HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-20 PC Action Minutes Regular MeetingACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON
AUGUST 20, 2013, 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 Cit 's web site at www.hermosabch,or , On -Demand Video of City Meetings
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 P.M. by Chairman Hoffman.
Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Flaherty, Perrotti, Pizer, Chairman Hoffman
Absent: Commissioner Allen
Also Present: Pamela Townsend, Senior Planner
Lauren Langer, Assistant City Attorney
Eva Choi, Assistant Planner
Aaron Gudelj, Assistant Planner
Tom Thompson, Acting Police Captain
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 16, 2013 action minutes
ACTION: To approve the above minutes with corrections to Section 3, Item 9 under
"Action" to add "in" before "...compliance with the City's...", and Item 10 under "Action" to
delete "and" at the end of the sentence.
MOTION by Commissioner Flaherty, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Commissioner Allen.
5. Resolution(s) for Consideration - None
Section II
Public Hearing
6. CUP 13-6 -- Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow on -sale beer and wine in
connection with a restaurant with an outdoor patio from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily (the
existing restaurant, "The Counter", currently closes by 10 p.m. and is allowed on -sale beer
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and wine by right); expand the existing outdoor dining patio by%apppximately 45 square
feet and extend the hours of patio use from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.', to 1'0 a.m. to 11 p.m. and
allow outdoor speakers and televisions or similar devices on and visible from the patio; and
allow open air dining, for a new business (Hermosa Beach Fish Shop), and determination
that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, at
719 Pier Avenue.
Staff Recommended Action: To open the public hearing and continue the public hearing to
September 17, 2013.
ACTION: The Planning Commission consensus was to open the public hearing and
continue the public hearing to September 17, 2013 as requested by the applicant.
7. CON 13-9 / PDP 13-10 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Tentative
Parcel Map No. 72321 for a 2-unit condominium, and determination that the project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, at 810-812 Loma Drive.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional Use
Permit, Precise Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map subject to conditions,
and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act.
CHAIRMAN HOFFMAN RECUSED HIMSELF AND COMMISSION FLAHERTY ASSUMED
THE CHAIRMANSHIP.
ACTION: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional Use Permit, Precise
Development Plan and Tentative Parcel Map for a 2-unit condominium with
modifications to add two conditions to Section 7, No. 2 as shown below:
1) 2e. Sheet C.2.0 of plans, Engineering Dept. Notes, shall be modified to specify that
curb, gutter and sidewalk shall match existing improvements to the south.
2) 2f. The exterior block wall to the north and all walls and fences shall be permitted and
constructed compliant with Municipal Code Section 17.46.130.
Determination was made that the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act.
MOTION by Commissioner Flaherty, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Comms. Flaherty, Perrotti, Pizer
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
Comm. Allen, Chmn. Hoffman
8. CON 13-10 / PDP 13-11 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and
Tentative Parcel Map No. 72253 for a 2-unit condominium, and determination that the
project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, at 1160
Cypress Avenue.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional Use
Permit, Precise Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map subject to conditions,
and determination that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act.
ACTION: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional Use Permit, Precise
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Development Plan and Tentative Parcel Map for a 2-unit condominium with modification
to Section 7, No. 12 to read as "Address numbering of both proposed units to provide
consecutive numbering within the block and display shall be...", and determining that the
project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
MOTION by Commissioner Flaherty, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Comms. Flaherty, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Comm. Allen
9. CON 13-11 / PDP 13-12 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and
Tentative Parcel Map No. 72450 for a 2-unit condominium, and determination that the
project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, at 708 2nd
Street.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional Use
Permit, Precise Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map subject to conditions,
and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act.
ACTION: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional Use Permit, Precise
Development Plan and Tentative Parcel Map for a 2-unit condominium as presented,
and determining that the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality.
