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Home My WebLink About2019-11-07 PC AgendaPlanning Commission City of Hermosa Beach Regular Meeting Agenda - Final City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Chair David Pedersen Vice Chair Peter Hoffman Commissioners Michael Flaherty Rob Saemann Marie Rice Council Chambers5:30 PMThursday, November 7, 2019 1 November 7, 2019Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda - Final Note: No Smoking Is Allowed in The City Hall Council Chambers 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. 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Section I WALKING TOUR The Walking Tour will begin at 5:30 p.m., meeting at the corner of Cypress Avenue and 6th Street. Section II STUDY SESSION The Study Session will begin at 7:00 p.m., meeting at City Hall Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive. 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Oral / Written Communications 5.REPORT 19-0721 Information Only: Public Hearing Notices 6.REPORT 19-0725 Study Session to receive public comments and discuss potential Municipal Code amendment to the M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone to consider allowing Cypress District businesses to host openings or events to showcase and offer products for sale on a limited basis. 7. Adjournment to the November 19, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 3 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 3/20/2024 3 City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report REPORT 19-0721 Honorable Chairman and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission Special Meeting of November 7, 2019 Information Only: Public Hearing Notices Attachments: 1.Public Notices City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™4 Easy Reader Run Date: October 31, 2019 DISPLAY Acct: 7010-2110 City of Hermosa Beach NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach shall hold a special meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2019, to consider the following: Walking Tour and Study Session to evaluate the existing conditions in the Cypress District and M-1 Zoning standards, including possible changes to allow businesses to host special events, openings, and provide limited retail uses accessory to primary design and production uses. SAID SPECIAL MEETING shall be held at 5:30 P.M. for the Walking Tour, meeting at the corner of Cypress Avenue and 6th Street, and 7:00 P.M. for the Study Session, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. ANY AND ALL PERSONS interested are invited to participate and speak at these hearings at the above time and place. For inclusion in the agenda packet to be distributed, written comments of interested parties should be submitted to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, in care of City Hall at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 prior to Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 12:00 noon. 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 fax to (310) 937-6235. The Department is open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Please contact a staff planner to discuss any project on the Planning Commission agenda. A copy of the staff report(s) in the Planning Commission packet will be available for public review at the end of the business day on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at the Hermosa Beach Police Department, Public Library, and on the City’s website at www.hermosabeach.gov. Relevant Municipal Code sections are also available on the website. Elaine Doerfling City Clerk F:\B95\CD\PC\2019\11-7-19\Legal Ad and Mailers\Legal Ad PC 11-7-19.docx 5 6 City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report REPORT 19-0725 Honorable Chairman and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission Study Session Meeting of November 7, 2019 Study Session to receive public comments and discuss potential Municipal Code amendment to the M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone to consider allowing Cypress District businesses to host openings or events to showcase and offer products for sale on a limited basis. Study Session: The Planning Commission will be evaluating the existing conditions, and discussing possible modifications to the M-1 Light Manufacturing zoning standards. The Commission will be specifically exploring whether permitted uses and zoning standards in the M-1 zone should be modified to allow businesses to host special events and provide limited retail sales as accessory uses. The Commission will also discuss possible changes to how certain uses such as art studios and/or galleries are defined, as well as other ways to implement the vision in PLAN Hermosa for the Cypress District. Background: After extensive community discussion and study, the City Council adopted PLAN Hermosa on August 22, 2017. The Cypress Avenue district is located within the Creative Light Industrial (CI) General Plan land use area.The General Plan vision for the Cypress District industrial area is to foster new innovations and creative activity. Creative land uses, including in the Cypress District, are discussed throughout PLAN Hermosa in the following sections: Creative Economy (p.69) Artists, like many business sectors,need space to create their art and venues or opportunities to sell their work and can benefit from proximity to one another. To encourage increased artistic activity and support economic development objectives, Hermosa Beach can ensure the space needed to support this industry is provided in an accessible and affordable manner that allows higher levels of collaboration among artists - all essential ingredients to flourishing creative communities. Land Use Designations - Creative (p.71) Creative land use designations are intended to provide space for production, design, and manufacturing uses that support the local employment base and produce goods and services that enhance the brand of Hermosa Beach as a creative and innovative community. Uses that are considered light industrial are to be designed and sited in a manner that ensures their compatibility with surrounding uses. Designation/Definition (p.73) CI Light Industrial - Production uses for light manufacturing, creative art, or design services with professional office as an allowed accessory use. City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 1 of 9 powered by Legistar™7 Staff Report REPORT 19-0725 Creative Light Industrial (CI) (p.77) Purpose - The creative light industrial designation is intended to create a suitable environment for small businesses that rely on manufacturing, warehousing, or production to operate successfully. This designation ensures uses are able to operate in a manner that contributes to local economic activity and diversifies the local employment base while minimizing impacts to adjacent residential uses. The designation fosters new innovations and creative economic activity by providing common gathering areas and meeting spaces to share and exchange ideas. Appropriate Land Uses - This designation is reserved for the provision of production uses for light manufacturing, creative art, or design services. Flexible use spaces, co-working offices, and creative or “maker” industry incubator spaces are also permitted.Professional office or specialty retail are allowed only as an accessory use to the primary production uses. Residential uses are not allowed in this designation as its intent is to promote and protect industry and production uses that diversify the City’s tax base. Cypress District Character Area (p. 94) Future Vision - The intent is to transform both building design and orientation as well as the public realm and streetscape within the Cypress District. This area is the creative, production and light industrial center of Hermosa Beach where ideas, spaces, and creativity are easily shared. The Cypress District includes a variety of flexible use spaces, co-working offices, and creative or “maker” industries. Intended Distribution of Land Uses - The Cypress District is exclusively designated for creative light industrial uses, with preference toward production uses aligned with green economy.While the area should allow some retail uses, the focus is on specialty trade services and must be accessory to the design or production uses. The Cypress District should support the development of new uses that will bring a wide range of high-quality jobs accessible to people with a variety of skill levels, including research and development and light industrial uses. Relevant Goals and Policies the City’s General Plan are listed below: Governance Goal 6.A broad-based and long-term economic development strategy for Hermosa Beach that supports existing businesses while attracting new business and tourism. ·Policy 6.5 Creative Economy. Land Use Goal 1.Create a sustainable urban form and land use patterns that support a robust economy and high quality of life for residents. ·Policies 1.1 Diverse and distributed land use pattern, 1.4 Diverse commercial areas, and 1.8 Respond to unique characteristics. Land Use Goal 3.A series of unique, destination-oriented districts throughout Hermosa Beach. ·Policies 3.1 Unique districts and 3.2 Compatibility of districts. Land Use Goal 10.A strong sense of cultural and architectural heritage. ·Policy 10.5 Adaptive reuse and sustainable development. One of the priority implementation tasks for PLAN Hermosa is to update the Zoning Code to align with the General Plan. At its meeting on July 9, 2019, the City Council reviewed a request letter and heard public comments from Mike Collins, business owner of ShockBoxx, requesting initiation of a Municipal Code amendment to the M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone in the Cypress District. The letter, which represented six businesses and property owners, asked for