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Home My WebLink About2008-06-17 PC Action Minutes Regular MeetingACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON NNE 17, 2008, 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.or , On -Demand Video of City Meetings The meeting was called to order at 7:02 P.M. by Chairman Perrotti. Commissioner Kersenboom led the Salute to the Flag. 2. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Allen, Hoffman, Kersenboom, Pizer, Chairman Perrotti Absent: None Also Present: Community Development Director Ken Robertson Police Chief Greg Savelli Assistant City Attorney Lauren Feldman Assistant Planner Eva Choi Interim Senior Planner Rosemary Lackow 3. Oral/Written Communication a) Anyone wishing to address the Commission regarding a matter not related to a public hearing on the agenda may do so at this time. b) Letter from Michael Black, Attorney, dated June 2, 2008 requesting a revocation/modification hearing on North End Bar & Grill's Conditional Use Permit, and the City Attorney's response. ACTION: Received and filed. Motion by Chairman Perrotti, seconded by Commissioner Hoffman, The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Section I Consent Calendar d. Approval of May 20, 2008 action minutes ACTION: To approve the May 20, 2008 action minutes and April 15 and May 20, 2008 minutes excerpts for Dragon at 22 Pier Avenue, as supplemental information, as presented. Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Kersenboom. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Planning Commission Action Minutes June 17, 2008 5. Resolution(s) for consideration a) Resolution P.C. 08-29 approving a Precise Development Plan to construct a new 6,700 square foot two-story commercial building with basement parking containing office, snack shop uses; a Conditional Use Permit for a commercial condominium and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 70364 to divide the building into seven condominium units; a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor seating for the snack shop; and, a Parking Plan to pay parking in -lieu fees to compensate for providing less than required parking on site and, to calculate required parking based on retail use for the snack shop and net floor area; and, adoption of a Mitigated Environmental Negative Declaration at 205 Pier Avenue. ACTION: To approve Resolution P.C. 08-30 as presented. Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Hoffman, Kersenboom, Perrotti, Pizer NOES: Allen ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Section If Public Hearing(s) 6. CUP 08-5 --Revocation or modification of a Conditional Use Permit to allow on -sale general alcohol and live entertainment in conjunction with a restaurant at 1332 Hermosa Avenue, Blue 32 (continued from the May 20, 2008 meeting). Staff Recommended Action: To modify the Conditional Use Permit. The public hearing was opened and the Commission heard testimony from several members of the public. ACTION: To continue the public hearing to the July 15, 2008 meeting as requested by the representative and David Lowe, restaurant owner, of Blue 32. Motion Hoffman, second Kersenboom. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Allen, Hoffman, Kersenboom, Perrotti NOES: Pizer ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 7. CUP 08-6 -- Revocation or modification of a Conditional Use Permit to allow on -sale general alcohol and live entertainment in conjunction with a restaurant at 1320 Hermosa Avenue, The Shore. Staff Recommended Action: To open the public hearing and continue to the July 15, 2008 meeting. The public hearing was opened and the Commission heard testimony from several members of the public. 2 Planning Commission Action Minutes June 17, 2008 ACTION: To continue the public hearing to the July 15, 2008 meeting as requested by Mike Sribney, restaurant owner, of The Shore. Motion Hoffinan, second Pizer. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 8. CON 08-8 / PDP 08-7 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 70598 for a mixed use three-story building with two residential condominium units with approximately 2,400 square feet each above two commercial condominium units with approximately 700 square feet each and required parking spaces on grade with access from the alley at 131, 133 and 135 Hermosa Avenue. Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request. ACTION: To approve the Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 70598 for a mixed use three-story building with two residential condominium units with approximately 2,400 square feet each above two commercial condominium units with approximately 700 square feet each and required parking spaces on grade with access from the alley at 131, 133 and 135 Hermosa Avenue with change of paragraph numberings of the final resolution. Motion Kersenboom, second Hoffman. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Section III Hearing(s) 9. CON 08-7 -- Request for a one year extension of the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 63002 for a two -unit condominium at 42 15th Street. Staff Recommended Action: To approve by minute order the extension of the Tentative Parcel Map No. 063002 by one year to May 17, 2009. ACTION: To approve by minute order a one year extension of the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 63002 to May 17, 2009 for a two -unit condominium at 42 15th Street. Motion Kersenboom, second Pizer. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 10. PDP 08-6 --Request for extension of a Precise Development Plan to construct anew commercial office building divided into 21 office condominium units at 906 - 910 Hermosa Avenue. Staff Recommended Action: To approve by minute order the extension of the Precise Development Plan expiration date to June 19, 2009. ACTION: To approve by minute order the extension of a Precise Development Plan to construct a new commercial office building divided into 21 office condominium units at 906 - 910 Hermosa Avenue to June 19, 2009. Motion Kersenboom, second Pizer. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Allen, Kersenboom, Perrotti, Pizer NOES: Hoffman ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 3 Planning Commission Action Minutes June 17, 2008 11. LLA 08-2 -- Lot Line Adjustment to transfer approximately 50 square feet of lot area from 338 Pier Avenue to 1322 Sunset Drive. Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request. ACTION: To approve by minute order a lot line adjustment to transfer approximately 50 square feet of lot area from 338 Pier Avenue to 1322 Sunset Drive. Motion Pizer, second Kersenboom. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 12. A-14 -- Appeal of Director's decision to be considered a small lot to obtain exceptions to open space requirements otherwise required in the R-1 zone pursuant to Section 17.08.040 at 1135 2nd Street. Staff Recommended Action: To declare subject property to be considered a small lot, ACTION: To determine that subject property at 1135 2nd Street is a small lot by minute order. Motion Hoffinan, second Kersenboom. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 13. Memorandum to exempt alternative energy devices from height limit requirements. Staff Recommended Action: To initiate a text amendment and schedule for future hearing. ACTION: To direct staff to initiate a Text Amendment to exempt alternative energy devices from height limit requirements and schedule for a public hearing. Motion Hoffman, second Kersenboom. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Section IV 14. Staff Items a. Review of Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for conformance with the City's General Plan. ACTION: To approve by minute order that Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Capital Improvement Program is in conformity with the City's General Plan. Motion Allen, second Kersenboom. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. b. Work program to implement Upper Pier Avenue Committee recommendation regarding zoning standards for the C-2 zone. ACTION: To create ad -hoc subcommittee with Commissioners Peter Hoffinan and Ron Pizer, and approve the work program. c. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda. d. Community Development Department Activity Report of April, 2008. e. Recognition of Commissioner Lanley Kersenboom's service on the Planning Commission from May, 2005 to June. 2008. 4 Planning Commission Action Minutes June 17, 2008 ACTION: Planning Commissioners and staff recognized Commissioner Lanley Kersenboom's service on the Planning Commission, and Commissioner Kersenboom thanked the Commission and staff for their support. 15. Commissioner Items 16. Adjournment The meeting was formally adjourned at 9:04 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 June 17, 2008. t Sam Perrotti, Chairman Date en Roe son, Secretary 5 Planning Commission Action Minutes June 17, 2008