for a
minimum of six (6) bikes however the location of the bike racks is not shown on
the submitted floor plans. At the time of plan check, the Planning Department will
confirm the location of the bike rack to ensure compliance with the CUP condition
of approval.
C. Location of and distance to churches, schools, hospitals and public playgrounds;
The proposed modifications are not likely to affect Noble Park which is the nearest
sensitive receptor at approximately 0.4 miles from the project site, or other parks
or similar uses in the vicinity due to distance and conditions on operation.
D. The combination of uses proposed;
The proposed project is located within the C-2 Restricted Commercial zone which
aims to provide opportunities for a limited range of office, retail, and service
commercial uses specifically appropriate for the scale and character of the
downtown, a resident and visitor serving pedestrian-oriented shopping/
entertainment district.
HMBC 17.04 defines restaurant as “a bona fide public eating establishment (A)
whose primary function is the sale or offering for sale of prepared food during all
hours it is open for business, and (B) that prepares food on-site in a kitchen
capable of refrigerating and preparing food from its component ingredients.”
The proposed restaurant, limited to on-sale beer and wine, is consistent with the
C-2 Restricted Commercial zone and the surrounding uses. The proposed use and
characteristics of the operation are consistent with the definition of a restaurant,
and should not be considered a bar, stated in the HBMC 17.04 for the following
reasons:
• The business will provide a total of 81 seats within the customer dining area
which lens to a dine in and sit-down restaurant service.
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• It is proposed that 18-25 employees will be hired, which is typical of
restaurant establish. A bar-only establishment does not typically service full
meals and does not require additional service.
• The sample menu provided shows that full meals will be served
• The restaurant kitchen will include additional facilities such as multiple food
preparation and serving stations. A station is a designated area where a
certain type of food is prepared. Stations help keep a restaurant kitchen
running smoothly. Restaurants also typically include a kitchen line, which is
the area where the servers pick up their food. It's often operated by the
expeditor; the individual who's responsible for sending dishes to the dining
room and who ensures meals are presentable. In larger kitchens, the
expeditor might also communicate the wait staff's orders to the cook(s) in
the kitchen. The kitchen line may include garnish, plates, a spindle for order
tickets, and heating lamps to keep the waiting food hot. Restaurant kitchens
are also larger, and stations are usually more spread out allowing for fewer
collisions with the larger number of back of house restaurant staff. Kitchen
staffing at restaurants typically include chef(s), waiters and waitresses, food
preparation staff, expeditors and often times back of house management.
Restaurant kitchens are not laid out to prepare snacks and quick serve food.
They are designed to provide full meals to perhaps several hundreds of
people every day depending on the size of the restaurant and season.
E. Precautions taken by the owner or operator of the proposed establishment to assure
the compatibility of the use with surrounding uses;
The proposal to alter restaurant operating hours from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. (7 a.m. –
Midnight on Holidays) daily to 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily will not increase the number
of late-night alcohol beverage establishments pursuant to Section 17.40.080 of the
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code.
Late-night alcohol beverage establishments are on-sale establishments which
operate after 11:00 P.M., including restaurants, establishments that serve or allow
alcoholic beverages as the primary use (e.g., bars), and establishments that
provide live entertainment. The objective of the City’s late-night alcohol beverage
establishment policy is to reduce the potential for adverse impacts associated with
late-night alcohol beverage establishments after 11:00 P.M. The proposal to alter
hours will not increase the number of late-night alcohol beverage establishments
and is consistent with the surrounding uses, and the intent of the C-2 zone.
The applicant is proposing to recess the additional televisions 12 feet away from
the pedestrian frontage. The applicant is also reducing the seat capacity and
occupant load to assure compatibility of the new restaurant with the surrounding
uses. The change in hours will also help the City meet its goal of reducing late-
night alcohol establishments.
F. The relationship of the proposed business-generated traffic volume and the size of
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streets serving the area;
No additional trips are anticipated to be generated as the restaurant use will remain
and will not be expanded.
G. The proposed exterior signs and decor, and the compatibility thereof with existing
establishments in the area;
Signage is reviewed and approved through a separate sign permit review. There
are no exterior modifications proposed.
H. The number of similar establishments or uses within close proximity to the proposed
establishment;
There is a mix of commercial businesses along Hermosa Avenue, including six (6)
other alcohol serving restaurants within a block of the Project. Three (3) of the six
(6) establishments have on-sale general alcohol licenses while three (3)
establishments have on-sale beer and wine. Four of these businesses are
considered “late-night establishments.” The proposed physical modifications will
have no effect on the number of similar establishments or uses within close proximity
to the proposed establishment.
I. Noise, odor, dust and/or vibration that may be generated by the proposed use;
The entrance of the building is oriented towards Hermosa Avenue, a commercial
street and there is no entrance or windows oriented towards the residential uses.
Conditions of approval are included which require: no more than 50% of the
building frontage will have operable windows, and noise emanating from the
property shall be within the limitations prescribed by the City’s Nose Ordinance
and the building shall be equipped with acoustic features and air conditioning to
maximize sound proofing as conditioned.
Five televisions are proposed on the floor plans. Three are proposed to be located
behind the bar area, and will be setback 12 feet from the face of the building, one
is proposed to be located in the casual dining area, and one is proposed to be
located in the main dining area. The separation of the televisions in different rooms
will lessen the noise impact and add to more of a sit-down restaurant ambiance.
The applicant is further proposing the following sound dampening practices:
instead of metal furniture as the previous location installed, the new business will
utilize softer wood table tops and fabrics booths and seats, sound reduction boards
on the main room walls and under the bar counters, and commercial grade area
rugs on the hard surface floors under the louder seating areas.
J. Impact of the proposed use to the city’s infrastructure, and/or services;
The existing restaurant use will continue, and current infrastructure is not
anticipated to be impacted.
K. Will the establishment contribute to a concentration of similar outlets in the area;
The existing restaurant use will continue, and the proposed modifications will not
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change concentration of similar outlets in the area.
L. Other considerations that, in the judgment of the Planning Commission, are necessary
to assure compatibility with the surrounding uses, and the city as a whole.
No other issues are identified.
SECTION 5. Based on the foregoing, and pursuant to Hermosa Beach Municipal
Code (HBMC) Sections 17.40.020 and 18.40.080, the Planning Commission hereby
modifies the Conditions of Approval of the Conditional Use Permit for on-sale alcohol –
beer and wine, in conjunction with a restaurant for the property at 844 Hermosa Avenue,
which supersedes City Council Resolution 10-6723 and Planning Commission Resolution
96-13 as follows:
1. The continued operation of the business shall be as a bona fide
restaurant: the kitchen shall be equipped to prepare food from its
component ingredients whenever the restaurant is open and it shall
offer a full-service lunch and/or dinner menu; food service from the
menu shall be available during all hours that the establishment is open
for business, provided that said food service may cease one hour prior
to close daily.
2. Alcohol may be served for on-premise consumption only and in a
manner consistent with its license issued by the State Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
3. The restaurant shall maintain sales reports showing the actual items
sold and price charged and invoices for all food, nonalcoholic
beverages and alcohol beverages sold for the prior twelve (12)
months. Should the Planning Commission or City Council initiate a
CUP modification or revocation proceeding, the Commission, or the
Council, may at its discretion require the subject business to provide
(a) a statement of the percentage of gross sales, computed monthly,
that resulted from the sale of prepared food for not longer than the
prior twelve (12) months; and (b) the supporting data upon which the
percentage is based.
The Planning Commission, or City Council, may also require an audit
of the records of the business by a certified public accountant to
determine the gross sales of food and alcohol or a forensic audit by a
qualified auditor selected by the city of the information and data
systems by which the information is produced. The results of these
audits may be used to determine whether the grounds for modification
or revocation exist. When considering revocation or modification, a
restaurant that sells or provides on-sale alcoholic beverages will be
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presumed to be operating as a restaurant if the monthly food to
alcohol sale ratios are consistent with the ratios in HBMC Subsection
17.70.010(H).
4.Live entertainment (including amplified music, disc jockeys, live
music whether acoustic or amplified, and live performances of all
kinds) and customer dancing is prohibited. Televisions and amplified
music, including speakers shall be prohibited within the first ten (10)
feet of the front of the building. A maximum of five (5) televisions or
similar displays shall be permitted in the remainder of the restaurant.
5.The permittee shall not solicit, advertise, or otherwise encourage the
use of its premises for "pub crawl" activities whereby persons travel
in an organized or predetermined fashion between premises with the
goal of consuming alcoholic beverages at each stop along the way.
6.The hours of operation for all operations of the restaurant, including
the bar area, shall be limited to between 7:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M daily.
All customers shall vacate the premises by no later than 11:00 P.M.
and the doors shall be locked.
7.The furniture and interior improvement within the business operation
shall conform to the floor plan, attached as “Exhibit A”. The use
consisting of a restaurant with on-sale beer and wine, and open
air dining, shall be substantially consistent with the plans
submitted August 24, 2020 and approved by the Planning
Commission on September 15, 2020. Minor modifications to the plans
shall be reviewed and may be approved by the Community
Development Director. Any substantial deviation must be reviewed
and approved by the Planning Commission.
8.The modifications and the operation shall comply with all
requirements of the Building, Fire and Public Works Departments. The
applicant shall submit a plan for occupant load calculation and
approval prior to issuance of the Certificate of Final Occupancy.
9.Noise emanating from the property shall be within the limitations
prescribed by the City's Noise Ordinance (Hermosa Beach Municipal
Code Chapter 8.24) and shall not create a nuisance to surrounding
residential neighborhoods and/or commercial establishments.
10.Management shall be responsible for maintaining noise volumes at
reasonable levels.
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11.The establishment shall not adversely affect the welfare of the
residents, and/or commercial establishments nearby.
12.The business shall employ adequate staffing and management/
supervision to prevent serving underage persons, over-serving
alcohol, and loitering, unruliness, and boisterous behavior by patrons
both inside and outside on the business premises, or in the immediate
area. A manager who is aware of the conditions of this Conditional
Use Permit shall be on the premises during business hours. The
Conditional Use Permit shall be maintained on the premise in a
location where employees can easily read the conditions.
13.If the Police Chief determines that there are a disproportionate number
of police calls to the business due to the disorderly or disruptive
behavior of patrons and the inability or refusal of the business to
manage its patrons, the Chief shall so notify the Director of
Community Development of this action, who shall forthwith schedule
a public hearing before the Planning Commission to consider
modification or revocation of this Conditional Use Permit.
14.The building shall be equipped with acoustic features to maximize
sound proofing to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director.
15.The exterior of the premises shall be maintained in a neat and clean
manner and maintained free of graffiti at all times.
16.The rear door, emergency exit, facing the alley shall remain closed at
all times during business hours, and shall be equipped with panic
hardware including an alarm and a self-closing door mechanism,
equipment shall be maintained in operational order at all times.
17.The rear roll-up door shall be maintained closed at all times except
during deliveries and trash pickup.
18.Storage of trash bins or cans must be screened and remain in the
utility room as described on the approved floor plans. Odor
elimination equipment shall be installed for the trash bin area; venting
untreated air from this area shall be prohibited.
19.Deliveries to the rear doors on Palm Drive are prohibited between the
hours of 10:00 P.M and 8:00 A.M daily.
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20. The provisions of this Conditional Use Permit shall take effect
immediately upon adoption by the Planning Commission and upon
completion of the applicable appeal period, should no appeal be filed.
21. This Conditional Use Permit Resolution shall supersede and replace
City Council Resolution 10-6723 and Planning Commission
Resolution 96-13 which is hereby rescinded and of no further force
and effect.
22. The operation of the business shall comply with all Ordinances,
regulations and laws applicable to a business of this kind in effect as
of the date hereof or hereafter adopted. In addition to any other
remedy available at law, in equity or as provided in the Municipal
Code, (i) any significant or material violation, or (ii) any repeated,
continuous or sustained violation of any condition of approval of this
Conditional Use Permit shall constitute cause for revocation of this
Permit. The Permittee shall be required to reimburse the City fully for
its costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorney's fees, in
undertaking any such corrective action. Reimbursement of
enforcement costs shall constitute a civil debt and may be collected
by any means permitted by law. In the event that violations of this
Permit occur, the City shall refrain from issuing further permits,
licenses or other approvals until such violation has been fully
remedied.
23. The project shall maintain in conformance with all other applicable
City of Hermosa Beach and regulatory agency requirements and
standards, including but not limited to: California Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control, Los Angeles County Health Department,
California Disabled Access Standards (Government Code Title 24),
and Los Angeles County National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System Permit (NPDES).
24. The restaurant with on-sale alcoholic beverage service may be subject
to a periodic review process established by the City to verify
conformance with the conditions of approval.
25. The provision of alcoholic beverages shall comply with the following:
a. All alcoholic beverages shall be served in non-disposable
drinkware.
b. Signs shall be posted in a conspicuous location warning patrons
of the illegality of removing alcoholic beverages from the
restaurant, and carrying and consuming alcoholic beverages in
any public place such as the public sidewalk or beach.
