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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-15 PC AGENDAAGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1315 VALLEY DRIVE HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254 February 15, 2011 7:00 P.M. Kent Allen, Chairman Shawn Darcy, 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 Planning Commission agendas and staff reports are available for review on the City’s web site at www.hermosabch.org. 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. 1 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 January 18, 2011 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 Hearing 6. C-36 -- Annual review and report on Conditional Use Permit compliance for on-sale alcoholic beverage establishments. Staff Recommended Action: To receive and file. Public Hearings 7. PDP 10-11 -- Precise Development Plan to construct a surface public parking lot with 35 spaces on a vacant lot at 1429 Hermosa Avenue (Note: sign variance request has been withdrawn) (Continued from the December 1, 2010 and January 18, 2011 meetings). Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving subject Precise Development Plan. 8. CUP 10-11 -- Conditional Use Permit Amendment to convert space within the parish school building to a preschool, add a 1,700 square foot outdoor pre-school play area, and convert two residences to office space, by consolidating the properties encompassing the church, parish school building and two residences into one parcel (Our Lady of Guadalupe Church) at 320/440 Massey Street; 234/244 Prospect Avenue; 1225/1239 5th Street (continued from the December 1, 2010 and January 18, 2011 meetings). Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional Use Permit Amendment. 2 Section III 9. Staff Items a. Discussion of limitations on televisions and similar devices at on-sale alcoholic beverage establishments. b. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda. c. Community Development Department activity reports of December, 2010. 10. Commissioner Items 11. Adjournment 3 ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON JANUARY 18, 2011, 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 7:05 P.M. by Chairman Allen. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Darcy, Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer and Chairman Allen Absent: None Also Present: Community Development Director Ken Robertson Senior Planner Pamela Townsend Assistant Planner Eva Choi 3. Oral / Written Communication - 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 December 1, 2010 action minutes. ACTION: To approve the above minutes as presented. Motion by Commissioner Perrotti, seconded by Commissioner Hoffman. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 5. Resolution(s) for approval a) Resolution P.C. 11-1 denying a Conditional Use Permit amendment to delete or modify the condition restricting the number of televisions at an existing restaurant with on-sale general alcohol and live entertainment, at 22 Pier Avenue, Watermans Hb. ACTION: The Planning Commission adopted the above Resolution P.C. 11-1 denying a Conditional Use Permit amendment at 22 Pier Avenue, Waterman Hb, with a unanimous vote. b) Resolution P.C. 11-2 approving a Parking Plan to classify a new food establishment (Subway Sandwiches) as a ‘snack shop’ for purpose of calculating parking requirements at 136 Pier Avenue. Planning Commission Action Minutes January 18, 2011 1 ACTION: The Planning Commission adopted the above Resolution P.C. 11-2 approving a Parking Plan at 136 Pier Avenue for Subway; noting the dissenting vote by Commission Darcy. Section II PUBLIC HEARING(S) 6. PDP 10-11 -- Precise Development Plan to construct a surface public parking lot with 35 spaces on a vacant lot at 1429 Hermosa Avenue (Note: sign variance request has been withdrawn) (Continued from the December 1, 2010 meeting). Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving subject Precise Development Plan. PROPOSED ACTION: To deny subject request for a Precise Development Plan to construct a surface parking lot. MOTION by Chairman Allen. The motion failed due to lack of a second. ACTION: To continue to the February 15, 2011 meeting and direct staff to work with the applicant to devise a parking operation plan to address the Planning Commission concerns. MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Darcy. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Comms. Darcy, Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, NOES: Chmn. Allen ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 7. CUP 10-11 -- Conditional Use Permit Amendment to convert space within the parish school building to a preschool, add a 1,700 square foot outdoor pre-school play area, and convert two residences to office space, by consolidating the properties encompassing the church, parish school building and two residences into one parcel (Our Lady of Guadalupe Church) at 320/440 Massey Street; 234/244 Prospect Avenue; 1225/1239 5th Street (continued from the December 1, 2010 meeting). Staff Recommended Action: To continue to the February 15, 2011 meeting as requested by the applicant. ACTION: To continue to the February 15, 2011 meeting as requested by the applicant. MOTION by Commissioner Perrotti, seconded by Commissioner Darcy. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Comms. Darcy, Perrotti, Hoffman, Pizer, Chmn. Allen NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Planning Commission Action Minutes January 18, 2011 2 8. CUP 11-2 / PARK 11-2 -- Conditional Use Permit to establish an educational service (tutoring) within a 6,400± square foot tenant space with a maximum 35 students and Parking Plan Amendment to allow less than required parking using shared parking at Hermosa Pavilion, 1601 Pacific Coast Highway, Space 265 (Fusion Academy and Learning Center). Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional use Permit and Parking Plan Amendment. ACTION: To adopt a resolution approving subject Conditional Use Permit and Parking Plan Amendment as presented. MOTION by Commissioner Darcy, seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Comms. Darcy, Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Allen NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None COMMISSIONER DARCY RECUSED HIMSELF FROM ITEM NO. 9 AND LEFT THE DAIS DUE TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 9. CUP 11-1 / PARK 11-1 -- Conditional Use Permit to allow on-sale beer and wine and approximately 1,000 square foot outdoor dining area in conjunction with a new restaurant (‘The Counter’, to be located in the space now occupied by El Pollo Loco at 719 Pier Avenue), operating from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Friday and Saturday, and Parking Plan Amendment to allow less than required parking based on shared consolidated parking at Plaza Hermosa Shopping Center at 703-719 Pier Avenue. Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolutions approving subject Parking Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and denying the request for on-sale beer and wine after 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday in conjunction with a proposed restaurant. ACTION: 1) To adopt the resolution, as presented, approving a Parking Plan amendment to allow less than required parking for a new restaurant based on shared consolidated parking at Plaza Hermosa Shopping Center at 703-719 Pier Avenue. 2) To adopt the resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor dining and denying on-sale beer and wine for later hours (past 10:00 P.M.) than what is otherwise permitted by right for a new restaurant at 719 Pier Avenue, The Counter. MOTION by Commissioner Perrotti, seconded by Chairman Allen. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Comms. Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Allen NOES: None ABSENT: Comms. Darcy ABSTAIN: None Planning Commission Action Minutes January 18, 2011 3 10. ZON 11-1 -- Zone change from Light Manufacturing (M-1) to Two-Family Residential (R-2) to bring the zoning into consistency with the General Plan on a 3,710± square foot lot at 623 3rd Street. Staff Recommended Action: To adopt a resolution recommending the City Council approve subject zone change from M-1 to R-2. ACTION: To adopt the resolution recommending the City Council approve subject zone change from M-1 to R-2 as presented, MOTION by Chairman Allen, seconded by Commissioner Hoffman. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Comms. Darcy, Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Allen NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Section III 11. S-4 -- Request to deem sign displays covering 1,800± square feet of surface area on three sides of a building as murals at 2461 Pacific Coast Highway, Spyder Surfboards. Staff Recommended Action: To deny the request to deem the subject displays as ‘murals’ by minute order. ACTION: To deny subject request and deem the displays as a "sign", not a "mural" by minute order. MOTION by Commissioner Perrotti, seconded by Chairman Allen. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Section IV 12. Staff Items a. Discussion of policy on re-noticing project applications. ACTION: The Planning Commission consensus was to maintain existing policy on re-noticing continued projects and that the orange posters and Easy Reader ads as well as City website notices be displayed. The applicants shall pay for posters and newspaper ads if they request the continuance. A full 300’ or 500’ radius re- noticing applies to third continuance request from applicants; the Planning Commission has discretion to determine if a full re-noticing is required for any continuance. b. Discussion of outdoor and open air dining. ACTION: To receive and file. c. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda. Planning Commission Action Minutes January 18, 2011 4 d. Community Development Department activity reports of November, 2010. 13. Commissioner Items 14. Adjournment The meeting was formally adjourned at 9:55 P.M. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that 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 January 18, 2011. ______________________________ ____________________________ Kent Allen, Chairman Ken Robertson, Secretary ______________________ Date Planning Commission Action Minutes January 18, 2011 5 February 8, 2011 Honorable Chairman and Members of the Regular Meeting of Hermosa Beach Planning Commission February 15, 2011 SUBJECT: ANNUAL REVIEW AND REPORT ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT COMPLIANCE FOR ON-SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS Recommendation: Receive and file the report. Alternatively, if the Commission desires to pursue further review of any particular establishment, then the appropriate action is to set a public hearing to review the record of incidents and violations in more detail and consider modification or revocation of the CUP. Background: On January 25, 2011, the City Council approved a new procedure for conducting the annual review of on- sale alcoholic beverage establishments for compliance with their conditional use permits (CUP). The revised procedure calls for semi-annual review of on-sale establishments in accordance with the ‘incident- based’ criteria in Attachment 1.1 This revised procedure is intended to reduce subjectivity by using a point-based system and to increase accountability by addressing problems in a more timely manner. Since the review will be conducted twice a year, the next report will be provided to the Commission in August 2011, and the procedure itself will be evaluated next year. The revised procedure will be published on the city’s new website which should be online in the next few months. Analysis: As in past years, data was collected from Police citation, Fire Department, Code Enforcement and Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control reports, as well as Health Department data, reflecting the criteria in Attachment 1.2 Since the point-based incident system is intended to reflect a 6-month review cycle, and only data for the entirety of 2010 is available, the number of points required to bring any establishment to the Commission’s attention was doubled. The ‘administrative determination’ criteria (“Excessive Number” of Calls for Police Service, Public Complaints to City, or Criminal Events on/adjacent to Premises) reflects the Police Chief’s evaluation of both total number and change in number or type of incidents associated with an establishment as compared with prior years, especially those incidents that tend to be indicative of inadequate managerial control. Using the procedure in Attachment 1, no establishments exceeded the point-based standards in 2010. However, as indicated in the table below, Café Boogaloo has exhibited a rise in the number of incidents3 over the three years and under the ‘administrative determination’ criteria, this pattern is brought to the attention of the Planning Commission to determine whether a public hearing should be set to review and consider modification or revocation of the CUP. 1 The incident based criteria are as recommended by the Planning Commission, with one exception. The City Council assigned one point to overcrowding rather than two points. Thus, one instance of overcrowding will bring the establishment to the Commission’s attention at the semi-annual review. 2 Violation of Operating Hours (CUP or ABC)- 2 points, Overcrowding Citation-1 point, Criminal Citation of Staff while Working/on Premises-2 points, Serious Crime on Premises indicative of Lack of Adequate Security-2, Violation of 50/50 (general alcohol) or 65/35 (wine-beer) Regulation-1 point. “Serious Crime on Premises indicative of Lack of Adequate Security” was defined as assaults, sexual assaults and narcotics. 3 In addition, there were 5 serious crimes, but due to lack of detail on the incident reports, the Police Chief reduced the number of incidents indicative of a lack of security to 3. 1 1 2 3 Attachment 1 Procedure for Review of On-Sale Alcoholic Beverage Conditional Use Permits 1) The CUP review process will consist of an “ongoing” administrative review process in which an established set of criteria would be evaluated semi-annually. 2) On-sale establishments with a CUP would only be referred to the Planning Commission for a CUP review, and subsequently for a modification/revocation hearing if the Commission so decided upon its review, when they exceed established standards for each criteria to trigger such a review. 3) The standards that would trigger a referral to the Planning Commission for a CUP review and potential modification/revocation hearing will be based on the frequency or number of incidents/violations within a stipulated timeframe. This type of system avoids the inherent problems of “point systems” where the standards for assigning values is potentially subjective. 4) The standards that would trigger a referral to the Planning Commission for a CUP review and potentially for a subsequent modification/revocation hearing are as indicated in Table 1 below. 5) The administrative review of CUPs should be conducted on a semi-annually (twice a year) basis. While a “rolling process” with a sliding timeframe would be more effective in making the review process truly timely (i.e., a rolling process would reduce the potential time between apparent CUP violations and the Planning Commission’s review), it would impose an unreasonable demand on City staff for the ongoing monitoring of the relevant data. 6) The new CUP review system will be implemented on a trial basis for the first twelve months and then be reviewed by the Planning Commission with any adjustments to be recommended to the City Council. 