HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-08-19 PC Action Minutes Regular MeetingACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON
AUGUST 19, 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.org, On -Demand Video of City Meetings
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Vice Chairman Pizer.
Community Development Director Ken Robertson led the Salute to the Flag.
2. Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Allen, Darcy, Hoffman, Vice Chairman Pizer,
Absent: Chairman Perrotti
Also Present: Community Development Director Ken Robertson
Assistant City Attorney Lauren Feldman
Senior Planner Pamela Townsend
Associate Planner Angela Mason
Assistant Planner Eva Choi
3. Oran [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.
Jeff Duclos, Julie Jennings, Jim Lissner and Alan Benson addressed the Planning
Commission regarding Upper Pier Avenue.
Section I Consent Calendar
4. Approval of July 15, 2008 action minutes.
ACTION: To approve the July 15, 2008 action minutes as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Allen. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Chairman Perrotti.
5. Resolution(s) for approval
a) . Resolution P.C. 08-33 denying a Precise Development Plan for a 76-room hotel at
1081 - 1087 Aviation Boulevard and 1224 - 1226 Corona Street.
b) Resolution P.C. 08-34 approving a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor dining in
conjunction with restaurant use at 424 Pier Avenue.
c) Resolution P.C. 08-35 denying a Conditional Use Permit for on -sale beer and wine in
conjunction with restaurant use at 424 Pier Avenue.
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ACTION: To approve the above Resolutions P.C. 08-33, 08-34 and 08-35 as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Allen. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Chairman Perrotti.
Section II Public Hearing(s)
6. CON 08-9 -- Conditional Use Permit minor amendment to eliminate the condition to
require roll -up automatic garage doors for a 6-unit condominium project at 640 - 650
Hermosa Avenue (continued from the July 15, 2008 meeting).
Staff Recommended Action: To receive and file as the project was withdrawn by the
applicant.
ACTION: To receive and file.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Allen. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote.
7. CON 08-4/CUP 08-2/PARK 08-1/PDP 08-3 -- Precise Development Plan to construct a
6,400 square foot two-story commercial building with basement parking containing office
and snack shop uses; a Conditional Use Permit for a commercial condominium and Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 70364 to divide the parcel into 7 condominium units; a
Conditional Use Permit for outdoor seating for the snack shop; a Parking Plan to calculate
required parking based on retail use for the snack shop and to use tandem parking for
required parking, and to compensate for less than required parking by subtracting common
bathroom area from calculable floor area or by payment of in -lieu parking fees; and, a
Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts, located on property at 205 Pier
Avenue. This project has been modified and remanded back to the Planning Commission
for review following the City Council reconsideration hearing.
Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request.
ACTION: To approve the above request with modification that the applicant to pay for
two in -lieu parking spaces rather than subtracting the common bathroom area from
calculable floor area.
Motion by Commissioner Allen, seconded by Commissioner Hoffman. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Chairman Perrotti.
8. CUP 08-9/PARK 08-3 -- Parking Plan to classify a caf6 as a snack shop for purpose of
calculating parking requirements and to include possible payment of an in -lieu fee for less
than required parking, and Conditional Use Permit for outdoor dining and outdoor
gatherings at 238 Pier Avenue, Gum Tree.
Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request.
ACTION: To approve said Parking Plan and Conditional Use Permit with additional
language on Condition No. 8 of page 3 of the proposed resolution to read "...in place of any
required parking not supplied onsite shall be deposited...".
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Allen. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Chairman Perrotti.
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9. TEXT 08-4 -- Text amendment to allow educational institutions in the C-3 zone as a
conditional use and amend the definition and parking requirements pertaining to said uses.
Staff Recommended Action: To recommend approval of said Text Amendment.
ACTION: To recommend approval of said Text Amendment.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Allen. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Chairman Perrotti.
10. TEXT 08-3 & TEXT 08-5-- Text amendment regarding elements that may be constructed
above the height limit: a) To allow alternative energy devices and, b) To clarify standards
for portable shade structures on roof decks.
Staff Recommended Action: a) To approve in principle the conceptual development
standards for renewable energy systems. b) To recommend approval of the Text
Amendment exempting portable shade canopies from the height limits under specified
conditions.
ACTION: 10a) To continue subject Text Amendment to the September 16, 2008 meeting
and direct staff to prepare a presentation on wind technology and the relevant state
regulation.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Allen. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Chairman Perrotti.
ACTION: 10b) To continue subject Text Amendment to the September 16, 2008 meeting
and direct staff to consider portability of the structure and duration of the use.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffinan, seconded by Commissioner Allen. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Chairman Perrotti.
Section III
Hearing(s)
11. A-14 --Appeal of Director's Decision for the grade used for the height measured in a
convex sloping lot at 2021 Monterey Boulevard.
Staff Recommended Action: To direct staff as deemed appropriate.
ACTION: Planning Commission consensus is to determine by minute order that this is a
convex slope and that the top of the retaining wall represents natural grade.
Section IV
12. Staff Items
a. Report on the City's parking in -lieu fee program, and methods for calculating parking
requirements for commercial projects (continued from. the July 15, 2008 meeting).
ACTION: Planning Commission consensus is to receive and file.
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b. Bottle service and preemption regarding Alcohol Beverage Control licenses.
ACTION: To receive and file.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Allen. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Chairman Perrotti.
c. Automatic extension of expiration date on vesting tentative maps for twelve (12)
months.
ACTION: Planning Commission consensus is to receive and file.
d. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda.
e. Community Development Department Activity Report of May, 2008.
13. Commissioner Items
14. Adjournment
The meeting was formally adjourned at 10:12 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 August 19,
2008.
Ron Pizer, Vice Chairman
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