consideration to update the M-1 Zone to allow for “current and emerging, businesses, shop owners, and tenants, to conduct business in a more creative way,” particularly regarding special event limitations. At that meeting, the City Council directed staff to agendize this matter for consideration at a future City Council meeting. At its meeting on July 23, 2019, the City Council considered initiation of a Municipal Code amendment to the M-1 Zone and the appropriate permitting process to allow Cypress District businesses to host openings or events with limited retail sales. After discussion, the City Council directed the Planning Commission to consider a Zoning Code Text Amendment for the M-1 Zone in the Cypress District and recommend changes to the City Council for potential adoption. City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 2 of 9 powered by Legistar™8 Staff Report REPORT 19-0725 At its meeting on August 20, 2019, the Planning Commission discussed the M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone and the City Council direction to consider potential Municipal Code text amendments to allow businesses to host openings or events with limited retail sales. The Commission discussed the proposal, requested more information such as an inventory of existing uses, parking, and potential fiscal impacts and directed staff to bring back this matter at a future Planning Commission Study Session. Analysis: The Cypress Avenue industrial area has a mix of older and newer buildings within which businesses operate; some are established businesses in operation for decades and others are more recently-opened businesses investing in the area and finding that the M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone is restrictive for their proposed business operations. The M-1 Zone states the specific purpose is to provide “for a range of light manufacturing and warehousing and distribution uses and certain appropriate service commercial uses.” The M-1 Zone allows accessory administrative offices but generally does not allow uses that serve the public directly, such as retail sales or art galleries. For example, artist studios are permitted in the M-1 Zone, but not galleries. Area photos are provided as Attachment 4. Some new businesses, including artist studios on Cypress Avenue, have regularly obtained permits for Temporary Minor Special Event Permits for art-oriented events. The popularity of these events has prompted businesses to request modification of the M-1 Zone to regularly allow events without seeking a Temporary Minor Special Event permit for each event, which are limited to 12 per year. Similarly in 2018, in response to business requests for a simpler special event process in commercial zones, the City Council approved a Zoning Code amendment creating a new administrative permit process for qualifying events and definition for Limited Live Entertainment: Entertainment, Limited Live. "Limited live entertainment" means the provision of live entertainment as defined herein, but only as accessory to an established on-site use during normal business hours for limited periods of time outside of late night hours, provided by a maximum of two (2) performers using amplification at any time, that does not typically generate off-site impacts or contribute to impacts within the commercial district or adjacent residential districts in accordance with operational standards in the commercial zoning districts. This new Limited Live Entertainment permit process does not apply to the M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone nor does it seem appropriate for the types of events that are better described as openings for the purpose of showcasing art or other goods produced or manufactured in the studios. However, the simplified Administrative Permit process, which is obtained once for a two-year period, would be a simpler alternative to the Temporary Minor Special Event Permit, which requires a new application for each event and is limited to 12 per year. To implement a similar permit process, an amendment to the Zoning Code for the M-1 Zone would be required with conditions applicable to the types of special events now allowed through Temporary Minor Special Event Permits. Special Events Expanded special event uses are not consistent with the existing code in the M-1 Light Industrial zone. As directed by the City Council, in order to permit host openings or events to showcase and offer products for sale, the requested Code amendment would be an interim measure until a more comprehensive update is completed for the Cypress District M-1 Zone consistent with the vision of the PLAN Hermosa General Plan. Considerations brought up during the July 23, 2019 City Council discussion included: 1.If potential events should be within the building or allowed to expand onto property. 2.If gallery openings and similar activities should be considered as normal business operations or special events. 3.If gallery openings and similar activities should be subject to certain standards and limits such as frequency or hours. 4.Recognition that PLAN Hermosa anticipated some of these desired uses and that business demand has preceded the Zoning Code updates anticipated in the General Plan. Considerations brought up during the August 20, 2019 Planning Commission discussion included: City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 3 of 9 powered by Legistar™9 Staff Report REPORT 19-0725 1.Need to address noise impacts of special events. 2.Determine if existing parking adequate for special events. 3.Need to address alcohol for special events. 4.Concerns and consequences of allowing retail. 5.Galleries are retail. 6.Provide summary of existing uses and property owners. 7.Concern of raising rents or creating financial barriers to artists and fiscal impacts of potential changes. 8.Pilot program could be considered with combination special event/live entertainment. 9.1-2 year administrative permit, simple, inexpensive. 10.Director interpretation of similar uses, which uses should be regulated. Examples: architectural uses/design use, art studio/gallery Existing Conditions - Temporary Special Event Permits Zoning Code Section 17.42.150 regulates Temporary Special Event Permits, which are administrative permits, and is included in this report as Attachment 11. In the case of indoor events, one permit will apply to up to 12 dates. The application requires event details for each date, including hours (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM in M-1 Zone), alcoholic beverages, entertainment, designated parking, pedestrian access, and occupancy limits. Applicable conditions of approval are determined for each event. In 2019, two Temporary Special Event Permits were issued in the Cypress District M-1 Zone; for Resin at 618 Cypress Avenue and for Shockboxx at 636 Cypress Avenue. Each permit was issued for up to 12 events in the calendar year. There were no Temporary Special Event Permits issued in the Cypress District in 2018. Alcohol sales are regulated by the California Business and Professions Code and the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) enforces the laws. Generally, for special events, if there is no sale of alcohol and the event is by- invitation only and not open to the public, then no ABC license is required. If alcohol is to be sold at the event, an event permit is required from ABC, unless a caterer with appropriate Type 58 license (caterers permit under an on-sale general license, such as a restaurant). A copy of the ABC permit is required prior to approval of the Temporary Special Event Permits. Property Analysis The Cypress District is comprised of approximately 35 lots and approximately 50 businesses. There are 20 property owners within the district, including the City of Hermosa Beach City Yard site One of the largest properties is the City of Hermosa Beach Public Works Facility, also known as the City Yard, located at 555 6th Street is 1.92 acres in size. The City is in process of re-constructing the City Yard at the high-visibility corner of Valley Drive and 6th Street. The new City Yard, surrounding fences, and landscaping will be a substantial improvement to the area. The project will provide 16 parking spaces available to the public, with 6 perpendicular spaces facing 6th Street and 10 spaces in a lot adjacent to 6th Street, which is similar to the current parking configuration. Parking Analysis During its discussion at the August 20, 2019 meeting, the Planning Commission requested additional information be provided regarding Cypress District parking in the area to help determine whether additional parking demands can be met for potential events. Staff has reviewed existing conditions for public parking and private parking in the Cypress District. Public parking is limited on the streets within the Cypress District: Cypress Avenue allows parking on both sides, but many west-facing buildings have drive-in perpendicular parking which does not allow curb-face parking; 6th Street allows parking on the south side of street only, though along the north side of 6th Street the City Yard provides 8 spaces adjacent to the street; and Valley Drive is narrow along this area and does not allow parking on either side of the street. Cypress District Street Parking City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 4 of 9 powered by Legistar™10 Staff Report REPORT 19-0725 Nearby parking includes 84 spaces of perpendicular parking provided one block to the north, across 8th Street, on the on the west side of Valley Drive across from Clark Stadium; 16 spaces on the east side of Valley Drive adjacent to Clark Stadium; 36 spaces are located at South Park, immediately south of the Cypress District, and 7 spaces are located on the east side of Valley Drive spaces in front of South Park. Nearby Cypress District Public Parking Private