Planning Commission Minutes July 20, 2004

MINUTES

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1315 VALLEY DRIVE
HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254

July 20, 2004
7:00 P.M.

Sam Perrotti Chairman
Sam Perrotti Vice Chairman
Ron Pizer
Peter Hoffman
Kent Allen
Richard Koenig
  1. Pledge of Allegiance

    1. Introduction and welcome of new Commissioner Richard Koenig
    2. Roll Call
      COMMISSIONER HOFFMAN ABSENT.
  2. 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

Any Planning Commissioner or member of the public wishing to pull an item from below may request to do so at this time.

  1. Approval of Approval of June 15, 2004 minutes.
    ACTION: APPROVED WITH VOTE COUNT CHANGED ON ITEM NO. 9 (4-0).

  2. Resolution(s) for adoption

    a. Resolution 04-18 approving a Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 061109 for a two-unit condominium at 970 6th Street.

    ACTION: CONTINUED TO AUGUST 17, 2004 MEETING.

Section II

Public Hearing(s)

  1. CUP 04-2 -- Conditional Use Permit amendment to an R-1 Planned Development for four single family homes to modify the retaining wall and landscaping areas at the rear of the homes at 1911, 1921, 1931 and 1941 Power Street (continued from June 15, 2004 meeting).
    Staff Recommended Action: To continue to August 17, 2004 meeting.
    ACTION: CONTINUED TO AUGUST 17, 2004 MEETING (4-0).

  2. CON 04-13/PDP 04-14 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 061176 for a two-unit condominium at 165 Manhattan Avenue.
    Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request.
    ACTION: APPROVED (4-0).

  3. CON 04-14/PDP 04-15 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 061349 for a two-unit condominium at 1522 Palm Drive and 1523 Manhattan Avenue.
    Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request.
    ACTION: APPROVED (4-0).

  4. CUP 04-3 -- Conditional Use Permit amendment to allow outdoor dining, on-sale general alcohol and extended hours of operation in conjunction with an existing restaurant at 2205 Pacific Coast Highway, Mama’s Feast At Large.
    Staff Recommended Action: 1) To approve the floor plan alterations, extended hours and outdoor dining. 2) To direct staff as deemed appropriate in regards to the request for on-sale general alcohol.
    ACTION: CONTINUED TO AUGUST 17, 2004 MEETING (4-0).

Section III

Hearing(s)

  1. NR 04-5 -- Remodel and addition to an existing nonconforming single family dwelling resulting in a greater than 50% increase in valuation at 760 Loma Drive.
    Staff Recommended Action: To direct staff as deemed appropriate.
    ACTION: APPROVED SUBJECT TO REVIEW OF DESIGN CHANGES AS REQUIRED BY PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. (4-0).

  2. NR 04-6 -- Remodel and addition to an existing nonconforming single family dwelling resulting in a greater than 50% increase in valuation at 949 13th Street.
    Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request.
    ACTION: APPROVED (4-0).

  3. NR 04-2 -- Roof deck addition to an existing duplex with a nonconforming side yard resulting in the extension of an existing nonconforming side yard at 1085-1087 Monterey Boulevard (continued from June 15, 2004 meeting).
    Staff Recommended Action: To continue to August 17, 2004 meeting.
    ACTION: CONTINUED TO AUGUST 17, 2004 MEETING (4-0).

  4. NR 04-7 -- Addition and remodel to an existing single family residence with an extension of an existing nonconforming side yard at 926 21st Street.
    Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request.
    ACTION: APPROVED (4-0).

  5. A-14 -- Appeal of director’s decision regarding the grade used for height measurement at 430 Longfellow Avenue.
    Staff Recommended Action: To direct staff as deemed appropriate.
    ACTION: DETERMINATION WAS MADE THAT RETAINING WALL REPRESENTS UNALTERED GRADE (4-0).

  6. A-14 -- Appeal of director’s decision regarding the grade used for height measurement at 434 Longfellow Avenue.
    Staff Recommended Action: To direct staff as deemed appropriate.
    ACTION: DETERMINATION WAS MADE THAT RETAINING WALL REPRESENTS UNALTERED GRADE (4-0).

Section IV

  1. Staff Items

    1. Summary of General Plan update status.

    2. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda.

    3. Community Development Department Activity Report of May, 2004.

    4. City Council minutes of May 18, 25, June 7, 8 and 22, 2004

    ACTION: RECEIVED AND FILED ABOVE 16A-D (4-0).

  2. Commissioner Items

  3. Adjournment