HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-11-17 PC Action Minutes Regular MeetingACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON
NOVEMBER 17, 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,
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Hoffman, Flaherty, Perrotti, Pizer, Chairman Allen
Absent:
Also Present: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Pamela Townsend, Senior Planner
Lauren Langer, Assistant City Attorney
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 October 21, 2014 action minutes
ACTION: To approve the October 21, 2014 action minutes as presented.
MOTION by Commissioner Perrotti and seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
5. Resolution(s) for Consideration — None
Section II
Hearing
6. C-36 — Discussion of the Semi -Annual on -sale alcohol beverage CUP review
process. (continued from the October 21, 2014 meeting).
Staff Recommended Action: 1. Direct staff to provide the semi-annual CUP review staff
report with the February and August agenda packets as an informational item, and
schedule the reviews in March and September. 2. Confirm that the code enforcement data
template is appropriate. 3. Direct staff to provide the prior semi-annual review report with
each report.
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ACTION: To continue to the December 3, 2014 meeting.
Motion by Chairman Allen, seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion carried, noting
the dissenting vote of Commissioner Hoffman.
Section III
Public Hearing
7. TEXT14-4-- Text amendment to the Municipal Code to modify provisions relating to the
definition and standards for restaurants, bars, places with live entertainment, and on -sale
alcoholic beverage establishments including the food to alcohol sales ratio and standards and
procedures for the design and operation of outdoor dining area encroachments on Pier Plaza
and related amendments for consistency and determination that the project is exempt for the
California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: Continue to the 12/3/2014 Planning Commission Meeting.
ACTION: To continue to the December 3, 2014 meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
8. TEXT14-5-- Text amendment to the Municipal Code to consider adding provisions to allow
and regulate retail sales/display encroachments on Pier Plaza and related amendments for
consistency and determination that the project is exempt for the California Environmental
Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff concerning allowance for outdoor
retail sales/display encroachment areas subject to an encroachment permit addressing the
topics outlined and continue the matter to December 3, 2014, directing staff to return with a
text amendment.
ACTION: Provided direction to staff to prepare a Text Amendment to allow retail/displays
encroachment areas to an unspecified date.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
Section IV
Hearing
9. S-21#15 -- To determine whether a convex slope condition exists and whether alternative
points at the top of the retaining wall along Manhattan Avenue may be used for the purpose
of measuring height in connection with a proposed single family residence at 1937 Bayview
Drive.
Staff Recommended Action: Continue to the 12/3/2014 Planning Commission Meeting.
ACTION: To continue to the December 3, 2014 meeting.
Motion by Chairman Allen, seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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Section V
10. Staff Items
a. Semi -Annual review of on -sale establishments: Hermosa Saloon (Continued from
October 21, 2014)
Staff Recommended Action: Receive and file.
ACTION: To receive and file.
Motion by Chairman Allen, seconded by Commissioner Hoffman. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote.
b. 1-4#11 -- Interpretation of rear building line in relation to on grade open space
requirement in the R-1 zone.
ACTION: Planning Commission interpretation was that the rear wall of the ground floor
of the building constitutes the rear building line for purposes of defining the location of
side yards.
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman, seconded by Commissioner Flaherty. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
c. Report on City Council actions.
d. Report on comprehensive planning processes.
e. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda.
f. Community Development Department activity report of September, 2014.
11. Commissioner Items
12. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 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 regularl,.scheduled meeting of November
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