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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_Minutes_75.05.29MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, HERMOSA BEACH, ON THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1975, AT 7:30 P.M. Meeting called to order by Chmn. Rosenberger at 7:32 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Comm. Burt, Haller, Hough, Collis and Chmn. Rosenberger Absent: None Also present was Rod Merl, Planning Director APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Comm. Burt, seconded by Comm. Haller, to approve the minutes of May 12, 1975, with the following change: Page 5, paragraph 4: 3rd sentence to read, "Comm. Hough suggested that the money be budgeted for proper drainage in the 1600 block of Ardmore." Ayes: Comm. Burt, Collis, Haller, Hough, and Chmn. Rosenberger Noes: None Absent: None Mr. Merl said the budget hearings are scheduled for June 16, 17, and 18, agendas to be supplied as soon as they are developed. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS Motion by Comm. Burt, seconded by Comm. Haller, to approve Resolution P.C. 154-1025 as submitted. Ayes: Comm. Burt, Collis, Haller, Hough, and Chmn. Rosenberger Noes: None Absent: None Motion by Comm. Burt, seconded by Comm. Haller, to approve Resolution P.C. 154-1026 as submitted. Ayes: Comm. Burt, Collis, Haller, Noes: None Absent: None LEGAL DETERMINATIONS 1514 Palm Drive Hough, and Chmn. Rosenberger Mr. Merl reviewed a report from the Building and Safety Director that two units probably existed at the time of construction in 1947-48, staff concurring in their recommendation for approval. Public hearing opened 7:38 p•m• No one wished to be heard. Closed 7:39 p.m. Motion by Comm. Collis, seconded by Comm. Hough, to approve (with Resolution of Approval--P.C. 154-1027). Ayes: Comm. Burt, Collis, Haller, Hough, and Chmn. Rosenberger Noes: None Absent: None PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - May 29, 1975 page 2 418-420 A & 420 B Montere Mr. Merl read a report from the Building Department requesting recognition of a unit at 418 and in the rear, two units at 420A and 420B Monterey, with a 1945 rent control form included in the documentation. Public hearing opened 7:42 p.m. Mr. Lingenfelder, 418 Monterey, said there is also a record of the County Assessor's, showing it as a double unit under class, dated 10-30-45. Mr. Merl affirmed. Public hearing closed 7:43 p.m. Motion by Comm. Haller, seconded by Comm. Hough, to approve (with Resolution of Approval--P.C. 154-1028). Ayes: Comm. Burt, Collis, Haller, Hough, and Chmn. Rosenberger Noes: None Absent: None 222-224 LonSfellow Mr. Merl reviewed a report from the Building Department with analysis and recommendation for recognition of two units, in which staff concurs. Chmn. Rosenberger asked if item #2 under "Inspection by Building Department" meets the requirements. Mr. Merl replied that the Commission is voting in terms of zoning; any violations will come before the Building Department or will be adjudicated by the Board of Appeals. Public hearing opened 7:45 p.m. Eric Lawrence, 230 Long Avenue, submitted an affidavit showing that there have been two units there for the past seven years. Public hearing closed 7:46 p.m. Motion by Comm. Haller, seconded by Comm. Hough, to approve with the condition that items not meeting code come before the Building Department or be adjudicated by the Appeals Board -(with Resolution of Approval--P.C. 154-1029). Ayes: Comm. Burt, Collis, Haller, Hough, and Chmn. Rosenberger Noes: None Absent: None 17TH STREET VACATION Mr. Merl said this request does not directly concern whether 17th Street should or should not be vacated now, but if at a future date the City wishes to vacate it, it is necessary to have from the Planning Commission their finding as to whether the vacation is in accord with the General Plan; there is no 17th Street shown on the circulation plan. He said if,vacated, that will become part of the school property, as the district owns the adjacent property. