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P.C. RESOLUTION 02-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA TO DENY A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR AN EXISTING SMALL BEER MANUFACTURER
WITH ON -SALE BEER AND WINE TO EXTEND HOURS TO 1:30
A.M. AND TO INCREASE BAR SEATING AREA; AND TO DENY A
PARING PLAN AMENDMENT TO USE OFF -SITE PARKING TO
MEET PARKING REQUIRMEMENTS FOR 58 11TH STREET
Section 1. An application was filed by Hamilton Gregg Brewworks, seeking a
conditional use permit and parking plan for extended hours; increased bar seating; and to
provide required parking off -site.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the application to amend the Conditional Use Permit on April 16, 2002, at which
testimony and evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the Planning
Commission
Section 3. Based on evidence received at the public hearing, the Planning Commission
makes the following factual findings:
1. In 1992 Hamilton Gregg Brewworks was approved to operate as a "Do -it Yourself
Brewery." The use was allowed based on interpretation of the Planning Commission, confirmed
by the City Council, that it fit within the C-2 zone category of a hobby supply business. In
January 1993, the Planning Commission approved a Parking Plan to allow the addition of a
refrigeration unit in the rear of business, resulting in a decrease in available on -site parking based
on the availability of public parking in the surrounding area.
2. The business has grown from a "Do -it Yourself' brewery business, where
customers used the facilities to include beer manufacturing on a small scale. The business is
currently operating as a small beer manufacturer under a Type 23 "Small Beer Manufacturer"
license from the State Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC). The license allows sales
and distribution of beer brewed on the premises, and was recently modified to also allow on -site
sales and consumption of the manufactured beer.
3. Through this requested C.U.P. and Parking Plan Amendment the applicant is
proposing to change and intensify the use from this "hobby supply" business to exclusively a
small beer manufacturer with on -sale beer. A bar area for serving and seating patrons of the
business is proposed in the location previously used for the kettles and work area for the do-it-
yourself portion of the beer manufacturing. These changes constitute an intensification of use to
a bar, and result in increased parking requirements.
4. The applicant is proposing to satisfy parking requirements off -site along the alley
to the west with managed tandem parking and with some of the spaces shared with other
commercial uses located to the west.
5. The property is zoned C-2, with commercially zoned property to the east and
west, a public parking lot to the north, and residential uses to the south.
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Section 4. Based on the foregoing factual findings, the Planning Commission makes
the following findings pertaining to the application for a Conditional Use Permit and Parking
Plan amendment:
1. The proposed changes will result in a substantial intensification of use,
especially in the evening hours, creating parking problems, and creating a bar use that will not
be compatible with adjacent residential uses.
2. The tandem and managed parking proposed off -site along the alley will not
supply an adequate amount of reliable and permanent parking to support the intensification of
use, and the location of the parking adjacent to residential uses will create a nuisance to those
residents.
Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby denies the
Conditional Use Permit and Parking Plan Amendment.
Section 6. Pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 any legal challenge
to the decision of the Planning Commission, after a formal appeal to the City Council, must be made
within 90 days after the final decision by the City Council.
VOTE: AYES: Hoffman, Kersenboom, Tucker
NOES: Chmn. Perrotti, Pizer
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 02-17 is a true and complete record of the action
taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, at their regular
meeting �etiza� r � April 16, 2002.
Sam Perrotti, Chairman
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Sol Bltt1nl Id, Secretary
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