parking is generally provided on site for each business. Some multi-tenant buildings provide shared parking for several businesses, such as the industrial building at 601 Cypress Avenue and the industrial complex at 675-717 Valley Drive. An August 2019 preliminary Parking Management Study was conducted as part of the recent Coastal Zone parking analysis. The study included analysis of Cypress District parking, considering land use, code-required parking and existing private off-street parking. The table below shows that there is inadequate on-site parking for existing uses in the Cypress District. Cypress District Parking Spaces Required by City Code Existing Cypress District Businesses: There is a wide range of business types represented, including audio recording and producing City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 5 of 9 powered by Legistar™11 Staff Report REPORT 19-0725 studios, surfboard shaping, woodworking, automotive repairs, interior design, architects, artist studios, and contractors. As requested, the types of current uses in the Cypress District is summarized as follows: Cypress District Current Business Uses A comprehensive list of businesses is included in this report as Attachment 5. Other Industrial Examples As requested by the Planning Commission, staff has reviewed other examples of arts-oriented cities responding to changing demands on the industrially zoned areas, particularly for retail, gallery, or special event use. El Segundo Smoky Hallow Specific Plan The City of El Segundo has adopted a comprehensive Specific Plan, including the following: ·Retail allowed as accessory use only; includes incidental direct sale to consumers of only those goods produced on-site of another permitted or conditionally permitted use. ·Artist Studio (light industrial) allowed; Art Gallery (retail) not allowed. ·Offices allowed. City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 6 of 9 powered by Legistar™12 Staff Report REPORT 19-0725 Santa Barbara Funk Zone ·Breweries allowed; several in area. ·Art manufacturing including: pottery, wood products, leather products, paper products. ·Retail as accessory use only. ·Restaurants upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Pomona ·Pomona has an M-1 Light Industrial Zone which allows limited retail, offices, banks, bakeries, and restaurants. Claremont ·Art Galleries with up to 15% of floor space dedicated to retail with a Special Use and Development Permit. ·Limited retail in conjunction with permitted manufacturing/industrial use; Retail less than 20% of total floor area and less than 20% of gross sales revenues. ·Restaurants and offices are permitted. Costa Mesa ·Art Galleries are not permitted in industrial zones. ·Incidental retail sales. Incidental retail sales may be allowed in conjunction with an industrial use provided that the retail sales floor area does not exceed twenty (20) percent of the gross floor area or one thousand (1,000) square feet, whichever is less and the retail products are related to the primary industrial use. Incidental retail sales that do not meet the floor area limitation shall be subject to review and approval of a minor conditional use permit. Code Options to Consider Municipal Code text amendments to the M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone in the Cypress District include consideration for Events and Openings and Retail sales on a limited basis. Events and Openings Events and Openings options for consideration (from lenient to restrictive): 1.Allow Openings and Events- Amend the M-1 Zone to allow host openings or events as an allowable use with appropriate limits and operational standards during normal business hours, and activities to be contained within the building with all doors and windows closed during events. This may not be appropriate for the entire M-1 Zone in the Cypress District, but could be applied on street-facing buildings, for example. 2.New Administrative Permit - Amend the M-1 Zone to allow an Administrative Permit similar to the Limited Live Entertainment Permit with one permit for a two-year period in a manner customized for the M-1 Zone with appropriate operational standards such as limits to frequency, hours, and the requirement that all activities conform to Noise standards. 3.Require Conditional Use Permit - Amend the M-1 Zone to allow to host openings or events to showcase and offer products for sale on a limited case-by-case basis with approval of a CUP, which could also address related City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 7 of 9 powered by Legistar™13 Staff Report REPORT 19-0725 requests not consistent with existing M-1 zone such as to allow classes or accessory retail of up to 25% area or alcohol during openings and events. A CUP would be a one-time permit process to respond to a specific request with conditions applied to mitigate potential impacts. 4.No Change - The continued use of annual administrative Minor Temporary Special Event permits for requested events on a case-by-case basis with applicable conditions of approval, including event hours, noise, proof of parking, and maximum occupancy. 5.Disallow - Determine that the special event uses are not consistent with the Zoning Code and disallow future Minor Temporary Special Event permits in the M-1 Zone. Retail Retail is not currently permitted in the M-1 Zone, even as an accessory use. Art galleries are generally considered a retail use, but have been interpreted as incidental to Artist Studios, as provided in Code Section 17.28.025 subject to approval of the Community Development Director. The code does not currently have definitions for Artist Studios or Art Galleries. Industrial buildings are not designed to be retail space. Retail space tends to be more expensive, which is one reason why industrial zones experience pressure to be used for retail. In general, if industrial space is made available as retail then it could result in increased rental rates, which could put rent pressure on the existing light industrial businesses in the M-1 Zone. It should be noted that the General Plan addresses the issue and states that specialty retail should be allowed as an accessory use to support the primary production use. Retail options for consideration (from lenient to restrictive): 1.Allow Limited Retail - Amend the M-1 Zone to allow specialty retail as an accessory use to support the primary production use up to 25% of floor area. This is consistent with PLAN Hermosa. 2.No Change/Disallow - Determine that retail use is not appropriate for the M-1 Zone and not consistent with the Zoning Code. Potential Code Amendments For clarification, it may be appropriate to add definitions of Artist Studio and Art Gallery. Definitions: “Art studio” means a workshop for one or more artists. “Art gallery” means a place of business in which objects of fine art, such as painting and sculpture, are displayed and offered for sale. If an art gallery is permitted in M-1 Zone, it may be appropriate to include conditions such as subject to approval of the Community Development Director or limited to a street-facing tenant space. Some existing building conditions in the Cypress District are not designed for frequent customers and may not be appropriate for an art gallery. Summary The intention for a potential M-1 Light Industrial Zone Text Amendment in the Cypress District is to serve as an interim measure to bring the Zoning Code closer to the PLAN Hermosa General Plan vision and in anticipation of a more comprehensive update in the future. City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 8 of 9 powered by Legistar™14 Staff Report REPORT 19-0725 Environmental Analysis: Environmental analysis will be determined based on the recommended action pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and California Public Resources Code. Once a course of action is determined, appropriate Environmental Analysis will be conducted at that time. Attachments: 1.Link to 7-23-19 City Council Meeting 2.Link to 8-20-19 Planning Commission Meeting 3.Public Notice Sent to Businesses and Property Owners 4.Walking Tour Map 5.Cypress District Photos 6.Cypress District List of Existing Businesses 7.Cypress District M-1 Zone Boundary Map 8.California Alcohol Beverage Control Regulations for Special Events 9.Excerpt of Zoning Code Chapter 17.28: M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone 10.Excerpt of Zoning Code Chapter 17.42.150: Temporary Minor Special Event Permit 11.Supplemental Information: Lee Hudspeth Email 11-1-2019 12.Supplemental Information: Mike Collins Email 11-5-2019 Respectfully Submitted by: Christy Teague, Senior Planner Approved: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 2/20/2024Page 9 of 9 powered by Legistar™15 ATTACHMENT 3 Community Development Department Planning Division City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH TO CONDUCT A WALKING TOUR AND STUDY SESSION TO EVALUATE THE EXISTING CONDITIONS IN THE CYPRESS DISTRICT AND M-1 ZONING STANDARDS, INCLUDING POSSIBLE CHANGES TO ALLOW BUSINESSES TO HOST SPECIAL EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND PROVIDE LIMITED RETAIL USES ACCESSORY TO PRIMARY DESIGN AND PRODUCTION USES. October 24, 2019 The Planning Commission is holding this special meeting as part of the City’s efforts to implement the future vision for the “Cypress District” as expressed in PLAN Hermosa. PLAN Hermosa identifies this district as appropriate for creative light industrial uses, and the allowance of some retail uses accessory to the creative design or production uses. The Planning Commission will be evaluating the existing conditions, and discussing possible modifications to the M-1 Light Manufacturing zoning standards. The Commission will be specifically exploring whether permitted uses and zoning standards in the M-1 zone should be modified to allow businesses to host