7) The standards or criteria of the CUP review system will be made readily available to all on-sale establishments with CUPs and the public via the City website and/or other appropriate media (including direct mailings) to minimize any confusion over what standards will initiate a Planning Commission review and potential modification/revocation hearing. Table 1 CUP Review Standards Criterion Standard Initiating P.C. Review (Number of incidents in any 6 months) Violation of Operating Hours (CUP or ABC) 2 Overcrowding Citation 1 Criminal Citation of Staff while Working/on Premises 2 (a) Serious Crime on Premises indicative of Lack of Adequate Security 2 (a) Violation of 50/50 (general alcohol) or 65/35 (wine-beer) Regulation 1 (Combination of any 3 or more) Violation of any CUP Condition Overcrowding Citation Criminal Citation of Staff while Working/on Premises Serious Crime on Premises indicative of Lack of Adequate Security Noise Citation Health Department Violation Outdoor Encroachment Permit Violation Building Code Violation (incl. remodeling without permit) Sign Ordinance Violation (Administrative Determination) “Excessive Number” of Calls for Police Service “Excessive Number” of Public Complaints to City “Excessive Number” of Criminal Events on/adjacent to Premises ____________ NOTE: (a) – Recommended threshold number; Chief of Police retains authority to recommend CUP review to Commission at his discretion—regardless of number of incidents in any period of time—as stipulated in many current CUPs and the Municipal Code. 4 Attachment 2 2010 Police Activity Statistics, On-sale Alcohol Establishments Location Police Reports Disturbance Calls Drunk in Public Suspicious Circ/Suspects Assaults Sexual Assaults Thefts Narcotics Violations Vandalism 9-1-1 Hang Ups Officer Checks Misc Calls Alarms/Flag Downs Barnacles, 837 Hermosa Ave 5 18 2 3 2 1* 4 0 0 0 23 11 Blue 32, 1332 Hermosa Ave 4 10 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 24 6 Café Boogaloo, 1238 Hermosa Ave 13 39 1 10 5 0 7 0 0 0 32 13 Cantina Real, 19 Pier Plaza 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Club/ROK Sushi, 1200 Hermosa Ave 7 16 1 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 6 3 Comedy & Magic, 1018 Hermosa Ave 8 8 0 3 1 1* 3 0 0 1 3 9 Watermans, 22 Pier Plaza 4 11 0 9 1 0 2 0 0 0 29 15 Fat Face Fenner's, 53 Pier Plaza 9 15 2 7 1 0 3 1 0 1 16 12 Hennessey's Tavern, 8 Pier Plaza 15 11 1 9 2 0 3 0 0 0 29 10 Hermosa Bch Yacht Club, 66 Hermosa 2 11 1 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 15 4 Hermosa Saloon, 211 Pacific Coast Hy 0 16 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 57 2 Il Boccaccio, 39 Pier Plaza 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Lighthouse, 30 Pier Plaza 6 23 0 4 2 0 6 0 0 0 26 11 Mediterraneo, 73 Pier Plaza 3 3 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Mermaid, 11 Pier Plaza 17 14 2 25 2 0 3 1 0 0 12 12 North End Bar, 2626 Hermosa Ave 3 7 1 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 212 0 Paisano's, 1131 Hermosa Ave 7 29 0 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 8 Patrick Malloy's, 50 Pier Plaza 15 24 4 12 2 0 7 0 1 0 17 9 Pedone's Pizza, 1332 Hermosa Ave 2 12 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 9 0 2 Poop Deck, 1272 The Strand 3 3 1 4 0 1, 1* 1 0 0 0 7 2 Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy 0 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 55 4 Sangria, 68 Pier Plaza 24 54 0 34 2 0 4 0 0 2 38 11 Shark's Cove, 1220 Hermosa Ave 7 11 4 8 1 0 1 0 2 0 23 4 Sharkeez, 52 Pier Plaza 17 38 2 11 3 1 9 0 1 2 33 11 Silvio's BBQ , 20 Pier Plaza 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5 Sushi Sei, 1040 Hermosa Ave 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Suzy's Bar & Grill, 1141 Aviation Blvd 1 8 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 234 2 The Shore, 1320 Hermosa Ave 11 12 0 7 3 1* 4 0 0 0 25 7 The Underground, 1334 Hermosa Ave 6 20 0 7 2 0 4 1 0 0 44 2 Union Cattle, 1301 Manhattan Ave 3 11 1 3 1 0 2 2 0 0 13 33 Zeppy's, 36 Pier Plaza 5 10 0 3 0 1* 2 0 0 0 0 3 705, 705 Pier Avenue 2 21 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 26 6 TOTALS 199 466 28 192 35 7 73 5 7 16 1000 227 * Indecent Exposure 8'-6"18'-0 "(N)21'-0"19'-10"18'-0"22'-0"18'-0"DRIVEWAY18'-0"DRIVEWAY(E) 18'-0"(E) 17'-4" (E) 4'-1"(E) 21'-5"(E) 15'-4"18'-0"10'-10"10'-10"19'-10"3'-0"12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262718'-0"2'-0" HOODO/H (TYP)282930313334357'- 6 "18'-0"9'- 0 "8'- 0 " 9'- 0 "(N) 19'-11"PERMIT PARKING20'-6"SITE PLAN1/8" = 1'-0"All ideas, designs, arrangements, and plansindicated or represented by this drawing are owned by and the property of PEHA & ASSOCIATES and were created, evolved, and developed for use on and in connection with the specific project. None of such ideas,designs, and plans shall be reproduced in part or in whole without the express prior written permission of PEHA & ASSOCIATES.PEHA & ASSOCIATESARCHITECTURELarry Peha, A.I.A67 14TH STREETHERMOSA BEACH, CA. 90254PHONE: (310) 372 - 1755FAX: (310) 376 - 6837Web: www.pehaarch.comDATE:DRAWN:JOB NO.DRAWING TITLEDRAWING NUMBER# 1007ATR08/16/101429 HERMOSA AVE. HERMOSA BEACH CA. BRODIE NEW TEMPORARY PARKING PLAN FOR:A1.01JOB INFO.OWNER: THOMAS BRODIEPROJECT: 1429 HERMOSA AVE. HERMOSA BEACH CA. 90254ZONE: C-2LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOTS 15,16,17 AND 18 IN BLOCK 15 OF HERMOSA BEACH, IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, ;STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1 PAGES 25 AND 26 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.LOT AREA: 11,516 SQ.FT.L,SCAPE AREA: 1,244 SQ.FT.PARKING SPACES: 33 (8'-6" X 18'-0")ACCESSIBLE SPACE: 2 (9'-0" X 18'-0") TOTAL: 35 SPACESSITE PLAN/ JOBINFO/ SIGNELEVATIONNOTE: Overland Traffic Consultants, Inc. A Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning Consulting Services Company TRAFFIC, ACCESS & PARKING IMPACT EVALUATION FOR OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL PROPOSED PRE-SCHOOL & NEW OFFICES Located at 320/440 Massey Street, 234/244 Prospect Avenue, 1225/1239 5th Street In the City of Hermosa Beach Prepared by: Overland Traffic Consultants, Inc. 27201 Tourney Road, #206 Santa Clarita, California 91355 (661) 799 – 8423 January 2011 Created on 1/25/2011 11:21:00 AMOVERLAND TRAFFIC CONSULTANTS OLG Pre-School 1 Traffic & Parking Analysis INTRODUCTION Overland Traffic Consultants has conducted traffic and parking evaluation of the proposed pre-school for 30 students and conversion of two residences to offices at the existing Our Lady of Guadalupe (OLG) School and Church located at 320/ 440 Massey Street, 234/244 Prospect Avenue and 1225/1239 5th Street in Hermosa Beach. The existing school enrolls 160 elementary school students. The back of the school is blacktop which is used for parking and a playground for the students. