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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
October 13, 2025
Closed Session 5:00 PM - Closed Session 6:00 PM
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: Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza, Community Development
Director Alison Becker, Associate Planner Jake Whitney, Deputy
City Clerk Reanna Guzman
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Hirsh called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Hermosa Valley School student Taylor
Hirsh.
3. ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Reanna Guzman announced a quorum.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman
Seconded by: Commissioner Greg McNally
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
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment was provided.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion Amended to Approve the September 16th meeting minutes with a
correction to reflect that Commissioner Hoffman was absent.
Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman
Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty
To approve the consent calendar.
Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Greg McNally, Commissioner
Peter Hoffman, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, Commissioner Michael Flaherty
Motion Carried
6.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 - 25-CDD-144
Moved by: Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant
Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty
Staff recommend Planning Commission receive and file the action minutes
of the Planning Commission regular meeting of September 16, 2025.
Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Greg McNally,
Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, and
Commissioner Michael Flaherty
Motion Carried
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.a CONTINUANCE FOR A CITY-INITIATED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(25-13/APE25-004) AMENDMENT TO MODIFY CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL FOR OFF-SALE ALCOHOL (BEER, WINE, AND
DISTILLED SPIRITS) - 25-CDD-145
Moved by: Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant
Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty
Staff recommends a continuance of the public hearing in response to the
business owner’s request until the Planning Commission regular meeting
of October 21, 2025.
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Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Greg McNally,
Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, and
Commissioner Michael Flaherty
Motion Carried
7.b REQUEST FOR A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 25-05 TO ALLOW
SITE PLAN DEVELOPMENTS, PARKING UPGRADES,
ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES, ARCHITECTURAL UPGRADES, AND
INTERIOR TENANT - 25-CDD-141
Associate Planner Jake Whitney provided a presentation.
The Applicant Christine Adler spoke.
Public Comment was provided by:
John Comehsky (in-person)
Stephen Johnson (in-person)
Moved by: Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant
Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty
Staff recommends the Planning Commission:
1. Determine that the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 of
the State CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) approving Precise
Development Plan 25-05 subject to conditions of approval
Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Greg McNally,
Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, and
Commissioner Michael Flaherty
Motion Carried
7.c CONVEX SLOPE DETERMINATION 25-01 AND PRECISE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN 25-04 FOR A STRUCTURAL REHABILITATION,
REMODEL, AND ADDITION TO A FOUR-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING
- 25-CDD-142
Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman
Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty
Continue the item to the regular Planning Commission meeting of
November 18, 2025.
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Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Greg McNally,
Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, and
Commissioner Michael Flaherty
Motion Carried
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:15 pm.
Moved by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty
Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant
To adjourn until the next Planning Commission regular meeting on October 21,
2025.
Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Greg McNally, Commissioner
Peter Hoffman, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, and Commissioner Michael
Flaherty
Motion Carried
Chair City Clerk