special events and provide limited retail sales as accessory uses. The Commission will also discuss possible changes to how certain uses such as art studios and/or galleries are defined, as well as other ways to implement the vision in PLAN Hermosa for the Cypress District. Following the Study Session, the Planning Commission will be formally considering modifications to the M-1 zoning standards at its regular meeting of November 19th. The Planning Commission recommendations will lead to City Council consideration of amendments to the Municipal Code at a future meeting. Planning Commission Walking Tour and Study Session will be held: Thursday, November 7th – Walking Tour at 5:30 P.M. Meet at corner of Cypress Avenue and 6th Street Thursday, November 7th – Study Session at 7:00 P.M. Hermosa Beach City Hall Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Regular Planning Commission meeting will be held: Tuesday, November 19th at 7:00 P.M. Hermosa Beach City Hall Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive The Planning Commission Meetings and related materials can be viewed live or at a later time at www.hermosabeach.gov. Your comments are welcomed and encouraged, in person at the meetings or in writing. If you would like to write a letter to the Planning Commission, comments may be submitted to the Community Development Department, City of Hermosa Beach, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Written comments may also be submitted via eComment in 3 easy steps: 1) Go to the Agendas/Minutes/Video webpage and find the meeting on which you’d like to comment; 2) Find the agenda item on which you’d like to comment; and 3) sign in to your SpeakUp Hermosa Account or sign in as a guest, enter your comment in the field provided, provide your name, and if applicable, attach files before submitting your comment. For more information, please contact cteague@hermosabch.org or (310) 318-0242. 16 17 ATTACHMENT 5 Cypress District Photos 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ATTACHMENT 6 Cypress District List of Existing Businesses ADDRESS BUSINESS NAME NUMBER PARKING SPACES 511 Cypress Avenue Vacant 2 513 Cypress Avenue Vacant 2 520 Cypress Avenue Pepe Studio (Interior Design) 2 *Addl rear lot 7-8 524 Cypress Avenue Skechers support 2 525 Cypress Avenue Vacant 2 530 Cypress Avenue Skechers support 4 531 Cypress Avenue Arriola Pacific (Contractor) 3 545 Cypress Avenue Every Angle Media 8-9 601 Cypress Avenue Ste. 301, 401 LBLA Marketing (Imports) 601 Cypress Avenue Ste. 402 E.O. Physical Therapy & Sports Performance 601 Cypress Avenue Ste. 403 Dave Shaw Concrete & Block 601 Cypress Avenue Ste. 404 LBLA Marketing Shipping & Receiving 601 Cypress Avenue Ste. 405 Pollen Gear Imports 601 Cypress Avenue Ste. 406 MagVenture Imports/Distribution 601 Cypress Avenue Ste. 407 Nosotros Tequila (Distribution) 601 Cypress Avenue Ste. 408 Oral Design Hermosa Beach Dental Lab 2 levels multi-tenant parking 618 Cypress Avenue Resin/RSN Artist Studio/NUWORK Co-Work 20 620 Cypress Avenue JB Plumbing Inc. 4 625 Cypress Avenue Lauranne Ray - Consulting 2 635 Cypress Avenue Baja Sharkeez 3-4 636 Cypress Avenue Shockboxx Artist Studio/Gallery 3 637 Cypress Avenue Studio 637-Recording, Video Prod.,Streaming 2-3 638 Cypress Avenue Cypress Millworks 2 640 Cypress Avenue Barahona Air Brush & Ding Repair (surfboards) 2 643 Cypress Avenue Starr Design/SRL Construction 3 644 Cypress Avenue Cypress Surf Shop/South Bay Board Works 4 650 Cypress Avenue Cypress Auto Body & Spa 5 725 Cypress Avenue Laney Architects LA 2 671 Valley Drive Music Focus- Recording, Production, Lessons 673 Valley Drive The Production Co./Rockzion Records-Recording 675 Valley Drive JD Manufacturing-Jewelry, Metalsmith 677 Valley Drive Screaming Leopards Studios- Recording 679 Valley Drive Stickman California Surfboards 32 717 Valley Drive JOL Design-Screenprint, Embroidery Apparel 717 Valley Drive Southland CD-Manufacturing, Recordings 717 Valley Drive Blue Sky Glass Tinting 717 Valley Drive Precision Motorsport 717 Valley Drive Aqua Tech Glassing 717 Valley Drive Anderson Surfboards 717 Valley Drive Dog House Studio-Videos, Photography 717 Valley Drive Johnson Fine Wood-Finish Carpentry 47 multi-tenant bldg. 500 6th Street Mahamudra Kadampa Buddhist Center 4 530 6th Street Beach Cities Self Storage 6 530 6th Street, B-215 Andes Home Furniture Warehouse 530 6th Street, E Soothe Your Soul-Manufacturing, Wholesale 4 555 6th Street Hermosa Beach City Yard 16 accessible 33 OS-1OS-1OS-1R-1R-3PDM-1R-2 R-2R-2 R-2R-2 R-2 OSOS OSR-3R-3R-3R-3Ardmore ParkBi-Centennial Park Green BeltGreen BeltSouth Park 7th St 6th St ArdmoreAveArdmoreAveCulper CtCypress Ave4th St Cochise Ave8th St 7th St 8th Pl 3rd StLoma Dr6th St 4th StBard StSunset Dr4th St 5th StValleyDrCypress District - M-1 Zone Boundary District Cypress District M-1 Zone Imagery - LAR-IAC 5 (2019) This is a proprietary dataset provided courtesy of the LosAngeles Region Imagery Acquisition Consortium (LAR-IAC) and Pictometry International Corp 0 175 35087.5 Feet ± City Yard 34 Attachment 8 California Alcohol Beverage Control Regulations for Special Events California Business and Professions Code Sec. 23399 (a)An on-sale general license authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises where sold. Any licensee under an on-sale general license, an on-sale beer and wine license, a club license, or a veterans club license may apply to the department for a caterers permit. A caterers permit under an on-sale general license shall authorize the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption at conventions, sporting events, trade exhibits, picnics, social gatherings, or similar events held any place in the state approved by the department. A caterers permit under an on- sale beer and wine license shall authorize the sale of beer and wine for consumption at conventions, sporting events, trade exhibits, picnics, social gatherings, or similar events held any place in the state approved by the department. A caterers permit under a club license or a veterans club license shall authorize sales at these events only upon the licensed club premises. (b)Any licensee under an on-sale general license or an on-sale beer and wine license may apply to the department for an event permit. An event permit under an on-sale general license or an on-sale beer and wine license shall authorize, at events held no more frequently than four days in any single calendar year, the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits only under an on-sale general license or beer and wine only under an on-sale beer and wine license for consumption on property adjacent to the licensed premises and owned or under the control of the licensee. This property shall be secured and controlled by the licensee and not visible to the general public. (c)This section shall in no way limit the power of the department to issue special licenses under the provisions of Section 24045 or to issue daily on-sale general licenses under the provisions of Section 24045.1. Consent for sales at each event shall be first obtained from the department in the form of a catering or event authorization issued pursuant to rules prescribed by it. Any event authorization shall be subject to approval by the appropriate local law enforcement agency. The fee for each catering or event authorization shall be issued at a fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) and this fee shall be deposited in the Alcohol Beverage Control Fund as provided in Section 25761. (d)At all approved events, the licensee may exercise only those privileges authorized by the licensees license and shall comply with all provisions of the act pertaining to the conduct of on-sale premises and violation of those provisions may be grounds for suspension or revocation of the licensees license or permit, or both, as though the violation occurred on the licensed premises. (e)The fee for a caterers permit for a licensee under an on-sale general license, a caterers permit for a licensee under an on-sale beer and wine license, or an event permit for a licensee under an on-sale general license or an on-sale beer and wine license shall be one hundred four dollars ($104) for 35 permits issued during the 2002 calendar year, one hundred seven dollars ($107) for permits issued during the 2003 calendar year, one hundred ten dollars ($110) for permits issued during the 2004 calendar year, and for permits issued during the years thereafter, the annual fee shall be calculated pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c) of Section 23320, and the fee for a caterers permit for a licensee under a club license or a veterans club license shall be as specified in Section 23320, and the permit may be renewable annually at the same time as the licensees license. A caterers or event permit shall be transferable as a part of the license. California Business and Professions Code Sec. 24045 (a)All licenses, except on-sale general licenses for seasonal businesses and daily on-sale general licenses issued pursuant to Section 24045.1, shall be issued on an annual basis. However, the department may issue special licenses for the sale of beer or wine on a temporary basis for premises temporarily occupied by the licensee for a picnic, social gathering, or similar occasion at a fee equal to the actual cost of issuing the license, but not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) per day. (b)Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a license transferred pursuant to Section 24071 or 24071.1 shall be issued for the unexpired term remaining on the license of the transferor. (c)The director may assign or reassign dates for the expiration of licenses issued pursuant to this section. The director may establish a registration year for any license issued pursuant to subdivision (a) consisting of any period from six months to 18 