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is adjacent to the school and uses the school parking lot/playground for weekend services. There is a Rectory north of the school across 5th Street with an adjacent 20 space parking lot. Concurring with school hours, Church services are provided weekday mornings at 8AM. Typical attendance is approximately 20 parishioners. These parishioners walk or park in the rectory parking lot. Some occasionally park along Massey Street. Funeral services are provided periodically (typically one every 2 to 3 weeks). These services are usually provided at about 10AM after school drop-off activities have been completed. Parking for funeral services are provided on the rectory parking lot and on a designated portion of the school grounds (temporarily reducing the play area) as needed. Two residences are adjacent to the south of the school along Prospect Avenue. These residences will be converted to office use. The proposed pre-school with 30 students will be located on the existing school premises with some existing offices moved to two previous residential homes owed by the archdiocese fronting on Prospect Avenue. An enclosed play yard for the pre- school students will be provided along the rear yards of the residences adjacent to and accessed from the school grounds. Access to the offices and school will not be changed. This traffic and parking evaluation includes trip generation for the pre-school, access to and from the school, drop-off and pick-up activities, and parking requirements. EXISTING SURROUNDING STREET SYSTEM CONDITIONS The existing school is located on the north-east corner of Prospect Avenue and Massey Street. The school, adjacent church and auxiliary buildings span from the north side of Prospect Avenue to 5th Street (with some buildings and parking lot on the North side of 5th Street) and from Massey Street to Renolds Lane with the exception of the three residential properties west of Renolds Lane on Prospect Avenue. The boundaries of the school and church site will not be expanded with the project. Interior renovations will be conducted to accommodate the pre-school within OLG Pre-School 2 Traffic & Parking Analysis the school structure. Offices within the school structure will be relocated to the two buildings on Prospect Avenue. An enclosed outdoor school yard for the exclusive use of the preschoolers will be constructed behind the two buildings on Prospect Avenue with access from the school grounds. Prospect Avenue operates essentially east-west adjacent to the project site. The roadway provides one lane in each direction with a left turn lane from eastbound Prospect Avenue at Massey Street. Parking is available on the north side of the street with the exception of street sweeping times in the project area. Massey Street operates essentially in the north-south direction and spans from Prospect Avenue to 5th Street in the project vicinity. There are 15 marked parking spaces adjacent to the project on the east side of the street. No curbs are provided on the west side of the street and no parking is permitted with the exception of the residents parking in their driveways. One lane in each direction is provided. 5th Street is an east-west roadway with one lane in each direction. This is a discontinuous roadway spanning from Massey Street to Renolds Lane in the project area. Parking is permitted on the south side of the street. Renolds Lane is a narrow 20 foot roadway with one southbound lane south of 5th Street. One lane in each direction is available north of 5th Street. The “T” intersection of Prospect Avenue and Massey Street is stopped in all directions. Yellow crosswalks are provided on the north, east and west legs of the roadway. Traffic counts taken on January 20, 2011 indicate that it is operating under good conditions. Observations indicate a steady flow of traffic in the east-west direction which occasionally backs up during peaks but operates efficiently under the current system. Intersections are typical evaluated based upon their service flow rate. The Level of Service (LOS) is a quality measure describing the operating conditions at intersections. Letters designate each level from A to F with LOS A representing the best operating conditions and LOS F representing the worst. Highway Capacity Software (HCS) evaluating procedures was established by the Highway Capacity Manual Transportation Research Board, Washington, D. C. 2000. Using this process, analysis indicates that the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Massey Street is operating at a Level of Service (LOS) B during the morning and afternoon school peak hours. Calculation worksheets are provided in Appendix A. Note that the intersection is evaluated for the industry standard one hour period and the school peak is over an approximate 15 to 20 minute period. This 15 to 20 minute period may experience temporary greater delays during this short time period. OLG Pre-School 3 Traffic & Parking Analysis FUTURE SCHOOL TRIP GENERATION Currently the school enrolls 160 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The proposed project will add 30 pre-school students. The industry standard for estimating vehicle trips for typical land uses is the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual. Vehicle trip estimates for the project were established using the ITE Trip Generation Manual, 8th Edition, 2008. Table 1 below indicates the trip generation rate and vehicle trips associated with an increase of 30 pre-school students. Note that this trip generation includes all trips for the land use including teachers, aids, and support staff. The new offices will house existing personnel currently in the school building who will be displaced by the pre-school. This is a conservative estimate of the trip generation because it is anticipated that several of the new pre-school students will be siblings of the existing student body. Table 1 Trip Rates & Generation Trip Generation Rates Daily AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour ITE Description Traffic In Out Total In Out Total 565 Pre-School 4.48 0.42 0.38 0.80 0.39 0.43 0.82 Trip Generation Daily AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour ITE Description Size Traffic In Out Total In Out Total 565 Pre-School 30 students 134 13 11 24 12 13 25 Under conservative assumptions, an estimated 13 additional vehicle trips inbound and 11 trips outbound in the morning with 12 additional vehicle trips inbound and 13 trips outbound in the afternoon are anticipated to be added by the addition of the pre- school. This level of trip generation is not anticipated to degrade the operations at intersection of Massey Street and Prospect Avenue or the surrounding roadway systems. CURRENT AND FUTURE ACCESS The school currently provides vehicular access to the school with a one-way entry from Massey Street and one-way exit to 5th Street. Right and left turns are permitted to the Massey Street driveway entry and from the 5th Street driveway exit. This one- way operation ensures a smooth and safe flow of vehicles to and from the site. Parking is also permitted along the east side of Massey Street and south side of 5th Street. These conditions will not be altered by the proposed project. OLG Pre-School 4 Traffic & Parking Analysis CURRENT AND FUTURE DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP ACTIVITIES The school provides an on-site drop-off and pick-up area for the students. Testimony by staff and neighbors indicated that in the recent past many parents/caregivers chose not to make use of this amenity. Instead they were using Massey Street and creating confusion, blocking of residential driveways and potential traffic hazards. The school has gone to great efforts to address these activities. Overland Traffic Consultants conducted field observations of the school both outside and inside the school grounds. Observations outside of the school January 20, 2011 indicated no double parking, one vehicle which blocked a driveway for approximately 20 seconds during morning drop-off, and two cars which parked facing the wrong way on the east side of Massey Street to drop-off/pick-up. The balance of the vehicles dropped-off and picked-up students within the school grounds or parking legally on Massey Street. Parents have been encouraged not to arrive at the school prior to 2:50 PM for pick-up so that queuing would not occur on Massey Street and spilling over onto Prospect Avenue. The gate cannot be opened earlier because the school is conducting outdoor activities at that time. Same day observations indicated 6 vehicles which arrived prior to opening of the school gates for pick-up. One car was partially around