HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-19 PC Action Minutes Regular MeetingCity Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA
90254
City of Hermosa Beach
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Planning Commission
Chair
Peter Hoffman
Vice Chair
Marie Rice
Commissioners
David Pedersen
Kate Hirsh
Stephen Izant
7:00 PM Council ChambersTuesday, March 19, 2024
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hoffman called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Adam Malovani led the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
Maricela Guillean, Associate Planner, announced a quorum.
Commissioner Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Stephen Izant, Vice Chair Marie Rice,
Chair Peter Hoffman, and Commissioner David Pedersen
Present:5 -
Absent:0
IV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION -- ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Hoffman opened public comment. Adam Malovani addressed the
Commission regarding outdoor events.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Commissioner Pedersen, seconded by Vice Chair Rice to
approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Commissioner Hirsh, Commissioner Izant, Vice Chair Rice, Chair Hoffman, and
Commissioner Pedersen
5 -
Absent:0
a.REPORT
24-0097
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2024
(Administrative Assistant Melanie Hurtado)
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
a.REPORT
24-0127
TRI-ANNUAL REPORT FOR ON-SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS REPORTING PERIOD OF
JULY 1, 2023 TO DECEMBER 31, 2023
(Assistant Planner Jake Whitney)
Community Development Director Carrie Tai introduced Assistant Planner
Jake Whitney to present staff report.
Assistant Planner Whitney presented report to the Commission.
Commissioner Hirsh asked questions.
Director Tai provided additional information.
City Attorney Donegan provided information.
Chair Hoffman opened the public hearing.
Laura Pena commented on the item.
Chair Hoffman closed the public hearing.
Chair Hoffman asked questions.
Director Tai provided information.
City Attorney Donegan provided further information.
A motion was made by Commissioner Izant, seconded by Commissioner Hirsh to
conduct a public hearing on the tri-annual Conditional Use Permit report. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Commissioner Hirsh, Commissioner Izant, Vice Chair Rice, Chair Hoffman, and
Commissioner Pedersen
5 -
Absent:0
b.REPORT
24-0132
TIME EXTENSION REQUEST FOR PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT (CUP 21-09) AND
PARKING PLAN (PARK 21-01) AT AN EXISTING ASSEMBLY HALL
AND RESTAURANT (THE COMEDY AND MAGIC CLUB) AT 1018
HERMOSA AVENUE, PURSUANT TO HERMOSA BEACH
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MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.70.020.
(Assistant Planner Johnathon Masi)
Director Tai introduced Assistant Planner Johnathon Masi to present staff
report.
Assistant Planner Masi presented report to the Commission.
Commissioner Hirsh asked a question.
Assistant Planner Masi provided information.
Chair Hoffman opened the public hearing.
Michael Lacey, applicant, provided comments.
Chair Hoffman provided a comment.
City Attorney Donegan noted technical difficulties with applicant's audio.
Mr. Lacey provided a comment.
Chair Hoffman provided a comment.
Mr. Lacey provided a comment.
Chair Hoffman thanked the Mr. Lacey for his comment.
Chair Hoffman closed the public hearing.
Vice Chair Rice asked questions.
Director Tai provided information.
Assistant Planner Masi provided further information.
Commissioner Izant asked a question.
Assistant Planner Masi provided information.
Director Tai provided a information.
Commissioner Hirsh asked a question.
Director Tai provided information.
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City Attorney Donegan provided further information.
Commissioner Hirsh asked a question.
Director Tai provided information.
Commissioner Pedersen asked a question.
Director Tai provided information.
Commissioner Pedersen provided a comment.
Director Tai provided a comment.
Chair Hoffman provided a comment.
Commissioner Izant provided a comment.
Commissioner Hirsh provided a comment.
Commissioner Rice provided a comment.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Rice, seconded by Commissioner Pedersen to
adopt a resolution determining the extension is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approve a two-year extension to
CUP 21-09 and PARK 21-01.The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Commissioner Hirsh, Commissioner Izant, Vice Chair Rice, Chair Hoffman, and
Commissioner Pedersen
5 -
Absent:0
VII. STAFF ITEMS
a.REPORT
24-0133
STUDY SESSION TO DISCUSS COMPREHENSIVE ZONING AND
SUBDIVISION UPDATE
(Maricela Guillean, Associate Planner)
Director Tai provided an introduction.
Director Tai introduced Associate Planner Maricela Guilllean to present
report.
Associate Planner Guillean presented the report to the Commission.
Commissioner Rice asked a question.
Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza provided information.
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Commissioner Rice provided a comment.
Commissioner Izant asked a question.
Planning Manager Oropeza provided information.
Director Tai provided further information.
Commissioner Hirsh asked a question.
Planning Manager Oropeza provided information.
Commissioner Hirsh asked a question.
Planning Manager Oropeza provided information.
Commissioner Pedersen asked a question.
Director Tai provided information.
City Attorney Donegan provided further information.
Chair Hoffman provided a comment.
Chair Hoffman asked a question.
Director Tai provided information.
Chair Hoffman provided a comment.
Chair Hoffman opened the public hearing.
Adam Malovani provided a comment.
Laura Pena provided a comment.
Chair Hoffman closed the public hearing.
b. VERBAL REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
Director Tai provided an update to the Commission.
c. STATUS REPORT ON MAJOR PLANNING PROJECTS
Director Tai provided an update to the Commission.
d. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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e.REPORT
24-0147
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA
(Administrative Assistant Melanie Hurtado)
A motion was made by Commissioner Izant, seconded by Vice Chair Rice to
receive and file the April 16, 2024 Planning Commission tentative future agenda.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Commissioner Hirsh, Commissioner Izant, Vice Chair Rice, Chair Hoffman, and
Commissioner Pedersen
5 -
Absent:0
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
a. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS
Vice Chair Rice asked to adjourn meeting in memory of Jackie Flaherty.
Chair Hoffman provided a comment.
Chair Hoffman provided a comment regarding the passing of Redondo
Beach Mayor Bill Brandt.
b. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Chair Hoffman, seconded by Vice Chair Rice to adjourn
the meeting until the next Planning Commission meeting on April 16, 2024. Chair
Hoffman adjourned the meeting at 8:29 PM. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye:Commissioner Hirsh, Commissioner Izant, Vice Chair Rice, Chair Hoffman, and
Commissioner Pedersen
5 -
Absent:0
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