months, inclusive, and shall prorate related annual fees to the extent the registration year is greater or less than 12 months, with subsequent renewals being required at yearly intervals. California Business and Professions Code Sec. 24045.1 The department, in its discretion, may issue on a temporary basis a daily on-sale general license and the fee for such license shall be twenty-five dollars ($25) per day. Such license authorizes the sale of distilled spirits, wine, and beer for consumption on the premises where sold, and no off-sale privileges shall be exercised under such license. A daily on-sale general license may only be issued to a political party or affiliate supporting a candidate for public office or a ballot measure, an organization formed for a specific charitable or civic purpose, a fraternal organization in existence for over five years with a regular membership, or a religious organization. Distilled spirits sold under a daily on-sale general license shall have been purchased at retail from the holder of an off-sale general license.The department may adopt such rules as it determines to be necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this section, including, but not limited to, limitations on the number of times during any calendar year a qualified organization may be issued a license provided for by this section.The provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 23815) of Chapter 5 and Article 2 (commencing with 36 Section 23985) of Chapter 6 of this division shall not be applicable to the licenses provided for by this section. 37 ATTACHMENT 9 Chapter 17.28 M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING ZONE Sections: 17.28.010 Specific purposes. 17.28.020 Permitted uses. 17.28.025 Similar use permitted. 17.28.030 Standards and limitations. 17.28.010 Specific purposes. In addition to the general purposes listed in Chapter 17.02, the specific purposes of the light manufacturing zone is to: A. Provide appropriately located areas consistent with the general plan for a range of light manufacturing and warehousing and distribution uses and certain appropriate service commercial uses. B. Strengthen the city’s economic base and employment base, but also protect existing small businesses that serve and employ city residents. C. Create and maintain suitable environments for various types of manufacturing and compatible uses, and protect them from the adverse effects of inharmonious uses. D. Minimize the impact of development in the M-1 zone on adjacent residential districts. E. Ensure that the appearance and effects of manufacturing and commercial buildings in the M-1 zone are harmonious with the character of the area which they are located. F. Ensure the provision of adequate off-street parking and loading facilities. (Prior code Appx. A, § 9-1) 17.28.020 Permitted uses. In the following matrix, the letter "P" designates use classifications permitted and the letter "U" designates use classifications permitted by approval of a conditional use permit. Use classifications not listed are prohibited. Section numbers listed under "see section" reference additional regulations located elsewhere in the Zoning Ordinance or Municipal Code. 38 M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REGULATIONS P = Permitted U = C.U.P. Required (See Chapter 17.40) USE See Section Administrative offices accessory to a primary permitted use (listed below), not exceeding twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area P Artist studio P Audio/visual recording studio P Communication facilities U 17.40.020 Motor vehicle and equipment service: U Chapter 17.40 General repair, service, installation of parts and accessories Body repair and painting Manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, testing, repair, servicing and processing of the following products and materials: U Chapter 17.40 Coated, plated and engraved metal products Diecut paper, paperboard, cardboard Machinery equipment and supplies Surfboards Manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, testing, repair, servicing and processing of the following products and materials: P Apparel Audio/visual products Awnings Bakery products Communications equipment Confectionery and related products Electronic components, computers, and accessories 39 M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REGULATIONS P = Permitted U = C.U.P. Required (See Chapter 17.40) USE See Section Electric lighting and wiring equipment Stone and cut stone products Furniture and fixtures Glass products Household tools and hardware Jewelry, silverware, and plated ware Luggage Motor vehicle parts and accessories Musical instruments and parts Office and household machines and appliances Office products Paperboard containers and boxes Pharmaceutical products Photographic and optical goods, watches and clocks Hardware, plumbing, heating equipment and supplies Pottery and related products Professional, scientific and controlling instruments Toys, amusements, sporting and athletic goods Wooden containers Microbrewery U 17.40.210 Parking lots and/or structures P Warehousing P Wireless communication facility U 17.40.170 40 M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REGULATIONS P = Permitted U = C.U.P. Required (See Chapter 17.40) USE See Section Wholesale distribution of the products and materials listed above, and including the following: P Packaged groceries and related products (Ord. 17-1378 §4, 2017; Ord. 14-1346 §2, 2014; Ord. 04-1243 §4, Oct 2004; Ord. 02-1221 §4, July 2002; Ord. 01-1214 §4(3), 2001) 17.28.025 Similar use permitted. When a use is not specifically listed in this chapter, it shall be understood that the use may be permitted if it is determined by the community development director that the use is similar to other uses listed. It is further recognized that every conceivable use cannot be identified in this chapter, and anticipating that new uses will evolve over time, this section establishes the community development director with the authority to compare a proposed use and measure it against those listed for determining similarity subject to confirmation by the city council. In determining similarity the director shall make all of the following findings: A. The proposed use shall meet the intent of and be consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the general plan; B. The proposed use shall meet the stated purpose and general intent of the zone in which the use is proposed to be located; C. The proposed use shall not adversely impact the public health, safety and general welfare of the city’s residents; D. The proposed use shall share characteristics common with, and not be of greater intensity, density or general more environmental impact, than those uses listed in the zone in which it is to be located; and E. The determination that the proposed used is similar must be confirmed by the city council. (Ord. 99- 1193 §4 (part), 1999) 41 17.28.030 Standards and limitations. Every use permitted or maintained in the M-1 zone shall be subject to the following: A. Parking. Parking shall be provided as specified in Chapter 17.44. B. Enclosures. All uses shall be conducted wholly within a building enclosed on all sides, except for the following: 1. Outdoor uses permitted by conditional use permit as stated in the permitted use list; 2. Commercial parking lots; 3. Uses incidental to a use conducted primarily within a building located on the premises; provided, that such incidental uses are not conducted in whole or in part on sidewalks, public ways or within any required front or rear yard; and provided further, that such incidental uses are conducted within buildings. Where incidental uses are not conducted within a building, no part of the area devoted to the incidental uses shall be considered as part of the required parking facilities. All outdoor storage shall be substantially screened from public visibility, public streets, parks or other public places and property. C. Signs. Signs for this section are regulated by Section 17.50.140. D. Building Height. Any building may have a maximum of thirty-five (35) feet in height and have a maximum of two (2) stories. Oil and gas operations may exceed this height for a temporary period of time and to a height as set forth in an approved conditional use permit pursuant to Ordinance No. 85-803. E. Front Yard Setback. No lot need provide a front yard except as may be required by a precise plan. F. Alley Setback. Any building located on an alley shall maintain a distance of not less than three (3) feet from such alley. G. Rear and Side Yard Setback Adjacent to Residential Zones. A minimum rear and/or side yard setback of eight (8) feet shall be provided, and additional two (2) feet of setback shall be provided for each story over the first story for structures that abut residential zones, except where public rights-of-way, twenty (20) feet or greater in width, separate the M-1 zone from the residential zone. H. Landscaping Adjacent to Residential Zones. The required rear and/or side yard area shall be landscaped and provided with an automatic watering system. Size, quantity and type of landscaping shall be subject to review and approval by the planning director. Landscaping shall be appropriately maintained, trimmed and void of weeds. (Prior code Appx. A, § 9-3) 42 ATTACHMENT 10 17.42.150 Temporary minor special events. Minor special events allowed pursuant to this section may be permitted with an administrative permit pursuant to Chapter 17.55 subject to the requirements of this section. A. Definitions. 1. Related use: A use that promotes, benefits or is related to the onsite use and is conducted during the normal business hours of the onsite use, as determined by the community development director. 