TO:
Honorable Planning Commission Chair and Commissioners
THROUGH:
Masa Alkire, Community Development Director
FROM:
Adam Finestone, Planning Manager
Tari Kuvhenguhwa, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:Title
One-year review of a Use Permit Amendment that allowed the expansion of an existing eating and drinking establishment, including second-story outdoor dining in conjunction with the on-site sales and service of alcohol (beer, wine, and distilled spirits) and live entertainment located at 309 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, and associated environmental determination finding the project categorically exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Planning Case No. PE-26-00265).
A) CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission conduct the public hearing for a one-year review of the Use Permit Amendment that allowed the expansion of an eating and drinking establishment, in order to consider the applicant's request to continue operating under the expanded hours of operation for the second story.
APPLICANT:
Greg Newman, on behalf of Esperanza
36 13th Ct
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
BACKGROUND:
On February 25, 2026, the Community Development Department received an application from Greg Newman, on behalf of Esperanza, requesting continued use of the expanded operating hours for the second story beyond the one-year trial period, which is scheduled to end on June 11, 2026.
Prior Actions
On August 14, 1984, the Board of Zoning Adjustment adopted Resolution No. BZA 84-37, approving a Use Permit for a substantial remodel and renovation to an existing restaurant/bar on the first floor in conjunction with on-site sales and service of alcohol (beer, wine, and distilled spirits), live entertainment, and hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily at 309 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. No change was proposed to the existing residential use on...
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