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26. To reduce marine debris associated with take-out containers, the
establishment shall not use take-out containers with a “No. 6” recycle
code or use certain polystyrene products, single-use plastic products,
and single-use products in compliance with HBMC Chapter 8.64.
27. The practice of washing and rinsing restaurant floor mats, equipment,
tables, etc., or discharge of any liquids, other than stormwater, onto
the public right-or way, into the parking lot drain or stormdrains, is
strictly prohibited. Discharge of liquids or wash water shall be limited
to the sanitary sewer.
28. Exterior and interior water use shall comply with Chapter 8.56.
29. Approval of this permit shall expire twenty-four (24) months from the
date of approval by the Planning Commission, unless significant
construction or improvements or the use authorized hereby has
commenced. One or more extensions of time may be requested. No
extension shall be considered unless requested, in writing to the
Community Development Director including the reason therefore, at
least 60 days prior to the expiration date. No additional notice of
expiration will be provided.
30. A bicycle rack for a minimum of six (6) bikes shall be provided. The
location shall be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Director.
31. The six (6) standard parking spaces shall be shared and fully available
to employee and patrons of the entire multi-tenant commercial
building. No spaces may be assigned to a particular tenant.
SECTION 6. The Conditional Use Permit, as modified, shall be recorded, and proof
of recordation shall be submitted to the Community Development Department prior to
commencement or issuance of Building Permit Certificate of Occupancy.
This permit shall not be effective for any purposes until the permittee and the
owners of the property involved have filed at the office of the Planning Division of the
Community Development Department their affidavits stating that they are aware of, and
agree to accept, all of the conditions of this Conditional Use Permit.
Each of the above conditions is separately enforced, and if one of the conditions
of approval is found to be invalid by a court of law, all the other conditions shall remain
valid and enforceable.
The subject property shall be developed, maintained and operated in full
compliance with the conditions of this permit and any law, statute, Ordinance or other
regulation hereafter adopted that is applicable to any development or activity on the
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compliance shall be a violation of these conditions.
The Planning Commission may review this Conditional Use Permit and may
amend the subject conditions or impose any new conditions if deemed necessary to
mitigate detrimental effects on the neighborhood resulting from the subject use.
The Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Hermosa Beach and
its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City
or its agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void or annul this Conditional Use
Permit. The City shall promptly notify the Permittee of any claim, action or proceeding
and the City shall fully cooperate in the defense. If the City fails to promptly notify the
Permittee of any claim, action or proceeding, or the City fails to cooperate fully in the
defense, the Permittee shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify or hold
harmless the City.
The Permittee shall reimburse the City for any court and attorney's fees that the City may
be required to pay as a result of any claim or action brought against the City because of
this permit. Although the Permittee is the real party in interest in an action, the City may,
at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of the action but such
participation shall not relieve the Permittee of any obligation under this Permit.
SECTION 7. Pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6, any legal
challenge to the decision of the Planning Commission, after a formal appeal to the City
Council, must be made within 90 days after the final decision by the City Council.
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. No. 20-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 September 15, 2020.
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Rob Saemann, Chairman Ken Robertson, Secretary
September 15, 2020
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RESOLUTION NO. 10-6723
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO SUSTAIN THE PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
AMENDMENT TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT WITH ON-SALE BEER
AND WINE AND OUTDOOR DINING (HOT’S KITCHEN) IN AN
EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 844 HERMOSA AVENUE,
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 23, TRACT NO. 1564, HERMOSA
BEACH
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 2.52.040, the City
Council took jurisdiction of the Planning Commission’s August 17, 2010, decision regarding 844
Hermosa Avenue. On October 12, 2010, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the application for an amendment to an existing Conditional Use Permit at which time
testimony and evidence, both oral and written, was presented to and considered by the Council.
SECTION 2. Based on the Staff Report, testimony, the record of the decision of the
Planning Commission, and evidence received, both oral and written, the City Council makes the
following factual findings:
1. On August 17, 2010, Planning Commission adopted PC Resolution 10-13
amending the Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant with on-sale beer and wine and outdoor
dining at 844 Hermosa Avenue (Ken and Kent’s) to allow modifications requested by a new
restaurant owner (Hot’s Kitchen).
2. An application was filed by ‘Hot’s Kitchen’ requesting approval of a Conditional
Use Permit Amendment (CUP 10-7) to an existing restaurant with on-sale beer and wine, with
hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily and 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Federal and State
holidays, Cinco de Mayo and St. Patrick’s Day, to add outdoor dining (by expanding the window
openings along the front of the commercial building to create an open air dining area) and to
modify the interior at 844 Hermosa Avenue. Alterations include:
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Replacement of a deli/bakery service counter with a “food counter” with 14 seats, and
decrease in the formerly identified ‘patio’ area south of the front door from 30 to 24
seats.
The operable windows in the formerly identified ‘patio’ dining area south of the front
door on the approved plans will be converted to operable garage-style doors creating an
‘open air dining area’. The barrier between the formerly identified ‘patio area’ and the
remainder of the restaurant on the approved plans is proposed to be eliminated.
Windows on the façade north of the front door will also be converted to operable
garage-style doors creating an ‘open air dining area’ encompassing bench seats
adjacent to the garage-style doors.
The kitchen will be enclosed so that doors and windows of the establishment may
remain open, without screens, during operation.
Other minor changes to seating configuration are proposed.
3. The site is zoned C-2, Restricted Commercial, which allows on-sale general
alcoholic beverages and outdoor dining with approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
4. The restaurant occupies 4,365 square feet on the ground floor of an existing 6,383
square foot two-story commercial building constructed pursuant to a precise development plan
approved per Planning Commission Resolution 96-13.
5. The subject space was most recently occupied by ‘Ken and Kent’s New York Style
Deli’ which operated pursuant to Planning Commission Resolutions 08-26 and 96-13, although
improvements for the approved ‘patio’ dining with enlarged operable windows and barrier
segregating the ‘patio’ area from adjoining seating were never constructed, and Ken and Kent’s
vacated the premises in 2009.
6. A Conditional Use Permit and Precise Development Plan was approved in 1996 per
Planning Commission Resolution 96-13 to allow construction of the building and on-sale
alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a restaurant. The CUP was revoked per Planning
Commission Resolution 07-15 because the use permit for alcohol service expired after the closure
of the former restaurant. A CUP for a new restaurant with on-sale beer and wine and ‘patio’
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dining was granted by Planning Commission Resolution 08-26, incorporating relevant conditions
in Resolution PC 96-13 as the governing entitlement for the overall building improvement.
7. The changes to the interior are significant and the amendment is therefore required
by Condition 1 of Planning Commission Resolution 08-26. The proposal is consistent with all
findings and all conditions of Planning Commission Resolution 96-13, except as amended or
clarified by this proposal and approval.
SECTION 3. The project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act per CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301(a), Class 1, Existing Facilities,
because the proposal involves a change to floor plan to a commercial use within an existing building
for essentially the same use, with slightly decreased seating, all services are available, and no
significant impacts are identified.
SECTION 4. Based on the foregoing factual findings the City Council makes the
following findings substantiating that the Conditional Use Permit Amendment will be compatible
with and not aversely affect the surrounding area pursuant to Section 17.40.020 of the Hermosa
Beach Municipal Code:
1. The deli/bakery service counter in the 2008 approved plan will be replaced with a
“food counter with alcohol” with 14 seats. Concerns associated with food counters or ‘bar-type’
settings, relating to increased potential for disturbances that may be associated with a bar/sports
bar atmosphere, are minimal because the operation will continue to operate as a restaurant, close
by 10:00 p.m. on all days (except approved holidays), live entertainment is not allowed and the
project is appropriately conditioned regarding security, and a condition has been included that
televisions be limited to two maximum located at least ten (10) feet east of the front of the
building.
2. Conversion of windows to operable garage-style doors both south and north of the
front door will create an open air dining area which will contribute to a vibrant pedestrian
environment. The potential for noise impacts is reduced since live entertainment is not allowed,
and a limit on the number of televisions and similar media within the establishment is made a
condition of approval, in addition to the prohibition on TVs within the first ten (10) feet of the
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front of the building. The condition in PC Resolution 96-13 requiring rear doors to be closed
during operating hours to reduce noise impacts is incorporated into this Resolution. The staff
report prepared in 2008 also addressed noise concerns from the dining ‘patio’ which faces
Hermosa Avenue, noting that the closest residential uses to the patio on Hermosa Avenue are at
10th Street (a nonconforming use) to the north and at 8th Street (R-3) to the south with the closest
about 250 feet away. Regulating alcohol service and the closing hour, as well as prohibiting live
entertainment was deemed adequate to reduce noise impacts, and this finding continues to be
valid.
3. To address safety impacts and pass-through of alcoholic beverages to people on the
sidewalk, railings are required along the window openings and non-disposable beverage ware is
required.
4. Since the barrier that delimited the ‘patio’ area on the 2008 approved plan, which
related to the prohibition on televisions and similar media, will be eliminated, and open air dining
will be created, the project is conditioned upon a maximum of two televisions, to be located at
least 10 feet east of the front of the building.
5. The kitchen will be enclosed so that the doors and windows may be opened without
screens. Other seating will also be rearranged although the open floor plan will be maintained.
The area devoted to dining and seating will not increase, and other than the counter/bar area noted
above, the remainder of seating is a mix of benches and movable chairs.
6. The proposal will continue the same use approved in 2008, and will not add floor
area or intensify the use, and therefore parking is adequately provided in conformity with
H.B.M.C. Section 17.52.035.D., “Requirements for buildings nonconforming to parking
requirements.”
SECTION 5. Based on the foregoing, the City Council hereby approves Conditional Use
Permit amendment (CUP 10-7) in conjunction with a restaurant with on-sale beer and wine with
outdoor dining subject to the following Conditions of Approval, which replaces and supersedes
Planning Commission Resolution 10-13.
1. The use of the restaurant shall be consistent with plans submitted and approved
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by the Planning Commission on August 17, 2010. Minor modifications to the plan shall be
reviewed and may be approved by the Community Development Director. Any substantial
deviation must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission.
2. All applicable conditions of P.C. Resolution 96-13 are incorporated in this
approval by reference, and include “Specific Conditions of Approval”, numbers 2 through 9
which relate to: rear building door closure, roll-up door, trash storage area and deliveries, rear
parking area and prohibition of live entertainment and “General operating and standard
conditions” numbers 1 though 8, and 10.
3. General condition 9 of P.C. Resolution 96-13 is amended to allow the windows in
the front building wall north and south of the front door to be modified to large roll-up windows
or ‘garage style doors’ to create an open air dining area. A railing 42-inches in height minimum
shall be installed within the window openings south and north of the front door. In addition,
seating throughout the restaurant shall be used strictly for seating and dining, and shall not be
used for other purposes such as a standing or smoking area.
4. The Conditional Use Permit applies exclusively to on-sale beer and wine in
conjunction with a restaurant. For clarification, Specific Condition 9 of Resolution PC 96-13 is
revised as follows: Live entertainment (including amplified music, disc jockeys, live music
whether acoustic or amplified, and live performances of all kinds) and customer dancing is
prohibited. Televisions and amplified music, including speakers shall be prohibited within the
first ten (10) feet of the front of the building. A maximum of two (2) televisions or similar
displays shall be permitted in the remainder of the restaurant. The audio on all televisions or
similar displays shall be turned off between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
5. The permitted hours of operation shall be 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily for all
operations of the restaurant, including the dining patio, with the exception of Federal and State
holidays, Cinco de Mayo, and St. Patrick’s Day. All customers shall vacate the premises by not
later than 10:00 pm (12:00 Midnight on holidays as stated) and the doors shall be locked.
6. The business shall be operated as a bona fide restaurant: the kitchen shall be
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shall offer a full-service lunch and/or dinner menu; food service from the menu shall be available
during all hours that the establishment is open for business; food shall constitute at least 65% of
total receipts computed on a monthly basis.
7. To reduce pass-through of alcoholic beverages to people on the sidewalk, non-
disposable beverage ware shall at all times be used to serve alcoholic beverages.
8. The restaurant with on-sale alcoholic beverage service shall be subject to annual
review by the Planning Commission to verify conformance with the Conditions of Approval.
9. The project shall be in conformance with all other applicable City of Hermosa
Beach and regulatory agency requirements and standards, including but not limited to: California
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Los Angeles County Health Department, California
Disabled Access Standards (Government Code Title 24), and Los Angeles County National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES). The runoff from washing and/or
rinsing of restaurant equipment, including floor mats, food preparation utensils and other
coverings, shall drain internally to the sewer system only; under no circumstances shall site run-
off drain to the stormwater system.
10. The improvements and their operation shall comply with all requirements of the
Building, and Fire Departments. The applicant shall submit a plan for occupant load calculation
prior to issuance of the Certificate of Final Occupancy.
11. The business shall comply in all other respects with Municipal Code Chapter 8.24
(Noise Control) and noise from the premises shall not constitute a public nuisance.