the corner and slightly on Prospect Avenue. Two other vehicles arrived prior to opening of the gate and parked legally on Massey Street. The queue developed over a four minute time period with the one car partially on Prospect Avenue for approximately 30 seconds. Observations of the drop-off and pick-up activities on the school grounds were conducted on January 21, 2011. A stop sign was placed approximately ¾ of the way across the parking lot, one and sometimes two adult monitors were located at the front of two queue lines of vehicles. Children were dropped off at the front of the line with the monitor indicating when it was safe for a vehicle to depart. During pick-up, two queue lines were developed on-site. As students arrived at their vehicle, the vehicle exited the queue and proceeded to the exit. The management of the queues for drop-off and pick-up was both safe and efficient. The maximum number of vehicles waiting or conducting activities at one time was 18 vehicles (10 in one line and 8 in the other). This maximum was observed prior to the students’ end of day. The combined queues can easily accommodate 22 vehicles with room for up to 8 additional vehicles on-site and several leaving the site beyond the queue. The observed arrivals and departures of the drop-off and pick-up span for 15 to 20 minutes without queuing onto Massey Street once the gates are opened. Appendix B displays the observed off-site and on-site vehicle arrival and departure practices at the school. OLG Pre-School 5 Traffic & Parking Analysis The new pre-school students will be brought to the classroom by their parents/caretakers. These parents/caretakers will need to park their vehicle to drop- off and pick-up the pre-school students. An on-site area for these vehicles to park will be provided adjacent to the school building. The arrival and departure of the vehicles will be from the same driveways as the elementary school arrivals and departures. Appendix C displays a graphic representation of the staff parking area, student drop- off and pick-up queue and pre-school parking area. TRAFFIC REDUCTION & COMPLIANCE WITH DROP-OFF/PICK-UP PROGRAMS Traffic Reduction Before school and after school care is provided for the students enrolled in this program. This spans the arrival and departure time of the students over a greater than 15 to 20 minute period associated with the bulk of students attending regular school days. This program will be available for the new pre-school students also. Compliance with Drop-Off & Pick-Up Programs In order to address compliance with dropping off and picking up students on the school grounds, and at the appropriate time several measures have been implemented. Written Notices to Parents/Caregivers – Written notification of the appropriate practices has been distributed to the parents/caregivers. The school will periodically send reminders. Monitoring of Activities – the Vice Principal personally monitors activities along Massey Street to encourage turning into the school rather than parking. This is done by being outside along Massey Street before and after school. When the Vice Principal is not available to conduct these activities another staff member is assigned. Discouragement of Other Practices – The Vice-Principal verbally alerts those conducting unsafe practices to discontinue. An e-mail follow up is used as needed. FUTURE PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND DEMAND The current school has 160 students. The City of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code 17.44 indicates a parking requirement of 1 space for every 5 seats for a school or 1 space per 50 square feet of the auditorium whichever is higher. Past entitlements indicate a maximum enrollment to 250 students. However, the school has no OLG Pre-School 6 Traffic & Parking Analysis intentions of expanding to this level. They are limited by the number of square footage of the buildings and the desire to maintain manageable classroom sizes. In order to estimate a worst case scenario, the square footage limit of the building a maximum of 215 would be permitted. There is no desire to increase to this size and this is a conservative estimate of the existing parking requirement compared to the parking provided on the site. With 215 students, 43 parking spaces are required according to the parking code. The new pre-school enrollment and offices necessitates an increase in parking. The City of Hermosa Beach parking requirement (Municipal Code 17.40.110) for a pre- school is one space per seven students. The requirement for an office is one per 250 square feet. Table 2 displays the City of Hermosa Beach code required parking. There are 128 parking spaces on the school grounds and additional 3 spaces are provided at the residences – new offices. A total of 131 parking spaces are available on-site. A surplus of parking is available. Table 2 Code Required Parking # of # of Parking Spaces Spaces Land Use Size Requirement Required Provided Surplus Max Students based on sf Required School 215 students 1 per 5 seats 43 131 88 Pre-School 30 students 1 per 7 students 5 Office 1,827 square feet 1 per 250 square feet 7 Total 55 131 76 As noted previously, the parking will be provided onsite. The parents/caretakers dropping off and picking up pre-school students will park in front of the classrooms and the teachers/aids will park in the designated staff parking area. The office personnel are already working on-site and will park either in the designated staff parking area or on the driveways of the new offices off of Prospect Avenue. The parking lot/playground currently provides 128 parking spaces with 3 spaces at the residences which will be converted to offices. The required parking can be provided on-site among the ample spaces marked for the existing parking lot as demonstrated in Appendix C. Operationally, the majority of the parking demand is during drop-off and pick-up. During school hours the parking lot is closed and a portion of the parking lot is used for staff parking and the balance is used for a playground. Parking is available during school hours for turnover parking on the Rectory parking lot and along Massey Street. OLG Pre-School 7 Traffic & Parking Analysis CONCLUSIONS The addition of 30 pre-school students and conversion of the existing 2 homes on Prospect Avenue to offices are not anticipated to create significant traffic or parking impacts. The established and proposed drop-off and pick-up areas are adequate to accommodate the existing and proposed expansion of enrollment so long as parents/caregivers comply with the school plans. Testimony of past practices indicates that the school needs to practice diligence to ensure compliance. Observations on January 20 and 21, 2011 indicate good practices – but not perfect. Observations of numerous schools throughout the southern California area indicate that this school’s practices are much better than a majority of other schools. It is the nature of living next to a school that for 15 to 20 minutes before school and after school that traffic and parking are going to be challenged. The school has enacted several practices to create compliance with the parents/caregivers. The following measures have been listed for continuation and for consideration by the school to keep traffic flowing. o Include reminders for drop-off and pick-up areas in an established Newsletter or other such periodical provided by the school at the beginning of every school month. The school has stated that they will include the information in the school handbook. Provide a “report card” to the parents on how things are going. o Continue to monitor the approach and parking along Massey Street. Continue to discourage poor practices. o Provide contact information to the neighbors so that they may contact the school if they observe