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Home My WebLink About2022-08-16 PC Action Minutes Regular MeetingCity Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 City of Hermosa Beach Action Minutes - Final Planning Commission Chair David Pedersen Vice Chair Stephen Izant Commissioners Peter Hoffman Rob Saemann Marie Rice 6:00 PM Council ChambersTuesday, August 16, 2022 I. CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission regular meeting was held in-person and virtually pursuant to Executive Order AB 361 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 16, 2021.The meeting was called to order by Chair David Pedersen at 6:00 PM. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Rob Saemann. III. ROLL CALL Chair David Pedersen, Vice Chair Stephen Izant, Commissioner Rob Saemann, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, and Commissioner Marie Rice Present:5 - Absent:0 All Planning Commission Members attended in-person in the Council Chambers. Staff Present in Chambers: Jeannie Naughton, Community Development Director Patrick Donegan, Assistant City Attorney Christy Teague, Senior Planner Johnathon Masi, Assistant Planner Melanie Bristow, Administrative Assistant IV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION -- ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS a.REPORT 22-0515 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (Administrative Assistant Melanie Bristow) Page 1City of Hermosa Beach August 16, 2022Planning Commission Action Minutes - Final No public comments were received at this time. Motion by Commissioner Hoffman and seconded by Commissioner Rice to receive and file the written communications. The motion carried as follows: Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Hoffman, and Commissioner Rice 5 - Absent:0 V. CONSENT CALENDAR a.REPORT 22-0467 ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 19, 2022 AND THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING ON AUGUST 8, 2022 (Administrative Assistant Melanie Bristow) Commissioner Hoffman requested minor changes to the minutes of the special meeting of August 8th, then motioned to approve the action minutes of the July 19th Planning Commission regular meeting as presented and to approve the action minutes of the August 8th special meeting with amendments. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Saemann. Motion carried as follows: Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Hoffman, and Commissioner Rice 5 - Absent:0 VI. PUBLIC HEARING a.REPORT 22-0514 INFORMATION ONLY: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES, PROJECT ZONING MAPS, MAILING AFFIDAVIT AND RADIUS MAPS (Administrative Assistant Melanie Bristow) b.REPORT 22-0424 CON 21-07, PDP 21-06, VTPM #83405- A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83405 FOR A TWO-UNIT DETACHED CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 683 5th STREET AND TO DETERMINE THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). (Interim Associate Planner Melanie Hall) Senior Planner Christy Teague provided a presentation to the Planning Commission for this project. Commissioner Saemann inquired about page A1A of the plans, if they indicate that a parking space would be gained along the curb. Christy Teague confirmed this would be a gained space. Commissioner Rice noted that in the resolution on page five; section six, sub one; it states that the plans were received and reviewed at the July 19th meeting, but the meeting on that date was continued to the current meeting of August 16th. Commissioner Rice wanted to confirm both meeting dates would be Page 2City of Hermosa Beach August 16, 2022Planning Commission Action Minutes - Final reflected on the resolution. Assistant City Attorney Patrick Donegan confirmed that both dates would be reflected. David Watson of Watson Architect provided a brief comment virtually on behalf of the applicant for this project. There were no public comments received. Commissioner Rice noted that this project is in full conformance with Hermosa requirements, and she supports approval of this project. Commissioner Hoffman, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, and Chair Pedersen all voiced support for this project. Commissioner Rice motioned to adopt the resolution as amended approving the Conditional Use Permit (CON 21-07), Precise Development Plan (PDP 21-06) and Tentative Parcel Map No. 83405 for a two-unit detached condominium project at 683 5th Street, subject to conditions, and determining that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Motion was seconded by Commissioner Saemann. Motion carried as follows: Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Hoffman, and Commissioner Rice 5 - Absent:0 After the vote, Commissioner Hoffman inquired to Director Naughton if a rendering was provided for this project. Commissioner Hoffman stated that renderings