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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1315 VALLEY DRIVE
HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254
December 3, 2014
7:00 P.M.
Kent Allen, Chairman
Michael Flaherty, Vice Chairman
Sam Perrotti
Ron Pizer
Peter Hoffman
Note: No Smoking Is Allowed in the City Hall Council Chambers
THE PUBLIC COMMENT IS LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES PER SPEAKER
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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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to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing
described on this agenda, or in a written correspondence delivered to the
Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.
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1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. 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 November 17, 2014 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. TEXT 14-6 -- Amendment to the Outdoor Dining Design and Operational Standards for Pier
Plaza per Municipal Code Chapter 12.16 (Encroachments) and determination that the project
is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (continued from the November 17,
2014 meeting).
Staff Recommended Action: That staff renotice this matter for a public hearing on January 20,
2015.
7. TEXT14-4-- Text amendment to the Municipal Code to modify provisions relating to the
definition and standards for restaurants, bars, places with live entertainment, and on-sale
alcoholic beverage establishments including the food to alcohol sales ratio and determination
that the project is exempt for the California Environmental Quality Act (continued from the
November 17, 2014 meeting).
Staff Recommended Action: To direct staff to notice a public hearing for a text amendment on
January 20, 2015 to modify provisions relating to the definition and standards for restaurants
and on-sale alcoholic beverage establishments including the food to alcohol sales ratio as
indicated or as otherwise directed.
Section III
Hearing
8. S-21#15 -- To determine whether a convex slope condition exists and whether alternative
points at the top of the retaining wall along Manhattan Avenue may be used for the purpose of
measuring height in connection with a proposed single family residence at 1937 Bayview Drive
(continued from the November 17, 2014 meeting).
Staff Recommended Action: To continue to the January 20, 2015 meeting.
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Section IV
9. Staff Items
a. Discussion of the semi-annual on-sale alcohol beverage Conditional Use Permit review
process (continued from the November 17, 2014 meeting).
b. Memorandum regarding rotation of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair.
c. Report on City Council actions.
d. Report on comprehensive planning processes.
e. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda.
f. Community Development Department activity reports of September, 2014.
10. Commissioner Items
11. Adjournment
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November 17, 2014
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON
NOVEMBER 17, 2014, 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 7:01 P.M. by Chairman Allen.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Hoffman, Flaherty, Perrotti, Pizer, Chairman Allen
Absent:
Also Present: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Pamela Townsend, Senior Planner
Lauren Langer, Assistant City Attorney
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 October 21, 2014 action minutes
ACTION: To approve the October 21, 2014 action minutes as presented.
MOTION by Commissioner Perrotti and seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
5. Resolution(s) for Consideration – None
Section II
Hearing
6. C-36 – Discussion of the Semi-Annual on-sale alcohol beverage CUP review
process.(continued from the October 21, 2014 meeting).
Staff Recommended Action: 1. Direct staff to provide the semi-annual CUP review staff
report with the February and August agenda packets as an informational item, and
schedule the reviews in March and September. 2. Confirm that the code enforcement data
template is appropriate. 3. Direct staff to provide the prior semi-annual review report with
each report.
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November 17, 2014
ACTION: To continue to the December 3, 2014 meeting.
Motion by Chairman Allen, seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion carried, noting
the dissenting vote of Commissioner Hoffman.
Section III
Public Hearing
7. TEXT14-4-- Text amendment to the Municipal Code to modify provisions relating to the
definition and standards for restaurants, bars, places with live entertainment, and on-sale
alcoholic beverage establishments including the food to alcohol sales ratio and standards and
procedures for the design and operation of outdoor dining area encroachments on Pier Plaza
and related amendments for consistency and determination that the project is exempt for the
California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: Continue to the 12/3/2014 Planning Commission Meeting.
ACTION: To continue to the December 3, 2014 meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
8. TEXT14-5-- Text amendment to the Municipal Code to consider adding provisions to allow
and regulate retail sales/display encroachments on Pier Plaza and related amendments for
consistency and determination that the project is exempt for the California Environmental
Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff concerning allowance for outdoor
retail sales/display encroachment areas subject to an encroachment permit addressing the
topics outlined and continue the matter to December 3, 2014, directing staff to return with a
text amendment.
