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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 Chambers (Virtually)Tuesday, March 15, 2022
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission Regular Meeting was held virtually pursuant to Executive Order AB 361
issued by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 16, 2021. The meeting was called to order by Chair
Pedersen at 6:00 pm.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Community Development Director Ken
Robertson.
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 remotely.
Also present remotely: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Bob Rollins, Build & Code Enforcement Official
Carlos Luis, Senior Planner
Melanie Hall, Interim Associate Planner
Patrick Donegan, Assistant City Attorney
Paul LeBaron, Chief of Police
Dorothy Scheid, Police Lieutenant
IV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION -- ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
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The following person attended remotely to provide public comment:
1. Peggy Barr
a.REPORT
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Email from Anthony Higgins 2/28/22
2. Email from Anthony Higgins 3/1/22
3. SUPPLEMENTAL - Email from Peter Nolan 3/10/22
4. SUPPLEMENTAL - Email from Cynthia Furnberg 3/14/22
5. SUPPLEMENTAL - Email from Anthony Higgins 3/14/22
6. SUPPLEMENTAL - Link to 3/15/22 Planning Commission Meeting
Agenda per Anthony Higgins' Email
Attachments:
Motion by Vice Chair Izant and seconded by Commissioner Rice to receive and
file the written communications as presented. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Hoffman,
and Commissioner Rice
5 -
Absent:0
V. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Motion by Vice Chair Izant and seconded by Commissioner Rice to direct Staff to
investigate the code relating to drive-throughs and put an item on the April 6th
special meeting agenda to discuss the future of drive-throughs in Hermosa
Beach. All Commissioners approved adding this item to the April 6th agenda.
a. RECOGNITION OF KEN ROBERTSON'S RETIREMENT
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided a speech in recognition of Community
Development Director Ken Robertson's 33 years of service with the City of
Hermosa and his upcoming retirement on April 4, 2022.
Vice Chair Izant moved that item XII of the agenda be heard immediately after
the Consent Calendar. All Commissioners approved.
The motion carried.
SECTION I
CONSENT CALENDAR
VI.REPORT
22-0140
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
1. Action Minutes of the February 15, 2022 Planning Commission
Meeting
Attachments:
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Motion by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Saemann to
approve the action minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of
February 15, 2022 as presented. Motion carried as follow:
Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Hoffman,
and Commissioner Rice
5 -
Absent:0
Motion by Vice Chair Izant to hear item XII before item VII due to the Police
Chief's time constraints. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Saemann. The
motion carried.
XII.REPORT
22-0158
TRI-ANNUAL REPORT FOR ON-SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
1. Process and Standards, updated 2019
2. Police/ABC Report for this period
3. Police/ABC Report for last period
4. Police Statistics for this period
5. Police Officer Checks for this period
6. Police DUI Report
7. LA County Fire Inspection Report
8. Code Enforcement Data for this period
9. Code Enforcement Data for last period
Attachments:
Motion by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Vice Chair Izant to receive and
file the Tri-Annual Report covering the period from July 1, 2021 to December 31,
2021. Motion carried as follows:
Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Hoffman,
and Commissioner Rice
5 -
Absent:0
RESOLUTION(S) FOR CONSIDERATION
VII.REPORT
22-0139
Adoption of a Resolution Denying CUP 21-04 - Conditional Use Permit for
construction of a new 1,300 square foot commercial building with a
drive-thru and a 550 square foot patio area/outdoor seating area for the
proposed coffee shop (Starbucks) located at 204-210 Pacific Coast
Highway.
