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Home My WebLink About2010-12-01 PC Action Minutes Regular MeetingACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON DECEMBER 1, 2010, 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 Chairman Allen. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Darcy, Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer and Chairman Allen Absent: None Also Present: Community Development Director Ken Robertson Senior Planner Pamela Townsend Assistant City Attorney Lauren Feldman 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. Section I CONSENT CALENDAR 4. Approval of the November 16, 2010 action minutes. ACTION: To approve the above minutes as presented. Motion by Commissioner Perrotti, seconded by Commissioner Hoffman. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 5. Resolution(s) for approval a) Resolution P.C. 10-17 approving a Conditional Use Permit amendment to modify the floor plan and add outdoor dining (a covered open air dining area within the existing building footprint) and a walk-up window in conjunction with a restaurant with on-sale beer and wine (replacing “Ragin Cajun Café”) and an existing parking plan at 420 - 422 Pier Avenue. ACTION: To adopt the above Resolution P.C. 10-17 approving a Conditional Use Permit amendment at 420-420 Pier Avenue. Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Planning Commission Action Minutes December 1, 2010 1 Section II PUBLIC HEARING(S) 6. PDP 10-11 / VAR 10-2 -- Precise Development Plan and Sign Variance to construct a surface public parking lot and a 12-foot high freestanding sign with a 17± square foot illuminated double-faced sign (including a 7± square foot electronic moving message display) on a vacant lot in the C-2 zone, at 1429 Hermosa Avenue (continued from the November 16, 2010 meeting). Staff Recommended Action: To continue to the January 18, 2011 meeting as requested by the applicant. ACTION: To continue to a future date with full noticing paid by the applicant. MOTION by Chairman Allen, seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Comms. Darcy, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Allen NOES: Comm. Hoffman ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 7. CUP 10-11 -- Conditional Use Permit Amendment to convert space within the parish school building to a preschool, add a 1,700 square foot outdoor pre-school play area, and convert two residences to office space, by consolidating the properties encompassing the church, parish school building and two residences into one parcel (Our Lady of Guadalupe Church) at 320/440 Massey Street; 234/244 Prospect Avenue; 1225/1239 5th Street. Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional Use Permit Amendment. ACTION: To continue to the January 18, 2011 meeting and recommend that the applicant consider relocating the pre-school playground area. MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Darcy. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Comms. Darcy, Perrotti, Hoffman, Pizer, Chmn. Allen NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 8. PARK 10-7 / PDP 10-12 -- Parking Plan Amendment to change the allocation of uses from a mix of retail, storage, office and snack shop to all office with less than required parking and Precise Development Plan Amendment for minor modifications to exterior architectural features at 338-400 Pier Avenue. Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving subject Parking Plan and Precise Development Plan Amendments. Planning Commission Action Minutes December 1, 2010 2 ACTION: To adopt a resolution approving subject Parking Plan Amendment with following modifications: 1) Section 3, Finding No.1, to delete original finding and replace with “The parking plan will be revised to provide additional parking spaces in tandem, with an attendant as required.” 2) Section 4, adding Finding No. 3 to reduce the impacts to residents, light shall be modified to fully conform to SPA-11 requirements. 3) Section 6, Conditions of Approval No. 2 to state “A deviation from parking standards is based, in part, on revision of parking plans to designate five (5) parking spaces in tandem, with provision for an attendant when use of tandem spaces is required to meet parking demand. The uses of the buildings shall be substantially consistent with submitted plans reviewed by the Planning Commission on December 1, 2010 and any change in allocation of space deducted from parking demand shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission.” 4) Section 6, Condition No. 4 to add “All exterior lighting shall be modified to conform to SPA-11 requirements.” and 5) Any other clarifications to be consistent with the changes. MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Chairman Allen. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Comms. Darcy, Hoffman, Perrotti, Chmn. Allen NOES: Comm. Pizer ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 9. CUP 10-12 -- Conditional Use Permit Amendment to delete or modify the condition restricting the number of televisions at an existing restaurant with on-sale general alcohol and live entertainment (Watermans Hb) at 22 Pier Avenue. Staff Recommended Action: To direct staff as deemed appropriate. ACTION: To direct staff to return with a resolution denying subject Conditional Use Permit Amendment. MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Comms. Darcy, Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Allen NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 10. PARK 10-8 -- Parking Plan to classify a new food establishment (Subway) as a ‘snack shop’ for the purpose of calculating parking requirements and to include possible payment of an in-lieu fee for less than required parking at 136 Pier Avenue. Staff Recommended Action: To direct staff to return with a resolution based on one of the following options: 1) Deny the Parking Plan on the basis that the use is a restaurant and shall be parked at the restaurant parking standard; or 2) Approve a Parking Plan finding that the use is a restaurant, less than required parking is merited due to the parking characteristics of the proposed use, and in-lieu fees shall be paid for the remaining parking demand. Planning Commission Action Minutes December 1, 2010 3 ACTION: To direct staff to return with a resolution approving a Parking Plan, finding that the use is a “snack shop” and that parking be based on the retail requirement, allowing the proposed conversion of the existing retail space to “snack shop” without any additional parking or the payment of in-lieu fees. MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Comms. Darcy, Hoffman, Pizer, Chmn. Allen NOES: Comm. Perrotti ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 11. TEXT 10-8 -- Zone Text Amendment to modify regulations regarding educational facilities in the C-3 zone and zones that allow C-3 uses. Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the definition and standards for educational institutions. ACTION: To adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council the subject zoning Text Amendment as presented. MOTION by Chairman Allen, seconded by Commissioner Darcy. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Comms. Darcy, Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Allen NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 12. TEXT 10-9 -- Zone Text Amendment to add provisions for ‘reasonable accommodation’ for persons with disabilities seeking equal access to housing. Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance adding provisions for reasonable accommodation. ACTION: To adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council the subject zoning Text Amendment as presented. MOTION by Commissioner Perrotti, seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Comms. Darcy, Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Allen NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Planning Commission Action Minutes December 1, 2010 4