TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Manager
FROM:
Masa Alkire, Community Development Director
SUBJECT:Title
Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decision: Master Use Permit Amendment to allow the on-site sale and service of beer and wine in conjunction with food service at a new eating and drinking establishment, including a new outdoor dining patio with hours of operation until 11:00 p.m. daily, located at 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Suite B102 (Sogno Toscano) (Community Development Director Alkire).
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On June 24, 2026, the Planning Commission considered the item described below.
1. Master Use Permit Amendment (“MUPA”) to allow the on-site sale and service of beer and wine in conjunction with food service at a new eating and drinking establishment, including a new outdoor dining patio with hours of operation until 11:00 p.m. daily, located at 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Suite B102
On January 20, 2026, the Community Development Department received an application from Pietro Brembilla, on behalf of Sogno Toscano, requesting a Master Use Permit Amendment to allow the on-site sale and service of beer and wine in conjunction with food service at a new eating and drinking establishment, including a new outdoor dining patio operating until 11:00 p.m., located at 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Suite B102. On June 24, 2026, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing to consider the request. The Commission received a report from City staff and testimony from the applicant and from the public, which expressed support for the proposed project. After closing the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted 4-0 to approve the Master Use Permit Amendment and found the project exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA.
Link to the Planning Commission Staff Report: <https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=8116587&GUID=7E85591B-F809-49A9-8D77-C493D4F08F24&FullText=1>
Pursuant to Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Section 10.100.020, Planning Commission quasi-judicial decisions will be reviewed by the City Council if two Councilmembers each file a Council review form within 15 days of the decision or if the decision is appealed by a member of the public.