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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_Minutes_69.08.18D20TPES OF THE RBCULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, HERMOSA BEACH, ON MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 19699 AT 8:00 P.M. ROLL CALL - Present: Comm. Armer, Collis, Himmel, Noble Chairman Boice Absent: Comm. Hamilton, Stabler Motion was made by Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Collis, to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of August 4, 1969, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Motion was made by Comm. Collis, seconded by Comm. Himmel, to nominate Comm. Noble as Chairman of the Planning Commission. Motion was made by Comm. Armer, seconded by Chairman Boice, to nominate Comm. Stabler as Chairman of the Planning Commission. Chairman Boice moved to postpone voting until such time as a hill commission is present. Unanimously agreed. PROPOSED FREE CLINIC Use not listed in Zoning Ordinance and proposed to be conducted in C-3 Zone at 809 Pacific Coast Highway. City Planner explained that a basic question to be considered was, "What zone classification does this use belong?" In this particular case, the Planning Commission is authorized by the Zoning Ordinance to add the proposed use to the list of permitted uses or state that the use falls into same category as hospitals and sanitariums and requires a conditional use permit. Further aspects to be considered in analysing the use are: what is adequate parking for use; whether use requires public transportation; what hours of operation would be reasonable; how close to residences should it be allowed; and is the backyard to be used as part of the proposed business? The City Attorney stated that if the Planning Commission determines that the use is in a conditional use permit classification, a permit must be applied for and a public hearing held. At which time the Planning Commission could either approve or reject. Otherwise, the Commission could determine the specific zone for the permitted use thus eliminating the conditional use permit. - 2 - Mrs. Virginia Nolan, spokesman for the Clinic, stated that the idea was conceived by the Interfaith Community of the South Bay, a non- profit organization. Proposed operating plans were taken from the Hollywood and Long Beach operations. Building will have an off- street entrance, a director's office, examining rooms, lab and pharmacy combination, and counseling area. The staff is on a volunteer basis, the hours will be from 6-9:30 P.M. Simple, clinical diagnosis will be made, anything of a major nature will be referred to Harbor General. Mrs. Nolan stated that it would serve indigents and elderly persons as well as hippies. She estimated that 10 to 20 persons would be served in a normal evening. Chairman Boice asked what type of medication would be given. Mrs. Nolan replied that the Free Clinie Would be governed by the same rules that govern clinics. Comm. Armer requested the City Attorney's opinion regarding the classification procedure. Mr. Mirassou replied that there was a basic ambiguity regarding this use, and that the Planning Commission was charged with determining its proper location. If it can be placed in a zone classification no conditional use permit need be required; or it can be placed in a zone with a conditional use permit required. Chairman Boice asked if any off-street parking was available. Mr. Trott, Building Director, replied that none was. Mrs. Corazza, owner of the property where the use is proposed, said parking could be provided. Chairman Boice asked for the staff recommendations. Mr. Crawford replied that the staff felt that the use could be allowed in the C-3 Zone, which generally covered the areas planned for multi -purpose uses, with a conditional use permit, since it is similar to hospitals. Comm. Collis asked what criteria had been used to select this par- ticular zone and location. Mr. Noble Palm, 1827 9'm Street, Manhattan Beach stated that Hermosa was chosen: (1) because of its central location to the So. Bay cities, namely Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach; (2) space was available; (3) because of the "walk -in -trade" type of patients it would attract. Comm. Noble asked if the applicants had testimony from other commun- ities regarding nature or success of use. Mrs. Nolan replied that the Hollywood clinic was very successful. Comm. Noble asked what areas of attraction the applicants anticipated serving. Mrs. Nolan indicated that the facility was to serve the South Bay area; that it would not be a social center. -3- Mr. Gerry Evans, 2026 Palm Drive, Hermosa Beach, stated that he felt there was a need for this kind of service in this vicinity. Motion made by Comm, Armer, seconded by Comm. Himmel, to classify the Free Clinic or this type of clinic to a C-3 Zone, subject to a conditional use permit. AYES: Comm. Armor, Collis, Himmel, Chairman Boice NOES: Comm. Noble Motion made by Comm. Armor, seconded by Chairman Boice, to adopt Resolution P.C. 154-747, to encompass the previous motion for the reasons that the use as classified is compatible with C-3 definitions in our Zoning Ordinance and in our prospective general plan and in the guidelines that we have been attempting to achieve. In addition, the reason for the conditional use permit Mould be because it has been historically accepted as part of our use of conditional use permits in this City and that we restrict uses which are not com- patible with similar clinical operations. AYES: Comm. Armor, Collis, Himmel, Chairman Boice NOES: Comm. Noble Comm. Noble voted against the resolution because he felt the words "restricted to C-3 Zoning" was not necessary. Comm. indicated that it would like to have a doctor represented at the next meeting to discuss what degree of medication will be given; testimonies from communities having Free Clinics; information on the size and scope of other clinical projects. