City of Manhattan Beach

Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

3:00 P.M.

City Council Chambers

1400 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Zoom (Hybrid) – Instructions within Agenda

 

 

A.            CALL MEETING TO ORDER

 

B.             PLEDGE TO FLAG

 

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

 

D.            APPROVAL OF AGENDA                   

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

 

E.             PRESENTATION

Commendation for outgoing Planning Commissioner Gerry Morton

 

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

                               

G.            APPROVAL OF MINUTES

                                                                                               

05/24/23-1.          Regular Meeting – April 26, 2023

 

H.            PUBLIC HEARING

               

05/24/23-2.       Consideration of a Coastal Development Permit, a Use Permit, and a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (No. 84084) for: 1) demolition of a commercial building and construction of a new two-unit multi-family residential condominium structure located at 4103 Highland Avenue, 2) demolition of a parking lot and construction of a new two-unit multi-family residential condominium structure located at 229 41st Street, 3) adjustment of lot lines associated with the subject parcels (4137-008-058 and 4137-008-057) and subsequent subdivision of both parcels into air parcels for condominium purposes; and adoption of an environmental determination for the project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Tim Agee, Didi LLC).

                                 Recommendation: Conduct the Public Hearing and adopt the attached resolution approving the project subject to conditions and adopting a determination of exemption for the project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

 

I.              DIRECTOR’S ITEMS

 

                1.  Update on previous Commission projects

 

J.             PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS

 

K.            TENTATIVE AGENDA                           June 14, 2023

 

L.             ADJOURNMENT TO                            June 14, 2023

 

June 28, 2023                     July 12, 2023                        July 26, 2023                   August 9, 2023

 

In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the Planning Division at (310) 802-5520 (voice) or (310) 546-3501 (TDD). Notification 36 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City also

provides closed captioning of all its Regular Planning Commission Meetings for the hearing impaired.

 

If you are unable to attend the meeting via Zoom or in person 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@manhattanbeach.gov, or call (310) 802-5520 and leave a message, before 2:00p.m. the day of the meeting.

In Person Public Participation instructions: Please complete the "Request to Address the Planning Commission" card by filling out your name, city of residence, the item(s) you would like to offer public comment, and returning it to the Recording Secretary.

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.manhattanbeach.gov/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/81077488170?pwd=dEZBM0pHRzQzaTFHR1NtL29xbDQvUT09

Meeting ID: 810 7748 8170, Passcode: 588634

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: 810 7748 8170, Passcode: 588634

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: 810 7748 8170, Passcode: 588634

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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. https://www.manhattanbeach.gov/departments/boards-and-commissions/planning-commission. To view other on demand webcasts the City provides for residents and viewers, go to https://www.manhattanbeach.gov/departments/mbtv.