inappropriate practices by the parents/caregivers. o Provide random reward incentives for children of those participating in the drop-off & pick-up areas on-site. Present the incentive at the time that the children are dropped off or picked up so that the vehicle driver shares in the encouragement. Something along the lines of other established encouragement activities for good behavior of students. Note that students who walk and bicycle to/from school should be provided these same reward incentives. o Establish a tiered penalty for repeat offenders that double park, park the wrong way, park in the red zones, arrive early and queue on Massey Street for pick-up or park on the west side of Massey Street. Something along the lines of: First offense – verbal or e-mail reminder, Second offense – written notice regarding being good neighbors, Third offense - request office consultation to discuss appropriate practices personally. o Conduct a periodic in-house evaluation of how things are going. Alter methods as needed. APPENDIX A INTERSECTION OPERATION WORKSHEETS ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL ANALYSIS General Information Site Information Analyst LC Agency/Co.OTC INC Date Performed 1/25/2011 Analysis Time Period AM PEAK HOUR Intersection 1 Jurisdiction HERMOSA BEACH Analysis Year 2011 Project ID OUR LADY OF GUADALUE SCHOOL East/West Street: PROSPECT AVENUE North/South Street: MASSEY STREET Volume Adjustments and Site Characteristics Approach Eastbound Westbound Movement L T R L T R Volume (veh/h) 21 269 0 0 454 71 %Thrus Left Lane Approach Northbound Southbound Movement L T R L T R Volume (veh/h) 0 0 0 36 0 0 %Thrus Left Lane Eastbound Westbound Northbound Southbound L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2 Configuration L T T R LR PHF 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Flow Rate (veh/h)21 269 454 71 36 % Heavy Vehicles 0 0 0 0 0 No. Lanes 2 2 0 1 Geometry Group 5 5 1 Duration, T 0.25 Saturation Headway Adjustment Worksheet Prop. Left-Turns 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 Prop. Right-Turns 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 Prop. Heavy Vehicle 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 hLT-adj 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.2 0.2 hRT-adj -0.7 -0.7 -0.7 -0.7 -0.6 -0.6 hHV-adj 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 hadj, computed 0.5 0.0 0.0 -0.7 0.2 Departure Headway and Service Time hd, initial value (s)3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 x, initial 0.02 0.24 0.40 0.06 0.03 hd, final value (s)5.52 5.02 4.84 4.14 5.85 x, final value 0.03 0.38 0.61 0.08 0.06 Move-up time, m (s)2.3 2.3 2.0 Service Time, ts (s)3.2 2.7 2.5 1.8 3.9 Capacity and Level of Service Eastbound Westbound Northbound Southbound L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2 Capacity (veh/h)271 519 704 321 286 Delay (s/veh)8.40 10.70 14.84 7.21 9.21 LOS A B B A A Approach: Delay (s/veh) 10.54 13.81 9.21 LOS B B A Intersection Delay (s/veh)12.50 Intersection LOS B Copyright © 2005 University of Florida, All Rights Reserved HCS+TM Version 5.2 Generated: 1/25/2011 11:36 AM ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL ANALYSIS General Information Site Information Analyst LC Agency/Co.OTC INC Date Performed 1/25/2011 Analysis Time Period PM PEAK HOUR Intersection 1 Jurisdiction HERMOSA BEACH Analysis Year 2011 Project ID OUR LADY OF GUADALUE SCHOOL East/West Street: PROSPECT AVENUE North/South Street: MASSEY STREET Volume Adjustments and Site Characteristics Approach Eastbound Westbound Movement L T R L T R Volume (veh/h) 21 349 0 0 301 51 %Thrus Left Lane Approach Northbound Southbound Movement L T R L T R Volume (veh/h) 0 0 0 25 0 14 %Thrus Left Lane Eastbound Westbound Northbound Southbound L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2 Configuration L T T R LR PHF 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Flow Rate (veh/h)21 349 301 51 39 % Heavy Vehicles 0 0 0 0 0 No. Lanes 2 2 0 1 Geometry Group 5 5 1 Duration, T 0.25 Saturation Headway Adjustment Worksheet Prop. Left-Turns 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.6 Prop. Right-Turns 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.4 Prop. Heavy Vehicle 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 hLT-adj 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.2 0.2 hRT-adj -0.7 -0.7 -0.7 -0.7 -0.6 -0.6 hHV-adj 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 hadj, computed 0.5 0.0 0.0 -0.7 -0.1 Departure Headway and Service Time hd, initial value (s)3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 x, initial 0.02 0.31 0.27 0.05 0.03 hd, final value (s)5.39 4.88 4.90 4.20 5.40 x, final value 0.03 0.47 0.41 0.06 0.06 Move-up time, m (s)2.3 2.3 2.0 Service Time, ts (s)3.1 2.6 2.6 1.9 3.4 Capacity and Level of Service Eastbound Westbound Northbound Southbound L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2 Capacity (veh/h)271 599 551 301 289 Delay (s/veh)8.26 11.90 10.95 7.16 8.73 LOS A B B A A Approach: Delay (s/veh) 11.69 10.40 8.73 LOS B B A Intersection Delay (s/veh)10.94 Intersection LOS B Copyright © 2005 University of Florida, All Rights Reserved HCS+TM Version 5.2 Generated: 1/25/2011 11:38 AM APPENDIX B OFF-SITE AND ON-SITE DATA OLG School320 Massey - Hermosa BeachData Collected Thurs 1-20-2011In School Dwy - MasseyPedestriansLeft Right TOTAL N Leg E Leg W LegTime LeftThruRightLeftThruRightLeftThruRightLeftThruRight7:30-7:45 AM n/a n/a n/a 8 0 0 3 92 0 0 85 7 1 7 8 2 0 07:45-8:00 AM n/a n/a n/a 12 0 2 11 65 0 0 109 43 12 32 44 2 3 08:00-8:15 AM n/a n/a n/a 10 0 3 6 50 0 0 145 19 4 15 19 2 1 08:15-8:30 AM n/a n/a n/a 604162001152000300TOTAL 36 0 9 21 269 0 0 454 71 17 54 71 9 4 02:30-2:45 PM n/a n/a n/a 1 0 3 4 55 0 0 46 7 0 4 4 0 1 02:45-3:00 PM n/a n/a n/a 6 0 6 9 98 0 0 58 14 4 19 23 0 2 03:00-3:15 PM n/a n/a n/a 13 0 4 6 89 0 0 86 20 0 16 16 13 0 13:15-3:30 PM n/a n/a n/a 50121070011110022420TOTAL 25 0 14 21 349 0 0 301 51 4 41 45 17 5 1Massey & ProspectNB SB EB WB OLG School 320 Massey - Hermosa Beach Data collected Friday 1-21-2011 SCHOOL GROUNDS ENTER Time LEFT RIGHT 7:30-7:45 AM 7 2 1 7:45-8:00 AM 43 9 32 8:00-8:15 AM 23 11 11 8:15-8:30 AM 0 0 0 TOTAL 73 22 44 66 (7 parked on grounds) Prior to 2:30 16 parked on-site in queue 2:30-2:45 PM 16 11 24 2:45-3:00 PM 8 6 2 3:00-3:15 PM 3:15-3:30 PM TOTAL 40 17 26 43 (3 additonal exit from parked) EXIT APPENDIX C ON-SITE ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE MAP 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM Date: February 15, 2011 To: Planning Commission From: Pamela Townsend, Senior Planner Subject: Discussion of Limitations on Televisions and Similar Devices at On-sale Alcohol Establishments Recommendation: Initiate discussion on regulating televisions/monitors and similar devices at on-sale alcohol beverage establishments. Background: On November 16, 2010, the Planning Commission directed staff to schedule discussion on regulating televisions/monitors at on-sale alcoholic beverage establishments. The City has imposed a limit on the number and location of televisions/monitors and similar devices within some conditional use permits as a way to reduce land use impacts associated with ‘sports bar’ type venues, such as disorderly behavior, over consumption of alcohol, noise and other disturbances, impacts to nearly businesses and residents, and necessity for increased police services. Municipal Code Section 17.26.060 (restaurants with on-sale alcoholic beverages limited to beer and wine, closing at 10:00 p.m. or earlier in commercial zones and specific plan areas) also requires that, “not more than two (2) televisions, electronic, video or similar displays screens shall be located within or visible from any area designated for alcoholic beverage service and its consumption on the approved floor plan and