ACTION: Provided direction to staff to prepare a Text Amendment to allow retail/displays
encroachment areas to an unspecified date.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
Section IV
Hearing
9. S-21#15 -- To determine whether a convex slope condition exists and whether alternative
points at the top of the retaining wall along Manhattan Avenue may be used for the purpose
of measuring height in connection with a proposed single family residence at 1937 Bayview
Drive.
Staff Recommended Action: Continue to the 12/3/2014 Planning Commission Meeting.
ACTION: To continue to the December 3, 2014 meeting.
Motion by Chairman Allen, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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November 17, 2014
Section V
10. Staff Items
a. Semi-Annual review of on-sale establishments: Hermosa Saloon (Continued from
October 21, 2014)
Staff Recommended Action: Receive and file.
ACTION: To receive and file.
Motion by Chairman Allen, seconded by Commissioner Hoffman. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote.
b. I-4#11 -- Interpretation of rear building line in relation to on grade open space
requirement in the R-1 zone.
ACTION: Planning Commission interpretation was that the rear wall of the ground floor
of the building constitutes the rear building line for purposes of defining the location of
side yards.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Flaherty. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
c. Report on City Council actions.
d. Report on comprehensive planning processes.
e. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda.
f. Community Development Department activity report of September, 2014.
11. Commissioner Items
12. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 P.M.
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 November
17, 2014.
Kent Allen, Chairman Ken Robertson, Secretary
Date
68 Pier Ave. | Hermosa Beach, Ca. 90254 | (310) 376-4412
November 17, 2014
Attn:
Chairman Kent Allen
Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission
Dear Kent and Members,
American Junkie is proud to be a member of the Hermosa Beach community. Our restaurant is inspired
by national pride and named after the country in which it resides. Similar to such businesses as Surf
Junkie, Yoga Junkie, Cake Junkie, Freedom Junkie, Caffeine Junkie, Burger Junkie and Dance Junkie, the
word junkie denotes an enthusiastic loyalty and in our case, our loyalty is to the United States. The
American Junkie name implies a sense of patriotism. This patriotism is seen in our decor, food and
staff. American Junkie remains true to its name by supporting its nation as follows –
• Utilizing and serving 95% of products made here in the USA with focus on the health and
wellbeing of its customers, employees and planet.
• Seeking out vendors that promote American made products.
• Creating furniture and artwork using reclaimed items from US history.
• Showcasing the American flag.
• Supporting local and national charities to help out the less fortunate.
Charity
American Junkie is passionate about being involved in the surrounding community and regularly sponsors local charities throughout the South bay. We recognize that we can make an impact on our community while spreading the word to our customers about the importance of charitable giving. Customers and employees are encouraged to join our effort.
American Junkie supports national charities, but pays particular attention to those close to home in
Hermosa Beach. We aim to have a charity event every month highlighting a specific organization to
raise awareness and help drive donations for their cause. Kevin Barry and I, local residents and
partners of American Junkie, pay particular attention to being a part of the Hermosa Beach community.
Kevin and I, as well as all of the management team at American Junkie, make a conscious effort to seek
out charitable organizations that would benefit from the help of American Junkie. Here’s an example
of just a few of the events and organizations we have hosted and contributed to –
• Hermosa Beach Education Foundation – Nonprofit organization that creates awareness,
commitment and financial support for continued educational development of the students and
teachers of the Hermosa Beach City School District, thereby ensuring competence,
competitiveness and creativity through community, corporate and private sector involvement.
(Kevin Barry and his daughters presenting a check to HBEF)
In January 2014, American Junkie made a $1,000.00 donation as well as a donation $1,500.00
in November 2014 to help HBEF.
• Hermosa Beach Firefighters Foundation – Nonprofit organization
comprised of professional firefighters who serve the Foundation
on a 100% volunteer basis. On October 13, 2012, American Junkie
hosted their annual Poker Casino Night. The event featured
poker, silent auctions and a great night on the pier. Proceeds
from the night went toward the Hermosa Beach Education
Foundation.