were historically required for submittals but noted that no rendering was provided for this project. The other Commissioners concurred that no rendering was received in the packet. Senior Planner Christy Teague responded that while a rendering was not provided, elevations were provided as part of the applicant submittal. Director Naughton responded that we will require renderings moving forward and we are also highly recommending 3D modeling if the applicant is able to provide it c.REPORT 22-0509 TIME EXTENSION REQUEST FOR PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT (CUP 18-3) AND PARKING PLAN AMENDMENT (PARK 18-2) AT 11 PIER AVENUE, PURSUANT TO HBMC SECTION 17.70.020 (Assistant Planner Johnathon Masi) Assistant Planner Johnathon Masi provided a presentation for the Planning Commission. Johnathon Masi noted that a date in the staff report was incorrect. Dana Sayles of Three6ixty provided a brief comment virtually on behalf of the applicant for this project. No public comments were received at this time. Page 3City of Hermosa Beach August 16, 2022Planning Commission Action Minutes - Final Commissioner Saemann asked if the delay was due to City staffing issues. Dana replied that Coastal approval took longer than expected, along with resource issues on their end and plan check timelines, that caused delays. Commissioner Rice inquired about when Vista became a tenant at this location. Dana did not have that information on hand but commented that she could find out, if needed. Chair Pedersen questioned about the missing bicycle rack that used to be outside of Vista. Commissioner Saemann responded that the former Environmental Analyst created the custom bicycle rack with the help of the Public Works Department, but it was removed during Fiesta Hermosa and had not been returned to the location. Chair Pedersen voiced his hope that the project would be completed before the Summer of 2023 and Dana stated that the intent is to complete it during the first quarter of next year. Chair Pedersen commented that this is a straight-forward request and it has his support. Motion by Commissioner Saemann and seconded by Commissioner Hoffman to adopt by minute order the approval of a time extension request for previously approved Conditional Use Permit Amendment 18-3 (CUP 18-3) and Parking Plan Amendment 18-2 (PARK 18-2), by one (1) additional year, to July 9, 2023. Motion carried as follows: Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Hoffman, and Commissioner Rice 5 - Absent:0 VII. STAFF ITEMS a.REPORT 22-0516 PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (Administrative Assistant Melanie Bristow) Motion by Commissioner Hoffman and seconded by Commissioner Rice to receive and file the September 20, 2022 Planning Commission tentative agenda. Motion carried as follows: Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Hoffman, and Commissioner Rice 5 - Absent:0 b. VERBAL REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS Director Jeannie Naughton provided a verbal report on recent City Council actions. The prior-discussed missing bicycle rack was in need of refurbishment and it conflicted with most events located on Pier Plaza, per Public Works Director Joe SanClemente. The Public Works Team restored the rack and redeployed it in front of Noble Park in time for Fiesta Hermosa. Public Works also installed eight new racks in Schumacher Plaza. There are plans for eight more bicycle racks in the same location and five more near Scotty’s on 11th. At their regular meeting of August 9th, City Council approved two final maps and Page 4City of Hermosa Beach August 16, 2022Planning Commission Action Minutes - Final two amendment requests for staff augmentation in the Community Development Department. City Council also approved a resolution adopting a Historic Resources Preservation fee waiver policy. Part of that policy will waive up to 90% of application fees up to a maximum of $10,000 per application. The program will start with up to two waivers per year. c. STATUS REPORT ON MAJOR PLANNING PROJECTS Director Jeannie Naughton announced that the Zoning Code Update was still in progress and there will be a Special Meeting on the Zoning Code Update each month through the remainder of the year. Participation from the Community is encouraged. VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS There were no Commissioner Items. a. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS There were no comments from the Planning Commission. b. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no future agenda items requested. IX. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Hoffman and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried as follows: Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Hoffman, and Commissioner Rice 5 - Absent:0 The meeting was adjourned by Chair Pedersen at 6:43 PM. Page 5City of Hermosa Beach