seating plan.” The City has (a) routinely restricted or prohibited televisions and audio devices within outdoor dining areas entirely or after specified hours, and/or (b) restricted the number of televisions and similar devices within the interior of the establishment, and in some cases has restricted the volume on such devices. As noted in the Staff Report for a CUP amendment to increase the number of televisions at Watermans: “Number and size of TVs are two of various factors (such as such as ambiance and level of control that management exhibits through its menu, alcoholic beverage service, choice of entertainment, background music, dress code, security, floor plan, furnishings and décor, and TV placement and size) that collectively contribute to an environment that focuses on activities other than sit-down restaurant use, such as sports bars which can be associated with noise, overconsumption of alcohol, other disturbances to the community, and need for increased police services. To control these impacts, the City has placed limits on televisions in the subject establishment as well as other restaurants with a variety of closing times.” Staff also perused the internet for common themes that define a ‘sports bar’ as a foundation for regulating such venues, and accordingly the unruly behavior and secondary land use impacts that sometimes occur. A few basic requirements emerged: televisions, beer, pub food (esp. wings), and prevalence of sports themes via décor or 2 uniforms. The following excerpt from ‘American Icons’1 captures the essence of the sports bar: “… There are then two physical requirements of a sports bar that differentiate it from any other kind of a bar. The first is that the television tuned to sports must be prominent, and the attention of the clientele must be on that sports event or one that is aligned with it. There may be one television; there may be twenty; there may be one twenty feet wide with twenty flatscreen televisions surrounding it, and others over every urinal. The second physical requirement is that the television focus is abetted by decoration of the interior space with sports memorabilia that direct attention to history in the making on the television and suggests that patrons have a place in the unfolding of that history. … The main requirement of a sports bar is not its things however, but the behavior that the things lead to within the space. The prevalence of bars with televisions and memorabilia not only works as a model for those attempting to the start one, but also provides models for behavior of those who enter one seeking peak experiences of consumption at relatively low costs. In sports bars, both men and women produce behaviors that fit gender perceptions of male behavior … To that end then, managers of sports bar use televisions to attract customers for food and drink sales by providing entertainment, decoration, and atmosphere that construct sports-bar behavior. …” Attachment 2 shows a succession of establishments with increasingly prominent televisions. The photos show how prominence of televisions could alter the image and therefore the expectation of customers about various establishments. In photo 1, a few small scattered TVs appear almost as an after thought. In photo 2, a large projection device provides a focal point. In photo 3, the floor plan and TVs over the central bar are prototypical of a sports bar. In photos 4 and 5 the array of televisions are prominent. However, photo 6 puts the display in photo 5 in context, such that within the room the display is not prominent. Options: Limits on televisions are imposed when a CUP is initially issued or modified. Attachment 1 provides a fairly comprehensive list of establishments with CUPs that regulate televisions. Otherwise, on-sale establishments would typically not come to the City before installing televisions. Staff believes each establishment should be addressed on an individual basis, but provides the following options for discussion: 1. Continue to generally prohibit televisions and similar devices in outdoor dining areas that are open (without windows or doors that can be closed) or partially open on any side or roof. 2. Continue to generally prohibit televisions and similar devices within a site-specific distance from the front of any outdoor dining area (also termed open air dining where large windows or doors or roof can be opened). Continue to generally require the audio on televisions in the remainder of establishments that to be turned off after 10:00 p.m. (except in completely enclosed rooms with windows and doors closed). 3. Consider guidelines for limitations on number and size of televisions, such as one or more of the following criteria. a. A maximum number per wall (not to exceed 4 walls per room) or per room, such as one per wall. b. Limit on size, such as not more than one 60 inch television per room. c. A maximum percent of any wall can be covered, such as 25%. Attachments 1. Examples of Restrictions on Televisions and Similar Devices 2. Examples of Television Displays 1 American icons: an encyclopedia of the people, places, and things ..., Volume 1, Dennis Hall, Susan G. Hall, (P 643-644) http://books.google.com/books?id=KlxHgYqgDswC&pg=PA643&lpg=PA643&dq=how+many+tvs+needed+in+sports+bars&source=bl &ots=UEO8bZsSwr&sig=CDUkn2qVZFEOyFEguKvhu-- XY3s&hl=en&ei=5W0KTam_OoiasAPNp42ICw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=10&ved=0CE4Q6AEwCThG#v=onepage &q&f=false 3 Attachment 1 Examples of Restrictions on Televisions and Similar Devices Brix 1601, PCH, Restaurant with beer and wine, limited to one television no larger than 60 inches in the bar. Presentation video screens allowed in private dining room used for meetings (establishment closed). Watermans, 22 Pier Avenue, Restaurant with on-sale general alcohol, close 12:00 midnight Sunday-Wednesday, and 1:00 a.m. Thursday-Saturday: No more than 8 televisions. Hot’s Kitchen, 844 Hermosa Ave.: Restaurant with on-sale beer and wine, close 10:00 p.m. daily. Televisions and amplified music, including speakers shall be prohibited within the first ten (10) feet of the front of the building (open air dining portion). A maximum of two (2) televisions or similar displays shall be permitted in the remainder of the restaurant. The audio on all televisions or similar displays shall be turned off between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Rockefeller, 420-422 Pier Ave., Restaurant with on-sale beer and wine, close 11:00 p.m. daily. Maximum of 5 televisions/monitors. Televisions/monitors are prohibited within the front dining area (open air dining portion), being the front twelve (12) feet of the building footprint. The volume on audio devices and speakers shall be turned off between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. within the front dining area and in the remainder of the restaurant when the retracting glass interior doors are open. The Counter, 719 Pier Avenue, Restaurant with beer and wine, close by 10:00 p.m. Maximum of 2 televisions, electronic, video or similar displays screens or devices shall be located within or visible from any area designated for alcoholic beverage service and its consumption on the approved floor plan and seating plan. No such devices shall be allowed in the outdoor dining area. New Orleans Cajun Café, 140 Pier Ave., Restaurant with on-sale beer and wine closing by 10:00 p.m. by right. No live entertainment or amplified music, audio, televisions or speakers of any kind permitted in the outdoor dining patio. Mediterraneo, 73 Pier Ave., Restaurant with on-sale beer and wine closing by 12:00 midnight. No live entertainment or amplified music, audio, televisions or speakers of any kind permitted in the outdoor dining patio. The Shore, 1320 Hermosa Ave., Restaurant with general alcohol closing by 2:00 a.m. No live entertainment or amplified music, audio, televisions or speakers of any kind permitted in the outdoor seating area. 4 Photo 1- Small scattered TVs, one or less small per wall. Viewing options (different games) are limited. Photo 2 - about one TV per wall, and multiple TVs are visible from one location. A projection provides a more prominent display. Photo 3 – prominent medium sized TVs over bar provide focal point Photo 4 – wall of TVs provides panorama; large and small TVs. Attachment 2 Examples of Television Displays 5 Source: http://www.neighborhoodnotes.com/news/2010/11/local_sports_bars_score_big_on_game_day/ Photo 5 – Array of smaller TVs over bar Photo 6 – TVs over bar – similar to Photo 5, in context. Tentative Future Agenda PLANNING COMMISSION City of Hermosa Beach MARCH 15, 2011 Project Title Staff Public Notice Meeting Date Date Rec’d Remarks ⇒ 1st Qtr GPA 3/3 3/15 ⇒ Rotation of chairmanship to Comm. Shawn Darcy (4/11- 12/11). 