HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 08-35 - (424 pier-beer & wine denial)P.C. RESOLUTION 08-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR ON -SALE BEER AND WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH RESTAURANT USE
AT 424 PIER AVENUE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS NORTH WEST 102' OF LOT
14, TRACT NO.780.
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as
follows:
Section 1. An application was filed by Creme de la Crepe seeking approval for on -sale
beer and wine in conjunction with a restaurant with minor alterations to the interior layout to
install two bathrooms.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the application for a Conditional Use Permit 08-7 on July 15, 2008, at which testimony
and evidence, both oral and written, was presented to a considered by the Planning Commission.
Section 3. Based on the testimony and the evidence received, the Planning Commission
makes the following factual findings limited to the request for on -sale beer and wine only:
The site is zoned C-2, Restricted Commercial allowing on -sale beer and wine with
approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
2 The existing restaurant has operated onsite since 2001 with one recorded nuisance
complaint relating to outdoor dining tables encroaching on the public right of way.
3. The applicant intends to install two bathrooms in compliance with Los Angeles County
Health Department standards for premises serving alcohol onsite.
4. The site's proposed floor layout will provide level access for mobility impaired patrons.
Section 4. Based on the foregoing factual findings the Planning Commission makes the
following findings pertaining to the application for a Conditional Use Permit:
1. The Planning Commission has conducted a review of on -sale establishments over the past
year due to complaints associated with on -sale alcohol.
2. The existing concentration of on -sale establishments in the areas of the Strand and Pier
Avenue has resulted in an atmosphere that reduces the variety of persons that might
otherwise frequent and enjoy the Strand and various establishments in the area.
3. The concentration of operating on -sale establishments has adversely affected the
character of the area and the vision of the community as a seaside village, and has
disturbed the peace of residents in the vicinity.
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Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby denies that part of
the Conditional Use Permit 08-7 relating to on -sale beer and wine in conjunction with a
restaurant on the grounds that on -sale beer and wine and the associated number of licenses issued
by the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control has reached a level of over -saturation
within the local area.
Section 6. Pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6, any legal challenge to
the decision of the Planning Commission, after a formal appeal to the City Council, must be
made within 90 days after the final decision by the City Council.
VOTE: AYES: Comms.Allen,Darcy,Hoffinan,Pizer
NOES: Chmn.Perrotti
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. No. 08-35 is a true and complete record of the
action taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California at their
regular meeting of August 19, 2008. ,
tn..
Sam Perrotti, Chairman
August 19, 2008
Date
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