12. This Conditional Use Permit Amendment encompasses conditions applied to
approval of the establishment in 2008, and Planning Commission Resolution 08-26 is hereby
rescinded and is of no further force and effect.
13. The subject property shall be developed, maintained and operated in full
compliance with the conditions of this grant and any law, statute, Ordinance or other regulation
hereafter adopted that is applicable to any development or activity on the subject property.
Failure of the permittee to cease any development or activity not in full compliance shall be a
violation of these conditions.
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14. The Planning Commission may review this Conditional Use Permit and may
amend the subject conditions or impose any new conditions if deemed necessary to mitigate
detrimental effects on the neighborhood resulting from the subject use.
15. Approval of this permit shall expire twenty-four (24) months from the date of
approval by the Planning Commission, unless significant construction or improvements or the
use authorized hereby has commenced. One or more extensions of time may be requested. No
extension shall be considered unless requested, in writing to the Community Development
Director including the reason therefore, at least 60 days prior to the expiration date. No
additional notice of expiration will be provided.
SECTION 6. This grant shall not be effective for any purposes until the permittee and the
owners of the property involved have filed at the office of the Planning Division of the
Community Development Department their affidavits stating that they are aware of, and agree to
accept, all of the conditions of this grant.
The Conditional Use Permit Amendment shall be recorded, and proof of recordation shall
be submitted to the Community Development Department prior to the issuance of a building
permit or change of operation.
Each of the above conditions is separately enforced, and if one of the conditions of approval
is found to be invalid by a court of law, all the other conditions shall remain valid and enforceable.
Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, it agents, officers, and
employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers, or
employee to attack, set aside, void or annul this permit approval, which action is brought within
the applicable time period of the State Government Code. The City shall promptly notify the
permittee of any claim, action, or proceeding and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense. If
the City fails to promptly notify the permittee of any claim, action or proceeding, or if the City
fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the permittee shall not thereafter be responsible to defend,
indemnify, or hold harmless the City.
The permittee shall reimburse the City for any court and attorney's fees which the City may
be required to pay as a result of any claim or action brought against the City because of this grant.
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Attachment 7: Summary of Proposed Modifications to Conditions of Approval
CC Reso 10-6723 (Current Effective
Conditions of Approval)
Draft Resolution with Proposed
Amendments to Conditions
Condition #1 #7
Condition #2
• PC 96-13 Special Condition #2 #16
• PC 96-13 Special Condition #3 #17
• PC 96-13 Special Condition #4 #18
• PC 96-13 Special Condition #5 #18
• PC 96-13 Special Condition #6 Amended to reflect current CUP
standards, #19
• PC 96-13 Special Condition #7 Amended to reflect current CUP
standards, #31
• PC 96-13 Special Condition #8 #30
• PC 96-13 Special Condition #9 #4
• PC 96-13 General Condition #1 #11
• PC 96-13 General Condition #2 Amended to reflect current CUP
standards, #12
• PC 96-13 General Condition #3 #13
• PC 96-13 General Condition #4 #15
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• PC 96-13 General Condition #5 Amended to reflect current CUP
standards, #7
• PC 96-13 General Condition #6 #22
• PC 96-13 General Condition #7 Removed as the Downtown parking
validation program no longer exists
• PC 96-13 General Condition #8 #9
• PC 96-13 General Condition #10 Updated to include Building, Fire, and
Public works codes #8
Condition #3 Removed as it is no longer applicable
Condition #4 Amended to reflect applicant’s request for
five televisions, #4
Condition #5 Amended to reflect new operating hours,
#6
Condition #6 Amended to reflect current CUP
standards, #1
Condition #7 Amended to reflect current CUP
standards, #25
Condition #8 Amended to reflect current CUP
standards, #3
Condition #9 #2, #8, #22, #23, #26, #27
Condition #10 #8
Condition #11 #9
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Condition #12 Amended to reflect current CUP
standards, #21
Condition #13 #22
Condition #14 #3
Condition #15 #29
Added conditions #5, #10, #12, #19, #23,
#27, #31
Note: CC Resolution 10-6723 Section 4, now Section 5 of Draft Resolution, has been
revised and reorganized to reflect standard Conditional Use Permit Resolution language
and to comply with current City Codes.
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703 Pier Ave, B248, Hermosa Beach CA 90254
www.LA-Hospitality.com
Re: Business Narrative – LA Hospitality, LLC
The Stanton HB – 844 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
My name is Jason Cortes and I am the President of LA Hospitality, LLC. We are requesting an amendment
to the original Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approval of the tenant space, approved by Resolution No. 10-
6723, to allow the sale and dispensing of beer and wine for onsite consumption for our newest location,
“The Stanton HB” at 844 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. We have a licensed property, “The
Stanton DTLA”, in the downtown Los Angeles area. The Stanton HB is a family restaurant, serving a variety
of dishes with locally sourced ingredients.
Our newest location is 4,252 square feet in size and will seat approximately 81 patrons. Five (5)
televisions will be located throughout the restaurant providing a variety of topics for families to enjoy
such as current events highlights, sporting event updates , food/cooking shows, and etc.
Operational hours will be from 10:00am – 11:00pm daily.
Our proposed Hermosa Beach location will employ approximately 25-30 employees. The restaurant will
have a lunch and dinner shift, employing approximately 6-8 employees during the lunch shift and 8-9
employees during the dinner shift, based on the day of the week. Because I reside in the Hermosa Beach
area, I will serve as our Director of Operations handling the day to day operation of the restaurant. Also,
a General Manager, Beverage Manager, and Shift Manager will be part of the management team.
The Stanton HB is a bona fide family restaurant serving globally inspired dishes, fresh baked breads, locally
sourced ingredients with an emphasis on fresh seafood. Our concept is globally inspired in terms of our
menu. This concept embodies the essence of a neighborhood spot. We concentrate on
approachable service and customer satisfaction.
Many of the patrons, visiting our restaurant find the beer and wine to be a perfect complement to their
food order. The beer and wine represent no more than 30% percent of the overall sales which will not
pose any additional safety or security risks.
As longtime residents of Hermosa Beach, we are committed to keeping The Stanton HB clean inside and
outside and not add anything that will disturb our community, such as live music or improper lighting. If
patron-to-patron disturbances arise, the trained local police will be contacted to handle the matter
without disturbance to our adjacent neighbors.
We are committed to our Hermosa Beach community.
Regards,
Jason Cortes
LA Hospitality, LLC
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5% of the proceeds from all items marked (*), will go to a local hermosa charity program
Menu is globaly influanced, but loacally sourced!
R A W B A R
S W E E T W A T E R O Y S T E R S
strawberry. champagne vinegar. shallot.
R O C K S C A L L O P S O N T H E 1/2 S H E L L
cucumber. radish. fresno. basil.
A L A S K A N K I N G C R A B*
1/2 lbs steam crab, lemon & drawn butter
A L B A C O R E T U N A C R U D O
oro blanco. avocado. scallion. shiso. yuzu. furikake.
U N I T O A S T
steelhead roe. sweet onion. meyer lemon. brioche.
C A V I A R P A R F A I T S
caviar, smoked salmon, potato, egg, creme fresh, basil oil
N I B B L E S
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smoked eggplant, sumac, caper, laffa bread
T R U F F L E F O N D U E*
summer black trufe. black kale. brioche toast
S M O K E D M U S S E L S *
citron oil. pink peppercorn. california bay. rye toast
C H I C K E N D R U M S*
hoisin. cucumber. sesame. radish. chipotle.
P R O S C I U T T O B R E A D
aged prositto, parma cheesem, Chef Laurens herb mix
H O U S E M A D E M E A T B A L L S
beef and pork meatballs. pomodoro. buratta |
vegan available
B I S C U I T T R I O
lobster. prime rib. mushroom. meyer lemon aioli. wild arugula
C H E E S E B O A R D & C H A R C U T E R I E
served with house made crustini, honey comb, tapenade, mixed nuts,
dried fruits
Select 3 items $16 Select 5 items $24
P E R A I L
P A P I L L O N
sheep, france
H O R N B A C H E *
cow, switzerland
C R O W N C A V E S
"NAKED PRUNER"
sheep, new york
R O D O L P H E
L E M E U N I E R
R O Q U E F O R T
raw sheep, france
T U L I P T R E E
T R I L L I U M
cow, indiana
C A S A R R I G O N I
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raw cow, italy
P R O S C I U T T O
S A N D A N I E L E
2 year aged, DOC protected, mild
and salty
W H I T E T R U F F L E
white trufe salumi & berkshire
pork
S M O K I N G
G O O S E L O M O
cured pork loin, sweet, mild salt
S P A N I S H
C H O R I Z O
sweet and slightly spicy
C A P I C O L A
prized pork, fennel, coriander
D U C K
P A S T R A M I*
moderately spicy, sweet and
smokey duck
S O U P & G R E E N S
S W E E T C O R N*
carrot. coconut. smoked paprika. jalapeno. jicama. cilantro.
M A R K E T G R E E N S
avocado. hemp seeds. shallot. lemon. citron oil.
add any of our cheese or charcuterie meats Add Lobster or Steak
H A R V E S T S A L A D*
spinach. arugula. red quinoa. butternut squash.
beet. walnut vinaigrette | 17
S U M M E R F R U I T S
mustard. pistachio. burrata. turmeric oil. mulberry vinegar.
E N T R E E
L O B S T E R R O L L
brioche bun. yuzu aioli. arugula. market pickles and house chips
P R I M E R I B D I P
brioche bun. au jus. horseradish cheddar. chipotle aioli. market
pickles and house chips.
W I L D M U S H R O O M R A V I O L I
house made ravioli. pecorino. parmesan. black pepper
L O B S T E R R A V I O L I*
house made lobster ravioli. uni cream. chive. chipotle. eureka lemon.
sorrel
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C O R N I S H H E N
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(PATIO)
FOOD SALES BY ABC LICENSE
RATIO
REQUIRED**
BY CUP
CUP FOR OUTDOOR
DINING & HOURS
CUP FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT &
HOURS/ STANDARDS AND DANCING
STANDARDS
PARKING, PROMOTERS/ADVERTISEMENT, SIGNAGE, SECURITY, TVS, BIKE RACKS, NOISE
(SOUND PROOFING), BARRIERS, AESTHETICS, ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS ETC.
1 110 2nd
Street
The Spot
(restaurant use)
BZA 154-480
Type 41
Beer & Wine NO
11am-9:30pm Mon-
Fri, 9am-9:30pm Sat-
Sun
Hours not
specified by
ABC license.
Under 50 NO
35% beer &
wine /65% food
Monthly
NO NO
Primary purpose is to serve food and must operate a full kitchen and provide a full menu with complete
lunches and/or dinners, with hot entrees. No admission or service of alcohol to anyone on skates.
Provide screens on exterior openable windows to ensure no pass through of alcoholic beverages.
2 37 14th
Street
La Playita
(restaurant use)
PC 08-46
Type 41
General
Alcohol
NO 7am-9pm Daily 9am-10pm Daily Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
50/50 Monthly YES. 7am-9pm Daily NO
Provide screens on exterior openable windows at ground floor to prevent pass through of alcoholic
beverages and to control flies. Minimum 6-foot high barrier maintained around perimeter of outside
dining area and shall remain free of damage. Shall serve one of the following: breakfast, lunch, or dinner
or has a kitchen with equipment capable of serving breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Alcoholic beverages shall
be served in non-throw away containers, no take-away cups or orders for alcohol. Ensure one
managerial staff member familiar with CUP terms on-site at all times 4pm-9pm daily. Signs posted in
conspicuous location in outside dining area requesting patrons be considerate of nearby residents,
including controlling volume of conversations. No entertainment, amplified speakers of any kind, TVs or
similar devices in outdoor patio area. Trash/recycle enclose (with minimum 5-foot high gate screening).
Landscape in front of business shall be maintained in healthy condition. Bicycle rack shall be provided
and maintained adjacent to the business. No stand-up or sit-down bar area. No dining or objects on
sidewalk unless CUP is amended. Parking lot shall be well lit from sunset to 30 mins after closing.
Lighting shall be cut-off and downcast, not shine on neighboring properties, light bulbs shall not be
visible to occupants of adjoining residences.
3 25 22nd
Street
Martha's 22nd
Street Grill
(restaurant use)
PC 94-24
Type 41
Beer & Wine No 7am-9pm Daily 8am-9pm Daily 137 (40 patio)NO
35% beer &
wine /65% food
Monthly
YES. 7am-9pm Daily2 NO
Bicycle racks shall be provided to satisfaction of the Community Development Director. Windows and
doors shall remain closed during operating hours past 10pm if complaints regarding noise levels are
received. Manager or employee aware of CUP conditions shall be on premises during business hours.
CUP shall be on property so conditions can be read by employees. Alcoholic beverages shall be served
in non-throw-away glass containers including beer and wine.
4 26 22nd
Street
The Bottle Inn
(restaurant use)
PC 99-24
Type 41
Beer & Wine YES
7am-11pm Sun-
Thurs, 7am-12am Fri-
Sat
ABC license
information not
available at this
time.
