HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-01-19 PC Action Minutes Regular Meeting 1 Planning Commission Action Minutes
January 19, 2016
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON
JANUARY 19, 2016, 7:00 P.M.,
AT THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
All public testimony and the deliberations of the Planning Commission can be viewed
on the City’s web site at www.hermosabch.org, On-Demand Video of City Meetings
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 P.M. by Vice Chair Hoffman.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Allen, Flaherty, Saemann, Vice Chair Hoffman
Absent: None
Also Present: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Kim Chafin, Senior Planner
Lauren Langer, Assistant City Attorney
Aaron Gudelj, Assistant Planner
Nicole Ellis, Assistant Planner
Kathy Khang, Planning Intern
3. Oral / Written Communications
Anyone wishing to address the Commission regarding a matter not related to a public
hearing on the agenda may do so at this time.
Section I
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Approval of the November 17, 2015 action minutes
ACTION: To approve the November 17, 2015 action minutes with one change on vote for
item No. 6 to replace Perrotti’s name with Saemann.
MOTION by Commissioner Flaherty and seconded by Commissioner Saemann. The
motion carried by a unanimous vote.
5. Resolution(s) for Consideration – None
Section II
Public Hearing
6. VAR 16-1 -- Variance for expansion of an existing single family residence on a walk-street
noncompliant with parking requirements at 43 6th Street, and determination that the project
is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving a Variance and determining
the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
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ACTION: To adopt a resolution approving subject Variance request as presented.
MOTION by Commissioner Flaherty and seconded by Commissioner Allen. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Comms. Allen, Flaherty, Saemann, Vice Chair Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
7. CUP 15-12 / PARK 15-9 -- Conditional Use Permit and Parking Plan Amendment to expand
an existing 5,400 square foot educational institution (Fusion Academy and Learning
Center) approximately 3,800 square feet at an existing multi-tenant commercial building
with shared parking at 1601 Pacific Coast Highway, and determination that the project is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the Resolution approving a Condition Use Permit
Amendment and a Parking Plan Amendment subject to conditions and determination that
the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
ACTION: To adopt a resolution approving subject request with one change to add to
condition #11 this sentence: Employees of Suites 260 and 285 shall be required to park in
lower levels of the parking structure.
MOTION by Commissioner Allen and seconded by Commissioner Saemann. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Comms. Allen, Flaherty, Saemann, Vice Chair Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
8. CON 16-1 / PDP 16-1 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map No. 73779 for a two unit condominium at 1121 Manhattan Avenue
and 1120 Palm Drive, and determination that the project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit,
Precise Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map #73779 for a two-unit
detached condominium project subject to conditions and determine the project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
ACTION: To adopt a resolution approving subject request as presented.
MOTION by Commissioner Flaherty and seconded by Commissioner Saemann. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Comms. Allen, Flaherty, Saemann, Vice Chair Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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9. PDP 14-11 -- Informational Session on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the
Transpacific Fiber Optic Cable Project including opportunity for public comment (The public
review and comment period for written comments is from January 4, 2016 to February 17,
2016).
There was no action taken. The Planning Commission conducted informational session
and accepted public input and responded to questions.
10. TEXT 16-1 -- Consideration of a Text Amendment to Expressly Prohibit All Commercial
Marijuana Land Uses Throughout the City, Including Delivery Services and the Commercial
or Personal Cultivation of Marijuana for Medical Use.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the Resolution recommending that the City Council
amend sections 17.42.110, 17.26.030 and 17.28.020 of the Zoning Ordinance to expressly
prohibit all commercial land uses related to marijuana sales, cultivation and delivery.
ACTION: To adopt a resolution, as presented, recommending that the City Council amend
sections 17.42.110, 17.26.030 and 17.28.020 of the Zoning Ordinance to expressly prohibit
all commercial land uses related to marijuana sales, cultivation and delivery.
MOTION by Commissioner Saemann and seconded by Commissioner Allen. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Comms. Allen, Flaherty, Saemann, Vice Chair Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
11. TEXT 15-2 -- Text Amendment to the Municipal Code, Title 17 (Zoning) to allow a parking
credit for conversion of non-restaurant use to restaurant use within the Downtown District in
conjunction with approval of a Parking Plan, and adoption of an Environmental Negative
Declaration (continued from the November 17, 2015 meeting).
Staff Recommended Action: Continue to February 16, 2016 a public hearing to consider
Text Amendment 15-2 to allow a parking credit for conversion of a non-restaurant use to
restaurant use within the Downtown District in conjunction with approval of a Parking Plan.
ACTION: To continue to February 16, 2016 meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Saemann and seconded by Commissioner Flaherty. The
motion carried by the following vote:
YES: Comms. Flaherty, Saemann, Vice Chair Hoffman
NOES: Comm. Allen
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
12. CUP 15-6 -- Conditional Use Permit to construct an unmanned wireless telecommunications
facility consisting of (12) panel antennas, (12) Remote Radio Units and associated
equipment at 1200 Artesia Boulevard (Verizon Wireless); and determination that the project
is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (continued from the
August 18 and October 20, 2015 meetings).
Staff Recommended Action: Project withdrawn by the applicant.
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ACTION: To receive and file.
MOTION by Commissioner Saemann and seconded by Commissioner Flaherty. The
motion carried by a unanimous vote:
Section III
13. Staff Items
a. Resignation letter from Chairman Ron Pizer.
b. Memorandum regarding tentative dates for additional Planning Commission meetings
for General Plan discussion.
ACTION: The Planning Commission consensus was to tentatively schedule the last
Monday of the month at 6pm for March, April and May 2016 for additional discussion
regarding PLAN Hermosa, if needed.
c. Report on City Council actions.
d. Report on comprehensive planning processes.
e. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda.
f. Community Development Department activity report of October and November, 2015.
14. Commissioner Items
15. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:39 P.M.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Minutes are a true and complete record of the action taken by the
Planning Commission of Hermosa Beach at the regularly scheduled meeting of January 19,
2016.
Peter Hoffman, Vice Chair Ken Robertson, Secretary
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