HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-19 PC Action MinutesACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
• OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON
MAY 19, 2015, 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 7:03 P.M. by Chairman Flaherty..
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Allen, Hoffman, Perrotti, Pizer, Chairman Flaherty
Absent: None
Also Present: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Lauren Langer, Assistant City Attorney
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 April 21, 2015 action minutes
ACTION: To approve the April 21, 2015 as presented.
MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman and seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
5. Resolution(s) for Consideration — None
Section II
Public Hearing
6. CUP 15-3 -- Revocation or modification of a Conditional Use Permit to allow on -sale
general alcohol and live entertainment in conjunction with an existing restaurant at 1332
Hermosa Avenue, Establishment.
Staff Recommended Action: To direct staff as deemed appropriate.
ACTION: To direct staff to return with a resolution for adoption at the next meeting for
• revocation of subject Conditional Use Permit at 1332 Hermosa Avenue, Establishment.
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MOTION by Commissioner Allen and seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion
• carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Comms. Allen, Perrotti, Pizer
NOES:
Comms. Hoffman, Chmn. Flaherty
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
None
7. CON 15-4 / PDP 15-5 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Tentative
Parcel Map No. 73475 for a two -unit residential condominium at 1072 7th Street, and
determination that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt a resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit,
Precise Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 73475 for a two unit
condominium subject to conditions and determine the project is categorically exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act.
Commissioner Hoffman recused himself as his family owns property in close proximity.to
the project site.
ACTION: To adopt the resolution, as presented, approving subject Conditional Use Permit,
Precise Development Plan, and Tentative Parcel Map No. 73475 for a two unit
condominium, and determination that the project is Categorically Exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act.
• MOTION by Commissioner Perrotti and seconded by Commissioner Allen. The motion
carried, noting the absence of Commission Hoffman.
8. PARK 15-3 -- Parking Plan to allow reduced parking in connection with conversion of a 955
t square feet retail space to a medical use (692 t square feet) and retail space (263 t
square feet) and payment of a fee in lieu of providing an additional parking space at 507
Pier Avenue, Unit B (The Solution), and determination that the project is Categorically
Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt a resolution approving a Parking Plan and
determining the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
ACTION: To adopt the resolution, as presented, approving subject Parking Plan and
determining the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman and seconded by Commissioner Perrotti. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
9. PARK 15-4 -- Parking Plan to allow the following changes to the ground floor building and
uses at 53 Pier Avenue (Loreto Plaza) without providing additional parking and the possible
payment of fees in -lieu of providing parking: 1) To classify a new food establishment as a
'Snack Shop' and to add outdoor seating within Loreto Plaza and on Pier Plaza (Cafe
Bonaparte - formerly Froyo Life); 2) To re-establish outdoor seating in Loreto Plaza in
conjunction with a new restaurant (formerly Paradise Sushi); 3) To convert ground floor
area to storage to serve the upstairs restaurant, and; determination that the project is
• Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt a resolution approving a Parking Plan and
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• determining the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
ACTION: To adopt the resolution, as presented, approving subject Parking Plan and
determining the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman and seconded by Commissioner Pizer. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
10. TEXT 15-2 --Direction regarding Text Amendment to Municipal Code to implement the
Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy regarding parking, uses, design and similar matters
(continued from April 21, 2015 meeting).
Staff Recommended Action: To provide direction on code amendments intended to
implement a part of the downtown core revitalization strategy.
ACTION: To direct staff to bring back subject item and setup a study session at a later
date.
MOTION by Commissioner Hoffman and seconded by Chairman Flaherty. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
Section III
Hearing
11. S-21 #19 -- Request to determine whether the property is a convex sloping lot and may use
• alternate spot elevations rather than property corner elevations along the north and south
property lines for the purposes of determining building height at 1087 Monterey Boulevard.
Staff Recommended Action: To direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Commissioner Hoffman recused himself for the close proximity to his home.
ACTION: The Planning Commission determined, by minute order, that the subject lot to be
naturally convex and may use alternative spot elevations rather than property corner
elevations along the north and south property lines for the purposes of determining building
height.
MOTION by Commissioner Pizer and seconded by Commission Perrotti. The motion
carried, noting the dissenting vote of Chairman Flaherty and the absence of Commissioner
Hoffman.
Section IV
12. Staff Items
a. Report on City Council actions.
b. Report on comprehensive planning processes.
c. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda.
• d. Community Development Department activity report of March, 2015.
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• 13. Commissioner Items
Commissioner Pizer requested to schedule "Discussion of Reducing Community Alcohol
Problems Associated with Alcohol Sales° to September 15, 2015 meeting.
14. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:46 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 schedud m eting of M 19, 2015.
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Michael Flaherty, Chairman n Ro er son, Secretary
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