99 (30 Patio)ABC license information not available at
this time. NO
YES. 7am-11pm during
daylight savings time (April-
October), 7am-10pm
(November-March)
NO No recorded music or amplified music on patio. Existing bicycle parking shall be maintained.
5
1101
Aviation
Blvd.
Spumoni Trattoria
& Pizzeria
(restaurant use)
PC 96-30
Type 41
Beer & Wine YES 7am-12am midnight
daily
11am-12am
Daily Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO NO NO Bars are prohibited at restaurants at 1103 and 1141 Aviation Blvd. Minimum of 191 parking spaces shall
be provided and striped in the shopping center parking lot and existing landscaping shall be maintained.
6
1121
Aviation
Blvd.
Aka Ramen &
Sushiya CC 11-
6776
Type 41
Beer & Wine No
7am-10pm Sun-
Thurs, 7am-11pm Fri-
Sat at which time all
customers shall
vacate premises and
doors locked.
ABC license
information not
available at this
time.
Under 50 ABC license information not available at
this time.
35% beer &
wine /65% food
Monthly
NO NO
Bona fide restaurant with kitchen equipped to prepare food from its component ingredients. Shall offer
full service lunch and/or dinner menu and food service available during business hours. No outdoor or
open air dining. Live entertainment (including amplified music, disk jockeys, live music whether acoustic
or amplified, and live performances of all kinds) and customer dancing are prohibited. TVs, electronic,
video or other similar displays or screens or devices shall be three (3). Manager aware of CUP
conditions shall be on premises during business hours. CUP shall be on property so conditions can be
read by employees. Minimum of 191 parking spaces shall be maintained in the shopping center parking
lot and existing landscaping shall be maintained.
7
1141
Aviation
Blvd.
Barsha (restaurant
use) PC 97-72
and PC 12-18
Type 41
Beer & Wine YES
7am-12am Sun-
Thurs, 7am-1am Fri-
Sat
8am-12am Sun-
Thurs, 8am-
1:30am Fri-Sat.
(No live
entertainment
after 12am
daily)
102 (68
dining, 8 patio
& 26 bar)
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO YES. 7am-10pm Daily YES. 7am-12am Sun-Thurs, 7am-1am
Fri-Sat
Minimum of 191 parking spaces shall be provided and striped in the shopping center parking lot and
existing landscaping shall be maintained. If entertainment includes amplified live entertainment, an
acoustical study shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director and be
implemented in the building. During any live entertainment and/or dancing, exterior doors and windows
shall remain closed. A/C system shall be maintained. Exterior glass windows or doors shall be double
pane glass or comparable substitute. No amplified music or entertainment in outside seating area.
8 66 Hermosa
Avenue
Hermosa Beach
Yacht Club
(restaurant use)
PC RESO. #154-
1041
Type 41
Beer & Wine YES Hours not specified
Patio 8am-10pm
Daily, Indoor
hours not
specified
67 (35 patio)Not specified NO
YES. 9am-9pm Daily.
Service hours limited to 9 am
to 9 pm daily.
YES. 11am-11pm daily conducted within
building, no more than 3 musicians and
no sound amplification equipment of any
kind.
Serving utensils and dinnerware for outside service shall be of permanent construction and not throw-
away paper plates or plastic utensils. No to-go food service shall be provided.
9
190
Hermosa
Avenue
MOSA Coastal
(restaurant use)
PC RESO. # 19-
11
Type 41 Beer
& Wine NO
Indoors 7am-10pm
Sun-Thurs and 7am-
11pm Fri & Sat
Outdoors 8am-9pm
Daily
Indoors 7am-
11pm daily &
Outdoors 8am-
10pm daily
92 New business. ABC license information
not available at this time. NO
YES. Outdoors 8am-9pm
Daily. Entertainment, music,
speakers, TVs, or audio or
visual media of any type,
whether amplified or
unamplified shall be
prohibited within the outdoor
dining areas. All windows
and doors shall be closed by
9pm Daily
NO and dancing is prohibited
No more than 4 TVs indoors only, minimum 42" rail arround front dining outdoor dining area, all alcoholic
beverages shall be served in non-disposable drinkware, signage shall be displayed within the front and
rear outdoor patios notifying customers to "Please be respectful of our neighbors who live just beyond
our walls", potted vertical plants shall be maintained at the rear patio to help reduce noise, group dining
and parties shall be limited to the main (north) dining room, retractable awnings shall be maintained
within the front and rear outdoor patios to deaden noise and awnings shall remain extended by no later
than 7pm daily. Manager aware of CUP conditions shall be on premises during business hours. CUP
shall be on property so conditions can be read by employees.
10
201
Hermosa
Avenue
Uncle Stavro's
Café (restaurant
use) PC RESO. #
90-69
Type 41
Beer & Wine NO 9am-11pm Daily 9am-11pm Daily Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
35% beer &
wine /65% food
Monthly
YES. (hours not specified in
CUP Resolution)NO
A bike rack shall be installed into not interfere with the public R.O.W. Use includes a retail component.
Notice shall be posted stating that no alcoholic beverages shall be served in the front wrought iron
fenced area. No beer or wine in to-go containers. All beer and wine shall be served in non throw-away
glass containers. An entryway shall be provided and maintained clear to accommodate loading or
unloading of supplies.
11
837
Hermosa
Avenue
Barnacles Bar &
Grill (restaurant
use) PC RESO. #
98-24
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES 7am-2am Daily
Patio 9am-10pm
Sun-Thurs, 9am-
11pm Fri-Sat &
Indoor hours not
specified
132 (51 patio)
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO
YES. 7am-10pm Sun-Thurs,
7am-11pm Fri-Sat. No
recorded music or amplified
music in the patio.
NO Existing bicycle parking shall be maintained. Minimum 5-foot high solid barrier to be installed and
maintained around north and west sides of outdoor dining area.
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CITYWIDE BEER AND WINE/GENERAL ALCOHOL MATRIX (Last Updated 5/20/20)
141
LOCATION NAME, USE and
RESOLUTION(S)
ABC
LICENSE
TYPE &
ALCOHOL
ALLOWED
LATE
NIGHT
(CUP
AFTER
11PM)
CUP HOURS OF
OPERATION ABC HOURS
TOTAL
OCCUPANT
LOAD
(PATIO)
FOOD SALES BY ABC LICENSE
RATIO
REQUIRED**
BY CUP
CUP FOR OUTDOOR
DINING & HOURS
CUP FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT &
HOURS/ STANDARDS AND DANCING
STANDARDS
PARKING, PROMOTERS/ADVERTISEMENT, SIGNAGE, SECURITY, TVS, BIKE RACKS, NOISE
(SOUND PROOFING), BARRIERS, AESTHETICS, ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS ETC.
12
844
Hermosa
Avenue
Vacant restaurant
site. Previously
Hot's Kitchen
(restaurant use)
CC RESO. # 10-
6723
Type 41
Beer & Wine YES
7am to 10pm daily
except federal and
state holidays, Cinco
de Mayo and St.
Patrick's Day until 12
midnight.
7am-10pm Daily
(Except Fed. &
State Holidays,
Cinco de Mayo,
St. Patrick's
Day: 7am-
Midnight)
130
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
35% beer &
wine /65% food
Monthly
YES. Same as ABC Hours NO and dancing is prohibited.
TVs (maximum of 2) and amplified music including speaks prohibited within first 10 feet of front of
building. Audio on all TVs shall be turned off between 7am and 9am daily. Non-disposable beverage-
ware shall be used for alcoholic beverages at all times to reduce pass-through of alcoholic beverages to
people on sidewalk. Windows at front of building wall (north and south of the front door) to be modified
to large roll up windows or garage style doors to create an open air dining space. 42" railings shall be
installed within the window openings south and north of the front door. Rear building door closure, trash
storage area and deliveries, rear parking area.
13
934
Hermosa
Avenue
Ridici Ristorante
(restaurant use)
PC RESO. # 16-
24
Type 47
General
Alcohol
NO 8am-11pm Daily
ABC license not
available at this
time.
160 ABC license not available at this time. NO
YES. 16. The outdoor patio
must close at 10:00 p.m.
daily. a. No amplified
music/speakers are
permitted in the outdoor patio
area. b. No alcoholic
beverages are allowed on
the outdoor patio and
signage shall be placed on
the patio so stating, to the
satisfaction of the
Community Development
Director.
NO
Deliveries prohibited on Palm Dr side between 7pm and 7am & disposal of trash or the use of the trash
facility prohibited 9pm to 7am. Door to trash storage area to be closed, locked, and only opened for trash
collector. Alcoholic beverages shall be served in non-disposable drinkware. No alcohol served "to go".
Signs stating “Emergency Exit Only” and panic hardware with alarm on each door along Palm Drive. No
ingress/ egress permitted from these doors except for emergency access and handicap accessibility.
Live entertainment (including but not limited to amplified music, disc jockeys, live music whether
acoustic or amplified, and live performances of all kinds), excluding two acoustic musicians providing
background music as allowed by the Municipal Code, and customer dancing is prohibited. Doors to
outdoor patio shall be closed at all times acoustic music is provided. No amplified music/entertainment
permitted. Background/ambiance music not audible from outside the building is permitted in interior
dining area. Solid core doors shall be maintained between storage area and seating area and shall
remain closed during operating hours. Installation of operable windows to accommodate open-air dining.
The existing vestibule at the entrance to the restaurant shall be maintained.
14
934
Hermosa
Avenue
Banzai Beach
Japanese
Restaurant
(restaurant use)
PC RESO. # 95-2
Type 41 Beer
& Wine YES
Unrestricted hours by
CUP Thus, same as
ABC Hours
10am-12am
Daily Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO NO NO
Bike rack shall be provided on-site with location approved by Community Development Director.
Underground parking shall be re-striped to provide 3 additional parking spaces (increased from 22 to 25)
utilizing up to 9 compact spaces. Parking shall be available for all customers and employees of all
business at 934 Hermosa Ave. Parking cannot be assigned or reserved to individuals or individual
businesses. Parking spaces may be reserved for employees or owners of businesses during the hours
they are on the premise (during designated hours).
15
1018
Hermosa
Avenue
Comedy & Magic
Club
(Café/restaurant
and entertainment
club) PC RESO. #
90-62
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES Hours not specified
Hours not
specified in ABC
license.
250 comedy
space +190
lounge
NO
Max. 50% total
receipts for
alcoholic
beverages.
NO YES. Hours not specified for main
showroom.
5 parking spaces shall be added by restriping the parking lot. Service of alcohol to anyone on skates is
prohibited. Comedy and theatrical productions maintained at least 50% of operating time of main
showroom. Café in southwesterly portion of building shall be used primarily for restaurant purposes.
Seating plan may be modified for special occasions. General seating plan shall be posted in the
business. Seating in cafe shall be around full size dinner tables with adequate room to serve full meals
to each customer, auditorium seating or cocktail lounge style seating is prohibited. In cafe, entertainment
must be ancillary to restaurant use with performances limited to stand up comedy or magic acts,
acoustic music, or entertainment dancing. (electric guitars and keyboards shall be allowed). Exterior
doors and windows shall remain closed during performances of any type of entertainment. Business
shall be soundproofed to satisfaction of the Community Development Director. Screens installed on all
openable exterior windows at the ground floor level to prevent pass through of alcoholic beverages and
to control flies.
16
1031
Hermosa
Avenue
Crafty Minds
Brews & Bites
(restaurant use)
CC RESO. # 00-
6103
Type 41 Beer
& Wine YES
7am-11pm Sun-
Thurs, 7am-12am Fri-
Sat
12 noon-11pm
Sun-Thru, 12
noon-12
midnight Fri-Sat
Under 50 (24
patio)
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO YES. 7am-10pm Daily (no
music on patio)NO No music on exterior patio.
17
1040
Hermosa
Avenue
Locale 90
(restaurant use)
PC RESO. # 96-
20
Type 41
Beer & Wine
NO (ABC
hours limit
to 11pm)
7am-2am Daily
11am-10pm Sun-
Thurs,
11am-11pm Fri-
Sat
Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO NO NO
A trash facility that minimizes potential odor shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director. Bicycle racks shall be provided on-site in a location and number to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Director (may be waived in future if public bicycle parking
facilities are provided nearby). (PROGRAM NO LONGER IN EFFECT) Participation in City's Downtown
Parking Validation Program, for no less than 2 hours in public parking lots.
18
1132
Hermosa
Avenue
Paisano's Pizza
(restaurant use)
PC RESO. # 97-
25
Type 41 Beer
& Wine YES Hours not Specified
11am-12
midnight Mon-
Thurs, 11am-
2am Fri-Sat and
12pm-12
midnight Sun
Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO NO NO Installation of a sump pump, mop sink, and fencing shall be completed in accordance to Municipal and
Building Code requirements.
19
1150
Hermosa
Avenue
Zane's Restaurant
(restaurant use)
PC RESO. # 05-
68
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES 8am-12am Daily 11am-12am
Daily Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO NO NO Standard conditions of approval provided (see resolution).
