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MANHATTAN BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 28, 2024
Teleconferencing Vice-Chair Dillavou, 8111 Douglas Avenue, Dallas, TX 75225
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Manhattan Beach, California was held in a hybrid format (Zoom and in person, Police/Fire Community Room, 400/420 15th Street) on the 28th day of August 2024. Chair Sistos called the meeting to order at the hour of 3:01 p.m. and announced protocols.
Planning Manager Adam Finestone announced that Vice Chair Dillavou is participating remotely in compliance with applicable provisions of the Brown Act.
B. PLEDGE TO FLAG
C. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Hackett, Tokashiki, Ungoco, Vice-Chair Dillavou (remote), Chair Sistos
Absent: None
Others Present: Ryan Heise, Acting Community Development Director Adam Finestone, AICP, Planning Manager
David Snow, Assistant City Attorney
Angelica Ochoa, Associate Planner
Johnathon Masi, Associate Planner
Tatiana Maury, Agenda Host
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made and seconded (Ungoco/Tokashiki) to approve the agenda with no changes.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Commissioners Hackett, Tokashiki, Ungoco, Vice-Chair Dillavou and Chair Sistos Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Agenda Host Maury announced the motion passed 5-0.
E. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION – None
F. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
08/28/24-1. Special Meeting – August 14, 2024
Chair Sistos called for any changes; seeing none, it was moved and seconded ( Ungoco/Tokashiki) to approve the minutes as submitted.
Ayes: Commissioners Hackett, Tokashiki, Ungoco and Vice-Chair Dillavou Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Chair Sistos
Agenda host Maury announced the motion passed 4-0.
G. GENERAL BUSINESS
08/28/24-2. Consideration of a Use Permit for the demolition of an existing 4,470 square foot auto repair shop and the construction of a new 7,400 square -foot three -story medical building with on-site partially underground parking at 222 N. Sepulveda Boulevard and associated environmental determination finding the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (A & A Holdings, LLC)
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Chair Sistos announced the item and called for a staff report.
Planning Manager Finestone introduced Associate Planner Angelica Ochoa who presented the staff report, providing an overview of the project, and made herself available for questions.
Planning Commissioners asked and Associate Planner Ochoa responded to questions from the Commission.
Louie Tomaro, project architect, addressed the Commissioners questions.
Chair Sistos opened the public hearing.
Scott Yanofsky and Pat Ching provided comments on the proposed project.
Project Architect Tomaro responded to comments.
Chair Sistos closed the public hearing and opened it up to Commission discussion.
Planning Commissioners discussed various aspects of the project. Upon conclusion of Planning Commission discussion, at 4:18 p.m., Chair Sistos called for a brief recess.
Chair Sistos reconvened the meeting at 4:28 p.m. with all Planning Commissioners present.
Planning Manager Finestone recited additional proposed conditions to address concerns raised by the Commissioners.
Chair Sistos asked for a motion.
It was moved and seconded (Ungoco/Hackett) that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-07, approving the Use Permit , subject to conditions , including additional conditions listed below, and adopt a determination of exemption under CEQA:
1. All trees on site shall be a minimum of 24-inch box;
2. A minimum of five (5) trees shall be planted along the rear property line;
3. The applicant shall work with City s taff to provide loading and/or short term parking along Sepulveda Blvd. frontage, subject to approval by Caltrans and the City Traffic Engineer; and,
4. The elevations shall be in strict compliance.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Commissioners Hackett, Tokashiki, Ungoco, Vice Chair Dillavou and Chair Sistos Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Agenda Host Maury announced the motion passed 5-0.
08/28/24-2. Consideration of a Master Use Permit Amendment to allow for the sale and service of distilled spirits in addition to the existing beer and wine sales and service in conjunction with food service at an existing eating and drinking establishment located at 1127 Manhattan Avenue, and associated environmental determination finding the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Dash Dashi)
Chair Sistos announced the item and called for a staff report.
Planning Manager Finestone introduced Associate Planner Johnathon Masi who presented the staff report, providing an overview of the project, and made himself available for questions.
Planning Commissioners asked and Associate Planner Masi responded to questions from the Commission.
Associate Planner Masi confirmed the ask tonight from the Planning Commission is strictly the addition of distilled spirits service, not the outdoor seating portion of the project.
Chair Sistos expressed concern over the length of the approval process for the Master Use Permit, in which Associate Planner Masi confirmed it was a mix of staff and applicant timing.
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The applicant and owner, Vichan Chaimongkoltrakul, thanked the Planning Commission for their time and consideration.
Chair Sistos invited public comment, and Agenda Host Maury confirmed there was no public comment.
Chair Sistos asked for a motion which was moved and seconded ( Hackett/Ungoco) that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 24 -08, approving the Master Use Permit and adopting a determination of exemption under CEQA.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Commissioners Hackett, Tokashiki, Ungoco, Vice Chair Dillavou and Chair Sistos Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Agenda Host Maury announced the motion passed 5-0.
H. DIRECTOR’S ITEMS
Planning Manager Finestone provided an update on the following item:
• Great White’s Commercial Encroachment Permit will go to City Council on September 3, 2024
I. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS - None
J. TENTATIVE AGENDA – September 11, 2024
Planning Manager Finestone stated that an appeal of a Coastal Development Permit approval will be the agenda item for the September 11, 2024, meeting.
K. ADJOURNMENT
At 4:52 p.m. it was moved and seconded ( Ungoco/Hackett) to adjourn the meeting to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Police/Fire Community Room. The motion passed 5-0 by roll call vote.