2. Unrelated use: A use that does not promote or benefit or is unrelated to the onsite use, or is not conducted during the normal business hours of the onsite use, as determined by the community development director. B. Uses Allowed. 1. The types of uses allowed shall be generally limited to uses and activities allowed in commercial zones as permitted or conditional uses, as determined by the community development director. 2. Uses prohibited include those uses prohibited by Title 17, adult uses, and uses determined by the community development director to be incompatible with the surrounding area due to safety, health or welfare concerns that cannot be mitigated. C. Administrative Permit Required. 1. Minor special events allowed pursuant to this section may be permitted with an administrative permit pursuant to Chapter 17.55 in the C-1, C-2 and C-3 zones, M-1 zone, SPA zones that allow C-3 uses, SPA-11 zone, and in R zones on property developed with nonresidential uses. The use is additionally allowed without an administrative permit in OS zones accessory to Hermosa Beach City School District facilities compliant with the regulations in this section, provided the use is approved by the school principal. 2. The application shall specify the specific days and hours for which the use is requested. 3. The administrative permit shall be issued only to the property owner, business owner or business license holder, and the permit holder shall be physically present on the property for the duration of the use including set up and break down. 43 4. The proposed use may be conditioned to mitigate impacts to the surrounding area and provision of services, relating to number of people, traffic generated, type and volume of amplified music or entertainment, day of week and hours, sanitation, environment, concentration of activity and events during the same time period, availability of city services to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public and property, compliance with other provisions of law, and other similar considerations. 5. If the subject property is governed by a conditional use permit or parking plan, the administrative permit shall not be approved unless the proposed use is timed and designed so it does not conflict with the purpose of the conditional use permit or parking plan. 6. The duration of any issued administrative permit shall not exceed one hundred eighty (180) calendar days. 7. The administrative permit may be revoked or modified with only a twenty-four (24) hour notice to the holder of the administrative permit; provided, however, that an administrative permit may be immediately revoked and the event ordered concluded at any time during the course of the event by the highest ranking police officer on duty at the time upon his/her determination that the event is causing a violation of state law or is violating one (1) or more conditions of approval, or a determination that the event has become a threat to public safety. 8. In the event an administrative permit has been revoked or documented problems have occurred or not been timely abated, the community development director may deny a future application for a similar event on the same property within a one (1) year period. 9. Any deviation from the standards and limitations in subsection (D) of this section shall require a conditional use permit in compliance with Chapter 17.40. D. Standards and Limitations. Minor special events may be permitted with an administrative permit in compliance with the following standards and limitations: 1. All elements of the use shall be contained on the subject site. 2. Frequency and Duration of Use. a. Outdoor entertainment and assembly events, such as carnivals, concerts, fairs, farmers’ markets, festivals, food events, fundraisers, live entertainment, outdoor sporting events, public relations activities, flea markets or rummage sales, and other similar outdoor events, 44 when unrelated to the established onsite use: Maximum of four (4) times per year, limited to a maximum of seven (7) days each. b. Outdoor display or exhibit events, such as art, cultural, and educational displays, arts and crafts exhibits, when unrelated to the established onsite use: Maximum of four (4) times per year, limited to a maximum of seven (7) days each. c. Outdoor sales events related to an existing onsite business: Maximum of four (4) sales per year, each limited to three (3) consecutive days each. d. Special events that include an activity that normally requires a discretionary permit in the subject zone or is currently limited or prohibited by a discretionary permit or license granted on the site (such as amplified music, outdoor tents, provision or sale of alcoholic beverages, other conditional uses): Maximum of four (4) times per year at any site, limited to three (3) consecutive days each. e. Indoor activities promoting or related to the established onsite use. May include limited outdoor display or activity to attract people to the business, where crowds are not anticipated. May include an activity that normally requires a discretionary permit in the subject zone: Maximum of twelve (12) times per year at any site, limited to three (3) consecutive days each. f. Similar temporary special events determined by the decision making body to be compatible with the zoning district and surrounding land uses: Limited to the number of occurrences and days applicable to the similar type of activity. g. Mobile food vendors proposed in conjunction with a minor special event shall be described in the application for the minor special event and shall comply with the requirements of this section. 3. Hours. a. In the C-2, C-3, SPA zones that allow C-3 uses, and SPA-11 zone when related to the established onsite use: Same as the customary operating hours of the use. When unrelated to the onsite use or not within a building: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. b. C-1, M-1, and R zones developed with nonresidential uses: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 45 c. Uses that may attract crowds or extend beyond allowed hours pursuant to a conditional use permit may be restricted from operating on St. Patrick’s Day, July 4th, Cinco de Mayo, New Year’s Eve or any other date where the police department determines the accumulation of activities in the city may exceed its capacity to adequately protect public safety. 4. Alcoholic Beverages. The sale, service or consumption of alcoholic beverages shall obtain and display the appropriate Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control license or approval. Outdoor activities involving alcoholic beverages shall be located a minimum of three hundred (300) feet from any public school property between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on school days unless the school principal has been consulted and any concerns are mitigated to the satisfaction of the city. 5. Entertainment. Amplified entertainment is limited to 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for not more than four (4) hours in any day. Noise levels shall not exceed eighty (80) dBA at the property line. At no time may noise levels constitute a nuisance or violate the noise control ordinance in Chapter 8.24. 6. Pedestrian Access. The use shall be designed to provide safe, accessible pedestrian ways a minimum of four (4) feet wide, without encroaching on landscaping, required parking spaces and vehicular ways. A physical barrier or layout plan may be may be required to reduce conflicts to the satisfaction of the community development director. 7. Parking. a. A use that occupies required parking spaces shall not reduce existing parking by more than ten (10) percent excluding disabled spaces. When there are eleven (11) spaces or less excluding disabled spaces, the use may occupy one (1) parking space, provided at least five (5) spaces including one (1) disabled space remain unencumbered by the use. b. When the use is related to the onsite use, no additional parking is required unless the particular event is likely to create parking problems as determined by the community development director. c. When the use is unrelated to the onsite use, parking adequate for the use, but not less than ten (10) spaces, shall be provided excluding disabled spaces. 46 8. Occupancy. The occupancy of any buildings, structures or spaces, whether indoor or outdoor, shall be consistent with building and fire codes and safety protocols as determined by the community development director. Temporary structures such as tents shall be securely fastened and comply with city codes. 9. Control over attendance is the responsibility of the permittee. Advertising and media to attract people to the event shall be moderated to reduce the potential for impacts. Adequate security shall be provided. 10. Temporary signs may be provided during the event, not to exceed one (1) sign per one hundred (100) feet of street frontage with a maximum of two (2) signs per frontage, not to exceed sixteen (16) square feet per sign. Additional temporary signage may be permitted with a sign permit issued in compliance with Chapter 17.50. 11. Any lighting shall be shielded, downcast and directed onto the subject property. No strobes or moving lights are permitted. 12. If the duration of the use exceeds one (1) hour or if seating is provided, then restroom access for both employees and customers shall be provided on the property or a contiguous property for the duration of the use with directional signs thereto. No portable restrooms are allowed. 13. The use shall provide refuse containers proximate to the use adequate to contain all refuse generated by the operation of the use. The operator shall pick up all refuse generated by such operation prior to vacating the site. 14. The site shall be cleaned of litter and any other evidence of the use on completion or removal of the use, and shall thereafter be used in compliance with the provisions of this title. 