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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-20 PC Action Minutes Regular Meeting 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH Planning Commission Meeting Minutes May 20, 2025 Open Session 7:00 PM Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Hirsh called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Flaherty. 3. ROLL CALL Administrative Assistant Melanie Hurtado announced a quorum. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Planning Commission held discussion at this time. Motion: To move agenda item 7.d to the top of the Public Hearing items. Moved by: Chairperson Kate Hirsh Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty A voice vote was taken on this item. Members Present: Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, Commissioner Greg McNally 2 Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, and Commissioner Greg McNally Motion Carried 5. PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment was provided by: • Diana Bradshaw (in-person) 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: To approve the consent calendar. 6.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 15, 2025 - 25-CDD-075 Staff recommends Planning Commission receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of April 15, 2025. Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty Motion Carried 7. PUBLIC HEARING 7.a CONTINUANCE REQUEST FOR 3415 PALM DRIVE - 25-CDD-085 Public comments were provided by: • Chris Miller (in-person) • Nancy Schwappach (in-person) The Planning Commission held discussions at this time. Motion: To postpone the public hearing for 3415 Palm Drive until the Planning Commission regular meeting of June 17, 2025, per the applicant’s request. Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, and Commissioner Greg McNally Motion Carried Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, and Commissioner Greg McNally 3 7.b CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ON-SALE CONSUMPTION OF BEER ONLY AT 1601 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SUITE 180 IN THE SPA-8 ZONE. - 25-CDD-066 Assistant Planner Johnny Case provided a presentation. Public comments were provided by: • Will Ingram (in-person) • Laura Pena (virtual) The Planning Commission held discussion and deliberation at this time. Motion: To adopt an amended resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit (CUP25-02) to allow on-sale consumption of alcoholic beverage (beer only) at 1601 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 180, subject to conditions, including adding language to specify that beer will only be sold to patrons of the business during business hours; and to determine that the project is categorically exempt per Section 15301 of California Environmental Quality Guidelines. Moved by: Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant Seconded by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, and Commissioner Greg McNally Motion Carried 7.c REQUEST FOR CUP AMENDMENT (APE24-003) TO EXPAND ON-SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED TO BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS; AND AMEND PRIOR CONDITION OF APPROVAL FOR AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 844 HERMOSA AVENUE IN THE (C-2) ZONE - 25-CDD-084 Assistant Planner Johnny Case provided a presentation. Public comments were provided by: • Dana Ireland (in-person) • Laura Pena (virtual) The Planning Commission held discussion and deliberation at this time. Motion: To adopt an amended resolution approving Conditional Use Permit Amendment (APE24-003) to allow the applicant to expand the on-sale alcoholic beverages allowed to beer, wine, and distilled spirits; and to allow ten televisions on-site at 844 Hermosa Avenue, along with condition forty requiring that a bike rack must be provided on the street as long as there is an outdoor dining deck; and to determine that the project is categorically exempt per Section 15301 of California Environmental Quality Guidelines. 4 Moved by: Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant Seconded by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, and Commissioner Greg McNally Motion Carried 7.d REVIEW OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR CONFORMANCE WITH THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN - 25-CDD-081 This agenda item was moved to the top of the Public Hearing agenda items per Planning Commission’s motion. Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza provided a presentation on behalf of Public Works Director and Interim City Manager Joe SanClemente. The Planning Commission held discussion and deliberation at this time. Motion: To find by minute order, based on substantial evidence in the record of proceedings, that the City of Hermosa Beach Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is in conformance with the goals and policies of the City’s General Plan (PLAN Hermosa), and find the action exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, and Commissioner Greg McNally Motion Carried 8. STAFF ITEMS 8.a COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT Community Development Director Alison Becker thanked the Planning Commission for their warm welcome. Director Becker provided an update that at the City Council meeting on May 27th, Council will be considering the appointment of an Interim City Manager. On the evening of the 28th, City Council will review and discuss the fiscal year 2026 budget. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Michael Flaherty inquired about the status of a previous public hearing. Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza provided an update. The Commissioners and Staff expressed appreciation for new Director Becker as we all for the new Interim City Attorney. 5 10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10.a PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 25-CDD-076 Motion: To receive and file the June 17, 2025 Planning Commission tentative future agenda. Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, and Commissioner Greg McNally Motion Carried 11. PUBLIC COMMENT 12. ADJOURNMENT Motion: To adjourn until the next regular meeting of June 17, 2025. Moved by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty Seconded by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman A voice vote was taken on this item. Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Vice Chairperson Stephen Izant, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, and Commissioner Greg McNally Motion Carried The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 P.M.