3/15 11/17 ⇒ 1460 Bayview Drive-- Precise Development Plan 3/3 3/15 1/27 f:b95\cd\wpc - future agenda 2/10/11 9b 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUILDING DIVISION DECEMBER, 2010 MONTHLY REVENUE REPORT NUMBER OF PERMITS TYPE OF ACTIVITY CURRENT MONTH THIS MONTH LAST FY FY TO DATE LAST FY TO DATE BUILDING 30 35 230 208 PLUMBING/MECHANICAL 20 23 133 139 ELECTRIC 17 18 99 117 PLAN CHECK 19 20 72 91 SEWER USE 0 0 1 1 RES. BLDG. REPORTS 15 10 96 100 PARKS & RECREATION 0 0 0 1 IN LIEU PARKS & REC 0 0 1 0 BOARD OF APPEALS 0 0 1 0 SIGN REVIEW 4 2 15 12 FIRE FLOW FEES 3 3 13 16 LEGAL DETERMINATION 0 0 0 0 ZONING APPEALS 0 0 0 0 TEMPORARY SIGN 2 0 7 13 GEN. PLAN MAINT. (Eff. 7/09) 1 1 9 7 TOTALS 111 112 677 705 FEES COLLECTED TYPE OF FEE CURRENT MONTH THIS MONTH LAST FY FY TO DATE LAST FY TO DATE BUILDING $11,584.20 $11,922.87 $101,637.48 $82,111.73 PLUMBING/MECHANICAL $2,425.70 $2,890.00 $18,304.28 $24,300.09 ELECTRIC $2,789.20 $2,317.00 $14,068.70 $24,422.50 PLAN CHECK $19,705.45 $13,586.78 $87,614.42 $61,477.47 SEWER USE $0.00 $0.00 $1,266.00 $3,350.00 RES. BLDG. REPORTS $3,645.00 $2,430.00 $23,473.80 $24,300.00 PARKS & RECREATION $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $6,517.00 IN LIEU PARKS & REC $0.00 $0.00 $15,040.00 $0.00 BOARD OF APPEALS $0.00 $0.00 $514.00 $0.00 SIGN REVIEW $984.00 $492.00 $3,690.00 $2,952.00 FIRE FLOW FEES $1,294.00 $388.00 $9,993.00 $8,487.50 LEGAL DETERMINATION $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ZONING APPEALS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TEMPORARY SIGN $510.00 $0.00 $1,785.00 $3,315.00 GEN. PLAN MAINT. (Eff. 7/09) $390.00 $399.00 $8,322.00 $7,305.00 TOTALS $43,327.55 $34,425.65 $285,708.68 $248,538.29 2 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUILDING DIVISION BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED REPORT MONTH OF DECEMBER, 2010 TYPE OF STRUCTURE PERMITS DWELLING UNITS VALUATION 1 101 NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES DETACHED 2 102 NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES ATTACHED 1 2 $462,254.94 3 103 NEW TWO FAMILY BUILDINGS 4 104 NEW 3 OR 4 FAMILY BUILDINGS 5 105 NEW 5 OR MORE FAMILY BUILDINGS 6 213 NEW HOTELS/MOTELS 7 214 NEW OTHER NON HOUSEKEEPING 8 318 NEW AMUSEMENT & RECREATION 9 319 NEW CHURCHS/OTHER 10 320 NEW INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS 11 321 NEW PARKING GARAGES. 12 322 NEW SERVICE STATIONS/REPAIR GARAGES 13 323 NEW HOSPITALS/OTHER INSTITUTIONAL 14 324 NEW OFFICES/BANKS 15 325 NEW PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITY BUILDINGS 16 326 NEW SCHOOLS/OTHER EDUCATIONAL 17 327 NEW STORES/OTHER MERCH BLDGS. 18 328 NEW OTHER NON RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS 19 329 NEW STRUCTURES OTHER THAN BUILDING 1 $10,000 20 434 ADD/ALTER DWELLING/POOLS 20 $264,326.18 21 437 ADD/ALTER NON RESIDENTIAL 7 $52,100 22 438 RESIDENTIAL GARAGES/CARPORTS 23 645 DEMOLITION-SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES 2 2 $16,500 24 646 DEMO 2-FAMILY BUILDINGS 25 647 DEMO 3-4 FAMILY BUILDINGS 26 648 DEMO 5+ FAMILY BUILDINGS 27 649 DEMO ALL OTHER BUILDINGS 28 SOLAR SYSTEM 31 $805,181.12 TOTAL UNITS ADDED FY 2010-11 TO DATE: 5 TOTAL UNITS DEMOLISHED/LOST FY TO DATE: 9 (See Attached List) TOTAL NET UNITS FY TO DATE: -4 FY 2009-10 Total New Dwelling Units: 9 Total Demolished Units: 7 FY 2008-09 Total New Dwelling Units: 20 Total Demolished Units: 19 Net Units: 1 Net Units: 2 3 Dwelling Units Demolished/Lost as of December, 2010 ADDRESS TYPE PERMIT DATE PERMIT NO. NO. OF UNIT 1309 Loma Drive Single Family House 7/21/10 B10-290 1 173 Lyndon Street Duplex 10/6/10 B10-387 2 322 24th Street Duplex 11/15/10 B10-445 2 931 1st Street Single Family House 11/16/10 B10-447 1 1504 Monterey Boulevard Single Family House 11/29/10 B10-467 1 2122 Power Street Single Family House 12/9/10 B10-485 1 48 5th Street Single Family House 12/21/10 B10-503 1 Total Units Demolished 9 4 January 5, 2011 HONORABLE MAYOR and MEMBERS of Regular Meeting of HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL January 25, 2011 ACTIVITY REPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - PLANNING DIVISION DECEMBER, 2010 STAFF REPORT PREPARED SUBJECT THIS MONTH THIS MONTH LAST FY FY TO DATE LAST FY TO DATE APPEAL / RECONSIDERATION 1 0 3 1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (C.U.P.) - CONDOMINIUMS 0 0 0 0 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (C.U.P.) - COMMERCIAL 0 0 6 1 C.U.P./PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT 2 0 2 4 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION/REVOCATION 0 0 0 0 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/MAP EXTENSION 0 0 3 3 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 0 0 0 0 FINAL MAP 0 0 0 0 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 0 0 1 1 HEIGHT LIMIT EXCEPTION 0 0 0 0 LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 0 0 0 0 NONCONFORMING REMODEL 0 0 0 0 PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 0 0 0 4 PARKING PLAN 2 0 2 4 SPECIAL STUDY 0 0 0 0 VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 0 0 0 0 TEXT AMENDMENT 4 1 14 6 TRANSIT 0 0 1 1 VARIANCE 0 0 2 1 ZONE CHANGE 0 0 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS 5 2 41 27 TOTAL REPORTS PREPARED 14 3 75 53 NOTE: A staff report may be written for one or more of the items listed above, but it will be listed and counted only once. Easy Reader Run Date: February 3, 2011 DISPLAY Acct: 7010-2110 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, to consider the following: 1. Conditional Use Permit Amendment to convert space within the parish school building to a preschool, add a 1,700 square foot outdoor pre-school play area, and convert two residences to office space, by consolidating the properties encompassing the church, parish school building and two residences into one parcel (Our Lady of Guadalupe Church) at 320/440 Massey Street; 234/244 Prospect Avenue; 1225/1239 5th Street (continued from the December 1, 2010 and January 18, 2011 meetings). 2. Precise Development Plan to construct a surface public parking lot with 35 spaces on a vacant lot at 1429 Hermosa Avenue (Note: sign variance request has been withdrawn) (Continued from the December 1, 2010 and January 18, 2011 meetings). 3. Annual review and report on Conditional Use Permit compliance for on-sale alcoholic beverage establishments. SAID PUBLIC HEARING 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 this hearing 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, February 10, 2011, 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, February 10, 2011, at the Hermosa Beach Police Department, Public Library, and, on the City’s web site at www.hermosabch.org. Relevant Municipal Code sections are also available on the web site. Ken Robertson, Director Community Development Department f:95\cclerk\legads\display\2011\planning\pc02-15-11