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - May 29, 1975 page 3 Public hearing opened 7:51 p.m. No one wished to be heard. Closed 7:51 p.m. Motion by Comm. Hough, seconded by Comm. Haller, to declare that it is consistent with the General Plan and Open Space Plan provided that the utility easement is retained. Ayes: Comm. Burt, Collis, Haller, Hough, and Chmn. Rosenberger Noes: None Absent: None Motion by Comm. Hough, seconded by Comm. Haller, to adopt Resolution P.C. 154-1030 declaring that the Planning Commission held public hearing and review of the General Plan, the Circulation and Open Space elements, finding the vacation of 17th Street consistent with those plans, provided that the utility easement is retained. Ayes: Comm. Burt, Collis, Haller, Hough, and Chmn. Rosenberger Noes: None Absent: None OPEN SPACE ZONE R-2 AMENDMENTS AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS Mr. Merl said several items that require Environmental Impact Report approval will have to be continued since the Board of Zoning Adjustments was unable to act upon them due to lack of a quorum. Motion by Comm. Hough, seconded by Comm. Collis, to continue Item #6 (Open Space Zone), and Item #9 (Conditional Use Permit's for 711 Prospect Avenue) 160-168-176 Hill Street, and 1330-32 Strand) to the next regular meeting of June 9, 1975; and Item#8 (R-2 Amendments) to the regular meeting of June 23, 1975• Ayes: Comm. Burt, Collis, Haller, Hough, and Chmn. Rosenberger Noes: None Absent: None HOUSING ELEMENT Mr. Merl said there are copies of the completed document available at the Hermosa Beach Public Library, and it has been advertised again in the paper, as the Commission requested He said that the document incorporates all revisions to that date of issue, but several Commissioners have further additions. Comm. Hough added, on page 5, items 3 and 4 to the last paragraph: 3) inadequate and low standard housing 4) creating health and welfare problems for residents Comm. Haller added the Special Environmental Goals, following the last paragraph on page 9• Chmn. Rosenberger added item No. 12 on page 53: No. 12. Creation of a formal, comprehensive implementation document that will specifically carry out the policies, goals and objectives here delineated will be forthcoming, with the purpose of implementing this document within the near future. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - May 29, 1975 page 4 Chmn. Rosenberger directed staff to excerpt items pertaining to housing and environ- mental improvement from a list of Federal and State programs provided by Comm. Hough, to be added to Appendix E., page 60. He also requested that Appendix G, page 62, be enlarged to show data from 1970, to make the title more descriptive, and to show the source of the data tabulated. Mr. Merl summarized the document for the benefit of the audience. Public hearing opened 8:04 p.m. No one wished to be heard. Closed 8:05 p.m. Motion by Comm. Collis, seconded by Comm. Hough, to approve with the stated changes and additions. Ayes: Comm. Burt, Collis, Haller, Hough, and Chmn. Rosenberger Noes: None Absent: None Motion by Comm. Collis, seconded by Comm. Hough, to approve Resolution P.C. 154-1031 incorporating the Housing Element as a part of the General Plan of the City of Hermosa Beach. Considerable time and effort have been spent by the Commission and staff, and extensive public hearings have been held to establish the goals and objectives for this element, which is one of the required elements of the General Plan as specified under California statute. Ayes: Comm. Burt, Collis, Haller, Hough, and Chmn. Rosenberger Noes: None Absent: None 24TH PLACE BARRICADE The Engineering Department requested revieV, and approval of the proposed barricade and one-way traffic pattern on 24th Place. Mr. Merl said Mr. Putz felt that there is no safety problem concerning the barricade or the left turn on Pacific Coast Highway. Approval has been received from residents and from the Board of Zoning Adjustments for both the barricade and the one-way traffic pattern (Engineering department survey). Comm. Haller said the public response showed that nine residents wanted a complete cul-de-sac with two-way traffic and seven wanted it one-way; her preference is for the cul-de-sac. Regarding the cul-de-sac, Mr. Merl said he thinks it is a 30' street; a member of the audience said the street goes from building to building, with the 10' space now being used for yards/parkway belonging to the city. Comm. Collis suggested notification of all concerned property owners by mailer request- ing a choice of one of the two alternatives, excluding leaving it as is, so the Plan- ing Commission could make a final recommendation to the city. Comm. Hough pointed out that most of the people polled want the cul-de-sac. Recommendation by Comm. Collis, seconded by Comm. Hough, that 24th Place be cul-de-sac in an appropriate fashion as determined by the City Engineer, westerly of the commer- cially -zoned property, with two-way traffic either side of the cul-de-sac. This action should be sent to those property owners affected on 24th Place. Ayes: Comm. Burt, Collis, Haller, Hough, and Chmn. Rosenberger Noes: None Absent: None PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - May 29, 1975 page 5 Chmn. Rosenberger said there should definitely be a response from the neighborhood as