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 69-16 Application for a conditional use permit by Tastes Freez Commissary in order to construct and operate a takeout food establishment with outdoor dining facilities, on lots 16, 17, and 18 of Block 11# Hermosa Beach, know as 1029 Hermosa Avenue. The City Planner reported that Tastes Freez requests to construct and operate a takeout and open air food establishment having a metal roof and walls of more than one color. He stated that the use as requested poses some serious problems because of its particular location. This type of operation normally is vehicle oriented, located on a through street and catering to a takeout business. Applicant anticipates a substantial amount of walk-in traffic at this location. City has had police, juvenile, litter, and traffic problems with this kind of use in the downtown area. If use could change operation from a takeout food establishment to a restaurant, 4- eating within or in an enclosure, a different set of factors would be involved. The City Planner listed the required considerations for this type of conditional use permit: 1. Hours of operation: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 2. Distance from residential uses and zonings Twenty feet (across alley). 3. Damage or nuisance from noise, smoke, odor, dust, vibration, unsightliness, light. Most probable nuisances: Noise, human and mechanical; odor, cooking and garbage, light from late hours lighting. 4. Amount of off-street parking: Eight spaces proposed with extra -large turnaround area. None are required (in parking district). 5. Hazard from congregation: Experience with similar establishments in this area (Taco Heil, Winchell's and Poster's Freeze) indicate that considerable hazard will exist from the congregation of large numbers of juveniles, automobiles and motor- cycles. 6. Precautions taken by operator to assure compatibility of the surrounding area: Unknown at this time. 7. Site of proposed business in relation to size of streets servicing the area: 11th Street is effectively a part of the city's parking lot. Hermosa Avenue is a heavily traveled, divided street. No signal is provided at 11* Street for left turns. Vehicular access is limited thereby. Could create serious traffic hazard if volume of vehicles is heavy. Use of establishment normally greatest during peak traffic hours. 8. Other considerations: a. This kind of use is normally oriented toward vehicular traffic. The conversion to foot traffic orientation usually creates the problems Taco Bell has been experiencing. b. Uncontrolled open-air eating areas have generated problems. Laren Der Wisnerachnitzel, on Pacific Coast Highway, has created debris problems, although according to the Police Chief, it has been mach less of a nuisance than any of the down- town takeout establishments. -5- Petition received from Mr. & Mrs. Olsen, Lamb, Kahler, James, Freeman, and Mildred Misen protesting use at this location. The report from the Chief of Police was presented,, indicating present and anticipated problems in this area with this type of use. Public hearing opened at 9:11 P.M. Curt Spradley, President & General Manager of Tastee Freez, 1101 SG. Cypress Street, La Habra, stated his type of business does indeed eater to teenagers because beach areas attract this�,Articular age group; that he had shied away from enclosures because if there are going to be problems an enclosure compounds them whereas an open area aids in controlling them. However,,if the City requested that they enclose the area, they *vuld do so. Also, it disturbances arose and complaints received, the premises would be patrolled. Building was especially designed for the concealment of unslightly equipment and a certain amount of noise abatement. Comm. Noble asked how enclosures would compound congregation prob- lems. Mr. Spradley replied that juveniles congregate inside on cold evenings. Comm. Armer asked if the applicant had talked to Taco Bell owners. Mr. Spradley replied that they had not. Comm. Noble asked if applicant would be willing to hire a uniformed guard. Mr. Spradley answered that they would if needed. Henry Bowman, 216 Strand, Hermosa Beach, stated that he has a part- nership in the property adjacent to proposed use. Because of the age getup who frequent this type of operations, the potentially explosive problem of disturbances is always present. Due to the late hours, noise from the area is a detriment to renting. Also, there has been and will be a serious litter problem. Don Hersey, Manager of the Sea Sprite Motel, stated that because the wall adjacent to the residential property is two stories high, the top apartments can not be rented out. Also, he wondered if fumes would travel upward if the wall were to be removed. Public hearing closed at 9:28 P.M. Comm. Collis stated that he could appreciate the applicant's prob- lems, but that the best intentions are not enough. The Comm. has a responsibility to the people in the City in considering this type of request. Chairman Boiee stated that he felt no one on the Commission wants to keep business out of the City, that a dinner house in this location would be welcome, but Taco Bell's problems indicate serious drawbacks to this type of use. -6- Mr. Spradley said that he appreciates the Commission's position and the City's problem but that they have a unit in Tustin which has no problems while a facing Jack-in-the-box has had problems. He said that if the location is a problem location for us and the City, we shouldn't be there. Comm. Armer stated that he felt Tastee Preez would be borrowing