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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_Minutes_70.03.02MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMIS- SION HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, HERMOSA BEACH, ON MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1970, AT 7:30 P. M. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:40 P. M. BY CHAIRMAN NOBLE. ROLL CALL - Present: Comm. Mulfinger, Stabler, Watters, Collis Chairman Noble Absent: Comm. Himmel Motion made by Comm. Stabler, seconded by Comm. Watters to postpone approval of the minutes of the February 16, 1970 meeting to the meeting of March 16, 1970 because Comm. Stabler had not been present at the meeting of February 16, 1970 and there would not be a voting quorum without him. C-70-4 Request of Harrison and Jack Wilson for a Conditional Use Permit to remodel the Texaco service station at the south east corner of Pacific Coast Highway and 5th Street (lots 17, 18 and 19 of Garden View Tract; 454 Pacific Coast Highway). City Planner Crawford explained that the Texaco Company wished to upgrade, remodel and rehabilitate their service station at 454 Pacific Coast Highway. He explained the proposed improvements including either one or two canopies over the pumps, adequate landscaping, possibly an open hoist to service campers, and indicated that the city staff recommends approval subject to conditions. Public Hearing opened at 7:45 p. m. Mr. Gordon O. McFarland, 4703 Cadison Street, Torrance, owner and operator of the business, indicated that the staff report covered the various aspects of the request, and that the suggested conditions were acceptable. Mrs. E. L. Lausen, 1908 Graham Avenue, Redondo Beach, stated that she owned the property directly behind the service station, and her tenants have complained about cars from the station running into their garage. She asked whether this hazard would be increased. Mr. McFarland said the problem will be alleviated when the alley is put through. City Planner Crawford explained that the city now owned the property through to 3rd Street, and had requested bids to do the alley improvement, with the work expected to be completed during this year. WIC Public Hearing closed at 7:47 p. m Comm. Stabler asked whether Texaco was making plans for future enclosure of the hoist in the building in order to accommodate the campers. Mr. Beck said that to his knowledge, no such plans were in process. Comm. Noble asked what prompted Texaco to rehabilitate this site. Mr. Beck replied that it is part of a general campaign to improve the image of the company. Comm. Watters inquired if Mr. McFarland would be willing to be included in a parking district in that area, if it were established, and Mr. McFarland agreed. Comm. Watters moved and Comm. Mulfinger seconded a motion to adopt Resolution P. C. 154-767 approving the request as submitted and shown on "Exhibit A" dated March 2, 1970, with the following conditions: 1. Driveways subject to approval of Public Works Director. 2. Landscaping to be low -maintenance type, subject to approval of Park Superintendent. 3. Two single canopies may be used instead of single, angular canopy. 4. No accessory businesses to be permitted (trailer sales, etc.) 5. A hoist be allowed in the southeasterly portion of the property, behind the tire rack for service of campers. 6. The applicant agrees to participate, if a parking district is established in that area, to the mutual benefit of all properties. AYES: Comm. Mulfinger, Stabler, Watters, Chairman Noble. C-70-4 NOES: None Approved ABSENT: Comm. Collis, Himmel Section 801 of N. S. 154 Proposed ordinance amending Section 801 of Zoning Ordinance. City Planner Crawford noted changes which have been incorporated in the ordinance after consultation with the City Attorney. On Page 2, Item 4, Exception, the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption upon the premises cannot be located more than one hundred (100) feet at the closest point from an "R" Residential Zone pro- perty. On Page 3, Item C, a "one time only" performance sponsored by merchants licensed to do business in the city, as well as citizens groups, will not require a Conditional Use Permit, but will still require approval of the City Council. Comm. Watters questioned whether items which require a Conditional Use Permit will still need approval of the City Council, and City Planner Crawford said they would still need a permit for entertainment. Comm. Stabler was concerned with the effect of the ordinance on non -conforming -3- alcoholic beverage businesses, and Mr. Crawford explained that the Council can protest change of ownership if they can demonstrate that the owner has an unacceptable police record. Public Hearing opened at 8:15 p. m. No one appeared to be heard, Public Hearing closed at 8:16 p. m. Motion made by Comm. Stabler, seconded by Comm. Watters to adopt P. C . 154- 768 recommending the proposed ordinance, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. N. S. 154, AS AMENDED, BY DELETING AND REPLACING SECTION 801, 'LIMITATIONS ON PERMITTED USES IN C-1, C-2 AND C-3ZONES'", to the City Council for their adoption. AYES: Comm. Mulfinger, Stabler, Watters, Chairman Noble. NOES: None ABSENT: Comm. Collis, Himmel. Proposed Business at 1332 Hermosa Avenue City Planner Crawford said that the proposed business would entail the sale of sporting goods, packaged kits of minibikes, and sport clothing, and indicated that the Planning Commission was asked to consider whether this use would be proper in a C-2 zone. He explained that C-2 is a general commercial zone encom- passing many types of businesses including hardware stores and department stores, and it was felt by the Commission that the specialty items to be carried by the pro- posed business would fall in this category. A discussion followed including Mr. Richard De Smidt, 510 E. Alondra, Gardena, the manager of the proposed business. The Commission questioned him on the items now stored at the location, which he said were not necessarily to be sold there, but were being stored because of an expiration of their former lease, and the fact that their new building in Hawthorne had not been completed. In answer to further questioning, Mr. De Smidt explained that his inventory would be sports related; boating, fishing, recreation items. He expected to clean up and paint the premises, had a one-year lease with option to renew, and had been attracted to the location by one of the owners of the building who hoped this new business would stimulate further business in the area. He said that no completed or motor- ized vehicles or any auto parts would be stored or sold on the premises. Comm. Collis arrived at 8:3 0 p. m. He also stated that no repairs would be done on the premises, and that they had been attracted to the building because of the large display area. Comm. Stabler requested a review of the purposes of the three commercial zones. It was indicated that the C-1 zone was a "light" or neighborhood business zone, the C-2 a "medium" or comparison shopping (pedestrian oriented) zone, and the C-3 a "heavy" or automobile oriented zone. Comm. Noble felt that the proposed use was a sort of sporting good department store, provided there were no sale of assembled minibikes or used parts, engines or assembly of automotive parts on the premises. It was agreed that the proposed use was marginal in that relatively slight changes in operation could make it a C-3 rather than C-2 zone use. Motion made by Comm. Watters, seconded by Comm. Mulfinger, that this kind of business would be compatible in the C-2 zone subject to Planning Commission review, with the clear understanding that no manufacturing, assembling, or warehousing of any used parts or automotive equipment would be allowed, and that after a period of one year the request would be reviewed for conformance to the above. AYES: Comm.- Mulfinger, Stabler, Watters, and Chairman Noble. NOES: None ABSTAIN: Comm. Collis (due to late arrival) ABSENT: Comm. Himmel. Proposed Amendment - Article 9.5 of N. S . 154 City Planner Crawford explained the Planned Development District Ordinance, and indicated that an alternative, Section 956, had been devised which he had discussed with the City Attorney and received a more favorable response. The Commission felt the ordinance should be restudied by the Zoning Committee. Motion by Comm. Stabler, seconded by Comm. Collis to continue the hearing to April 6, 1970, and to refer it to the Zoning Committee, suggesting that Mr. Abraham Krushkov be contacted for his review and comments and that the City Attorney be present. AYES: Comm. Collis, Mulfinger, Stabler, Watters, and Chairman Noble. NOES: None ABSENT: Comm. Himmel Ordinance Amendment - Section 1104 Motion made by Comm. Collis, seconded by Comm. Mulfinger to continue to April 6, 1970. AYES: Comm. Collis, Mulfinger, Stabler, Watters, and Chairman Noble. NOES: None ABSENT: Comm. Himmel moll Miscellaneous City Planner Crawford informed the Commission that a meeting had been arranged with Mr. Lewis of the Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control on March 16, 1970, to discuss A.B.C. policies, alcoholic outlets, etc. The meeting planned with Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach is recommended to be at Sam's Cafe in Torrance on March 31, 1970 to explore mutual planning questions. The Commission suggested the following possible agenda items: Herondo and its effect. Annexation of Redondo Beach to Hermosa Beach A Tri-cities 701 Housing plan project. Adjournment, 9:35 p. m. The next meeting will be March 16, 1970. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing Minutes h ve been approved by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach at regular meeting held the 2nd of March, 1970 .. I] E /� JOE B . NOBLE, Chairman OLLIS , Secretary