HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-21 PC Action Minutes Regular MeetingACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON
OCTOBER 21, 2008, 7:00 P.M.,
AT THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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the City's web site at www.hermosabch.M, On -Demand Video of City Meetings
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 P.M. by Chairman Perrotti.
Vice Chairman Ron Pizer led the Salute to the Flag.
2. Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Allen, Darcy, Hoffman, Pizer and Chairman Perrotti (who
left at 10:02 P.M. due to illness)
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.
a) Jeff Duclos spoke of item 9 - Upper Pier Avenue Committee hearing procedure.
b) Recevied and filed Howard Longacre's letter regarding Fiesta de la Artes sponsored by
Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Section I Consent Calendar
4. Approval of September 16, 2008 action minutes.
ACTION: To approve the September 16, 2008 action minutes as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Pizer, seconded by Commissioner Hoffman. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote.
5. Resolution(s) for approval
a) Resolution P.C. 08-39 approving a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor dining in
conjunction with a restaurant use at 140 Pier Avenue, New Orleans Cajun Cafe.
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ACTION: To approve and adopt Resolution P.C. 08-39 approving a Conditional Use
Permit for outdoor dining in conjunction with a restaurant use at 140 Pier Avenue, New
Orleans Cajun Cafe, as presented.
Motion by Pizer, seconded by Hoffinan. The motion carried as follows:
AYES: Allen, Darcy, Hoffman, Pizer and Chairman Perrotti
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
b) Resolution P.C. 08-40 denying a Conditional Use Permit for on -sale beer and wine in
conjunction with a restaurant use at 140 Pier Avenue, New Orleans Cajun Caf6.
ACTION: To approve and adopt Resolution P.C. 08-40 denying a Conditional Use
Permit for on -sale beer and wine in conjunction with a restaurant use at 140 Pier
Avenue, New Orleans Cajun C66, as presented.
Motion by Pizer, seconded by Hoffinan. The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
Allen, Hoffinan, Pizer
NOES:
Darcy, Chairman Perrotti
ABSENT:
None.
ABSTAIN:
None.
Section II Public Rearing(s)
6. CUP 08-11 -- Conditional Use Permit to allow on -sale beer and wine tasting in conjunction
with retail off -sale beer and wine (allowed use) within an existing retail building at 727
Pacific Coast Highway, The Winehound.
Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request.
ACTION: To approve said Conditional Use Permit and adopt resolution with modification
to Condition No. 19 stating that parking lot shall be well lit from sunset until half hour after
close of retail use.
Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Chairman Perrotti. The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
Allen, Hoffman, Darcy and Chairman Perrotti
NOES:
Pizer
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
7. PARK 08-4 -- Parking Plan amendment to allow a 240 square foot storage building for
Okell's Fireplace without the provision of additional parking within shared parking area at
134 and 142 Pacific Coast Highway.
Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request.
ACTION: To approve said Parking Plan amendment and adopt the resolution.
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Motion by Pizer, seconded by Allen. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
8. CUP 08-10 -- Conditional Use Permit for a car rental agency within an existing building at
601 Pacific Coast Highway, Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request.
This project was withdrawn by the applicant on October 21, 2008.
9. TEXT 08-8 (TO COMMENCE AT 8:04 P.M.) -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee (UPAC)
zoning recommendations: Preliminary review of concepts and direction to staff to prepare
amendments to the Municipal Code to implement zoning -related recommendations
pertaining to property zoned C-2 (Restricted Commercial) along Pier Avenue in the `Upper
Pier Avenue Committee Final Report' approved by the City Council on March 25, 2008.
These concepts promote a pedestrian -friendly village center serving local residents as well
as visitors. The preliminary proposal addresses permitted and conditional uses;
standards/restrictions on outdoor seating or displays on the sidewalk; parking requirements;
sign standards; design standards; incentives to encourage service-type/office uses on the
second floor and retain architecturally/historically important buildings; findings for
approving conditional uses; creation of a specific plan area or overlay zone; and other
minor changes.
Staff Recommended Action: To direct staff to prepare a text amendment to zoning and
other sections of the Municipal Code to implement the Upper Pier Avenue Final Report,
and set a public hearing for December 3, 2008.
Chairman Perrotti left the meeting at 10:02 P.M. due to illness.
ACTION: To direct staff to prepare a text amendment to zoning and other sections of the
Municipal Code to implement the Upper Pier Avenue Final Report, and set a public hearing
for December 3, 2008.
Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Pizer. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting
the absence of Chairman Perrotti.
Section III
10. Staff Items
a. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda.
b. Community Development Department Activity Report of August, 2008.
11. Commissioner Items
12. Adjournment
The meeting was formally adjourned at 10:54 P.M.
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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 October 21,
2008.
Sam Perrotti, Chairman
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T� en R drlt �son, Secretary
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