File #: 24-0287 Version: 1
Type: Info. Only - Staff Report Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 8/6/2024 Final action:
Title: Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions Regarding 401 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (CommunityDevelopment Director Mirzakhanian). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council THROUGH:Bruce Moe, City Manager FROM:Talyn Mirzakhanian, Community Development Director
SUBJECT:TitleRecent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions Regarding 401 Manhattan Beach Boulevard(Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).INFORMATION ITEM ONLYBody_____________________________________________________________________ On July 24, 2024, the Planning Commission considered the item described below, the application for which wasreceived by the Community Development Department:
Consideration of a Master Use Permit amendment to modify an existing structure to reduce the indoor seating areaand increase the outdoor seating area, expand hours of operation for outdoor dining, and allow for sale and serviceof distilled spirits in addition to existing beer and wine sales and service, at an existing tenant space located at 401Manhattan Beach Boulevard and currently utilized as an Eating and Drinking Establishment. The July 24, 2024, Planning Commission meeting was duly noticed on July 11, 2024. The applicant, Great Whiteand applicant’s representative spoke during public comment at the meeting. After the close of the public hearing,the Commission expressed support for the project, but discussed adding conditions related to sound attenuation onthe outdoor patio and requiring a review of operations one year from the commencement of operations. Based onsubstantial evidence in the record, and pursuant to the Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program, the PlanningCommission adopted the resolution, as modified, approving the project and adopting the environmentaldetermination (5-0 ayes-nays). As part of the project, the applicant has proposed to relocate the entry into the tenant space. To accommodate this,an existing entry ramp leading from the sidewalk to the front door must be modified. As the ramp is within the publicright of way, the modification of this ramp is subject to an encroachment permit. Pursuant to Section 7.36.170.A ofthe Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program, long-term commercial use of the public right of way requires CityCouncil approval. The City Council’s consideration of the commercial encroachment permit is scheduled for the August 20th City Council meeting. Per a condition of approval, the Master Use Permit Amendment shall not beeffective unless and until the City Council approves an encroachment permit for long-term commercial use of theright of way for an accessible entrance ramp into the tenant space. Link to the Planning Commission Staff Report:
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8/26/24, 12:45 PM City of Manhattan Beach - File #: 24-0287 https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6808959&GUID=0C2F1E5A-EDA2-43EC-AFD9-F2AB8786799E&FullText=1 1/2 <https://cms6ftp.visioninternet.com/manhattanbeach/commissions/planning_commission/2024/20240724/20240724-2.pdf>Pursuant to Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Section 10.100.020, Planning Commission quasi-judicial decisionswill be reviewed by the Council if two Councilmembers each file a Council review form within 15 days of theCommission’s decision or if the decision is appealed by a member of the public. 8/26/24, 12:45 PM City of Manhattan Beach - File #: 24-0287 https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6808959&GUID=0C2F1E5A-EDA2-43EC-AFD9-F2AB8786799E&FullText=1 2/2