HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-02-17 PC Action Minutes Regular MeetingACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON
FEBRUARY 17, 2009, 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 7:04 P.M. by Chairman Pizer.
1. Pledge of Allegiance, led by Commissioner Darcy.
2. Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Allen, Darcy, Hoffman and Chairman Pizer
Absent: Commissioner 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. Oral /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) Letter from Howard Longacre dated February 7, 2009
Section I Consent Calendar
4. Approval of the following minutes:
a) January 20, 2009 action minutes
ACTION: To approve the above minutes with a minor correction on item 8 at the bottom
of page 2 to change from Chairman Perrotti to Commissioner Perrotti.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Darcy. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote.
b) January 20, 2009 minutes excerpt for 1) Text Amendment regarding definitions, terms,
and standards relating to on-sale alcohol beverage establishments, restaurants, live
entertainment and customer dancing; 2 ) Conditional Use Permit amendment for Dragon
at 22 Pier Avenue; and 3) Text Amendment regarding electronic message display signs
in open space zones.
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ACTION: To approve the above minutes as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Darcy. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote.
5. Resolution(s) for approval
a) Resolution P.C. 09-3 amending, restating and superseding a Conditional Use Permit
for on sale general alcohol and live entertainment in conjunction with an existing
restaurant at 22 Pier Avenue, known as “Dragon”; extending hours of operation from
12:00 midnight closing daily to 1:00 A.M. the following morning Thursday, Friday,
Saturday and various holidays; extending live entertainment from 11:30 P.M.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and various public holidays to 12:30 A.M. the following
morning; modifying requirements regarding food sales and entrance fees; and requiring
a six month review.
ACTION: To adopt Resolution P.C. 09-3, as presented, approving a Conditional Use
Permit amendment for extended hours for Dragon restaurant at 22 Pier Avenue.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Darcy. The motion carried
as follows:
AYES: Allen, Darcy, Hoffman, Pizer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Perrotti
ABSTAIN: None
Section II
Hearing
6. C-36 -- Annual review and report on Conditional Use Permit compliance for on-sale
alcoholic beverage establishments.
Staff Recommended Action: To receive and file the report, and continue enforcement by
the Police and Fire Department for Conditional Use Permit and other violations.
ACTION: To receive and file the report.
Motion by Commissioner Allen, seconded by Commissioner Hoffman. The motion carried
as follows:
AYES: Allen, Darcy, Hoffman,
NOES: Pizer
ABSENT: Perrotti
ABSTAIN: None
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Public Hearing(s)
7. TEXT 08-8 / ZON 08-2 -- Text Amendment and Zone Change and adoption of an
Environmental Negative Declaration to implement zoning-related recommendations
pertaining to property currently 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 to promote a pedestrian-friendly village center serving local residents as well as
visitors, addressing permitted and conditional uses; design standards; parking requirements;
sign 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; standards/restrictions on outdoor
seating and/or displays on the sidewalk; and other minor related changes affecting Chapter
17 (Zoning) and other Chapters for consistency (continued from December 3, 2008 and
January 20, 2009 meetings).
Staff Recommended Action: To recommend approval of said Text Amendment and Zone
Change creating a specific plan area; adopting standards and guidelines implementing the
Upper Pier Avenue Final Report, and adoption of an Environmental Negative Declaration.
ACTION: To adopt the resolution as presented to recommend approval of subject Text
Amendment and Zone Change.
Motion by Commissioner Darcy, seconded by Commissioner Hoffman. The motion carried
as follows:
AYES: Allen, Darcy, Hoffman, Pizer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Perrotti
ABSTAIN: None
8. CON 09-1/PDP 09-1 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map No. 70888 for a 4-unit residential condominium project at 931 1st Street.
Staff Recommended Action: To continue to the March 17, 2009 meeting as requested by
the applicant.
ACTION: To continue to the March 17, 2009 meeting as requested by the applicant.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Allen. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote.
9. TEXT 08-7 -- Text Amendment to define and allow electronic message display signs
in open space zones, and adoption of an Environmental Negative Declaration
(continued from January 20, 2009 meeting).
Staff Recommended Action: To recommend approval of the Text Amendment allowing
electronic message display signs in the open space zone limited to the Community/Civic
Center, and adoption of an Environmental Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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ACTION: To continue to the March 17, 2009 meeting wherein there will be a full
Commission present.
MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Chairman Pizer. The motion carried as
follows:
AYES: Allen, Darcy, Hoffman, Pizer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Perrotti
ABSTAIN: None
Section III
Hearing
10. A-14 -- Appeal of Director’s Decision for a convex slope determination for the purpose of
measuring building height at the residential property at 2722 Hermosa Avenue (continued
from January 20, 2009 meeting).
Staff Recommended Action: To direct staff as deemed appropriate.
ACTION: To determine by minute order that the subject lot is a convex sloping lot.
MOTION by Commissioner Allen, seconded by Commissioner Darcy. The motion carried
as follows:
AYES: Allen, Darcy, Hoffman, Pizer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Perrotti
ABSTAIN: None
Section IV
11. Staff Items
a. Potential noticing of Appeal of Director’s Decision on determination of grade.
ACTION: To approve option No. 2: As a matter of policy, post public hearing notice
at property at least one week prior to hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Allen. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
b. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda.
c. Community Development Department activity report of December, 2008.
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