AGENDA

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. 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.

4. Approval of Approval of December 1, 2004 minutes..

5. Resolution(s) for consideration

THE RECOMMENDATIONS NOTED BELOW ARE FROM THE PLANNING STAFF AND ARE RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY. THE FINAL DECISION ON EACH ITEM RESTS WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION. PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION WILL BE THE ACTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.

Section II

Public Hearing(s)

6. 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, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19 and November 16, 2004 meetings).(PDF File).

   Staff Recommended Action: To continue to February 15, 2005 meeting.

7. CON 04-17/PDP 04-18 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 061822 for a two-unit condominium at 85 15th Street (continued from August 17, September 21, October 19 and November 16, 2004 meetings).(PDF File).
   Staff Recommended Action: To continue to February 15, 2005 meeting.

8. L-5 -- Determination of whether there are four legal dwelling units at 1533 Manhattan Avenue and 1534 Palm Drive (continued from October 19, November 16 and December 1, 2004 meetings).(PDF File).

   Staff Recommended Action: To direct staff as deemed appropriate.

   Photos (PDF File)

9. CON 05-1/PDP 05-1 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 061509 for a two-unit condominium at 58 20th Street.(PDF File).

   Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request. (PDF File)

   Photos (PDF File)

10. CUP 04-8/PDP 04-27 -- Conditional Use Permit and Precise Development Plan for a new motor vehicle sales and repair business, and adoption of an Environmental Negative Declaration at 2775 Pacific Coast Highway.(PDF File).

    Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request. (PDF File)

    Photos (PDF File)

11. CUP 04-7 -- Conditional Use Permit to allow on-sale beer and wine in conjunction with an existing restaurant at 1501 Hermosa Avenue.(PDF File).

    Staff Recommended Action: To direct staff as deemed appropriate. (PDF File)

    Photos (PDF File)

12. CUP 05-1/VAR 05-1 -- Conditional Use Permit amendment to allow a permanent deck cover on the second floor deck, and seasonal tents for outdoor banquets on the upper level deck, and a Variance for these structures to exceed the maximum 30-foot height limit at 1301 Manhattan Avenue, The Union Cattle Co.(PDF File).

    Staff Recommended Action: To deny said request. (PDF File)

    Photos (PDF File)

13. CON 05-2/PDP 05-2 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 060182 for a two-unit condominium at 1600 Monterey Boulevard.(PDF File).

    Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request. (PDF File)

    Photos (PDF File)

14. TEXT 04-4 -- Text amendment regarding nonconforming buildings and uses.(PDF File).

    Staff Recommended Action: To recommend approval of said Text Amendment. (PDF File)

Section III

Hearing

15. CON 02-16/PDP 02-20 -- Request for extension of a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map at 310 Monterey Boulevard.(PDF File).

    Staff Recommended Action: To extend the expiration date by one year to December 4, 2005.

16. A-14 -- Appeal of Director’s decision regarding the grade used for height measurement at 429 24th Street.(PDF File).

    Staff Recommended Action: To direct staff as deemed appropriate.

    Pictures (PDF File)

17. NR 05-1 -- Addition and remodel to an existing nonconforming single family residence in a commercial zone resulting in the removal of over 10% of existing floor area and linear feet of existing exterior walls at 64 10th Street.(PDF File).

    Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request. (PDF File)

    Pictures (PDF File)

18. Staff Items

    1. Annual review of Conditional Use Permits for restaurants.(PDF File)

    2. Interpretation of permitted floor area for Element Restaurant at 1320 Hermosa Avenue.(PDF File)

    3. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda.

    4. Community Development Department Activity Report of November, 2004.

    5. City Council minutes of November 23 and December 14, 2004.

19. Commissioner Items

20. Adjournment