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Home My WebLink About2024-11-18 PC Action Minutes Regular Meeting 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 18, 2024 Open Session 7:00 PM Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 _____________________________________________________________________ Due to technical difficulties, all votes conducted during this meeting were taken by voice vote. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Pederson called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Flaherty. 3. ROLL CALL Chairperson Pedersen announced a quorum 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments were made. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Members Present: Chairperson David Pedersen, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Michael Flaherty Members Late: Vice Chair Hirsh Members Absent: Commissioner Stephen Izant 2 Motion: To approve the Consent Calendar. 6.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2024 - 24-CDD-074 Staff recommends Planning Commission receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of October 15, 2024. Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty Motion Carried 7. PUBLIC HEARING 7.a TRI-ANNUAL REPORT FOR ON-SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS REPORTING PERIOD OF MARCH 1, 2024, TO AUGUST 31, 2024 - 24-CDD-073 Associate Planner Jake Whitney provided a staff report. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. City Attorney Donegan provided comments. Commissioner Hoffman provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Motion: To conduct a public hearing on the tri-annual Conditional Use Permit report. Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty Motion Carried Vice Chair Kate Hirsh joined the meeting at 7:22 p.m. 7.b REQUEST TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP 24-07) AND PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP 24-04) TO ALLOW A NEW 2,689-SQUARE-FOOT PHYSICAL RECOVERY STUDIO AT 301 PIER AYES (3): Chairperson David Pedersen, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Michael Flaherty ABSENT(2): Vice Chair Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Stephen Izant AYES (3): Chairperson David Pedersen, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Michael Flaherty ABSENT(2): Vice Chair Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Stephen Izant 3 AVENUE IN THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 11 (SPA-11) ZONE - 24-CDD-080 Associate Planner Jake Whitney provided a staff report. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Vice Chair Hirsh provided comments. Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza provided comments. Associate Planner Whitney provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Planning Manager Oropeza provided comments. Associate Planner Whitney provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. City Attorney Donegan provided comments. Planning Manager Oropeza provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Commissioner Hoffman disclosed that he made a site visit. Commissioner Flaherty disclosed that he made a site visit. Chairperson Pedersen disclosed that he had a discussion with Consultant Manclark. Vice Chair Hirsh provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Public Comment was provided by: • Michael Robinson, Applicant • Don English, Building Owner • Megan, Architect • Dr. Salah Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Commissioner Hoffman provided comments. Vice Chair Hirsh provided comments. Planning Manager Oropeza provided comments. City Attorney Donegan provided comments. 4 Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Commissioner Flaherty provided comments. Planning Manager Oropeza provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Associate Planner Whitney provided comments. Commissioner Hoffman provided comments. Motion: To approve amended Conditional Use Permit 24-07 and Precise Development Plan 24-05 for a new 2,689-square-foot physical recovery studio at 301 Pier Ave (Suite B) subject to conditions striking condition 14; and to determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Vice Chair Kate Hirsh Motion Carried 7.c REQUEST TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP 24-12) AND PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP 24-13) TO ALLOW A NEW 2,386-SQUARE-FOOT PILATES STUDIO AT 301 PIER AVENUE IN THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 11 (SPA-11) ZONE - 24-CDD-082 Associate Planner Whitney provided a presentation. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Commissioner Flaherty provided comments. Associate Planner Whitney provided comments. Planning Manager Oropeza provided comments. Commissioner Flaherty provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen disclosed a site visit and conversations with staff. Commissioner Hoffman disclosed a site visit. Commissioner Flaherty disclosed a site visit. Motion: To approve amended Conditional Use Permit 24-12 and Precise Development Plan 24-13 for a new 2,386-square-foot Pilates studio at 301 AYES (4): Chairperson David Pedersen, Vice Chair Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Michael Flaherty ABSENT(1): Commissioner Stephen Izant 5 Pier Ave (Suite A) subject to conditions, striking condition 14, and to determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty Motion Carried 8. STAFF ITEMS 8.a COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT Planning Manager Oropeza reported that the City Council at its November 12th meeting considered the Planning Commission’s recommendation to update the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance. The City Council adopted the Planning Commission’s recommendation with an additional amendment allowing a height of 20 feet for detached ADUs. In addition, an urgency ordinance was adopted for the purpose of ensuring the local ADU Ordinance regulations would be in effect on January 1, 2025. However, the urgency ordinance did not include the amendment to height for detached ADUs. Planning Manager also announced that on November 23rd from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, the City will be conducting a tour of the City Yard. More information on how to attend is available on our website. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Chairperson Pedersen announced he will be sworn in as the City of Hermosa Beach City Treasurer on December 5th. He will continue to serve on the Planning Commission until his seat has been filled. Commissioner Hoffman provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Planning Manager Oropeza provided comments. Commissioner Flaherty provided comments. 10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10.a PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA - 24-CDD-075 AYES (4): Chairperson David Pedersen, Vice Chair Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Michael Flaherty ABSENT(1): Commissioner Stephen Izant 6 Motion: To receive and file the December 16, 2024 Planning Commission tentative future agenda. Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty Motion Carried 10.b PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2025 - 24-CDD-076 Motion: To receive and file the Planning Commission meeting schedule for 2025. Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty Motion Carried 11. PUBLIC COMMENT 12. ADJOURNMENT Motion: To adjourn the Planning Commission meeting of November 18th. Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Vice Chair Hirsh Motion Carried The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 pm. AYES (4): Chairperson David Pedersen, Vice Chair Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Michael Flaherty ABSENT(1): Commissioner Stephen Izant AYES (4): Chairperson David Pedersen, Vice Chair Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Michael Flaherty ABSENT(1): Commissioner Stephen Izant AYES (4): Chairperson David Pedersen, Vice Chair Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Michael Flaherty ABSENT(1): Commissioner Stephen Izant