20
1200
Hermosa
Avenue
Rok Sushi
(restaurant use)
PC RESO. # 99-6
& CC RESO. #
09-6683
(Occupancy)
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES 6:30am-2am Daily
11am-12am Sun-
Thurs, 11am-
1am Fri-Sat (St.
Patrick's Day,
Memorial Day
weekend
(Sunday), July
4th, Labor Day
weekend
(Sunday), Cinco
de Mayo and
New Years Eve
11am-1am)
133
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO NO
YES. 9pm-1:15am Mon-Fri, 2pm-
1:15am Sat-Sun and Federal and State
holidays, Cinco de Mayo, & St. Patrick's
Day.
Dance floor shall be located close to the stage to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director. Parking Plan for reduced parking requirement is only valid as long as the restaurant with added
mezzanine level does not exceed maximum occupancy of the pre-existing restaurant (prior to mezzanine
addition). If entertainment is to include amplified live entertainment, an acoustical study shall be
reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director and implemented in the building.
During any live entertainment and/or dancing, exterior doors and windows shall remain closed and
building shall be equipped with A/C system. All exterior glass windows or doors shall be equipped with
double pane glass or comparable substitute with sound dampening properties o the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director. In response to complaints, noise emanating from property shall be
monitored to verify compliance with Noise Ordinance.
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142
LOCATION NAME, USE and
RESOLUTION(S)
ABC
LICENSE
TYPE &
ALCOHOL
ALLOWED
LATE
NIGHT
(CUP
AFTER
11PM)
CUP HOURS OF
OPERATION ABC HOURS
TOTAL
OCCUPANT
LOAD
(PATIO)
FOOD SALES BY ABC LICENSE
RATIO
REQUIRED**
BY CUP
CUP FOR OUTDOOR
DINING & HOURS
CUP FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT &
HOURS/ STANDARDS AND DANCING
STANDARDS
PARKING, PROMOTERS/ADVERTISEMENT, SIGNAGE, SECURITY, TVS, BIKE RACKS, NOISE
(SOUND PROOFING), BARRIERS, AESTHETICS, ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS ETC.
21
1220
Hermosa
Avenue
Laurel Tavern
(restaurant use)
CC RESO. 15-
7007
Type 48
General
Alcohol
YES 8am-midnight Daily
Patio 8am-11pm
daily ABC
license for
indoor
operations not
available at this
time.
117
Outdoor patio ABC information only.
Indoor ABC information not available at
this time.
NO YES. 8am-11pm Daily NO
Entertainment, music, speakers, TVs, or audio or visual media of any type, whether amplified or
unamplified, shall be prohibited within the outdoor patio. Maximum of 2 TVs indoors, Minimum 42" high
rail around the outdoor dining area, the business must make available to customers and serve prepared
food items of their choice until 60 minutes prior to the close of the business, all alcoholic beverages shall
be served in non-disposable drinkware, "No Loitering" signs shall be posted in the parking area, doors
and windows on the interior and exterior dining areas, including temporary style drop down
windows/weather screening on the outdoor dining area must be closed at 10pm daily. The parking lot
shall provide 9 free parking spaces at all times and shall be fully available for employee and patron
parking during all hours of operation and back of house functions. Employees shall be encouraged to
utilize the parking lot. Signs shall inform patrons that they may utilize tandem parking and the availability
of free valet service. Valet parking attendant shall be present at all times during hours of operation. A
bicycle rack to store 10 bicycles shall be provided at the front of the site in a visible location and
maintained at all times. Minimum 3-foot wide automatic irrigated landscape strip with curb shall be
provided along front of parking lot (except entry drive). Manager aware of CUP conditions shall be on
premises during business hours. CUP shall be on property so conditions can be read by employees.
22
1238
Hermosa
Avenue
Dia De Campo
(restaurant use)
CC RESO. # 13-
6880 (Approved
10/22/13)
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES
8am-11pm Sun -
Tues, 8am-midnight
Wed, 8am-1am the
day following Thurs,
Fri, Sat, Fed & State
holidays, Cinco de
Mayo & St. Patrick's
Day
Hours not
specified in ABC
license.
138
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
50/50 Monthly NO
YES. 4pm to 30 minutes prior to CUP
closing time Mon-Fri, 9am to 30 minutes
prior to CUP closing time Sat-Sun and
Fed & State holidays, Cinco de Mayo &
St. Patrick's Day
Roof top equipment shall be integrated into the architecture and hidden from street view. Bona-fide
restaurant w/ kitchen equipped to prepare food from its component ingredients (whenever open) and
shall offer full service lunch and/or dinner menu, and food service available during all hours in operation.
Live entertainment incidental to food service which may include live music, amplified (including disk
jockeys) or non-amplified and similar live performances such as stand-up comedy, and/or live theater on
a regular basis. During the performance of amplified live entertainment the exterior doors and windows
shall remain closed. Building shall be equipped with acoustic features to maximize soundproofing to
include double pane glass or an equivalent, and installation of an A/C system. Drink minimums of any
kind or prohibited and entry to establishment shall not be limited to persons 21 years of age or older.
Shall not solicit, advertise or encourage "pub crawl" activities. Shall display no more than 4 TVs,
monitors, projections or similar devices. Manager shall remain on premises until at least 15 mins after
the business closes. All staff serving alcohol or monitoring patrons shall complete the Licensee
Education on Alcohol and Drugs Training (LEAD) or equivalent offered by ABC. Security lighting shall be
installed and/or maintained (shielded with illumination maintained on subject property to not affect
neighboring uses) and security cameras provided on exterior of building in the parking area. 2 parking
spaces shall be provided and utilized in parking lot adjacent to rear door. Area shall not be used for
storage except for approved solid waste enclosures. (PROGRAM NO LONGER IN EFFECT)
Participation in City's Downtown Parking Validation Program, for no less than 2 hours in public parking
lots.
23
1314
Hermosa
Avenue
Outpost 406, Pub
& Eats (restaurant
use) CC RESO. #
16-7043
Type 41 Beer
& Wine NO
10am-11pm Daily at
which time
customers shall
vacate the premises
and the doors shall
be locked. Beer and
wine sales and
consumption must
cease by 11pm daily.
10am-11pm
Daily Under 50 NO NO NO NO
Customers shall vacate the premises and the doors shall be locked at 11pm daily. Beer and wine sales
and consumption must cease by 11pm daily. No door shall open over public right-of-way. Alcoholic
beverages shall be served in non-disposable drinkware, no beer or wine shall be provided "to go".
Volume on any audio devices or speakers shall be turned off after 10pm each night. Live entertainment
is prohibited (including but not limited to amplified music, disk jockeys, live music whether acoustic or
amplified, and live performances of all kinds), excluding two acoustic musicians providing background
music (which must be located at least 10 feet from facade). Customer dancing is prohibited.
24
1320
Hermosa
Avenue
The Standing
Room
(restaurant use)
CC RESO. # 08-
6616
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES
7am-1am Daily (all
customers shall
vacate the premises
by not later than 1am
and the doors shall
be locked)
11am-1am Daily 200 (53 patio)
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO
NO (No live entertainment,
dancing, amplified music,
audio, television, or speakers
of any kind in outdoor patio.
No continuous, sustained or
repeated audible noise from
property line).
YES. 9pm-12:30am Mon-Fri, 2pm-
12:30am Sat-Sun and Fed & State
holidays, Cinco de Mayo & St. Patrick's
Day
Bona-fide restaurant w/ kitchen equipped to prepare food from its component ingredients (whenever
open) and shall offer full service lunch and/or dinner menu, and food service available during all hours in
operation. Live entertainment incidental to food service which may include live music, amplified
(including disk jockeys) or non-amplified and similar live performances such as stand-up comedy, and/or
live theater on a regular basis. Drink minimums of any kind are prohibited. Business prohibited from
using outside promoters to advertise the venue and to organize and produce events at the venue. (See
resolution for additional description). Shall not solicit, advertise or encourage "pub crawl" activities.
Building shall be equipped with acoustic features to maximize soundproofing to include double pane
glass or an equivalent, and installation of an A/C system. All exterior doors shall hall self-closing
hardware.
25
1332
Hermosa
Avenue
Pedone's Pizza
(restaurant use)
BZA RESO. # 154-
591
Type 41 Beer
& Wine YES
8am-11pm Sun-
Thurs, 8am-12am Fri-
Sat
ABC license not
available at this
time.
Under 50 NO
35% beer &
wine /65% food
Monthly
YES Hours not specified NO
Primary purpose is to serve food and must operate a full kitchen and provide a full menu with complete
lunches and/or dinners, with hot entrees. All alcoholic beverages shall be sold in conjunction with food. A
fence or wall of 42" in height shall be installed to clearly separate the outside dining area from the public
sidewalk.
26
1332
Hermosa
Avenue
Decadence
(restaurant use)
PC RESO # 17-27
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES
7am-12 Midnight
Daily, except for New
Year's Eve when
hours may be
extended to 1am on
January 1st.
7am-12midnight
Sun-Wed, 7am-
1am Thurs-Sat
and New Year's
Eve, St.
Patrick's Day,
Cinco de Mayo,
the eve of
Memorial Day,
July 4th, and the
eve of Labor
Day.
Remodel,
occupant load
plan to be re-
reviewed (no
more
than140)
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO NO
Prior to implementation of live
entertainment, the locations and all
mitigation measures shall be reviewed
and may be approved by the Planning
Commission. 7pm-11:30pm Thurs-Sun
and Federal & State Holidays, Cinco de
Mayo, and St. Patrick's Day.
Bona-fide restaurant w/ kitchen equipped to prepare food from its component ingredients (whenever
open) and shall offer full service lunch and/or dinner menu, and food service available during all hours in
operation. Food service may cease one hour prior to close daily. Live entertainment incidental to food
service and may include live music, amplified (including disk jockeys) or non-amplified and similar live
performances such as stand-up comedy, and/or live theater on a regular basis. Dancing by both
employees and patrons prohibited and signs shall be maintained in the restaurant notifying of this
restriction. Admission shall not be charged for entrance into the building, drink minimums are prohibited,
and entry to establishment shall not be limited to persons 21 years of age or older, no outside promoters,
shall not solicit, advertise, or otherwise encourage the use for "pub crawl" activities. Manager aware of
CUP conditions shall be on premises during business hours. CUP shall be maintained on premise in a
location where employees can easily read the conditions. Alcoholic beverages shall be served in non-
disposable drinkware.
27
1334
Hermosa
Avenue
Underground Grill
& Pub and
Chelsea
(restaurant use)
PC RESO. # 88-
41
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES 11am-1:30am Daily
Hours not
specified in ABC
license.
327 (221
Underground
& 106
Chelsea's)
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
50/50 Monthly NO NO
Screens shall be installed on all openable exterior windows at ground floor level to prevent pass-through
of alcoholic beverages and to control flies. Each manager shall be given a copy of the conditional use
permit and shall acknowledge by signature that the permit has been read and understood. All alcoholic
beverages shall be served in non-throw away glass containers, including beer and wine. No live
entertainment shall be provided. Entertainment is limited to recorded music. Alcohol served only when
service of food is available.
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LOCATION NAME, USE and
RESOLUTION(S)
ABC
LICENSE
TYPE &
ALCOHOL
ALLOWED
LATE
NIGHT
(CUP
AFTER
11PM)
CUP HOURS OF
OPERATION ABC HOURS
TOTAL
OCCUPANT
LOAD
(PATIO)
FOOD SALES BY ABC LICENSE
RATIO
REQUIRED**
BY CUP
CUP FOR OUTDOOR
DINING & HOURS
CUP FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT &
HOURS/ STANDARDS AND DANCING
STANDARDS
PARKING, PROMOTERS/ADVERTISEMENT, SIGNAGE, SECURITY, TVS, BIKE RACKS, NOISE
(SOUND PROOFING), BARRIERS, AESTHETICS, ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS ETC.
28
1342
Hermosa
Avenue
Hermosa Brewing
Company
(restaurant use)
CC RESO. # 15-
7001
Type 41 Beer
& Wine NO 8am - 11pm daily 8am - 11pm
daily Under 50 NO NO NO NO
246 S.F. space converted to storage on ground floor tenant space shall be designated for use by
restaurant on the ground floor level at 1342 Hermosa Ave and a covenant shall be recorded. Alcoholic
beverages shall be served in non-disposable drinkware. No beer or wine to-go, shall not use polystyrene
take-out containers, Manager aware of CUP conditions shall be on premises during business hours.
CUP shall be maintained on premise in a location where employees can easily read the conditions.
29
1501
Hermosa
Avenue
Chef Melba's
Bistro (restaurant
use) PC RESO. #
05-4
Type 41
Beer & Wine NO
7am-10pm Sun-
Thurs, 7am-11pm Fri-
Sat
Hours not
specified in ABC
license.
Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO NO NO Standard conditions of approval provided (see resolution).
30
2620
Hermosa
Avenue
El Gringo
(restaurant use)
BZA RESO. # 154-
559
Type 41
Beer & Wine NO 8am-9pm Daily ABC license not
available. Under 50 ABC license not available at this time.
