HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-08-21 PC Action Minutes Regular Meeting 1 Planning Commission Action Minutes
August 21, 2012
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON
AUGUST 21, 2012, 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 Perrotti.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. a) Introduction and welcome of new Commissioner Michael Flaherty
b) Roll Call
Present: Commissioner Allen, Flaherty, Hoffman, Pizer, Chairman Perrotti
Absent: None
Also Present: Community Development Director Ken Robertson
Assistant City Attorney Lauren Langer
Senior Planner Pamela Townsend
3. Oral / Written Communications
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 July 17, 2012 action minutes
ACTION: To approve the above minutes as presented.
MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion
carried, noting the abstention of Commissioner Flaherty.
5. Resolution(s) for Consideration
a) Resolution P.C. 12-12 denying a Conditional Use Permit amendment for on-sale
general alcoholic beverages in conjunction with an existing restaurant with live
entertainment, outside seating, and a Parking Plan, as amended at 1139 -1141
Aviation Boulevard, Suzy’s Bar & Grill.
b) Resolution P.C. 12-18 approving a Conditional Use Permit amendment to allow
minor modifications to the floor plan in conjunction with an existing restaurant with
live entertainment, outside seating, and a Parking Plan, as amended at 1139-1141
Aviation Boulevard, Suzy’s Bar & Grill.
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ACTION: To adopt Resolutions P.C. 12-12 and 12-18 as presented.
MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion
carried, noting the recusal of Commissioner Allen and Chairman Perrotti and abstention
of Commissioner Flaherty.
Section III
Hearing
10. S-4 #26 -- Request to allow a third mural for the Hermosa Beach Mural Project on the
wall of a commercial building at 1007 Hermosa Avenue.
Staff Recommended Action: To approve the proposed mural by Minute Order.
Commissioner Flaherty recused himself as he serves on the committee of the Hermosa
Beach Mural Project.
ACTION: To approve the proposed mural by Minute Order.
MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion
carried as follows:
AYES: Comm. Allen, Hoffman, Pizer, Chmn. Perrotti
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Comm. Flaherty
Section II
Public Hearings
6. CUP 12-6 -- Conditional Use Permit to modify an existing wireless telecommunications
facility (Sprint PCS) by replacing antennas on the building roof with new antennas
exceeding the height limit, with a maximum height of 41 feet, install remote radio units,
and replace interior equipment cabinets, on an existing 3-story commercial building at
1200 Artesia Boulevard.
Staff Recommended Action: To continue to the September 18, 2012 meeting for
applicant to submit revised plans.
ACTION: To continue to the September 18, 2012 meeting for applicant to submit revised
plans.
MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
7. CUP 12-7 -- Conditional Use Permit to allow a walk-up automatic teller machine (ATM)
facing Pier Plaza (Chase Bank) at 49 Pier Avenue.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional Use
Permit.
ACTION: To deny subject Conditional Use Permit for reasons stated and direct staff to
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return with a resolution of denial for adoption at the September 18, 2012 meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion
carried as follows:
AYES: Comms. Allen, Flaherty, Hoffman, Pizer, Chmn. Perrotti
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
8. CUP12-2 -- Conditional Use Permit to allow a ground-mounted small wind energy
system exceeding the height limit at 1947 Manhattan Boulevard.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional Use
Permit.
ACTION: To continue to an unspecified date for the applicant to submit documentation
of site specific noise impacts and an engineering report to show that the device will be
effective and efficiently producing electricity. The applicant needs to pay for second
300’ noticing and Easy Reader ad fees again.
MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Flaherty. The motion
carried as follows:
AYES: Comms. Flaherty, Hoffman, Pizer, Chmn. Perrotti
NOES: Comm. Allen
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
9. CUP 12-5 / PARK 12-8 -- Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow a restaurant with
on-sale beer and wine closing by 10:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and 11:00
p.m. on Friday and Saturday at 425 Pier Avenue (Buona Vita Pizzeria) to expand into a
849 square foot space and increase seating at 423 Pier Avenue (currently Omaggio Art
Glass) resulting in a 2,024 square foot restaurant with open air dining and modified
floor plan (Buona Vita Trattoria; the restaurant will vacate the space at 439 Pier
Avenue). Parking Plan to allow the expanded business at 423/425 Pier Avenue to use
eight (8) offsite shared parking spaces at 555/565 Pier Avenue after 5:00 P.M.
(Hermosa Professional Building).
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional Use
Permit amendment and Parking Plan
ACTION: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional Use Permit
amendment and Parking Plan with following modifications:
a) Delete Section 4, A.1 and re-number rest of paragraph.
b) Section 5, 3rd paragraph and No. 4, to read “…five-year lease with a five year
option to renew…”
c) Section 5, No. 2, and No. 5 to read “…a front lot…”
d) Section 5, No. 4, 2nd paragraph to read “…parking area is proposed conditioned to
provide eight parking spaces for a minimum period of five ten years.”
e) Section 7, No. 9c to read “…shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet from the