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Home My WebLink About2016-07-19 PC AGENDA 1 AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1315 VALLEY DRIVE HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254 July 19, 2016 7:00 P.M. Peter Hoffman, Chairperson Michael Flaherty Rob Saemann Marie Rice David Pedersen 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.hermosabch.org. Wireless access is available in the City Council Chambers for mobile devices: Network ID: CHB - Guest and 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, please call or submit your request in writing to the Community Development Department at (310) 318-0242 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. 2 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. a) Introduction and welcome of new Commissioner David Pedersen b) Roll Call 3. 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 4. Approval of the June 21, 2016 regular meeting action minutes 5. Resolution(s) for Consideration - None THE RECOMMENDATIONS NOTED BELOW ARE FROM THE PLANNING STAFF AND ARE RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY. THE FINAL DECISION ON EACH ITEM RESTS WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION. PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION WILL BE THE ACTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Section II Public Hearing 6. VAR 16-2 -- Sign Variance to allow construction of a new monument sign at a legal nonconforming use (religious institution in a residential zone) at 1818 Monterey Boulevard, and determination that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommended Action: To continue to the August 16, 2016 meeting as requested by the applicant. 7. CON 16-8 / PDP 16-10 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 74035 for a two-unit condominium project at 1022 – 1024 7th Street, and determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 74035 for a two-unit detached condominium project subject to conditions and determine the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. 8. CUP 16-3 -- Conditional Use Permit to allow on-sale beer and wine service and consumption in conjunction with an existing restaurant, Hermosa Pub (formerly Big Mike’s Philly Cheese Steaks), until 11:00 p.m. daily at 1314 Hermosa Avenue; and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit allowing on-sale beer and wine service and consumption in conjunction with an existing restaurant, Hermosa Pub (formerly Big Mike’s Philly Cheese Steaks), until 11:00 P.M. daily, 3 at 1314 Hermosa Avenue; and determining the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Section III Hearing 9. S-21#27 -- Request to determine whether the property is a convex sloping lot and may use alternative points along the north and south property lines for the purpose of measuring building height at 925 Loma Drive. Staff Recommended Action: By Minute Order approve the request determining the property to be a convex sloping lot and to use alternative elevations with the exclusion of areas where fill soils are present towards the middle of the property. 10. S-4#31 -- Determination whether the displays mounted by the Hermosa Beach Mural Project on the south and west side of the Municipal Parking Structure at 1301 Hermosa Avenue are “murals”. Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution determining the display is a mural and may exceed the maximum signage area, wall coverage and number of wall signs. Section IV 11. Staff Items a. Discussion on televisions in outdoor dining areas (requested by Commissioner Flaherty). b. Report on City Council actions. c. Report on comprehensive planning processes. d. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda. e. Community Development Department activity report of May, 2016. f. Rotation/selection of new Vice Chairperson. 12. Commissioner Items 13. Adjournment 1 Planning Commission Action Minutes June 21, 2016 ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON JUNE 21, 2016, 7:00 P.M., AT THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS All public testimony and the deliberations of the Planning Commission can be viewed on the City’s web site at www.hermosabch.org, On-Demand Video of City Meetings The meeting was called to order at 7:15 P.M. by Chairperson Hoffman. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Allen, Flaherty, Rice, Saemann, Chairperson Hoffman Absent: None Also Present: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director Kim Chafin, Senior Planner Lauren Langer, Assistant City Attorney Aaron Gudelj, Assistant Planner Nicole Ellis, Assistant Planner 3. 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 4. Approval of the May 17, 2016 action minutes ACTION: To approve the May 17, 2016 action minutes as presented. MOTION by Commissioner Flaherty and seconded by Commissioner Rice. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 5. Resolution(s) for Consideration – None Section II Public Hearing 6. PARK 16-3 -- Parking Plan to allow for limited food service in the first floor common area at an existing 81 room hotel at 2515 Pacific Coast Highway (Hotel Hermosa); and determination that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving the Parking Plan and determining the project to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental 2 Planning Commission Action Minutes June 21, 2016 Quality Act. Coming forward to speak about the matter: Steve Rawlings Danny Hyde Chuck Costelle Kellie Lindner Andrew DiGirgis Unidentified Speaker Jim Perley Tim Bruning Rob Lindner Houman Solomon Deborah Torres Rocky Rockefeller Ali Navab ACTION: To adopt a resolution approving subject Parking Plan as amended to correct it to state 72 parking spaces rather than 71 parking spaces throughout the resolution and to add Condition 24: A sound and light wall or barrier shall be constructed and maintained at the end of the driveway next to spaces Nos. 1, 2 and 3 on the west side, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director, and amending Condition No. 8 to reflect hours of 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. MOTION by Commissioner Flaherty and seconded by Commissioner Saemann. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Comms. Allen, Flaherty, Rice, Saemann, Chairperson Hoffman NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 7. CON 16-9 -- Reinstatement of an expired Tentative Parcel Map No. 72199 for a 2-unit condominium project at 902 – 908 17th Street, and determination that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the Resolution approving the reinstatement of an expired Tentative Parcel Map No. 72199 for a two-unit condominium project at 902 – 908 17th Street, and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Coming forward to speak about the matter: Greg Fabian ACTION: To adopt the resolution, as presented, approving reinstatement of subject Tentative Parcel Map No. 72199 for a 2-unit condominium project, and determination that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. MOTION by Commissioner Allen and seconded by Commissioner Rice. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Comms. Allen, Flaherty, Rice, Saemann, Chairperson Hoffman NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 3 Planning Commission Action Minutes June 21, 2016 8. CON 16-10 -- Reinstatement of an expired Tentative Parcel Map No. 72198 for a 2-unit condominium project at 910 - 914 17th Street, and determination that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the Resolution approving the reinstatement of an expired Tentative Parcel Map No. 72198 for a two-unit condominium project at 910 – 914 17th Street, and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). ACTION: To adopt the resolution, as presented, approving reinstatement of subject Tentative Parcel Map No. 72198 for a 2-unit condominium project, and determination that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. MOTION by Commissioner Allen and seconded by Commissioner Rice. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Comms. Allen, Flaherty, Rice, Saemann, Chairperson Hoffman NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Section III 9. Staff Items a. Consider feasibility of allowing short-term vacation rentals for existing nonconforming residential units located within commercial zoning districts. ACTION: The Planning Commission’s consensus was to direct staff to return with a Text Amendment for Planning Commission consideration to allow and regulate short term vacation rentals in commercial districts b. Report on City Council actions. c. Report on comprehensive planning processes. d. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda. e. Community Development Department activity report of April, 2016. f. Confirmation that floor plan changes for 1040 Hermosa Avenue (Locale 90) are minor. ACTION: The Planning Commission, by consensus, confirmed that floor plan changes for 1040 Hermosa Avenue (Locale 90) are minor. 10. Commissioner Items 11. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M. 4 Planning Commission Action Minutes June 21, 2016 CERTIFICATION I hereby certify the foregoing Minutes are a true and complete record of the action taken by the Planning Commission of Hermosa Beach at the regularly scheduled meeting of June 21, 2016. Peter Hoffman, Chairperson Ken Robertson, Secretary Date Tentative Future Agenda PLANNING COMMISSION City of Hermosa Beach August 16, 2016 7:00 P.M. Project Title Public Notice Meeting Date Remarks Text Amendment to remove affordable housing overlay zone in commercial zone. 8/4 8/16 519 Pier Avenue—Parking Plan and Precise Development Plan for Tenant Improvement at an existing law office space. 8/4 8/16 Provide the semi-annual Conditional Use Permit review staff report as an informational item 8/16 Initial discussion on whether to pursue reducing community alcohol problems associated with alcohol sales provided (requested by former Commissioners Ron Pizer and Kent Allen) 8/16 Review of Fiscal Year 2016-17 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for conformance with the City’s General Plan. 8/16 f:\b95\cd\planning commission tentative agenda august 2016 .doc 11d Easy Reader Run Date: July 7, 2016 DISPLAY Acct: 7010-2110 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, July 19, 2016, to consider the following: 1. Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 74035 for a two- unit condominium project at 1022 – 1024 7th Street, and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. 2. Conditional Use Permit to allow on-sale beer and wine service and consumption in conjunction with an existing restaurant, Hermosa Pub (formerly Big Mike’s Philly Cheese Steaks), until 11:00 p.m. daily at 1314 Hermosa Avenue; and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. 3. Sign Variance to allow construction of a new monument sign at a legal nonconforming use (religious institution in a residential zone) at 1818 Monterey Boulevard, and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. SAID PUBLIC HEARINGS shall be held at 7:00 P.M., 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, July 14, 2016, 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, July 14, 2016, at the Hermosa Beach Police Department, Public Library, and on the City’s website at www.hermosabch.org. Relevant Municipal Code sections are also available on the website. 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