the Planning Commission has differed from the Board of Zoning Adjustments decision. NOISE ELEMENT Mr. Merl said the document is being reorganized to make it more readable. Chmn. Rosenberger suggested that anyone having further input, contact Mr. Merl. Motion by Comm. Hough to continue to the second regular meeting of June. So ordered. STAFF REPORTS Mr. Merl said that at the Tuesday meeting of the City Council, they considered the re request of John K. Bakolas for a take -out --window. The appeal was upheld with an adjustment to the original plan. Mr. Merl pointed out on the plan the portion that would be alcoved and glassed in for an inside take-out window, ill from the sidewalk to the counter, with the condition that it is to be made an integral part of the building. He said this action auto- matically comes back to the Planning Commission for concurrence. Comm. Collis recommended that the Planning Commission concur with the City Council in the addition of condition #12, that the subject take-out window be constructed as an integral part of the interior of the restaurant; and said he would recommend also the addition of a hose bib. Motion by Comm. Collis, seconded by Comm. Hough, to adopt a Resolution approving the City Council action for the take-out window. The main concern for recommending the approval is the fact that this is to be a business conducted entirely within the internal structure of the building and is in keeping with the similar types of businesses in the city and neighborhood; to be based on the conditions as stated. Ayes: Comm. Burt, Collis, Haller, Hough, and Chmn. Rosenberger Noes: None Absent: None • Comm. Collis left the meeting. Mr. Merl said there is a party interested in establishing a plant nursery, which is not named specifically as legitimate use within C-2. He said in discussion with the City Attorney, he intimated that under Section 36 of 800 (C) in C-2, other businesses which are not obnoxious, detrimental or hazardous might be approved. Horticultural nurseries require a conditional use permit, however, they involve the growing of plants while the City Attorney believes that a nursery ordinarily involves retail sales. Kay Horrell, 901 Aviation Blvd., representative for the Etows, said this nursery now exists in Redondo Beach, but the Post Office has stated that it will exercise the right of building on the site. She said the new site in Hermosa Beach is ideal, building and parking are there, there are two contiguous vacant lots which have been vacant for many years. She said the Etows are long time residents of Hermosa Beach. She said they need a decision to have their offer accepted on the property; they will not accept anything with a contingency. Motion by Comm. Burt, seconded by Comm. Hough, to approve subject to approval of City Attorney. The Planning Commission declares that a retail plant nursery is not obnoxious, hazardous or detrimental to the welfare of the city and therefore qualifies under C-2 and C-3 usage. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - May 29, 1975 page 6 Ayes: Comm. Burt, Haller, Hough, and Chmn. Rosenberger Noes: None Absent: Comm. Collis Mr. Merl said there are two new appointees to the Planning Commission: Mr. Michael Learned and Mr. Ed Loosly; and three appointees to the Board of Zoning Adjustments: Mr. Herb Schneider, Mr. Alvin Collins, and Mr. Larry Simms. Mr. Merl said the City Council has acted on the Illegal Housing ordinance which is substantially different from the one previously submitted; an environmental impact report is being prepared. He said this ordinance will come before the Planning Commission for public hearings and then to City Council. When it is passed, the legal determinations will be removed from the purview of the Planning Commission. Mr. Merl said the City Council has asked for a report on the nine (9) elements to be completed by September 30th; he can indicate that the Planning Commission has completed public hearings on seven (7) of the elements. Mr. Merl distributed a brief parking problem analysis to the Commissioners. Regarding the public hearings on the R-2 Amendments, Comm. Haller suggested that each person who speaks state his address to see how many are residents of the city. Comm. Hough requested that they sign up if they want to express opinions so that the Chmn. will know how many want to speak in order to limit the amount of time granted to each speaker. Comm. Burt said he will not be present on the 23rd of June. Meeting adjourned 8:49 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes were approved at a the City Planning Commission of Hermosa Beach on May 29, 1975• JAMES ROSENBERGEIR, CHAIRMA GLORIA HOUGH, SECRETARY DATE public hearing held by