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Home My WebLink About2016-07-19 PC Action Minutes Regular Meeting 1 Planning Commission Action Minutes July 19, 2016 ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON JULY 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 7:02 P.M. by Chairperson Hoffman. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. a) Introduction and welcome of new Commissioner David Pedersen b) Roll Call Present: Commissioners Flaherty, Pedersen, 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 June 21, 2016 action minutes ACTION: To approve the June 21, 2016 action minutes as amended for item 6 on page 2 under “Action” that numbers "72" and "71" are transposed. MOTION by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Flaherty. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 5. Resolution(s) for Consideration – None Section II Public Hearing 6. VAR 16-2 -- Sign Variance to allow construction of a new monument sign at a legal nonconforming use (religious institution in a residential zone) at 1818 Monterey Boulevard, 2 Planning Commission Action Minutes July 19, 2016 and determination that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommended Action: To continue to the August 16, 2016 meeting as requested by the applicant. ACTION: To continue to the August 16, 2016 meeting as requested by the applicant. MOTION by Commissioner Flaherty and seconded by Commissioner Pedersen. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 7. CON 16-8 / PDP 16-10 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 74035 for a two-unit condominium project at 1022 – 1024 7th Street, 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 No. 74035 for a two-unit detached condominium project subject to conditions and determine the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Coming forward to speak about the matter: Manuel George and Andrea Valcourt. ACTION: To adopt the resolution, as presented, approving subject request for a Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 74035 for a two-unit detached condominium project subject to conditions and determine the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act MOTION by Commissioner Flaherty and seconded by Commissioner Saemann. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Comms. Flaherty, Pedersen, Rice, Saemann, Chairperson Hoffman NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 8. CUP 16-3 -- Conditional Use Permit to allow on-sale beer and wine service and consumption in conjunction with an existing restaurant, Hermosa Pub (formerly Big Mike’s Philly Cheese Steaks), until 11:00 p.m. daily at 1314 Hermosa Avenue; and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit allowing on-sale beer and wine service and consumption in conjunction with an existing restaurant, Hermosa Pub (formerly Big Mike’s Philly Cheese Steaks), until 11:00 P.M. daily, at 1314 Hermosa Avenue; and determining the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Coming forward to speak about the matter: Chris Runowicz. ACTION: To adopt the resolution, as presented, approving subject request for a Conditional Use Permit allowing on-sale beer and wine service and consumption in conjunction with an existing restaurant, Hermosa Pub (formerly Big Mike’s Philly Cheese Steaks), until 11:00 P.M. daily, at 1314 Hermosa Avenue; and determining the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. 3 Planning Commission Action Minutes July 19, 2016 MOTION by Commissioner Flaherty and seconded by Commissioner Saemann. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Comms. Flaherty, Saemann, Chairperson Hoffman NOES: Comms. Pedersen, Rice, ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Section III Hearing 9. S-21#27 -- Request to determine whether the property is a convex sloping lot and may use alternative points along the north and south property lines for the purpose of measuring building height at 925 Loma Drive. Staff Recommended Action: By Minute Order approve the request determining the property to be a convex sloping lot and to use alternative elevations with the exclusion of areas where fill soils are present toward the middle of the property. Chairman Hoffman recused himself due to living in close proximity to the project location, and left the room. Coming forward to speak about the matter: Stan Anderson Jim Rosenberger Ajio Zdziarski Thomas Stabile Bill Hallett Tara Stabile Alek Zdziarski Dan Jensen ACTION: The Planning Commission determined, by minute order, that the subject property to be a convex sloping lot and to use alternative elevations with the exclusion of areas where fill soils are present toward the middle of the property. MOTION by Commissioner Saemann and seconded by Commissioner Pedersen. The motion carried, noting the absence of Chairman Hoffman. 10. S-4#31 -- Determination whether the displays mounted by the Hermosa Beach Mural Project on the south and west side of the Municipal Parking Structure at 1301 Hermosa Avenue are “murals”. Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution determining the display is a mural and may exceed the maximum signage area, wall coverage and number of wall signs. Chairman Hoffman and Commissioner Flaherty recused due to serving on the Board of Directors of the Hermosa Beach Murals Project. Coming forward to speak about the matter: George Schmeltzer. ACTION: To adopt the resolution, as presented, determining the display is a mural and may exceed the maximum signage area, wall coverage and number of wall signs. 4 Planning Commission Action Minutes July 19, 2016 MOTION by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Pedersen. The motion carried, noting the absences of Chairman Hoffman and Commissioner Flaherty. Section IV 11. Staff Items a. Discussion on televisions in outdoor dining areas (requested by Commissioner Flaherty). ACTION: The Planning Commission consensus was to direct staff to bring back a Text Amendment regarding criteria for outward facing televisions at on-sale alcohol establishments. b. Report on City Council actions. c. Report on comprehensive planning processes. The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting for a public hearing to introduce the General Plan Environmental Impact Report on Monday, September 12, 2016, at 7:00 P.M. d. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda. e. Community Development Department activity report of May, 2016. f. Rotation/selection of new Vice Chairperson. ACTION: Commissioner Flaherty was chosen as the Vice Chairperson. 12. Commissioner Items ACTION: The Planning Commission directed staff to agendize a discussion regarding by right beer and wine till 11:00 P.M. 13. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 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 July 19, 2016. Peter Hoffman, Chairperson Ken Robertson, Secretary Date