trouble in this location. Comm. Himmel indicated that if police problems are related to success of establishment, he mDuld hate to see Tastee Freez do too well; that too many adjustments would be needed to make the place work. Comm. Noble added that he would like to see Tastee Freez in Hermosa Beach. He read the Police Chief's closing augument indicating the burden on the City. Motion made by Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Himmel, that the application be approved. AYES: None NOES: Comm. Armer, Collis, Himmel, Noble, Chairman Boice Motion made by Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Amer, to adopt Resolution P.C. 154-748, denying the request of Tastee Preez Commissary to construct and operate a takeout food establishment with outdoor .dining facilities, on lots 16, 17 & 18 of Block 11, Hermosa Beach, known as 1029 Hermosa Avenue. The basis for this denial is that it has been deemed by the Planning Commission that this location would not bensuitable for this type of use at this time due to some of the apparently insurmountable problems ex- perienced by other similar uses at similar locations in recent months. Based on the required considerations, this location is not suitable for the requested use. AYES: Comm. Armer, Collis, Himmel, Noble, Chairman Boice NOES: None CONDITIONAL USE PERmiT 6 Sixty day review of conditional use permit 69-9 issued to Pizza Palace, June 16, 19690 and subject to providing precise plans within sixty days. Mr. Crawford informed the Commission that no precise plan has been submitted at this time. A letter was sent to Mr. Kerhart, July 31, 1969, advising him of the requirements and hearing. He sent a reply dated August 49 1969, asking for an extension of 60 days because the operating engineers were on strike. Mr. Bacon, lessor, is having difficulty in fulfilling obligations. Motion made by Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Collis to allow an additional 60 days in which to submit the required precise plans. -7- AYES: Comm. Amer, Collis, Himmel, Noble, Chairman Boice NOES: None PROPOSED SATTMKFR IN Ctl-1 ZONE Use not listed in Zoning Ordinance and proposed to be conducted in C-1 Zone, at 30 Hermosa Avenue. Mr. Crawford indicated that this was a use not specifically mentioned in any zone. Applicant is asking to be placed in C-1 Zone. A letter had been received from the Building Director stating that the appli- cation has been submitted to conduct business of fabricating canvas boatcovers, and canvas boat accessories. The work is done with a power sewing machine and light hand tools. Portion of the work is performed at the location of the boat. A determination to be made whether this business would be similar and not detrimental to busi- nesses numerated in the C-1 Zone. Prime Wright, applicant, stated that articles would be sold at retail rather than wholesale. Fabrications would be custom made. Also, he would not object to a one year review by the Planning Commission. Motion made by Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Collis, that the proposed use be allowed in the C-1 Zone, subject to a conditional use permit. AYES: Comm. Armor,, Collis, Himmel, Noble, Chairman Boice NOES: None Motion made by Comm. Noble, seeended by Comm. Armor, to adopt Reso- lution P.C. 154-749, granting the :, request.; , ;.' by Mr. Prime Wright to allow in the C-1 Zone a sailmaking business subject to a conditional use permit. AYES: Cpma. Armor, Collis, Himmel, Noble, Chairman Boice NOES; None ORDINANCE TO AMRRM SEC. 110 Proposed amendment to City Zoning Ordinance N.S. 154 to revise application of Section 1104 relating to use of properties with potential zone classifications. The City Planner stated that to place a potential zone on another zone classification and say that the creation or expansion of normally permitted uses shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Com- mission, has been felt illegal by the City Attorney because of the possible elimination of use of property. A new set of words will have to be worked up by the City Attorney and the Staff. Public hearing opened at 10:09 P.M. Motion was made by Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Armer, to continue the public hearing for further study. AYES: Comm. Armer, Collis, Himmel, Noble, Chairman Boice NOES: None Continued to next meeting, September 3, 1969. LONG RM*E PSG Public hearing to amend Sections 600, 606, 607, and 800-C of Ordinance N.S. 154, as amended, to provide for a greater variety of develop- ment standards in the R-3 zone and to make C-3 zone conform to General Plan provisions, to be continued to next meeting, September 3, 1969. Consideration of Section 600-Use Pezmi.tted, continued to next meeting, September 3, 1969. Discussion of proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments concerning R-3 uses and development standards,, continued to next meeting, September 3, 1969. MISCELLANEOUS Proposed ordinance amending Article 14 to include references to B.Z.A. needs to be reworked before its brought before the Planning Commission; therefore, to be continued to next meeting, September 3, 1969. Appointment of committees to be continued to next meeting, September 3, 1969. The City Planner felt that once the election of officers is held, meetings during the week could be held in order to accomplish needed discussions. Meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M. 101�rlre- OF TIE RMLAR 14EE" IOS Or THE C MM i SS I ON OF THE MY OF ,CM BEACH, CAL f l: DIRM 1,4 110 SCE IS HERESY GIVEN that the L-lext reguiar meeting of the p1a:lnif'r C-cr-iii clan of .-he city of Hermosa Bm.5ch will to uc'y- by head an �.�. .?�� - r at 8:00 p.,R.. 3 n the council Crtembers of the City Wall. C1: offt h P'iann- g commission of the City or Hermosa Beach Posted: