HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-09-16 PC Action Minutes Regular MeetingACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014, 7:00 P.M.,
AT THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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The meeting was called to order at 7:01 P.M. by Chairman Allen.
Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, Chairman Allen
Absent: Commissioner Flaherty
Also Present: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Lauren Langer, Assistant City Attorney
Eva Choi, Assistant Planner
Aaron Gudelj, Assistant Planner
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 August 19, 2014 action minutes
ACTION: To approve July 15, 2014 action minutes with corrections to page 2, item No. 7
that Vesting Tentative Parcel Map at 1818 Pacific Coast Highway should be Vesting
Tentative Tract Map for more than five unit condominium project.
MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman and seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion
carried, noting the absence of Commissioner Flaherty.
5. Resolution(s) for Consideration —
a) Resolution P.C. 14-16 approving a Precise Development Plan amendment to
reconfigure offices, decks, and stairways together with fagade and elevation changes
and incorporating an existing Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant with on -sale
general alcohol, live entertainment and outdoor dining, within a multi -tenant building at
1301 Manhattan Avenue
ACTION: The Planning Commission consensus was to bring back two resolutions, one
for approval and another for denial of the project, at October 21, 2014 meeting for full
Planning Commission vote.
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Section II
Public Hearing
6. CON 14-11 / PDP 14-16 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map No. 72959 for a two unit residential condominium project at 4 Meyer
Court, and determination that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt a Minute Order granting the continuance for a
Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map to
the October 21, 2014 Planning Commission meeting.
ACTION: To adopt a Minute Order granting the continuance for a Conditional Use Permit,
Precise Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map to the October 21, 2014
Planning Commission meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Comms. Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Allen
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
Comm. Flaherty
7. PDP 14-18 -- Precise Development Plan Amendment to add four roof decks to a six -unit
commercial condominium at 824 1 st Street, and determination that the project is
Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving the Precise Development
Plan Amendment subject to conditions, including a determination that the project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
ACTION: To adopt the resolution approving subject Precise Development Plan
Amendment with following modifications and determine that the project is Categorically
Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act:
1. Reduce the size of the roof deck stairway enclosures to the smallest feasible
dimensions.
2. Applicant to work on architectural articulation on east wall recognizing that it is a
property wall as to how far it can extend.
3. The above two modifications shall be to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Comms. Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Allen
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
Comm. Flaherty
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8. CON 14-13 / PDP 14-20 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map No. 73031 for a two -unit residential condominium project at 609-611
Longfellow Avenue, and determination that the project is Categorically Exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit,
Precise Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map subject to conditions,
including a determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act.
The items numbers 8 and 9 were heard together.
ACTION: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional Use Permit, Precise
Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map as presented and determine that the
project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Motion by Chairman Allen, seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
Comms. Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Allen
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
Comm. Flaherty
9. CON 14-14 / PDP 14-21 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map No. 73032 for a two -unit residential condominium project at 613-615
Longfellow Avenue, and determination that the project is Categorically Exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit,
Precise Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map subject to conditions,
including a 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 Vesting Tentative Parcel Map as presented and determine that the
project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Motion by Chairman Allen, seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
Comms. Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Allen
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
Comm. Flaherty
10. CON 14-12 / PDP 14-19 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map No.72886 for a two unit residential condominium project at 1638 —
1642 Hermosa Avenue and 1635 Palm Drive, including whether alternative points may be
used for the purpose of measuring building height, and determination that the project is
Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit,
Precise Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map subject to conditions,
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determining that alternative elevation points may be used for the purpose of measuring
building height and determine the project to be Categorically Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act.
ACTION: To adopt the resolution approving subject Conditional Use Permit, Precise
Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map as presented and determine that the
project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Motion by Chairman Allen, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
Comms
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
Comm.
Section III
Hearing
Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Allen
Flaherty
11. S-21#14 -- Request to determine whether alternative points adjacent to the top of the
retaining wall along Hermosa Avenue may be used for the purpose of measuring building
height in connection with a proposed single family residence at 2056 Hermosa Avenue.
Staff Recommended Action: By Minute Order determine the property to be a uniformly
sloping lot and use the average of the property corner elevations and the elevations
adjacent to the retaining wall.
ACTION: To determine, by Minute Order, that the subject property is a uniformly sloping
lot and use the average of the property corner elevations and the elevations adjacent to the
retaining wall.
Motion by Chairman Allen, seconded by Commissioner Hoffman. The motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
Comms,
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
Comm.
Section IV
12. Staff Items
Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Allen
Flaherty
a. Discussion/review of adopted process for review of on -sale alcoholic beverage
Conditional Use Permits (continued from June 17, July 15 and August 19, 2014
meetings).
ACTION: The Planning Commission consensus was to follow City Council direction for
future Conditional Use Permit reviews.
b. Report on City Council actions..
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c. Report on comprehensive planning processes.
d. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda.
e. Community Development Department activity report of July, 2014.
13. Commissioner Items
The meeting was adjourned at 10:17 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
September 16, 2014,
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Kent AIIn, Chsir man KrwA"a, art 66A Secretary.
Date
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