1. Draft Resolution No. 22-XXAttachments:
Motion by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Saemann to adopt
the attached resolution as amended by proposed changes from Vice Chair Izant
and Chair Pedersen denying the Conditional Use Permit (CUP 21-04) for
construction of a new 1,300 square foot commercial building with a drive-thru
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and a 550 square foot patio area/outdoor seating area for the proposed coffee
shop (Starbucks) located at 204-210 Pacific Coast Highway. Motion carried as
follows:
Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Hoffman,
and Commissioner Rice
5 -
Absent:0
SECTION II
PUBLIC HEARING
VIII.REPORT
22-0141
INFORMATION ONLY: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES, PROJECT ZONING
MAPS, MAILING AFFIDAVITS AND RADIUS MAPS
1. Public Notices
2. Project Zoning Maps
3. Mailing Affidavits
4. Radius Maps
Attachments:
IX.REPORT
22-0138
CON 21-08, PDP 21-07, VTPM #83522- Conditional Use Permit, Precise
Development Plan and Tentative Parcel Map No. 83522 for a two-unit
detached condominium project at 924-926 17th Street and determine the
project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA).
1. DRAFT Resolution No. 22-XX
2. Project Plans
3. Poster Verification
4. Site Photos
5. Radius Map
6. Zoning Map
7. Email from Peggy Barr 3/5/22
8. Email from Sybil Wolfe 3/6/22
9. Email from Melinda Brown 3/7/22
Attachments:
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt
the attached resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit (CON 21-08),
Precise Development Plan (PDP 21-07) and Tentative Parcel Map No. 83522 for a
two-unit detached condominium project at 924-926 17th Street, subject to
conditions, and determine the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Motion carries as follows:
Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Hoffman,
and Commissioner Rice
5 -
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Absent:0
The following people attended remotely to provide public comment:
1. Stacy Straus
2. Manuel George
3. Peggy Barr
4. James Wisely
5. Michelle
X.REPORT
22-0119
HLE 21-02, CUP 22-01, PDP 22-01, VTPM #83472 - A request for a
height limit exception to allow a new two-unit condominium project to
exceed the maximum allowable height of 30’-0” in the R-3 Residential Zone
and Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map No. 83472 for a two-unit attached condominium
project at 125 1st Court and to determine the project is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
1. Resolution No. 22-XX -Height Limit Exception
2. Resolution No. 22-XX – CUP, PDP, VTPM
3. Applicant Justification for Height Limit Exception
4. Site Photographs
5. SUPPLEMENTAL - Approved Height Limit Exception Cases Map
6. Surrounding Properties Exceeding the 30’-0” Height Limit Map
7. Radius Map
8. Poster Verification
9. Project Plans
10. Topographic Survey with Adjacent Lots
11. Ordinance No. N.S. 443
12. Ordinance No. 92-1074
13. Ordinance No. 95-1136
14. Email from Daniel Pondella 3/4/22
15. Email from Dana Rose 3/10/22
16. Supplemental - Emails & eComments for 125 1st Court
Attachments:
Motion by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Vice Chair Izant to direct Staff to
return with a resolution denying the Height Limit Exception for a new two-unit
condominium and denying the applicants’ request to exceed the maximum
allowable height to 30'-0." Motion carried as follows:
Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, and Commissioner Rice3 -
No:Commissioner Saemann, and Commissioner Hoffman2 -
Absent:0
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Motion by Commissioner Saemann and seconded by Commissioner Rice to adopt
a resolution approving with amendments the Conditional Use Permit, Precise
Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 83472 for a two-unit
attached condominium project at 125 1st Court and determine the project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Amendments to language in 2A to read: “Height, including required roof deck
railings, shall fully comply with the 30’-0” height limit. Precise building height
compliance shall be reviewed at the time of plan check to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director as a condition of approval.” Motion carried as
follows:
Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Hoffman,
and Commissioner Rice
5 -
Absent:0
The following people attended remotely to provide public comment:
1. Alex Ioda
2. Annabella Ioda