• Tri-Beach Sister Cities – The sister city organizations
of Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach joining forces celebrate their
relationships with their sister cities and to raise funds for their various philanthropic activities.
American Junkie donated a gift certificate to their bi-annual live auction fundraiser on October
12, 2014.
• Tri-Beach Sister Cities – In May 2014, American Junkie donated a gift certificate for their Cinco
de Mayo charity event.
• Sandpipers Philanthropic Trust Fund – A volunteer organization dedicated to serving the needs
of the South Bay community through charitable and philanthropic programs. In January 2013,
American Junkie donated gift certificates to one of their charity events.
• Live Like Sky Foundation – Organization that raises money to teach disadvantaged kids to surf.
On October 18, 2014, American Junkie hosted a taco buffet and made a donation to the
foundation.
• 1736 Family Crisis Center – Nonprofit organization that responds to the growing needs of
victims of domestic violence, runaway and homeless youth, homeless families, unemployed
adults and youth, and other low-income community members in need of assistance. American
Junkie donated a gift certificate to their charity event “A Night of Comedy to Save Children” on
May 29, 2014.
• Friends of Renee – Organization that raises awareness for Lyme disease and fundraiser for the
Renee Avis Treatment Fund. On September 27, 2014, American Junkie participated in the
organization’s event allowing the charity to use our space for their event and helped to raise
over $5,000.
(A photo of the Miracles for Kids event hosted by myself and the American Junkie staff)
• Miracles for Kids – Nonprofit organization
whose mission is to improve the lives of
children with cancer and other life-threatening
illnesses. On August 14, 2014, American Junkie
held a pizza and ice cream party for these
wonderful children. It was an amazing event
with a great turn-out from our staff and the
community.
• ASU Foundation – Arizona State University is a top ranked research university in the greater
Phoenix metropolitan area. In 2014, American Junkie made significant donations towards
scholarships for low-income individuals wishing to study at a research university.
• Tillman Foundation – Nonprofit organization that invests in military veterans and their spouses
through educational scholarships. On April 26, 2014, the charity's annual charity race started at
American Junkie. Over 175 runners, walkers and volunteers from Hermosa Beach participated
in this event. The walk also ended at American Junkie where participants were treated to tasty
post-race breakfast. American Junkie helped to raise over $7,000 for the Tillman Foundation.
• The Samburu Project – Non-profit that collaborates with communities in developing countries
to enhance men, women and children's daily lives by providing resources that address
immediate needs while promoting long term sustainability and self-sufficiency along with
cultural integrity. On March 30, 2014, American Junkie hosted their Walk for Water & Pancake
Breakfast event. The 4-mile walk along the beautiful and famous ocean side strand culminated
with a delicious pancake breakfast and exciting raffle at American Junkie Restaurant.
• A Christmas to Remember – For Christmas 2013, American Junkie adopted three families in
need. We provided them with toys and clothing.
• Crawl2Cure – Fundraising organization driven to plan and host events that support lifesaving
research and those affected by cancer while having a little fun doing it. Proceeds for events go
to the American Cancer Society. On September 27, 2013, along with other establishments on
the strand, American Junkie took part in one of the largest neon bar crawls in the nation.
• Peacock Foundation – Nonprofit organization that supports the provision of animal-assisted
interventions (AAI) and activities (AAA) for at-risk youth by partnering with mental health
practitioners, public service agencies, and community organizations. In August 2013, American
Junkie donated a gift certificate to one of their charity events.
• The Raise Foundation – Nonprofit organization dedicated to stopping the cycle of abuse
through education, advocacy, community collaboration, and comprehensive services for
families and children. In July 2013, American Junkie donated to a gift certificate to one of their
charity events.
• Heal the Bay – Nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting California’s Santa Monica Bay.
From May 23 to 24, 2013 proceeds from a Heal the Bay specialty drink went directly to the
organization. American Junkie hosted a “Fundrager” event to promote the charity’s cause and
also made a donation to the organization.
A glimpse at the charity events and donations scheduled in the near future –
• In November, American Junkie will be hosting a community food drive with the LA Food Bank.
