HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-08-16 PC Action Minutes Regular MeetingACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON
AUGUST 16, 2011, 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.o , On -Demand Video of City Meetings
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Darcy.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, Chairman Darcy
Absent: Commissioner Allen
Also Present: Community Development Director Ken Robertson
Senior Planner Pamela Townsend
Assistant City Attorney Lauren Langer
Assistant Planner Eva Choi
3. Oral t 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) Letters from Richard Halliburton dated August 1 and August 10, 2011.
ACTION: The Planning Commission consensus was to receive and file the written
communications from Richard Halliburton.
Section I
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Approval of the July 19, 2011 action minutes.
ACTION: To approve the above minutes as written.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Commissioner Allen.
5. Resolution(s) for approval - None
Section II
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6. VAR 11-1 -- Variance to allow a 500 square foot expansion to an existing
nonconforming single-family residence, which exceeds the 50% increase in gross floor
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area allowed for nonconforming uses in the C-2 zone, at 69 1 Oth Court (continued from
the July 19, 2011 meeting).
Staff Recommended Action: No public hearing or action required as the project was
withdrawn by the applicant.
ACTION: No action taken as the project was withdrawn by the applicant.
7. CUP 11-4 -- Conditional Use Permit amendment to expand the allowable area for
outdoor dining in conjunction with a restaurant use (Creme De La Crepe) at 424 Pier
Avenue.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional Use
Permit amendment to allow the expanded outdoor dining area.
ACTION: To adopt resolution approving subject Conditional Use Permit amendment to
allow the expanded outdoor dining area.
MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion
carried as follows:
AYES: Comms. Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Darcy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Comm. Allen
ABSTAIN: None
8. TEXT 11-3 -- Text amendment to allow outdoor dining on the public right-of-way in
commercial districts, excluding Upper Pier Avenue.
Staff Recommended Action: To 1) adopt the resolution recommending to temporarily
allow outdoor dining on the public right-of-way in commercial districts; excluding Upper
Pier Avenue, and 2) direct staff to return with a permanent Text Amendment to allow
outdoor dining on the public right-of-way in commercial districts as directed.
ACTION: 1) To adopt resolution recommending to temporarily allow outdoor dining on
the public right-of-way in commercial districts, excluding Upper Pier Avenue, and 2) To
direct staff to return in 60 days with a permanent Text Amendment to allow outdoor
dining on the public right-of-way in commercial districts as directed, with public notices
to affected businesses through Chamber of Commerce.
MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion
carried as follows:
AYES:
Comms
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Comm.
ABSTAIN:
None
Section III
HEARING(S)
Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Darcy
F.All ,
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9. C-36 -- Six month review and report on Conditional Use Permit compliance for on -sale
alcoholic beverage establishments.
Staff Recommended Action: To receive and file.
ACTION: To receive and file.
MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion
carried as follows:
AYES: Comms. Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Darcy
NOES: None
ABSENT: Comm. Allen
ABSTAIN: None
10. Discussion of placement and management of employee parking on Pier and Hermosa
Avenues.
Staff Recommended Action: To discuss options and continue the matter for a public
hearing on September 20, 2011 with notice to businesses especially restaurants on
Pier and Hermosa Avenues.
ACTION: The Planning Commission consensus was to direct staff to return with more
information at the September 20, 2011 meeting.
Section IV
11. Staff Items
a. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda.
b. Community Development Department activity reports of June, 2011
12. Commissioner Items
13. Adjournment
The meeting was formally adjourned at 8:42 P.M.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Minutes are a true and complete record of the action
taken by the Planging Commission of Hermosa Beach at the regularly scheduled meeting of
August 6, 2
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S n Darcy, Chairma n o rtson, Secretary
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