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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-28 PC Action Minutes Special Meeting 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes July 28, 2025 Open Session 6:00 PM Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Hirsh called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chair Izant. 3. ROLL CALL Administrative Assistant Melanie Hurtado announced a quorum. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion: To approve the agenda. Moved by: Vice Chair Stephen Izant Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty A voice vote was taken on this item. Members Present: Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice Chair Stephen Izant, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, Commissioner Greg McNally 2 Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice Chair Stephen Izant, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, Commissioner Greg McNally Motion Carried 5. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: To approve the consent calendar. 6.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 20, 2025 - 25-CDD-095 Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Commissioner Greg McNally A voice vote was taken on this item. Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice Chair Stephen Izant, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, Commissioner Greg McNally Motion Carried 7. PUBLIC HEARING 7.a REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP 24-02) AND PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP 24-01) TO ALLOW A 3-STORY MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 54 HERMOSA AVENUE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (C-1) ZONE UNDER MPA 24-001 - 25-CDD-104 Contract Planner Kaneca Pompey provided a presentation. In-Person Public Comments were provided by: • Charles Belak-Berger • Scott Hayes • Rachael Hayes • Yvonne Bernard Motion: To adopt resolution 25-09 approving Master Planning Application (MPA 24-001) for the construction of a new three-story mixed use development consisting of a commercial unit, single-family dwelling unit, and accessory dwelling unit located at 54 Hermosa Avenue, subject to 3 conditions of approval, amended to add language to state that neither the condominium nor the ADU may be used as a Short Term Rental unless permitted by the Hermosa Municipal Code; and to determine the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per section 15303, Class 3 of the CEQA Guidelines (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). Moved by: Vice Chair Stephen Izant Commissioner Hoffman made a friendly amendment to include a condition that Staff will review trash enclosure plans prior to approval. Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty A voice vote was taken on this item. Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice Chair Stephen Izant, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, Commissioner Greg McNally Motion Carried 7.b REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP 24-09), PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP 24-09), AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM 83011) AT 911 1ST STREET TO CONSOLIDATE THREE EXISTING LOTS INTO A SINGLE GROUND LOT, A SUBDIVISION CREATING 13 CONDOMINIUMS - 25-CDD-108 Contract Planner Kaneca Pompey provided a presentation. Public Comments were provided by: • Lorenzo Schiappa (in-person) • Michael B. Levin (in-person) • Michelle (virtual) • Kala Crow (virtual) Motion: To adopt resolution 25-10 approving Precise Development Plan 24-09, Conditional Use Permit 24-09, and recommending approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 83011, amended to add language to specify that applicant shall file a traffic plan as a traffic control measure; and include staff recommendation to revise section four of the resolution to correct the application numbers and date of the hearing; approving the consolidation of 4 three existing lots into a single ground lot and a subdivision of 13 condominiums for a new mixed-use development consisting of twelve residential units and a single commercial unit at 911 1st Street, subject to conditions of approval; and to determine the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per section 153322, Class 32 of the CEQA Guidelines (Urban Infill). Moved by: Vice Chair Stephen Izant Seconded by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice Chair Stephen Izant, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, Commissioner Greg McNally Motion Carried 8. STAFF ITEMS 8.a COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT Community Development Director Alison Becker shared an update from the June 11th City Council meeting. She also announced reduced counter hours on Wednesdays to support the City’s records digitization project; the new start time for Commission meetings (6:00 p.m.); the Special Meeting scheduled for September 8th and notice of a comprehensive update on Housing Element implementation at the October meeting. Finally, she reported that staff intends to bring the new Zoning Code Administrative Procedures to City Council by end of the year. The draft will be available for review in early Fall. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS 10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Motion: To adopt the amended Tentative Future Agenda, noting that the meeting time will now be at 6:00 p.m. 10.a COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA - 25-CDD-097 Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Vice Chair Stephen Izant Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice Chair Stephen Izant, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, Commissioner Greg McNally Motion Carried 11. PUBLIC COMMENT 5 12. ADJOURNMENT Motion: To adjourn the meeting. Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Commissioner Greg McNally A voice vote was taken on this item. Ayes (5): Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Vice Chair Stephen Izant, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, Commissioner Greg McNally Motion Carried The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.