15. The use shall otherwise comply with all applicable state and local laws. Where regulations conflict, the most restrictive shall apply. 16. The use shall comply with Chapter 8.44 and shall not discharge liquid or solid waste to the environment or municipal storm water system. 17. The provision of food of beverages shall comply with Chapter 8.64 and shall not be dispensed in polystyrene food service ware. (Ord. 13-1341 § 2, 2013) 47 From: Lee Hudspeth <leehudsp@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, November 1, 2019 3:06 PM To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabch.org>; David Pedersen <dpedersen@hermosabeach.gov>; Michael Flaherty <MFlaherty@hermosabeach.gov>; Peter Hoffman <phoffman@hermosabeach.gov>; Marie Rice <mrice@hermosabeach.gov>; Rob Saemann <rsaemann@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: I support the Cypress Avenue Arts District and its many benefits to our community Dear Hermosa Beach City Council Members, Planning Commissioners and City Manager: Hello. I am a 35-year resident of Hermosa Beach. My wife and I own a home at 1105 2nd Street, halfway up the hill between Saint Rocke and Prospect Avenue. I have frequently walked from my home to the Cypress Avenue Arts District in the evening to enjoy an art event at Resin, ShockBoxx and Studio 637. All these events have been professional, clean, quiet, enjoyable and harmonious. I never observed any negative impact on the street itself or any of the surrounding buildings. The event attendees always behaved respectfully and politely. Whenever I walk or drive along the Cypress Avenue Arts District, it is always a positive and uplifting experience for me. I’m confident this is true for the many other patrons of these excellent galleries and companies. I strongly endorse and support all the arts-related businesses operating on Cypress Avenue. These businesses have added to my sense of community in Hermosa Beach (and Cypress Avenue itself) and inspired me artistically. If you have any questions for me, I would be happy to answer them by email or phone. My cell # is 310-702-7197. Sincerely, Lee Hudspeth 48 From: Michael Collins <drmichaelcollins@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 10:43 AM To: David Pedersen <dpedersen@hermosabeach.gov>; Michael Flaherty <MFlaherty@hermosabeach.gov>; Peter Hoffman <phoffman@hermosabeach.gov>; Marie Rice <mrice@hermosabeach.gov>; Rob Saemann <rsaemann@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Cypress Dear Commissioners, I am looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday during the walking tour. I know that you have received written communication from me about ShockBoxx and Cypress in the past so I'll be brief. Specific to ShockBoxx, our original ask was to have you look at the current Temporary Minor Special Event Permit that we have been following for calendar year 2019 and look at the possibility of amending this permit to allow for more than 12 events in a calendar year. An alternative solution to amending the number of events could be to amend the definition of what constitutes an "event," in this area. If you have been watching us, or been to one of our "events" this year, you will know that none of them have been disruptive to the neighborhood, or drawn any attention or complaints other than targeted complaints driven by lawyers and a business owner suing the city. Case in point: They filed a complaint about an "event" that was nothing more than a fake flyer. Our doors were locked, lights off and nobody was on the property, yet they called and emailed saying people were spilling into the street and that the music was loud. We made this flyer to prove that they were not in the area and simply targeting us to make their case. We are not asking for permission to serve alcohol, nor are we seeking to obtain liquor licenses or become bars or nightclubs. This is another lie being perpetuated through this process. In fact, if alcohol is any part of any problem moving the needle forward, let me be clear: We don't need it and would be happy to become an alcohol free zone to appease any current misconceptions. This year we have had 11 art openings that lasted 2 hours each. We will have one more this year because that's all we are allowed under the current definitions and permit process. Our openings are going to have totaled 24 hours out of a possible 8,760 hours in a year. We spend days in the studio painting, creating, and quietly using the space. In addition, we sweep the street and gutters for free, and out existence on Cypress has reduced traffic, drug deals, squatting, and visibly cleaned up the area. Expect more of the same improvements should we find that the city backs the people's desires clearly spelled out in PLAN Hermosa. Thank you for your time regarding this and everything you are doing in Hermosa Beach. I totally appreciate your commitment and dedication to the city. Respectfully, Mike Collins 49 From: Michael Collins <drmichaelcollins@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 10:59 AM To: Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov>; Ken Robertson <krobertson@hermosabeach.gov>; Nicole Ellis <nellis@hermosabeach.gov>; Nico De Anda-Scaia <ndeanda@hermosabeach.gov>; citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov Subject: Cypress Dear Commissioners, I am looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday during the walking tour. I know that you have received written communication from me about ShockBoxx and Cypress in the past so I'll be brief. Specific to ShockBoxx, our original ask was to have you look at the current Temporary Minor Special Event Permit that we have been following for calendar year 2019 and look at the possibility of amending this permit to allow for more than 12 events in a calendar year. An alternative solution to amending the number of events could be to amend the definition of what constitutes an "event," in this area. If you have been watching us, or been to one of our "events" this year, you will know that none of them have been disruptive to the neighborhood, or drawn any attention or complaints other than targeted complaints driven by lawyers and a business owner suing the city. Case in point: They filed a complaint about an "event" that was nothing more than a fake flyer. Our doors were locked, lights off and nobody was on the property, yet they called and emailed saying people were spilling into the street and that the music was loud. We made this flyer to prove that they were not in the area and simply targeting us to make their case. We are not asking for permission to serve alcohol, nor are we seeking to obtain liquor licenses or become bars or nightclubs. This is another lie being perpetuated through this process. In fact, if alcohol is any part of any problem moving the needle forward, let me be clear: We don't need it and would be happy to become an alcohol free zone to appease any current misconceptions. This year we have had 11 art openings that lasted 2 hours each. We will have one more this year because that's all we are allowed under the current definitions and permit process. Our openings are going to have totaled 24 hours out of a possible 8,760 hours in a year. We spend days in the studio painting, creating, and quietly using the space. In addition, we sweep the street and gutters for free, and out existence on Cypress has reduced traffic, drug deals, squatting, and visibly cleaned up the area. Expect more of the same improvements should we find that the city backs the people's desires clearly spelled out in PLAN Hermosa. Thank you for your time regarding this and everything you are doing in Hermosa Beach. I totally appreciate your commitment and dedication to the city. Respectfully, Mike Collins 50 * Architectural design studio determined to be a similar use to artist studio, approved by City Council in 2000 page 1 of 5 No.Address Use P=Permitted U=Conditional Use Permit Required Additional Permit/License held by business Name of Business Website Business Type Start Date Status of BL Sign Permits Parking 1 511 Cypress Ave. Appears to be vacant or use for storage No Active Business License 2 parking Spaces 2 513 Cypress Ave. Storage/DHL Distribution No Active Business License 2 parking Spaces 3 520 Cypress Ave. Artist Studio P Pepe Studio, Inc http://www.lynnpepe.c om/ Interior Design - Miscellaneous Service 04/19/2016 Active 4/1/2019 - 3/31/2020 Sign displayed No Permit Required 2 additional rear lot 7-8 Parking Spaces 4 524 Cypress Ave. Skechers Support No Active Business License 2 parking Spaces 5 525 Cypress Ave Appears to be Vaccant No Active Business License 6 530 Cypress Ave. Skechers Support No Active Business License 2 parking Spaces 7 531 Cypress Ave Non-Conforming Arriola Pacific Contractor and Home Occupation 09/18/2000 Active BL 09/1/2019 - 8/31/2020 No Sign Displayed 2 Parking Spaces 8 545 Cypress Ave Artist Studio P *Oakes & Associates http://oakesarchitects.c om/Professional 07/01/2001 Active BL 6/1/2019 - 5/31/2020 No Sign Displayed Parking Lot 9 601 Cypress Ave. # 301, 401, 404 LBLA LashBox https://www.lashboxla.c om/pages/lash-box- studio Marketing Shipping and Receiving No Business License No Sign Displayed Shared Underground Parking 10 601 Cypress Ave. Ste. 402 Audio/Visual Recording Studio P E.O. Physical Therapy & Sports Performance http://eosportspt.com/c ontact/Professional 04/01/2019 Active BL 4/2/2019 - 3/31/2020 Shared Underground Parking 11 601 Cypress Ave. # 403 & Basement Warehousing P Dave Shaw Concrete & Block Inc. No website Contractor Gen/Elec/PLBG/ENG 06/05/1996 Active 6/1/2019 - 5/31/2020 No Sign Displayed Shared Underground Parking 12 601 Cypress Ave. #405 Pollen Gear - Astm Child - Resistant https://www.pollengear .com/ No Business License No Sign Displayed Underground Parking 13 601 Cypress Ave. #406 Wholesale distribution MagVenture Inc https://www.magventur e.com/us Administrative Office 12/20/2011 Active 10/1/2019 - 9/30/2020 No Sign Displayed Underground Parking M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REGULATIONS BUSINESS LOG 51 * Architectural design studio determined to be a similar use to artist studio, approved by City Council in 2000 page 2 of 5 No.Address Use P=Permitted U=Conditional Use Permit Required Additional Permit/License held by business Name of Business Website Business Type Start Date Status of BL Sign Permits Parking M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REGULATIONS BUSINESS LOG 14 601 Cypress Ave. #407 ABC License if manufacturing Nosotros Tequila https://nosotrostequila. com/ No Business License No Sign Displayed Shared Underground Parking 15 601 Cypress Ave. #408 Artist Studio (Dental Lab)P Oral Designs Jungo Endo Dental Studio https://www.oraldesign. org/members1/america s/united-states/endo- jungo Contractors - Specialty - Art Studio for Ceramic Products 12/01/2017 Active 12/1/2018 - 11/30/2019 No sign Displayed Shared Underground Parking 16 618 Cypress Ave. Artist Studio P Minor Temporary Spl Event Permit Required Resin/RSN Artist Studio https://www.resinhb.co m/ Non Profit Organization Gallery Artist Collection 04/01/2019 Active BL 4/17/2019 - 3/31/2019 Permanent Sign displayed - Permitted 17 618 Cypress Ave. Manufacturing P Reneker Electric Dba: Hermosa Design House/Studio Argente, Inc. https://www.renekerele ctric.com/ Contractor - Gen/Elec/ PLBG/ENG 02/01/2011 Active Business License 2/1/2019 1/31/2020 18 618 Cypress Ave. 2nd Fl NUWORK Co- Work Offices No website No Business License 19 620 Cypress Ave. Manufacturing P J.B. Plumbing Inc. https://www.jbplumbi nginc.com/ Contractor - Gen/Elec/ PLBG/ENG 06/26/1996 Active 5/1/2019 - 4/30/2020 4 parking Spaces 20 625 Cypress Ave. Artist Studio P Lauranne Ray No website Social Media Consulting/ Photography 03/01/2017 Active 3/1/2019 - 2/29/2020 No Sign displayed 2 Parking Spaces 21 635 Cypress Ave. Appears to be Vacant No website (old Baja Sharkeez Restarant Group painted sign) No Business License Permanent Sign displayed No Permit 2 Parking Spaces 22 636 Cypress Ave. Artist Studio P Minor Temporary Spl Event Permit Required ShockBoxx https://www.shockbox xproject.com/Art Studio & Gallery 11/01/2018 Active 11/28/2018 - 10/31/2019 Permanent Sign displayed No Permit 2 Parking Spaces 23 636 Cypress Ave. Hermosa Music Company Pending BL Sign displayed No Permit 2 parking Spaces 24 637 Cypress Ave. Audio/Visual Recording Studio P Minor Temporary Spl Event Permit Required Studio 637 LLC https://www.studio- 637.com/Entertainment 03/22/2017 Active 3/1/2019 2/29/2020 Permanent Sign displayed No Sign Permit 3 Parking Spaces 25 638 Cypress Ave. Cypress Millworks No Business License Sign displayed no permits 2 Parking Spaces 26 640 Cypress Ave. Manufacturing U-92-26 Approved 1/5/93 P.C. Mangiagli Surfboards http://mangiaglisurfbo ards.com/factory/Manufacturing 02/01/2018 Active 2/1/2019 1/31/2020 Permanent Sign displayed No Permit 4 Parking Spaces for 2 occupants 20 Parking Spaces 52 * Architectural design studio determined to be a similar use to artist studio, approved by City Council in 2000 page 3 of 5 No.Address Use P=Permitted U=Conditional Use Permit Required Additional Permit/License held by business Name of Business Website Business Type Start Date Status of BL Sign Permits Parking M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REGULATIONS BUSINESS LOG 27 640 Cypress Ave. Manufacturing U-92-26 Approved 1/5/93 P.C. Barahona Air Brush & Ding Repair Surfboards http://www.barahonas urf.com/Repair Services 01/31/1995 Active 4/1/2019 3/31/2020 4 Parking Spaces for 2 occupants 28 643 Cypress Ave. Manufacturing (Contracting) P SRL Construction http://www.srl- construction.com/about- us/ Contractor - Specialty 08/21/2000 Active 5/1/2019 4/30/2020 No Sign Displayed 3 spaces for two occupants 29 643 Cypress Ave. Artist Studio P*Starr Design Group http://starr-design.com/ Miscellaneous Service 09/02/2003 Active 9/1/2019 - 8/31/2020 Temporary sign displayed No Permit 3 spaces for two occupants 30 644 Cypress Ave. Manufacturing U-92-26 Approved 1/5/93 P.C. Cypress Surf Shop/South Bay Board Works No website Surfboard/Gallery/ Retail 02/13/2017 Active 3/1/2019 - 2/29/2020 No Sign 4 Parking Spaces 31 650 Cypress Ave. Motor Vehicle and equipment service: General repair, sevice, installation of parts and accessories, Body repair and painting U -92-22 Approved 1/5/93 P.C. Cypress Auto Body Microseal By Magic Touch, Inc. http://magictouchsout hbay.com/ Repair/Parts - Auto- Retail Sales 03/03/2004 Active 3/1/2018 - 2/28/2019 Permanent Sign displayed No Permit 5 Parking Spaces 32 725 Cypress Ave. Artist Studio P*Laney Architects LA https://www.laney.la/Professional 05/01/2019 Active 9/1/2018 - 8/31/2019 Small sign displayed no permanent sign required 28 Parking Spaces 33 665 Valley Dr. Storage No BL No Sign Shared Parking Lot 34 669 Valley Dr. Manufacturing P Solid Construction & Repair http://www.solidconstr uctionla.com/ Contractor Gen/Elec/PLBG/ENG 02/03/2012 Active Business License 5/1/2019 - 4/30/2020 Permanent Sign displayed No Permit Shared Parking Lot 35 671 Valley Dr. Audio/Visual Recording Studio P Music Focus Lessons http://www.musicfocus .com/Recording Studio 01/22/1990 Active 1/1/2019 12/31/2019 No Permit Abalone Lounge (Music Focus Studio) Sign Shared Parking Lot 36 673 Valley Dr. Audio/Visual Recording Studio/Manufacturing P The Production Company -Vending Co./Rockzion Records-Recording Vending/Service Machines & Entertainment 09/1/1984 07/01/1989 Active BL 7/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 Permanent Sign displayed No Permit Shared Parking Lot 53 * Architectural design studio determined to be a similar use to artist studio, approved by City Council in 2000 page 4 of 5 No.Address Use P=Permitted U=Conditional Use Permit Required Additional Permit/License held by business Name of Business Website Business Type Start Date Status of BL Sign Permits Parking M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REGULATIONS BUSINESS LOG 37 675 Valley Dr. Wholesale Distribution P JD Manufacturing- Jewelry, Metalsmith Wholesale/Distributors 11/25/2013 Delinquent Expired 2016 No Sign Displayed Shared Parking Lot 38 677 Valley Dr. Audio/Visual Recording Studio P Screaming Leopards Studios-Recording No website Entertainment Sound Recording Studio 09/16/2009 Active BL 9/1/2019 - 8/31/2020 No Sign Displayed Shared Parking Lot 39 679 Valley Dr. Stickman California Surboards No website No Business License No sign Displayed Shared Parking Lot 40 717 Valley Dr. A-1 Manufacturing P J O L Design Incorporated No website Retail 07/27/1994 Active 7/1/2019 6/30/2020 No Sign Displayed Shared Parking Lot 41 717 Valley Dr. A-2 Blue Sky Glass Tinting Manufacturing No BL Shared Parking Lot 42 717 Valley Dr. B-1 Audio/Visual Recording Studio P Southland CD- Manufacturing, Recordings Manufacturing 06/07/1994 Active Business License 6/1/2019 - 5/31/2020 No Sign Displayed Shared Parking Lot 43 717 Valley Dr. B-2 Audio/Visual Recording Studio P Dog House Studio- Videos, Photography https://www.doghouse studiocity.com/Retail 10/10/2002 Active BL 10/1/2019 - 9/30/2020 Shared Parking Lot 44 717 Valley Dr. C-1 Gary Clark No BL Shared Parking Lot 45 717 Valley Dr. C2 Manufacturing U-93-9 Master CUP Approved 5/18/93 P.C. Johnson Fine Wood Contractor - Finish Carpentry Work Active 3/1/2019 2/29/2020 No Sign Displayed Shared Parking Lot 46 717 Valley Dr. D2 & D3 Manufacturing U-93-9 Master CUP Approved 5/18/93 P.C. Aquatech Glassing Corp. Repair Services 09/22/2009 Active Business License 9/1/2019 - 8/31/2019 No Sign Displayed Shared Parking Lot 47 716/717 Valley Dr. E-1 Motor Vehicle and equipment service: General repair, sevice, installation of parts and accessories, Body repair and painting U - 93-9 Master CUP Approved 5/18/93 P.C. Precision Motor Sport Inc.; Hap Jacobs Surf Boards, Shoreline Glassing; Michael P. Johnson Fine Wood; Wayne Miyata Surfboards; Blue Sky Glass Tinting Precision Motorsport Repair/Parts - Auto 06/06/1983 Active 6/1/2019 - 5/31/2020 Permanent Sign displayed No Permit Shared Parking Lot 54 * Architectural design studio determined to be a similar use to artist studio, approved by City Council in 2000 page 5 of 5 No.Address Use P=Permitted U=Conditional Use Permit Required Additional Permit/License held by business Name of Business Website Business Type Start Date Status of BL Sign Permits Parking M-1 ZONE, LAND USE REGULATIONS BUSINESS LOG 48 717 Valley Dr. Manufacturing U-93-9 Master CUP Approved 5/18/93 P.C. Keoni Surfboard Repairs Manufacturing No Business Lic. Sign displayed on interior door No Sign Permit Shared Parking Lot 49 717 Valley Dr. Manufacturing U-93-9 Master CUP Approved 5/18/93 P.C. Anderson Surfboards http://www.andersonsu rfboards.com/Manufacturing No Business Lic. Unpermitted sign displayed Shared Parking Lot 51 500 6th St. Non-Conforming Mahamuda Kadampa Buddhish Center http://meditateintheso uthbay.org/Non Profit Organization 07/06/2011 Active 7/1/2018 6/30/2019 Temporary sign displayed & A- Frame Sign No Permit - 52 530 6th Street Warehousing P Beach Cities Self Storage Hunt Enterprise Inc. Wholehousing/Storage Facilities 01/11/2001 Active BL 6 Parking Spaces 53 530 6th St. #B215 Warehousing P Andes International http://andesinternation al.com Wholesale/Distributors 06/17/2013 Active BL 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Temporary sign displayed - Permitted Street Parking 54 530 6th St. # E500 Warehousing P Minor Temporary Spl Event Permit Required Soothe your Soul http://www.sootheyour soul.com/index.htm Manufacturing 08/16/2012 Active 8/1/2019 - 7/31/2020 Temporary sign displayed No Permit 4 Parking Spaces 55 555 6th Street Hermosa Beach City Yard Public Works 16 Accessible * Architectural design studio determined to be a similar use to artist studio, approved by city council in 2000 55