City of Manhattan Beach

Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

3:00 P.M.

Location: Virtual – Instructions within Agenda

A.            CALL MEETING TO ORDER

B.             PLEDGE TO FLAG

C.            ROLL CALL            Chair Morton, Commissioners Ungoco, Tokashiki, Dillavou, Sistos

D.            APPROVAL OF AGENDA                   

This is the time for the Planning Commission to notify the public of any changes to the agenda.

E.             AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION                               (3 minutes per person for items not on the agenda)

F.             APPROVAL OF MINUTES

03/23/22-1.         Regular Meeting – March 9, 2022

G.            PUBLIC HEARING

03/23/22-2.       CONTINUED - Consideration of a Use Permit to allow an “Animal Boarding” use within an existing building at 2301 N. Sepulveda Boulevard in the General Commercial (CG) zoning district. Per Manhattan Beach Municipal Code (MBMC) Section 10.16.020, a Use Permit is required for the establishment of an “Animal Boarding” use within the General Commercial (CG) zoning district. Per MBMC 10.08.050, “Animal Boarding” is defined as the shelter and care for small animals on a commercial basis. (Dogtropolis of Manhattan Beach)

Recommendation: Recommend that the Planning Commission CONDUCT the Public Hearing and ADOPT the attached resolution approving the Use Permit subject to conditions, and adopting a determination of exemption under CEQA.

                03/23/22-3.       Local Coastal Program Amendment – Coastal Hazards Chapter

Recommendation: Recommend that the Planning Commission CONDUCT a Public Hearing and ADOPT the proposed Resolution recommending to the City Council adoption of the proposed Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment to include a new chapter of the LCP titled Section VI (Coastal Hazards) and associated policies related to sea level rise adaptation and coastal hazards.

H.            GENERAL BUSINESS

                03/23/22-4.        2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report

I.              DIRECTOR’S ITEMS

                1.  Update on previous Commission projects

J.             PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS

K.            TENTATIVE AGENDA                           April 13, 2022

L.             ADJOURNMENT TO                            April 13, 2022

                April 13, 2022                      April 27, 2022                     May 11, 2022                        May 25, 2022

If you are unable to attend the meeting via Zoom and wish to comment on agenda items or other subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission, please do the following: Submit comments via email to planningcommission@citymb.info, or call (310) 802-5520 and leave a message, before 2:00p.m. the day of the meeting.

Zoom Meeting Instructions: There are multiple ways to join the meeting. Please Note - the Planning Commissioners and Staff will be visible via video, but members of the public will not be shown on video, due to security and privacy concerns.

1.         To watch the meeting only:  Meetings are broadcast live through Manhattan Beach Local Community Cable, Channel 8 (Spectrum), Channel 35 (Frontier), and live streaming via the City's website at https://www.citymb.info/departments/boards-and-commissions/planning-commission.

2.       If you plan to speak during the meeting, join via Zoom at 2:45 p.m. in order to request to be on the speakers list.

a.       Join Zoom Meeting via the internet (download app if needed):

Direct URL https://citymb-info.zoom.us/j/86835451359?pwd=ODRzaUQyOVk4V0tNSC85NTgzaFgzUT09

Meeting ID: 868 3545 1359, Passcode: 429884

Please name yourself to include the item(s) you wish to speak on, whether you are the applicant, and your First & Last name.  Examples: G.2 – Stephanie Sanders.

b.       Join Zoom Meeting via Phone Application (download app if needed):

Download Mobile Apps: https://zoom.us/download

Enter Meeting ID: 868 3545 1359, Passcode: 429884

Please name yourself to include the item(s) you wish to speak on, whether you are the applicant, and your First & Last name.  Examples: E – John Smith or G.2 – Applicant – Amy Wong.

c.        Join Zoom Meeting via Phone Conference (Voice Only): Phone Numbers: +1 669-900-6833 or

 +1 346-248-7799. Enter Meeting ID: 868 3545 1359, Passcode: 429884

Find your local number: https://comb.zoom.us/u/aByWMRmYK.

 Upon calling in, you will be “muted” until you are prompted by the Host to state which item you wish to comment on. Your mic will be unmuted when it’s your turn to provide Public Comment.

Please Note - All microphones for non-Commissioners or Staff will be muted during the meeting, except during Public Comment periods for which you have requested to speak.

The City strongly advises you of the following:   

1)         Download the Zoom app to your respective device well ahead of the meeting time. Visit https://zoom.us/ for the download link. Please make sure you have downloaded the most recent version available.

2)      Familiarize yourself with the Zoom application prior to the meeting.

3)       Check the condition of all personal electronic equipment, internet and phone connections, and microphone/speaker functionality. The City is unable to support this equipment.

4)       Join the meeting prior to the start time. Due to security or technical limitations, admittance to the meeting may not be possible after the meeting begins.

5)       Every effort will be made to “rename” participants on Zoom as quickly as possible, so that phone numbers are hidden, however, phone numbers may be partially visible for a brief time.

Meetings are broadcast live through Manhattan Beach Local Community Cable, Channel 8 (Spectrum), Channel 35 (Frontier), and live streaming via the City's website. Prior meetings are available to view on demand on the City’s Website at https://www.citymb.info/departments/boards-and-commissions/planning-commission. To view other on demand webcasts the City provides for residents and viewers, go to www.citymb.info/MBTV.