35% beer &
wine /65% food
Monthly
YES 8am-9pm Daily NO
Primary purpose is to serve food and must operate a full kitchen and provide a full menu with complete
lunches and/or dinners, with hot entrees. All alcoholic beverages shall be served with food and
consumed on the premises. No amplified music on outside deck. Right turn only sign shall be placed at
the exit of the parking lot. Height of railing increased to 54" and may be decorative material.
31
2626
Hermosa
Avenue
The North End
(AKA Critter's)
(Bona Fide Eating
Place) Approved
on April 25, 1973.
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES No resolution in file 8am-2am Daily 108
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
No resolution in
file NO NO No resolution in file
32
200
Longfellow
Ave.
La Penita
(restaurant use)
PC 90-99
Type 41
Beer & Wine YES
9:30am-10pm Sun-
Thurs, 9:30am-
11:30pm Fri-Sat
9am-11:30pm
Daily Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
35% beer &
wine /65% food
Monthly
YES. 9:30am-8pm during
daylight savings time,
9:30am-6pm PST1
NO
Must operate full kitchen with full menu. Primary purpose to serve food. No consumption of alcohol or
serving of food on patio except between 9:30am and 8pm during daylight savings time and 9:30am to
6pm Pacific Standard Time. If restaurant noise violates Noise Ordinance, hours shall be limited to
9:30am to 4pm in the outdoor dining area. Wooden fence enclosing patio shall be repaired and
maintained in an attractive condition. Adjacent garage shall be used for vehicle parking only and
partition shall be removed. No storage or noxious substances inside garage. All signage in windows shall
comply with Sign Ordinance (may require permits). An employee aware of CUP conditions shall be on
premises during business hours. All employees shall be given a copy of CUP and shall acknowledge by
signature that the CUP has been read and understood.
33
1301
Manhattan
Avenue
Vacant restaurant
site CUP to be
abandoned
PreviouslyAbigaile
& Ocean Bar
(restaurant use)
CC RESO # 03-
6246
Type 75 (On-
Sale General
Brew-Pub)
General
Alcohol
YES 7am-2am Daily
No alcohol
license
privileges past
1am Sun-Thurs;
7am-11pm Daily
for first floor
patio & terrace
patio. Hours not
specified for Fri-
Sat. Food
available until
10pm Daily.
601 (47-1st
floor patio A,
22-1st floor
patio B, 67-
2nd floor
deck & 80-3rd
floor deck)
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO
YES. No later than 12:30am
Daily. No seating in patio
areas before 11:30 pm Daily.
No live entertainment in the
outside seating areas.
YES. 4pm-1:15am Weekdays, 9am-
1:15am Weekends & Federal and State
holidays, Cinco De Mayo and St.
Patrick's day. Live entertainment is
limited to non-amplified piano and
acoustic music. Dancing shall be limited
to the second level interior banquet
room. Windows and doors shall remain
closed during live entertainment. AC
shall be installed. No live entertainment
in the outside seating areas.
Parking spaces in the two-level parking structure shall be accessible to all patrons of the businesses
including the restaurant after 6 pm daily. No assigned parking or gated access shall be allowed between
6pm and 2am. Valet parking on the lower level is an alternative. Lowest level patio must not be enclosed
with a roof. Signs shall be posted at the restaurant entry and on the outdoor patios requesting customers
to "please be courteous to neighbors". Doorman shall be stationed at the front entry between 10pm and
2:15am on Fri and Sat nights to monitor activity and to make sure front door is not left open. Sound
attenuation wall varying between 7 and 8 feet shall be installed around the perimeter of the outdoor
seating areas. Type of glass or barrier shall be specified by a qualified acoustical engineer. An
acoustical study shall be prepared and reviewed by the Director prior to issuance of building permits.
34 142 Pacific
Coast Hwy
Saint Rocke
(tavern use) PC
07-33
Type 48
General
Alcohol
YES 7am-2am Daily
Hours not
specified by
ABC license
471 (202
Dining & 269
Dancing)
ABC license information not available at
this time. NO NO
YES. 4pm-1:15am Mon-Fri, 9am-
1:15am Sat-Sun & Federal & State
holidays, Cinco de Mayo, and St.
Patrick's Day.
Live entertainment shall be limited to entertainment stage (per plan). An acoustical study shall be
prepared by an acoustical engineer with proposed sound dampening features to battle and direct sound
away from the entrance/exit and window areas. Shall be based on worst-case scenario, management
shall be responsible for volume levels, during any live entertainment, exterior doors and windows shall
remain closed, A/C system shall be maintained and operated during live entertainment. No seating,
drinking, or food consumption on the outside patio. Queuing prohibited along 2nd St public right-of-way.
Shall be restricted to interior lobby area and PCH public right-of-way.
35 211 Pacific
Coast Hwy
Hermosa Saloon
(bar use) PC 89-
11
Type 48
General
Alcohol
YES Not specified
No ABC license
conditions.
(1975 License)
80 No ABC license conditions. (1975
License)NO YES. Until 10pm Daily
YES. 9am-1:30am on Fri & Sat.only.
Amplified music groups only. Live
entertainment not allowed Sun-Thurs.
Electronically amplified musical entertainment limited to 9pm-1:30am Fri and Sat nights. Prohibited Sun-
Thurs. All openings (i.e. exterior doors and windows) shall be kept closed after 7pm daily. Use of outdoor
patio prohibited after 10pm nightly. No dancing at any time.
36 233 Pacific
Coast Hwy
Poulet Du Jour
(restaurant use)
PC 87-48
Type 41
Beer & Wine NO 11am-10pm Daily 11am-10pm
Daily Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
35% beer &
wine /65% food
Monthly
NO NO
Seating is limited to 46 patrons. No live or amplified music on the premises. Must operate full kitchen
with full menu. Primary purpose to serve food. Manager or clerk aware of CUP conditions shall be on
premises during business hours. Each manager shall be given a copy of CUP and shall acknowledge by
signature that the CUP has been read and understood. Alcoholic beverages shall be served in non-throw
away containers, including beer and wine.
37 322 Pacific
Coast Hwy
Rosa's Restaurant
(restaurant use)
PC 89-39
Type 41
Beer & Wine
NO (ABC
hours limit
to 10pm)
11am-12am Sun-
Thurs, 11am-2am Fri-
Sat
11am-10pm
Daily Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
35% beer &
wine /65% food
Monthly
NO NO
Must operate full kitchen with full menu. Primary purpose to serve food. Parking area at rear of
restaurant clearly striped with signs indicating parking is for patrons and employees of the business on
the property. Vehicle guardrail or poles installed along edge of house behind restaurant to prevent
vehicles from damaging residential property. Landscaping shall be provided and maintained along full
length of planter at front of building along the sidewalk. Existing wall sign "Rosa's Natural Juices" shall
be removed. All signage in windows shall comply with Sign Ordinance (may require permits). An
employee aware of CUP conditions shall be on premises during business hours. All employees shall be
given a copy of CUP and shall acknowledge by signature that the CUP has been read and understood.
38 429 Pacific
Coast Hwy
California Sushi &
Teriyaki PC 05-58
Type 41
Beer & Wine NO
7am-10pm Sun-
Thurs, 7am-11pm Fri-
Sat
10am-11pm
Daily Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO NO NO Standard conditions of approval provided (see resolution).
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LOCATION NAME, USE and
RESOLUTION(S)
ABC
LICENSE
TYPE &
ALCOHOL
ALLOWED
LATE
NIGHT
(CUP
AFTER
11PM)
CUP HOURS OF
OPERATION ABC HOURS
TOTAL
OCCUPANT
LOAD
(PATIO)
FOOD SALES BY ABC LICENSE
RATIO
REQUIRED**
BY CUP
CUP FOR OUTDOOR
DINING & HOURS
CUP FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT &
HOURS/ STANDARDS AND DANCING
STANDARDS
PARKING, PROMOTERS/ADVERTISEMENT, SIGNAGE, SECURITY, TVS, BIKE RACKS, NOISE
(SOUND PROOFING), BARRIERS, AESTHETICS, ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS ETC.
39 442 Pacific
Coast Hwy
Oki Doki Sushi
(restaurant use)
PC 00-45
Type 41
Beer & Wine NO
7am-10pm Sun-
Thurs, 7am-11pm Fri-
Sat
ABC license
information not
available at this
time.
Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO NO NO Standard conditions of approval provided (see resolution).
40 500 Pacific
Coast Hwy
Beirut Mix
(restaurant use)
PC 96-12
Type 41
Beer & Wine YES 8am-2am Daily 10am-12am
Daily Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO NO NO Bar seating is strictly prohibited.
41 502 Pacific
Coast Hwy
Baran's 2239
(restaurant use)
PC 95-36
Type 41
Beer & Wine
NO (ABC
hours limit
to 11pm)
8am-2am Daily 11am-11pm
Daily Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO NO NO Standard conditions of approval provided (see resolution).
42 1100 Pacific
Coast Hwy
El Pollo Inka
(restaurant use)
PC 92-37
Type 41
Beer & Wine NO
6am-10pm Sun-
Thurs, 6am-11pm Fri-
Sat.
ABC license
information not
available at this
time.
Under 50 ABC license information not available at
this time.
35% beer &
wine /65% food
Monthly
NO
YES. 6pm-10pm Daily, Maximum of 2
musicians/singers playing background
music only.
Provide screens on all exterior openable windows at ground floor to prevent pass through of alcoholic
beverages and to control flies. Manager or clerk aware of CUP conditions shall be on premises during
business hours. Each manager shall be given a copy of CUP and shall acknowledge by signature that
the CUP has been read and understood. Alcoholic beverages shall be served in non-throw away
containers, including beer and wine. Must operate full kitchen with full menu (complete lunches and/or
dinners, with hot entrees). Primary purpose to serve food. Seats shall not exceed 64 seats (as shown on
plan). Live entertainment limited to non-amplified background dinner music only, major performances
strictly prohibited, exterior windows and doors shall remain closed, management responsible for volume
levels, maximum of 2 musicians/singers, & acoustical study required if violate Noise Ordinance.
43 1200 Pacific
Coast Hwy
Fusion Sushi
(restaurant use)
PC 85-20
Type 41
Beer & Wine NO 10am-10pm Daily 11am-10pm
Daily Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
35% beer &
wine /65% food
Monthly
NO NO
Must operate full kitchen with full menu (complete lunches and/or dinners, with hot entrees). Primary
purpose to serve food. Alcoholic beverages shall be served in permanent glass containers only. Shall be
no right-turn permitted onto 13th Street when exiting the upper level parking lot. If City determines there
is a parking problem, then business shall provide valet parking (with extra signage) directing motorists to
upper parking lot (within 30 days of request of City). Dancing and live entertainment are prohibited.
44 1439 Pacific
Coast Hwy
Chipotle
(restaurant use)
PC 09-13
Type 41
Beer & Wine NO
Hours not specified
(closes at 10pm or
earlier) per HBMC
Section 17.26.060.
CUP is for outdoor
dining only.
10am-10pm
Daily 106
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO YES. 7am-10pm Daily NO
Dining is limited to seating/dining areas (per plan). Outdoor seating and occupancy of outdoor area
limited to customers of Chipotle Mexican Grill. Parking shall be shared between both tenants (Union
Bank of California and Chipotle Mexican Grill) for customers. No entertainment, speakers, TVs or similar
media in the outdoor dining/seating area. Exterior lighting shall be cut-off and downcast, not shine on
neighboring properties, light bulbs shall not be visible to pedestrians or residences. Except low intensity
security lighting, all exterior lighting shall be turned off between 11pm and sunrise. Solid waste facilities/
containers shall be fully screened. Landscape planter shall be planted with live drought-tolerant plants
and be well maintained. If the business provides beer and wine service in compliance with HBMC
Section 17.26.030, beer and wine service shall additionally be allowed within the outdoor dining area,
provided the business complies with ABC (railing and non-disposable cups).
45 2512 Pacific
Coast Hwy
Mama D's
Hermosa Beach
(by-right
restaurant use)
Type 41
Beer & Wine NO
Mon-Fri 5-8:30pm
and Sat & Sun
11:30am-8:30pm
ABC license
information not
available at this
time.
Under 50 ABC license information not available at
this time. NA NO NO
46 2701 Pacific
Coast Hwy
Round Table
Pizza (restaurant
use) PC 92-38
Type 41
Beer & Wine YES 11am-2am Mon-Fri,
9am-2am Sat-Sun
11am-11pm Sun-
Thurs,
11am-1am Fri-
Sat.
284
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
50/50 Monthly NO YES. 11am-1:30am Daily (live
entertainment, live music and dancing)
Provide screens on all exterior openable windows at ground floor to prevent pass through of alcoholic
beverages and to control flies. Manager or clerk aware of CUP conditions shall be on premises during
business hours. Each manager shall be given a copy of CUP and shall acknowledge by signature that
the CUP has been read and understood. Alcoholic beverages shall be served in non-throw away
containers, including beer and wine. Must operate full kitchen with full menu (complete lunches and/or
dinners, with hot entrees). Primary purpose to serve food. Number of tables and chairs shall not exceed
that of the final approved seating plan. Live music, dancing, and disk jockeys are permitted in the
western portion of the building only. Exterior doors and windows shall remain closed during
entertainment, door separating entry from dance floor/entertainment shall remain closed with no
exceptions, A/C shall be maintained in working order, management responsible for volume levels,
skylights in western wing of building shall remain closed. Complementary valet parking shall be available
starting at 6pm Wed.-Sun and any other day the parking lot is filled valet service shall be provided.
