Wednesday, August 12, 2026
3:00 PM
City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
City Council Chambers and Zoom
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Chair Rachel Hackett
Vice Chair Kristin Sistos
Commissioner Dina Treyger
Commissioner Jill Schecter
Commissioner Robert Siemak
Meeting Minutes - Final
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https://www.manhattanbeach.gov/departments/boards-and-commissions/ CALL MEETING TO ORDERA.
Chair Hackett called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAGB.
Commissioner Schecter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALLC.
Roll Call led by Administrative Analyst Priscilla Colindres.
Chair Rachel Hackett, Vice Chair Kristin Sistos, Commissioner Dina Treyger, Commissioner Jill Schecter, and Commissioner Robert Siemak Present 5 -
APPROVAL OF AGENDAD.
A motion was made by Commissioner Schecter, seconded by Commissioner Siemak, that this item be accept. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Chair Hackett, Vice Chair Sistos, Commissioner Treyger, Commissioner Schecter and Commissioner Siemak
5 -
Nay: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)E.
Chair Hackett opened the floor to public comments. The following individuals spoke:
Scott Yanofsky
Seeing no further requests to speak, Chair Hackett closed the floor to public comments.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTESF.
A motion was made by Commissioner Siemak, seconded by Commissioner Schecter, that this item be accept. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Chair Hackett, Vice Chair Sistos, Commissioner Schecter and Commissioner Siemak
4 -
Nay: 0
Abstain: Commissioner Treyger1 -
1. PC 26-0044Planning Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following Meeting(s):
a) Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of July 08, 2026
APPROVE
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of July 08, 2026Attachments:
PUBLIC HEARINGSG.
No items
GENERAL BUSINESSH.
2. PC 26-0042Study Session on a Potential Minor Height Limit Increase for City-Owned Properties Located at 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (Former U.S.
Bank Building) and 1155 Morningside Drive (Parking Lot 3) to Accommodate Future Redevelopment.
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
1. Location Map (Project Pulse Sites)
2. August 26, 2025 - City Council Meeting Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)
3. August 26, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes (Web-Link Provided)
4. March 11, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)
5. April 21, 2026, City Council Meeting Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)
6. April 21, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes (Web-Link Provided)
7. Existing Downtown Commercial Height Map
8. Proposed Downtown Commercial Height Map
9. Height View Study
Attachments:
Chair Hackett announced the item and asked for the staff report.
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Planning Manager Adam Finestone introduced Associate Planner Justin Urbanski, who presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Commission Schecter, Commissioner Siemak, Vice Chair
Sistos,Commissioner Treyger, and Chair Hackett asked questions of staff
Associate Planner Urbanski and Planning Manager Finestone responded to commissioner questions.
Chair Hackett opened the floor to public comments. The following individuals spoke:
Jim Burton
Micah Modugno
Bridgette Goodman
Diko Kassabian
Kelly Stroman
Seeing no further requests to speak, Chair Hackett closed the public hearing.
Vice Chair Sistos, Commissioner Siemak, Commissioner Schecter, Commissioner Treyger, and Chair Hackett asked questions of staff Planning Manager Finestone responded to commissioners' questions.
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DIRECTOR AND STAFF UPDATESI.
Planning Manager Adam Finestone provided updates on the following items:
- One year review of Great White will take place Summer 2027. - Sogno Toscano has begun construction on the interior and outdoor patio.
- The second round of Housing Element Zoning Text Amendments have been submitted to the Coastal Commission.
COMMISSION ITEMSJ.
Vice Chair Sistos suggested that noise complaints to non-emergency numbers should be considered during the upcoming reviews of the Use Permits for Esperanza and Great White.
Chair Hackett inquired on the status of the Joselynn Center and Scout House project.
Planning Manager Adam Finestone responded to the Chair's inquiry.
TENTATIVE AGENDAK.
Planning Manager Adam Finestone indicated that the August 26, 2026, Planning Commission meeting has two tentative agenda items:
- Continuance of May 13, 2026 agenda item considering a variance for 620 25th Street to reduce the front yard setback
- Study session on the downtown area benches and signs
ADJOURNMENTL.
At 4:40 PM, Chair Hackett adjourned the meeting to the August 26th, 2026, Planning Commission Regular Meeting at 3:00 PM.
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Haley Johnkins
Recording Secretary
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Rachel Hackett
Chair Person
ATTEST:
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Adam Finestone, AICP
Planning Manager
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Masa Alkire, AICP
Community Development Director