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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Planning Commission
Special Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2025
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Members Present: Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Greg McNally,
Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant,
Commissioner Michael Flaherty
Staff Present: Community Development Director Alison Becker, Associate
Planner Jake Whitney, Assistant Planner DeDe Tran, Assistant
Planner Johnny Case, Interim City Attorney Sarah Locklin
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Hirsh called the meeting to order at 5:09 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Associate Planner Jake Whitney announced a quorum.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by: Chairperson Kate Hirsh
Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant
To approve the order of the agenda.
Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Greg McNally, Commissioner
Peter Hoffman, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, and Commissioner Michael
Flaherty
Motion Carried
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment provided by:
Eric Horn (In-Person)
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Tony Higgins (Virtual)
5. STAFF ITEMS
5.a 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION STATUS
REPORT - 25-CDD-167
Community Development Director Alison Becker provided a presentation
Interim City Attorney Sarah Locklin provided a presentation
Planning Commissioners asked questions and received answers from
staff and Interim City Attorney Sarah Locklin.
Public Comment provided by:
John David (In-Person)
David Grethen (In-Person)
Tony Higgins (Virtual)
Laura Pena (Virtual)
Kristen (Last name not provided) (Virtual)
Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman
Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant
Staff recommends Planning Commission:
1. Receive and file staff presentation.
Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Greg McNally,
Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, and
Commissioner Michael Flaherty
Motion Carried
5.b DISCUSSION OF LAND VALUE RECAPTURE ORDINANCE A
PROGRAM OF THE 2021-2029 CERTIFIED HOUSING ELEMENT - 25-
CDD-077
Community Development Director Alison Becker provided a presentation
Planning Commissioners asked questions and received answers from
staff and Interim City Attorney Sarah Locklin
Public Comment was provided by:
John David (In-Person)
John Burry (In-Person)
David Grethen (In-Person)
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Laura Pena (Virtual)
Nancy Schwappach (Virtual)
Planning Commissioners deliberated and asked further questions of staff
and Interim City Attorney Sarah Locklin
Planning Commissioners recommended City Council to:
1. Move Staff Recommendation B: exempt smaller lots with a
minimum density of 1 to 2 units from any dollar amount LVR fee.
2. Move Staff Recommendation D: Direct staff to explore zoning
regulations that encourage development of residential units on
“small lots”
3. Move Staff Recommendation E: A temporary LVR fee reduction for
lots with a density of 3-4 units for 24 months to $40 dollars per
square foot.
Moved by: Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant
Seconded by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman
Staff recommends the Planning Commission:
1. Receive a staff report and solicit public input; and
2. Provide a recommendation to City Council.
Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Greg McNally,
Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, and
Commissioner Michael Flaherty
Motion Carried
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Chair City Clerk