Parking lot and landscape shall be permanently maintained and decorative block wall along west
property line shall be damage free with graffiti repellant paint on east face. Parking prohibited in access
lane of parking lot along the north side of building (no parking painted on pavement and signs shall be
maintained). Additional parking for valet shall be provided and continually available off-site (with a
covenant recorded). Trash enclosure shall be permanently maintained with 5-foot minimum high gate to
remain closed along west side and fully screen trash. Physical barrier (concrete wheel stops) shall be
installed on west side of parking lot to prevent parking cars from encroaching into public right-of-way.
Acoustical study required if violate Noise Ordinance (and live entertainment shall cease until sufficient
mitigation measures have been implemented per PC).
47 8 Pier
Avenue
Hennessey's
Tavern (Bar and
Restaurant use)
CC RESO # 97-
5847
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES 7am-2am Daily
6am-2am Daily
283 (46 upper
patio/82 lower
patio)
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO YES. 7am-2am Daily.
YES. 9pm-1:15am Mon-Fri, 2pm-
1:15am Sat-Sun & Holidays.
(Entertainment prohibited on roof-top
deck seating area.)
Building shall be equipped with acoustic features (double-pane windows or equivalent and A/C system).
Minimum 5-foot solid barrier on all sides of roof top deck seating area. Roof top equipment shall be
integrated into the architecture and hidden from street view. (PROGRAM NO LONGER IN EFFECT)
Participation in City's Downtown Parking Validation Program for no less than 2 hours in public parking
lots.
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LOCATION NAME, USE and
RESOLUTION(S)
ABC
LICENSE
TYPE &
ALCOHOL
ALLOWED
LATE
NIGHT
(CUP
AFTER
11PM)
CUP HOURS OF
OPERATION ABC HOURS
TOTAL
OCCUPANT
LOAD
(PATIO)
FOOD SALES BY ABC LICENSE
RATIO
REQUIRED**
BY CUP
CUP FOR OUTDOOR
DINING & HOURS
CUP FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT &
HOURS/ STANDARDS AND DANCING
STANDARDS
PARKING, PROMOTERS/ADVERTISEMENT, SIGNAGE, SECURITY, TVS, BIKE RACKS, NOISE
(SOUND PROOFING), BARRIERS, AESTHETICS, ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS ETC.
48 11 Pier
Avenue
50/50 Slaters
(Restaurant use)
CC RESOS # 19-
7197 & 19-7198
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES
Interior 8am - 12am
Mon.-Wed. and 8am-
2am Thurs.-Sun.
6am-2am Daily
65 within
building and
47 outdoor
patio
ABC license not available at this time. NO
YES. 8am - 11pm daily 702
S.F. max. with 42"
gate/barrier, no
entertainment, music,
speakers, tvs, audio or visual
media (amplified or
unamplified)
NO. Live entertainment and customer
dancing are prohibited
774 sq. ft. if deactivated indoor restaurant area shall be fully walled off from floor to ceiling, unused,
inaccessible and fire rated except for a solid door containing a minimum 1 foot by 1 foot transparent
window provided from the north restaurant hall exit path. REstaurant shall allow staff to enter and
inspect the area at any time during business hours. Doors shall be locked at closing hours. Loitering on
patio after closing time is prohibited. No entertainment, music, speakers, tvs, audio or visual media
(amplified or unamplified) outdoors. All alcoholic beverages shall be served in non-disposable drinkware.
Minimum 42" high concrete wall surrounding outdoor dining area shall be maintained. Outdoor waiting
area shall be standing area only and shall not be used for outdoor dining purposes and alcohol shall not
be served or consumed in the waiting area. Doors and windows shall not open into the public right-of-
way. Food pass-through window shall be used for employees only and not as a pick-up window for
customers. Temporary umbrelllas shall be available upon customer request and shall be stored when not
in use. If heating devisces are provided they must comply with City approved plans. 3-foot wide
landscape planter with automatic irrigation shall be maintained along The Strand and south parking stall.
Manager aware of CUP conditions shall be on premises during business hours. CUP shall be on
property so conditions can be read by employees. Minimum of 25 parking spaces shall be provided on-
site during all hours of operation (19 spaces striped and 6 spaces in drive aisle). Parking lot shall be fully
available for and limited to employee and patron parking during all hours of operation and back of house
functions. Bicycle rack for 8 bicycles shall be maintained on-site at all times. Valet company shall
provide parking services (see CC Reso 19-7198 for detailed parking requirements) during all hours of
operation. Parking and valet service shall be provided for free. Two valet parking attendants shall be
stationed at parking lot entrance. Signs shall inform patrons of mandatory free parking and valet service.
No signage shall be displayed in the City right-of-way such as Beach Drive.
49 19 Pier
Avenue
Playa Hermosa
Fish & Oyster Co.
(Restaurant use)
BZA RESO # 154-
346
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES 8am-12am Daily 6am-2am Daily 124 (34 patio)NO 50/50 Quarterly YES. 8am-12am Daily NO
Intent not for a bar, nor for bar seating, nor for direct purchase of alcoholic beverages by customers from
bartender. No admission or service of alcohol to anyone on skates. No to-go bottles or cans. Must use
central compactor area for trash disposal.
50 20 Pier
Avenue
Silvio's Brazilian
BBQ (Restaurant
use) BZA RESO #
154-493
Type 41 Beer
& Wine YES Hours not specified
6am-12am Daily 93 (44 patio)
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
35% beer &
wine /65% food
Monthly
YES but hours not specified. NO Service of alcohol in permanent glass containers only and only when food is available.
51 22 Pier
Avenue
Waterman's
(Restaurant use)
CC RESO # 09-
6654 and
CC RESO # 10-
6709
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES
7am-12am Sun-Wed,
7am-1am Thurs-Sat,
Cinco de Mayo, St.
Patrick's Day, New
Year's Eve,
Halloween,
Thanksgiving Eve,
Christmas Eve and
all State and Federal
Holidays
11am-2am Daily 194 (35 patio)
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
50/50 Monthly
YES. 7am-12am Sun-Wed,
7am-1am Thurs-Sat &
Holidays No live
entertainment, dancing,
amplified music, audio, tv,
speakers in outdoor seating
areas.
YES. 7pm-12:30am Thurs-Sun &
Holidays. 7am-11pm Sun-Wed (per CC
10-6709) may include live music,
amplified (including disk jockeys) or non-
amplified and similar live performances
such as stand-up comedy, and/or live
theater on a regular basis. Dancing by
employees and patrons is prohibited.
Prohibited from using "outside promoters". No advertisement of "pub crawl". Sign posted notifying that
dancing by employees and patrons is prohibited. Post and enforce "Dress Code" shoes and shirt
required, no gang clothing or other articles/jewelry indicative of gang affiliation, no beanies, no
bandanas, and no offensive message on clothing. 4 uniformed security guards required from 10 pm -
1:15 am following morning of Thurs-Sat and Cinco de Mayo, St. Patrick's Day, New Year's Eve,
Halloween, Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve and all State and Federal Holidays. 8 TVs maximum. No
drink minimums, no reduction in single drink price below $3, and no age restrictions to 21 years and
older. Admission shall not be charged. Double pane windows, solid doors, self closing hardware on
doors, A/C system shall be of adequate capacity. All doors shall remain closed during live entertainment.
(Acoustical Study Prepared and Dated June 9, 2004). Shall install and maintain security lighting on the
exterior of the building.
52 30 Pier
Avenue
The Lighthouse
(Bar use) CC
RESO # 91-5468
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES
7pm-1:30am Mon-
Fri, 2pm-1:30am Sat-
Sun
ABC license not
available at this
time.
178 (43 patio)
On-site ABC license not available. Only
have record of outdoor patio ABC
conditions.
NO YES. 7pm-1:30am Mon-Fri,
2pm-1:30am Sat-Sun
YES. 7pm-1:30am Mon-Fri, 2pm -
1:30am Sat-Sun, Federal and State
holidays, Cinco de Mayo and St.
Patrick's Day. (Dancing is permitted).
All alcoholic beverages shall be served in non-throw away glass containers including beer and wine.
12"x14" minimum sizes for alcohol and procedural signs. All exterior doors to remain closed during live
entertainment. Double doors shall be installed in the front and rear doorways. (Sound Level and
Containment Survey dated January 31, 1991). Screens shall be installed on all openable exterior
windows at ground level to prevent pass through of alcoholic beverages. Door man required at all times
when a line of customers is waiting to enter. Rear door shall not be used as entrance.
53 36 Pier
Avenue
Green Belt
(Restaurant use)
CC RESO # 00-
6059
Type 41 Beer
& Wine
NO (ABC
hours limit
to 10pm)
(Alcohol limited to 7
am - 10pm daily) 7am-10pm Daily Under 50 (18
patio)
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO YES. Alcohol limited to 7 am-
10pm daily. NO Parking Plan is required for outdoor dinning.
54 37 & 39 Pier
Avenue
Palmilla
(Restaurant use)
PC RESO # 93-67
and PC RESO #
15-28
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES 8am-1:30am Daily 6am-12
midnight Daily
96 (21 patio)
for 39 Pier
Ave. See file
for 37 Pier
Ave.
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
50/50 Monthly
YES. 8am-1:30am Daily in
front of 39 Pier Ave. (ABC
requires food and alcoholic
beverages serve to same
patron in patio) & PC Reso
15-28 authorizes 8am-11pm
for outdoor patio in front of
37 Pier Ave.
NO
TVs, projectors, or any other type of motion picture display shall not be displayed facing outwards
(south) toward Pier Plaza whether inside the patio or the building. A 42" high obstruction gate between
the 11pm closed patio at 37 Pier Ave and the patio open till 1:30 am in front of 39 Pier Ave.
55 50A Pier
Avenue
Patrick Molloy's
(Restaurant use)
PC RESO # 98-52
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES 7am-2am Daily 7am-2am Daily 290 (59 patio)
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO
YES. 7am-2am Daily (no live
entertainment in outside
seating area)
YES. 9pm-1:15am Mon-Fri, 2pm-
1:15am Sat-Sun & Federal and State
Holidays, Cinco de Mayo and St.
Patrick's Day. (No live entertainment in
outside seating area).
A door host shall be provided at the rear entry of the building to assure direct access to the public lot
during evening business hours. A/C system is required, all exterior glass windows and doors shall be
equipped with double pane glass or comparable substitute. If entertainment is to include amplified
entertainment, an acoustical study shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development
Director and all sound proofing measures shall be implemented including alterations to common walls.
56 52 Pier
Avenue
Baja Sharkeez
(Restaurant use)
PC RESO # 154-
682
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES Hours not specified
ABC license not
available at this
time.
239 (41 patio)
On-site ABC license not available. Only
have record of outdoor patio ABC
conditions.
NO NO NO
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LOCATION NAME, USE and
RESOLUTION(S)
ABC
LICENSE
TYPE &
ALCOHOL
ALLOWED
LATE
NIGHT
(CUP
AFTER
11PM)
CUP HOURS OF
OPERATION ABC HOURS
TOTAL
OCCUPANT
LOAD
(PATIO)
FOOD SALES BY ABC LICENSE
RATIO
REQUIRED**
BY CUP
CUP FOR OUTDOOR
DINING & HOURS
CUP FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT &
HOURS/ STANDARDS AND DANCING
STANDARDS
PARKING, PROMOTERS/ADVERTISEMENT, SIGNAGE, SECURITY, TVS, BIKE RACKS, NOISE
(SOUND PROOFING), BARRIERS, AESTHETICS, ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS ETC.
57
53 Pier
Avenue
(AKA 49
Pier Ave)
Tower 12
(Restaurant use)
CC RESO # 05-
6409 and related
CC RESO 15-
6980
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES 7am-2am Daily
11am-1:30am
Mon-Fri, 8am-
1:30am Sat-Sun
178 (14
outside/ patio)
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO YES. 7am-2am Daily
YES. 9pm-1:15am Mon-Fri, 2pm-
1:15am Sat-Sun & Federal and State
Holidays, Cinco de Mayo and St.
Patrick's Day. (Northern part of building
only) Live entertainment shall not be
permitted in restaurant area at southern
end of the building. No live
entertainment or amplified music, audio,
TVs or speakers of any kind shall be
permitted within the outside seating
areas.
(CC RESO # 05-6409 ) A/C system shall be installed, all exterior doors shall have self closing hardware.
An acoustical study shall be prepared by an acoustical engineer and reviewed and approved by the
Community Development Director prior to implementing changes in floor plan, addition of dance floor
and changes to occupant load. (Related CC RESO 15-6980) conversion of 250 square feet on the first
floor to storage to be connected with second floor restaurant (Tower 12) and must not be used or
accessed by ground floor snack shop (Cafe Bonaparte).