3. Daniel Pondella
4. Joe Gunning
5. Michael Wright
6. Raymond Jackson
7. Heather Caldwell
8. Barbara Gunning
9. Peter Tucker
XI.REPORT
22-0118
GPA 20-1, ZC 20-1, CON 20-5, PDP 20-10, TPM #83011- A request for a
General Plan Amendment 20-1 amending the land use designation from
Community Commercial (CC) to High Density Residential (HD), a Zoning
Code Change changing the zoning designation from Specific Plan Area 7
(SPA-7) to Residential- Professional (R-P), Conditional Use Permit 20-5,
Precise Development Plan 20-10, Tentative Tract Map #83011 to allow the
construction of a 12-unit attached condominium project at 911 1st Street
and to adopt the Initial Study and Negative Declaration pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
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1. Resolution 22-XX for General Plan Amendment and Zone Change
2. Resolution 22-XX for CON, PDP, Tentative Map
3. Project Plans
4. Initial Study and Negative Declaration
5. Application Justification
6. Site Photographs
7. Poster Verification
8. Existing Dwelling Unit Per Acre on 1st Street Map
9. Radius Map
10. General Plan Land Use Designation and Zoning Map (Existing and
Proposed)
11. Email from Steve Musich 3/4/22
12. Email from Barbara Punt Woods 3/7/22
13. Email from Michael Treidl 3/7/22
14. Email from Randy Davis 3/7/22
15. Email from Mike Glasman 3/7/22
16. Email from Steve Musich 3/8/22
17. Email from James Montero 3/9/22
18. SUPPLEMENTAL - Emails & eComments for 911 1st Street
Attachments:
Motion by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Vice Chair Izant to continue the
request at a future meeting for a General Plan Amendment 20-1 amending the
land use designation from Community Commercial (CC) to High Density
Residential (HD), a Zoning Code Change changing the zoning designation from
Specific Plan Area 7 (SPA-7) to Residential- Professional (R-P), Conditional Use
Permit 20-5, Precise Development Plan 20-10, Tentative Tract Map #83011 to
allow the construction of a 12-unit attached condominium project at 911 1st Street
and to adopt the Initial Study and Negative Declaration pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Motion carried as follows:
Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Hoffman,
and Commissioner Rice
5 -
Absent:0
The following people attended remotely to provide public comment:
1. Brandon Straus
2. Luigi Schiappa
3. Craig Rogers
4. Roza Ekimyan
5. Josh Krasnegor
6. Cynthia Furnberg
7. Kala Crow
This agenda item will be continued at a future Planning Commission Meeting.
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SECTION III
HEARING
XIII.REPORT
22-0162
Consideration of possible City of Hermosa Beach regulation of timeshares
and emerging businesses that offer timeshares or uses identical to that of
a timeshare such as a “fractional ownership” structure that operates as a
timeshare.
Recommended Action:
1. SUPPLEMENTAL - Draft Ordinance XX-XXAttachments:
Motion by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Vice Chair Izant to direct staff to
come back with a draft Ordinance Zone Text Amendment with appropriate
regulations on the discussed uses and set a future date for a Public Hearing.
Motion carried as follows:
Aye:Chair Pedersen, Vice Chair Izant, Commissioner Saemann, Commissioner Hoffman,
and Commissioner Rice
5 -
Absent:0
SECTION IV
XIV. STAFF ITEMS
a.REPORT
22-0142
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Planning Commission April 19, 2022 Tentative Future AgendaAttachments:
Motion by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Saemann to
receive and file the April 19, 2022 Planning Commission tentative future agenda
items, noting that they will be adding to the April agenda a resolution of denial
for the Height Limit Exception discussed on this agenda under item X. 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
Update from Community Development Director Ken Robertson that the Cannabis
Advisory Group is working on giving City Council a recommendation on whether
to have an alternative ballot measure or what kind of position to take on the
pending Cannabis ballot measure.
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c. VERBAL STATUS REPORT ON MAJOR PLANNING PROJECTS
No report on major Planning projects was given at this time.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Saemann to
adjourn until the Planning Commission Special Meeting on April 6, 2022. Motion
carried.
Chair Pedersen adjourned the meeting at 12:15 AM.
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