MOTION by Commissioner Perrotti, seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Comms. Flaherty, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Comm. Allen
10. CON 13-12 / PDP 13-13 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and
Tentative Parcel Map No. 72362 for a 2-unit condominium, and determination that the
project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, at 705 1 st
Place.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional Use
Permit, Precise Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map subject to conditions,
and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act.
ACTION: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional Use Permit, Precise
Development Plan and Tentative Parcel Map for a 2-unit condominium as presented,
and determining that the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality.
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MOTION by Commissioner Flaherty, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Comms. Flaherty, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Comm. Allen
11. CUP 13-5 -- Conditional Use Permit for a wireless telecommunications facility proposed to
be located on the east, south and west sides of the City Parking Structure and a 420t
square foot equipment area, and determination that the project is categorically exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act, at 1301 Hermosa Avenue (Verizon Wireless).
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit to
regulate the wireless facility, subject to the conditions set forth in the resolution, and
determination that the project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality
Act.
ACTION: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional Use Permit with
modifications to add two conditions to Section 7, Nos. 2 and 3 as follows:
1) 2. The screening walls have an off-white baGkgFeund color that is architecturally
compatible with the existing structure fagade. The international "P" signs shall not be
used on any elevation. The exjstin PARK" Ietterin ty e reap ned on the fa ade
taking into account the wireless antennae screen shall be maintained. The exterior of
all...".
2) 3. The sentence "Bollards shall be installed to prevent penetration of or damage to this
area." shall be added after the first sentence.
Determination was made that the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act.
MOTION by Commissioner Flaherty, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Comms. Flaherty, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Comm. Allen
12. CUP 13-7 -- Conditional Use Permit Amendment to modify the late night hours of an
existing restaurant with on -sale general alcohol that closes at 12:00 midnight daily and with
live entertainment that ceases daily at 11:30 p.m. (previously "Caf6 Boogaloo"), to close at
1:00 a.m. on the day following Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights and holidays, and to
cease live entertainment at 12:30 a.m. the day following Thursday, Friday and Saturday
nights and holidays, for a new business, and determination that the project is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, at 1238 Hermosa Avenue.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution denying the proposed Conditional Use
Permit Amendment to modify hours of operation and live entertainment.
ACTION: To adopt the resolution denying subject Conditional Use Permit Amendment.
MOTION by Commissioner Perrotti, seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion carried
by the following vote:
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AYES:
Comms
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:.
None
ABSENT:
Comm.
Section III
Hearing
Flaherty, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Hoffman
Allen
13. C-36 — Semi-annual review and report on Conditional Use Permit compliance for on -sale
alcoholic beverage establishments City wide, including six month review of Cafe Boogaloo
at 1238 Hermosa Avenue and Club 705 at 705 Pier Avenue.
Staff Recommended Action: To consider whether the Commission desires to initiate
modification/revocation hearings pursuant to Section 17.70.010 for "Studio" at 1320
Hermosa Avenue.
ACTION: 1) To direct staff to report back on 50/50 reporting status in 90 days for three
restaurants: 'Studio' at 1320 Hermosa Avenue, 'Establishment' at 1332 Hermosa Avenue
and 'Watermans' at 22 Pier Avenue. 2) To receive and file subject report.
MOTION by Commissioner Perrotti, seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES:
Comms
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
Comm.
Section IV
14. Staff Items
Flaherty, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Hoffman
Allen
a. Interpretation of whether a tutoring business providing music instruction (Emily's Piano
Studio) is an Office use or whether a Conditional Use Permit is required, at 200 Pier
Avenue.
ACTION: By consensus the Planning Commission determined, by minute order, that
the subject tutoring business providing music instruction is an office use.
b. Report on City Council actions.
c. Report on comprehensive planning processes.
d. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda.
e. Community Development Department activity reports of June, 2013.
15. Commissioner Items
16. Adjournment
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The meeting was formally adjourned at 10:33 P.M.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify 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 August 20,
APeteN, Chairman
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Date
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