• In December, American Junkie will again adopt families in need during the holiday season.
Marketing Efforts
Safety and Compliance Measures
American Junkie knows that safety on the pier is a major concern with the city. We have taken the
city’s recommendations on changes to our operations to further represent the community in the right
light. In addition, we also enforce a strict dress code in our establishment including no hats or sports
attire after 9 pm on Friday and Saturday nights.
In an effort to work with the city and actively participate
in the city's efforts to keep the pier a safe and fun
environment, American Junkie Hermosa Beach is making
conscious efforts to minimize noise on the pier. We
have implemented new sound-reduction strategies,
including the installation of a double-paned, noise
reducing door. The door is closed during events with live
entertainment. Security guards are stationed at every
major entrance and exit ensuring that all doors are
closed immediately after guests enter or exit. Our
General Manager takes sound readings outside of our
building every hour starting at 10:30pm with a decibel
meter on weekend nights which is recorded in our
manager reports. We have also addressed the issue of
the lines outside of American Junkie, coming up with a
solution to keep pier plaza clear of congestion.
All of our security guards are required to take the state mandated courses to acquire a guard card
(http://www.bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/guard_fact.shtml). These cards are a recognition of a security
American Junkie has also risen to support
the city’s daytime business on the pier. We
are promoting 20% off lunch on the
weekdays through social media and ads in
the Easy Reader. We are also promoting a
buy 1 lunch get 1 free offer through the
Daily Breeze in an effort to help drive foot
traffic on the pier during the day.
We have hired a new executive chef to
improve the menu. With a new menu and
the city's free parking between 11am-2pm,
we know American Junkie Hermosa Beach
will be the popular place for lunch. With
our kitchen being open and running latest
on the pier all week, we are confident that
our new menu will bring great success to
our dinner business as well.
(New garage door installed in October 2014 to
eliminate noise, approx. $18,000 investment.)
guard’s training to protect patrons, employees and community members. To obtain a guard card you
must go through a criminal history background check through the California Department of Justice and
the Federal Bureau of Investigation, complete 40 hours of training including 8 hours of "Power to
Arrest" training and pass the exam. Training includes the following –
• Signing the acknowledgment of American Junkie’s security plan and committing to abiding by
our rules
• Shadowing the Security Manager for one week. During that first week the Security Manager is
radioed for any potential problems and the new guard observes how the situation is handled
All of our security guards have a minimum of one year of experience, many with five years or more year
of experience.
Additionally, American Junkie requires that all its bartenders and servers take Licensee Education on
Alcohol and Drugs (L.E.A.D.) and Responsible Beverage Service training as outlined by the California
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. It is of paramount importance to American Junkie’s
operations that staff have requisite tools to spot potentially intoxicated customers and know the
pertinent Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) rules and regulations.
All members of the American Junkie staff Pride themselves on being a good community member.
Please know we are anxious to make sure that American Junkie promptly and effectively addresses all
city council concerns and that together we insure the safety and well-being of the community and
continue to offer a vibrant restaurant on the pier.
Thank you for your consideration,
Josh Royal
Partner
(480) 620-8712
Jjroyal2@gmail.com
Tentative Future Agenda
PLANNING COMMISSION
City of Hermosa Beach
JANUARY 20, 2015
7:00 P.M.
Project Title Public
Notice
Meeting
Date
Date
Rec’d Remarks
Text amendment to the Municipal Code to consider adding
provisions to allow and regulate retail sales/display
encroachments on Pier Plaza and related amendments for
consistency and determination that the project is exempt for
the California Environmental Quality Act.
1/8/15 1/20 11/19 Per
11/17/14
Pl.
Comm.
Direction
914 Aviation Blvd, Motion Bicycle Establishment—Mural
Review
1/20/15 11/24
1906-1918 Pacific Coast Highway—6-Unit Condominium
project.
1/8/15 1/20 11/24
1516 Prospect Avenue—Appeal to Planning Commission
and Slope/ Grade Height Determination.
1/20 11/24
f:b95\cd\wpc - future agenda 11/26/14
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