HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09-16 PC Action Minutes Regular MeetingACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 16, 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 7:02 P.M. by Chairman Perrotti.
1. Commissioner Kent Allen led the Salute to the Flag.
2. Roll Call
Present: Chairman Perrotti, Commissioners Allen, Darcy, Hoffinan, Pizer,
Absent: None
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.
Commissioner Hoffman noted the Public Works Commission will hold a meeting on
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers to receive the first report
from the consultant working on the Upper Pier Avenue project. The report will lay out the
consultant's preliminary thoughts and the Commission will receive public input on the
project.
Section I Consent Calendar
4. a) Approval of July 15, 2008 minutes excerpt for 1332 Hermosa Avenue, Blue 32, and
1320 Hermosa Avenue, The Shore.
b). Approval of August 19, 2008 action minutes.
ACTION: To approve: a) The July 15, 2008 minutes excerpt for 1332 Hermosa Avenue,
Blue 32, and 1320 Hermosa Avenue, The Shore. b) The August 19, 2008 action minutes as
presented.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Pizor. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote.
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5. Resolution(s) for approval
Section II Public Hearing(s)
6. CUP 08-8 -- Conditional Use Permit to allow on -sale beer and wine and outdoor dining in a
covered patio area in conjunction with an existing restaurant at 140 Pier Avenue, New
Orleans Cajun Cafe.
Staff Recommended Action: To direct staff as deemed appropriate.
ACTION: To approve outdoor dining in covered patio area and direct staff to bring back
resolution for adoption at the next meeting.
Motion by Hoffinan, seconded by Perrotti. The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
Allen, Hoffinan, Pizer, Perrotti, and Darcy
NOES:
None.
ABSENT:
None.
ABSTAIN
None.
FURTHUR ACTION: To deny on -sale beer and wine and direct staff to bring back
resolution for adoption at the next meeting.
Motion by Allen, seconded by Hoffman. The motion carried as follows:
AYES: Allen, Hoffman, and Pizer
NOES: Perrotti and Darcy.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN None.
7. VAR 08-3 -- A Variance to allow the expansion of an existing nonconforming two -car
garage resulting in a 6-foot 4 inches garage setback from the sidewalk rather than the
required 17 feet in conjunction with a remodel and expansion to the existing single story
dwelling at 2507 Valley Drive.
Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request.
ACTION: To adopt the resolution to approve said Variance request.
Motion by Pizer, seconded by Hoffman. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
8. TEXT 08-6 -- Information and continued discussion regarding wind energy systems
(continued from the August 19, 2008 meeting).
Staff Recommended Action: To direct staff as deemed appropriate.
ACTION: To appoint Commissioners Pizer and Darcy to a sub -committee to study wind
energy systems, work with staff, and bring back recommendations.
Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Perrotti. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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9. TEXT 08-3 -- Text Amendment to exempt solar energy systems from height limits.
(continued from the August 19, 2008 meeting).
Staff Recommended Action: To recommend approval of said Text Amendment
ACTION: To adopt the resolution recommending approval of said Text Amendment.
Motion by Darcy, seconded by Pizer. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
10. TEXT 08-5 --Text Amendment to exempt portable shade canopies from the height limits
(continued from the August 19, 2008 meeting).
Staff Recommended Action: To recommend approval of said Text Amendment.
ACTION: To adopt the resolution recommending approval of said Text Amendment, with
changes to Section 17.46.230, paragraph A to add an exclusion and definition of pop-up
shade canopies and other minor modifications.
Motion by Hoffinan, seconded by Perrotti. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Section III
11. Staff Items
a. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda.
b. Community Development Department Activity Report of July, 2008.
12. Commissioner Items
13. Adjournment
The meeting was formally adjourned at 9:22 P.M.
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 September
16, 008.
Sam Perrotti, Chairman
Date
en Ro ertson, Secretary
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