TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, Community Development Director
SUBJECT:Title
Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions Regarding 401 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
(Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
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On July 24, 2024, the Planning Commission considered the item described below, the application for which was received by the Community Development Department:
Consideration of a Master Use Permit amendment to modify an existing structure to reduce the indoor seating area and increase the outdoor seating area, expand hours of operation for outdoor dining, and allow for sale and service of distilled spirits in addition to existing beer and wine sales and service, at an existing tenant space located at 401 Manhattan Beach Boulevard and currently utilized as an Eating and Drinking Establishment.
The July 24, 2024, Planning Commission meeting was duly noticed on July 11, 2024. The applicant, Great White and applicant’s representative spoke during public comment at the meeting. After the close of the public hearing, the Commission expressed support for the project, but discussed adding conditions related to sound attenuation on the outdoor patio and requiring a review of operations one year from the commencement of operations. Based on substantial evidence in the record, and pursuant to the Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program, the Planning Commission adopted the resolution, as modified, approving the project and adopting the environmental determination (5-0 ayes-nays).
As part of the project, the applicant has proposed to relocate the entry into the tenant space. To accommodate this, an existing entry ramp leading from the sidewalk to the front door must be modified. As the ramp is within the public right of way, the modification of this ramp is subject to an encroachment permit. Pursuant to Section 7.36.170.A of the Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program, long-term commercial use of the public right of way requires City Council approval. The City Council’s consideration of the commercial encroachment permit is scheduled for the August 20th City Council meeting. Per a condition of approval, the Master Use Permit Amendment shall not be effective unless and until the City Council approves an encroachment permit for long-term commercial use of the right of way for an accessible entrance ramp into the tenant space.
Link to the Planning Commission Staff Report:
<https://cms6ftp.visioninternet.com/manhattanbeach/commissions/planning_commission/2024/20240724/20240724-2.pdf>
Pursuant to Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Section 10.100.020, Planning Commission quasi-judicial decisions will be reviewed by the Council if two Councilmembers each file a Council review form within 15 days of the Commission’s decision or if the decision is appealed by a member of the public.