HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-19 PC Action Minutes Regular MeetingACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON
APRIL 19, 2016, 7:00 P.M.,
AT THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
All public testimony and the dei!iberations of the Planning Commission can be viewed
on the City°s web site at www.lie rmosab h.()rg, On -Demand Video of City M etiers„
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 P.M. by Chairperson Allen.
Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Allen, Flaherty, Rice, Saemann, Chairperson 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 March 15, 2016 action minutes
ACTION: To approve the March 15, 2016 action minutes as presented.
MOTION by Commissioner Flaherty and seconded by Commissioner Rice. The motion
carried, noting the abstention of Chairperson Hoffman.
5. Resolution(s) for Consideration — None
Section II
Public Hearing
6. CON 16-5 / PDP 16-5 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map No. 74120 for a 2-unit condominium project at 600 10th Street, and
determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit,
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Precise Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map #74120 for a two -unit
attached condominium project subject to conditions and determine the project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Coming forward to speak about the matter:
Garrett Stearns
Michael Sams
Yuval Steiman
ACTION: To adopt a resolution approving subject two -unit condominium project with
modification to add Condition No. 29 for the applicant to work with staff to increase
articulation and aesthetics of east elevation finishes and materials, and determine the
project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
MOTION by Chairperson Hoffman and seconded by Commissioner Flaherty. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Comms. Allen, Flaherty, Rice, Saemann, Chairperson Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
7. CUP 16-1 -- Conditional Use Permit amendment to allow on -sale general alcohol at an
existing restaurant with on -sale beer and wine, live entertainment and outdoor seating at
1139 - 1141 Aviation Boulevard (Suzy's Bar & Grill), and determination that the project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution denying the proposed Conditional Use
Permit Amendment.
Coming forward to speak about the matter:
Salvatore Longo
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Russ Omey
Michael Glasman
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Bruce Clancy
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Moore
Roberta Mo
Ed Janjigian
Betsy Ryan
Jonathan Allen...
Fran Thompson
Patricia Jones
Pat Seitz
Mary Somers
Russell Somers
Michael Pliskin
Barbara Clark
Dan Garcia
Julian Katz
Robert Rosenfeld
Laura Mani -Kelly
Dency Nelson
RayRiddle
Michael Holmes
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! Suzy Husner
Alice Villabolos
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Rosalind Bender
Sterling Moore
Amber DilIaha
Todd Flamlm
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Ro bent Atkins
Byran McNader
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Art G.
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ACTION: To adopt a resolution denying the proposed Conditional Use Permit Amendment.
MOTION by Commissioner Saemann and seconded by Commissioner Allen. The motion
carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Comms. Allen, Flaherty, Rice, Saemann, Chairperson Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
8. TEXT 16-2 -- An amendment to the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to expressly prohibit
short-term vacation rentals in non-commercial zoning districts, and determining the project
is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution recommending the City Council adopt
a text amendment to expressly prohibit short-term vacation rentals in residential zoning
districts, and determine the project is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
Coming forward to speak about the matter:
Michael Glasman
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Robert Re er
Brandon Br awner
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Patricia Hausler
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Alan Thom sen
Claudia Du Prezzi
Anna Jen
Keri Hogan
Scott McMurrey
Michele Zee Hanplor
Ed Kushins
Evelyn Conley
Carol Reznichek
Cassandra Gorna I Sorrell
Yumi Takayama
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Betsy Ryan
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Gerry Buds -....
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� Sam Perrotti
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Rosalind, Brv.....
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Karynne Thim
Peter Tucker
ACTION: To adopt a resolution recommending City Council approval of subject code
amendment with modifications to add the words "or consideration" to the end of each
sentence of proposed ordinance sections 2 — 8, and determine the project is not subject to
the California Environmental Quality Act.
MOTION by Commissioner Flaherty and seconded by Commissioner Saemann. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Comms. Allen, Flaherty,
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
None
Rice, Saemann, Chairperson Hoffman
9. PDD 14-11 -- Precise Development Plan and certification of an Environmental Impact
Report for installation and operation of up to four transpacific submarine cable systems at
two possible locations on Longfellow Avenue and 25th Street between Hermosa Avenue
and Manhattan Avenue; and installation of power feed equipment to be located at 1601
Pacific Coast Highway.
Staff Recommended Action: To certify the Environmental Impact Report, and adopt the
Mitigation Monitoring Program and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and approve
the Precise Development Plan subject to conditions.
Commissioner Rice recused herself due to living in close proximity to the project location,
and left the room.
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Coming forward to speak about the matter:
Chris Brungardt
Tracy Hopkins
Rosalind Bender
ACTION:
Dency Nelson
Peter Tucker
Carole Stonich
Lyn Clemons
Rose McLauren
Alan Thompsen
1) To adopt a resolution certifying the Environmental Impact Report and adopt the
Mitigation Monitoring Program and Statement of Overriding Considerations.
MOTION by Commissioner Flaherty and seconded by Commissioner Saemann. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Comms. Allen, Flaherty, Saemann, Chairperson Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Comm. Rice
2) To adopt a resolution approving subject Precise Development Plan request.
MOTION by Commissioner Flaherty and seconded by Commissioner Saemann. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Comms. Allen, Flaherty, Saemann, Chairperson Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Comm. Rice
10. TEXT 16-3 -- Text Amendment to allow portable A -frame signs on public sidewalks in
commercial districts, and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution recommending the City Council adopt
a text amendment to allow portable A -Frame signs, and determine the project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Coming forward to speak about the matter: Lyn Clemons
ACTION: To adopt a resolution, as presented, recommending City Council approval of
subject Text Amendment, and determine the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act.
MOTION by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Chairperson Hoffman. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Comms. Allen, Flaherty, Rice, Saemann, Chairperson Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ABSENT: None
Section III
11. Staff Items
a. Report on City Council actions.
b. Report on comprehensive planning processes.
c. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda.
d. Community Development Department activity report of February, 2016.
12. Commissioner Items
13. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 12:17 A.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 April 19, 2016.
Peter Hoffman, Chairperson � Mob iC, Secretary
Date
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