58 53 Pier
Avenue
Space used as
storage by Tower
12. Previously
Paradise Sushi
(Restaurant use)
BZA RESO # 154-
579 and related
CC RESO 15-
6980
Type 41 Beer
& Wine NO 11am-11pm Daily
ABC license not
available at this
time.
Under 50
(17 patio)ABC license not available at this time.
35% beer &
wine /65% food
Monthly
YES. 11am-11pm Daily (with
encroachment permit)NO Must operate a full kitchen and provide a full menu (complete lunches and/or dinners with hot entrees).
59 60 Pier
Avenue
American Junkie
(Restaurant use)
PC RESO # 96-23
Type 47 and
77 General
Alcohol
YES 7am-2am Daily
11am-1am Sun-
Thurs, 11am-
2am Fri-Sat
397 (345 w/
Banquette
room & 52 at
front patio)
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO YES. 7am-2am Daily
YES. 9pm-1:15am Mon-Fri, 2pm-
1:15am Sat-Sun & Federal and State
Holidays, Cinco de Mayo and St.
Patrick's Day. (200 S.F. maximum area
in the main restaurant area and 450 S.F.
max in the new expanded
restaurant/banquet room for live
entertainment, dancing, and/or
assembly) Dancing limited to between
9pm and 1:30am.
A/C system shall be installed, all exterior glass windows and doors shall be equipped with double pane
glass or comparable substitute. If live entertainment is amplified, an acoustical study shall be prepared
by an acoustical engineer and reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. No
amplified music or entertainment of any kind in outside seating area. Roof top equipment shall be
integrated into the architecture and hidden from street view. (PROGRAM NO LONGER IN EFFECT)
Participation in City's Downtown Parking Validation Program, for no less than 2 hours in public parking
lots.
60 73 Pier
Avenue
Rebel Republic
Social House
(Restaurant use)
CC RESO # 03-
6317
Type 47
General
Alcohol
YES
7am-12am Daily
except New Year's
Eve when operating
hours shall be limited
to 7am -2am.
7am-12am Sun-
Wed, 7am-2am
Thurs-Sat
119 (38 patio)NO NO YES. 7am-12am Daily
YES. 7pm-1:15am daily (indoor only).
No live entertainment or amplified
music, audio, TVs, or speakers of any
kind in the outside seating areas. Live
entertainment is limited to background
non-amplified acoustic music such as
piano, guitar, violin, etc.
Double pane windows or solid doors shall be provided on all openings to the outside, self closing
hardware shall be provided on doors and an A/C system with adequate capacity. If live entertainment is
amplified, an acoustical study shall be prepared by an acoustical engineer.
61 117 Pier
Ave
Steak & Whiskey
(restaurant use)
PC RESO # 05-12
Type 47
General
Alcohol
NO 7am-11pm Daily
11am-12am Sun-
Thurs, 11am-
1am Fri-Sat
Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO NO NO Size of bar area is limited as shown on submitted floor plan. Dining is limited to areas shown on
submitted plans.
62 316 Pier
Ave
Fritto Misto
(restaurant use)
PC RESO # 78-22
Type 41 Beer
& Wine NO 11:30am-11pm Daily 11:30am-11pm
Daily Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO NO NO Meals shall cover a selection of foods including at least three lot entrees.
63 337 Pier
Ave
Vacant restaurant
site. Previously
The Original
Ragin Cajun Café
(restaurant use)
PC RESO # 87-23
Type 41
Beer & Wine NO 11am-10pm Daily 11am-10pm
Daily 78
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
35% beer &
wine /65% food
Monthly
NO NO A trash enclosure shall be constructed to conform with City Code. Seating is limited to 78 patrons. All
alcoholic beverages shall be served in non-throw-away glass containers, including beer and wine.
64 422 Pier
Ave
The Rockefeller
(restaurant use)
PC RESO # 10-17
Type 41 Beer
& Wine NO
7am-11pm Daily.
Customers must
vacate the premises
no later than 11 pm
and the doors shall
be locked
9am-10pm Sun-
Wed, 9am-11pm
Thurs-Sat
110 (31 patio)
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
Min 65% of
gross sales
(computed
monthly) from
sale of prepared
food
YES. 7am-11pm Daily NO and dancing is prohibited.
15 required standard and 1 disabled parking spaces with signage indicating parking for employees and
customers only. Bike rack required (1 bike space per 7 employees or per 3,000 sq. ft. in floor area).
Approved for open air dining and walk-up window. Front dining area shall be open for seating whenever
walk-up window service is provided. Volume on audio devices shall be turned off between 10 pm and 8
am within the front dining area and in the restaurant when the front retracting interior doors are open.
Maximum of 5 TVs and prohibited within the front dining area (front 12 feet of the building footprint).
Alcoholic beverages shall be served in non-disposable drinkware. Enclosed trash/recycle containers
shall be provided near the walk-up window. Trash and recycle containers shall be maintained within the
premises and shall not be located adjacent to residential properties. Rear door to the restaurant shall
remain closed. Gate and planters to serve as barrier between the sidewalk and dining areas. Gates and
doors shall not open over public R.O.W. Landscaping and planters must have live plants and automatic
irrigation system. In parking lot (new/replacement trees) along south property line shall serve as buffer
and be minimum 24" box size and minimum 5 feet in width with a brick or concrete border. (PROGRAM
NO LONGER IN EFFECT) Participation in City's Downtown Parking Validation Program, for no less than
2 hours in public parking lots.
65 424 Pier
Ave
Crème de la
Crepe (restaurant
use) PC RESO #
11-13
Type 41 Beer
& Wine1 NO1
8am to 10pm daily
Customers must
vacate the premises
no later than 11 pm
and the doors shall
be locked
8am-10pm Daily Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO YES. 8am-10pm Daily NO and dancing is prohibited.
Parking lot located to the rear of the subject site shall be designated for use by customers and staff
(signs shall be posted at entrance to the parking area stating this requirement). Outdoor dining permitted
(patio with 4 tables and open air dining). No dining on public sidewalk. Maximum of 2 TVs within the
outdoor patio or other dining areas. TVs prohibited in front patio and must not face the front patio area
(with the exception of the TV on the wall above the bar height service counter). Alcoholic beverages
shall be served in non-disposable drinkware. Operator shall provide enclosed trash/recycle containers in
a prominent location in the front patio area. A 36" barrier shall be provided between the sidewalk and
dining area. Gates and doors shall not open over public R.O.W.
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LOCATION NAME, USE and
RESOLUTION(S)
ABC
LICENSE
TYPE &
ALCOHOL
ALLOWED
LATE
NIGHT
(CUP
AFTER
11PM)
CUP HOURS OF
OPERATION ABC HOURS
TOTAL
OCCUPANT
LOAD
(PATIO)
FOOD SALES BY ABC LICENSE
RATIO
REQUIRED**
BY CUP
CUP FOR OUTDOOR
DINING & HOURS
CUP FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT &
HOURS/ STANDARDS AND DANCING
STANDARDS
PARKING, PROMOTERS/ADVERTISEMENT, SIGNAGE, SECURITY, TVS, BIKE RACKS, NOISE
(SOUND PROOFING), BARRIERS, AESTHETICS, ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS ETC.
66 425 Pier
Ave
Hook and Plow
(restaurant use)
PC RESO # 13-20
Type 41 Beer
& Wine NO 7am-11pm Daily
ABC license not
available at this
time.
Under 50 ABC license not available at this time.
Min 65% of
gross sales
(computed
monthly) from
sale of prepared
food
YES. 7am-11pm Daily
NO. Live entertainment and dancing are
prohibited. Live entertainment excludes
two acoustic musicians providing
background music. Acoustical musicians
shall not be located within 10 feet from
the façade (accordion doors).
Permitted outdoor and open air dining. Alcoholic beverages served in non-disposable drinkware. No
beer or wine shall be provided "to-go". Maximum of 2 TVs within 10 feet of façade (accordion doors) or
visible from any area accessible to customers. Seating at the designated counter shall not exceed 11
seats. No stand up bar shall be allowed. Rear door to the restaurant shall remain closed. Volume on
audio devices shall be turned off after 10 pm each night. A/C shall be installed. Property line
railing/guard shall be installed and permanently maintained on the outdoor patio per ABC. Ingress and
egress shall not be permitted directly from the patio to the sidewalk.
67 439 Pier
Ave
Sosta (restaurant
use) PC RESO #
99-28
Type 41 Beer
& Wine NO Start no earlier than
5pm Daily
11am-11pm
Daily Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
NO NO NO
Storage building shall be removed from the parking area prior to issuance of building permits for the
expansion. Signs shall be posted to allow customers and tenants of all businesses on the subject
property to use the parking. No 24 hour assigned parking is permitted.
68 719 Pier
Ave
The Habit Burger
(restaurant use)
PC RESO # 13-30
Type 41 Beer
& Wine1 NO 10am- 11pm daily 11am-10pm Under 50
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
Min 65% of
gross sales
(computed
monthly) from
sale of prepared
food
YES. 10am-11pm Daily.
Expansion of outdoor patio
shall not involve seating. No
TVs, entertainment including
live, speakers, amplified
music.
NO and dancing is prohibited. Live
entertainment does not include two
acoustical musicians providing
background music
Alcoholic beverages shall be served in non-disposable drinkware. No beer or wine shall be provided "to
go". Excluding low intensity security lighting, all exterior lighting shall be turned off between 11 pm and
dawn. No more than 4 TVs and must be oriented to the interior and not towards patio. A 6 foot high solid
plexi-glass barrier wall shall be installed and permanently maintained on the outdoor patio per ABC.
Ingress and egress shall not be permitted directly from the patio to the sidewalk.
69 1286 The
Strand
Good Stuff on The
Strand (restaurant
use) No resolution
Type 41
Beer & Wine NO NA No resolution 59 Interior No resolution No resolution No resolution No resolution
70 1100 The
Strand
Scotty's On The
Strand
(Restaurant use)
PC RESO # 89-7
Type 41 Beer
& Wine NO 7am-10pm Daily 7am-10pm Daily 222
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed gross sales of
food. Licensee shall maintain records at
all times (on a quarterly basis) and
available to the Department on demand.
35% beer &
wine /65% food
(not to include
take-out)
Monthly
NO NO
Tandem parking spaces shall be for employee parking only (with posted signage). Parking lot shall
provide 23 parking spaces and handicap space must not be in tandem. Bicycle parking shall be
designed on site for a minimum of 40 bicycles (approved on Strand side). Service of alcohol in
permanent glass containers only. A 36" fence shall be located along the southerly property line to
prevent automobiles from accessing tandem parking through the sidewalk. Patio area shall be permitted
to add a glass, solarium type roof.
71 1272 The
Strand
The Deck (Bar
use) PC RESO #
154-834
Type 42 Beer
& Wine YES 10am-2am Daily
(Enclosed bar)
ABC license not
available at this
time.
99 (33 patio)ABC license not available at this time. NO
YES. 10am-10pm Daily (no
outdoor music or sound
provided after 10pm)
NO The 18" setback area from the alley line shall be landscaped, lighting directed downward and no bulbs
visible from residential properties.
72 1300 The
Strand
The Beach House
(Hotel use) PC
RESO # 01-393
Type 70
General
Alcohol
YES
On-sale alcohol in
guest rooms (mini-
bars) and in meeting
rooms. Hours not
specified
7am-12am Daily 59
Quarterly gross sales of alcoholic
beverages shall not exceed 5% of the total
gross revenues. Licensee shall maintain
records at all times (on a quarterly basis)
and available to the Department on
demand.
NO NO NO Alcohol sales for hotel guests only and with sales charged to guest room (no cash).
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 20-0605
Honorable Chair and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission
Regular Meeting of September 15, 2020
October 20, 2020 Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the October 20, 2020 Planning Commission tentative future agenda items.
Attachment:
1. Planning Commission October 20, 2020 Tentative Future Agenda
Respectfully Submitted by: Beverly Tuazon, Administrative Assistant
Approved: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
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Tentative Future Agenda
PLANNING COMMISSION
City of Hermosa Beach
October 20, 2020
Regular Meeting
6:00 P.M.
Project Title Public
Notice
Meeting
Date
1461 Monterey Boulevard – Condominium Amendment for a two unit
condominium 10/8/20 10/20/20
2200 Pacific Coast Highway – New Parking Plan for use of shared
parking with Hope Chapel to accommodate existing and future
medical office uses
10/8/20 10/20/20
24 3rd Street – Precise Development Plan for a duplex with a junior
accessory dwelling unit 10/8/20 10/20/20
Consideration and recommendation to City Council for Limited Live
Entertainment Permits 2-year Pilot Program set to expire November 2020 n/a 10/20/20
Upcoming and Pending Projects
Trans Pacific Fiber Optic Cable – Environmental Impact Report
Certification and Project Entitlements – alternative sites at 6th Street or 10th
Street
Discussion of historic resource eligibility and evaluation for new projects
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
162