Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of
September 11, 2024 Page 1 of 2
MANHATTAN BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Teleconferencing Vice-Chair Dillavou, 8111 Douglas Avenue, Dallas, TX 75225 Teleconferencing Commissioner Tokashiki, 3460 7th Street, Minot, ND 58703
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 11th day of September 2024. Chair Sistos called the meeting to order at the hour of 3:00 p.m. and announced protocols.
B. PLEDGE TO FLAG
C. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Hackett, Tokashiki (remote), Ungoco, Vice -Chair Dillavou (remote), Chair Sistos
Absent: None
Others Present: Adam Finestone, AICP, Planning Manager
David Snow, Assistant City Attorney
Tatiana Maury, Agenda Host
Planning Manager Adam Finestone announced that Vice Chair Dillavou and Commissioner Tokashiki are participating remotely in compliance with applicable provisions of the Brown Act.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made and seconded (Ungoco/Hackett) 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
09/11/24-1. Regular Meeting – August 28, 2024
Chair Sistos called for any changes; s eeing none, it was mov ed and seconded ( Hackett/Ungoco) to approve the minutes as submitted.
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.
G. PUBLIC HEARING
09/11/24-2. Consideration of an appeal to the Community Development Director’s decision to approve Coastal Development Permit to allow the demolition of an existing single-family residence and construction of a new 3,907 square foot single - family residence with attach ed three -car garage located at 3212 The Strand, and finding the project categorically exempt from further review pursuant to the
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California Environmental Quality Act (3212 JK LLC) (Planning Case Nos. PE- 23-00110/CDP-23-00078)
Chair Sistos announced the item and asked the Commissioners if they had ex parte communications to disclose related to the agenda item; seeing none, the Chair asked for the staff report.
Planning Manager Finestone presented the staff report, providing an overview of the project, and made himself available for questions. Planning Manager Finestone responded to questions from the Commission.
Brandon Straus (Srour & Associates) and Architect Anthony Laney (Laney LA) spoke on behalf of the applicant, 3212 JK LLC (Jacqueline Katz), in support of the project . Mr. Straus and Architect Laney responded to questions from the Commission.
Appellant Mark Wilhelm and Architect Jim Fasola made a presentation and spoke in opposition to the project. Appellant Wilhelm and Architect Fasola responded to questions from the Commission.
After confirmation by the Chair that there were no further public comments, Mr. Straus and Architect Laney provided a response to comments provided by and on behalf of the Appellant, and Architect Fasola provided additional testimony. Chair Sistos closed the public hearing and opened it up to Commission deliberations.
Planning Commissioners discussed various aspects of the project and asked further questions of staff.
Planning Manager Finestone responded to the Commission’s questions. Chair Sistos re-opened the public hearing and commissioners asked additional questions of the Applicant. Architect Laney responded to Commissioners’ questions. Chair Sistos closed the public hearing and returned to Commission deliberations.
A motion was moved and seconded (Ungoco/Dillavou) that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 24 -09, approving the Coastal Development Permit (CDP) , subject to conditions, making a determination of exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and denying the appeal of the Community Development Director’s decision.
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 – None
I. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS - None
J. TENTATIVE AGENDA – September 25, 2024
Planning Manager Finestone stated that two (2) Use Permits and an appeal of a Coastal Development Permit will be on the agenda at the September 25, 2024, meeting.
K. ADJOURNMENT
At 4:22 p.m. it was moved and seconded (Hackett/Ungoco) to adjourn the meeting to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at City Council Chambers. The motion passed 5-0 by roll call vote.