Honorable Chair and Members of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission
Regular Meeting of October 17, 2023
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (TA23-02), TO EFFECTUATE PROGRAMS IN THE HOUSING ELEMENT
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt a resolution reflecting Planning Commission’s September 19, 2023 action to recommend that City Council approve Zoning Text Amendment (TA 23-02) to update the zoning ordinance to effectuate Housing Element programs.
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Executive Summary:
The City Council adopted the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element on August 8, 2023. At its September 19, 2023 meeting, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended that the City Council approve the General Plan change, zoning map changes and zoning text changes necessary to implement the Housing Element. The Planning Commission requested several revisions to the proposed Zoning Text Amendment. Staff presents these revisions, with an accompanying resolution for recommendation to the City Council.
Background:
The City Council adopted the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element on August 8, 2023. The Planning Commission conducted study sessions regarding Housing Element-related zoning changes on March 21, 2023, June 20, 2023, July 18, 2023, and August, 15, 2023. The City Council adopted the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element on August 8, 2023.
At its September 19, 2023 meeting, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended that the City Council approve the General Plan Map change, zoning map changes and zoning text changes necessary to implement the Housing Element. The Planning Commission requested several revisions to the proposed Zoning Text Amendment and voted to recommend that the City Council approve the changes. To memorialize the revisions, staff presents these revisions with a Planning Commission resolution to forward to the City Council.
Past Board, Commission and Council Actions
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Meeting Date |
Description |
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November 16, 2021 |
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and considered the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element in response to the comment letter received from California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), requesting added sites revisions, and forwarded a recommendation to the City Council to adopt and authorize submittal to HCD. |
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December 21, 2021 |
City Council conducted a public hearing, adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element, and authorized submission to HCD. |
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December 5, 2022 |
Planning Commission held a special meeting to review Housing Element efforts, HCD comments, and discussed integration of the Housing Element and Zoning Update efforts. |
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March 21, 2023 |
Planning Commission conducted a study session to discuss rezoning approaches for Housing Element implementation. |
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June 20, 2023 |
Planning Commission conducted a public hearing, recommended the City Council adopt the Housing Element, and discussed zoning text amendments. |
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July 18, 2023 |
Planning Commission conducted a study session to discuss the proposed Zoning Text Amendment for Housing Element implementation. |
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August 8, 2023 |
City Council conducted a public hearing and adopted the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element. |
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August 15, 2023 |
Planning Commission conducted a study session to discuss the proposed Zoning Text Amendment for the Housing Element implementation. |
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September 19, 2023 |
Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended the City Council adopt the Housing Element General Plan Map Changes, Zoning Map Changes, and Zoning Text Amendment, with several minor revisions. |
Copies of staff reports and other materials from prior meetings are posted on the City’s website at: www.hermosabeach.gov/housingelement <http://www.hermosabeach.gov/housingelement>
Discussion:
Proposed Zoning Text Amendment Revisions
At its September 19, 2023 meeting, the Planning Commission discussed the proposed Zoning Text Amendment. During discussion, the Planning Commission requested several revisions for staff incorporation and forwarded a recommendation of approval to the City Council. The updated redlined sections displaying the changes since the September 19, 2023 Planning Commission meeting are included as Attachment 2.
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Section |
Topic |
Revision |
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17.16.020 (D) |
Height |
Correct section reference due to name change. |
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17.39.050 (A)(2)(c)(1) |
Land Value Recapture |
Change requirement for sites with capacity of 1 to 2 units to require 1 affordable unit in order to exempt from the LVR fee. |
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17.40.180 (D)(2) |
Mixed Use - Walkways |
Clarified language to indicate separate entrances for residences leading to pedestrian and parking areas. |
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17.40.180 (H)(2)(d)(3) |
Mixed Use - Bicycle parking |
Clarified language that access to bicycle areas cannot be through vehicle parking spaces |
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17.42.100 |
Affordable Housing |
Changed name of chapter. |
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17.42.100 (C)(2) |
Density Bonus |
Changed section reference. |
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17.42.100 (C)(3) |
Density Bonus |
Revised reference to affordable housing incentives to refer to State law. |
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17.42.100 (C)(3) |
Density Bonus |
Deleted mixed use zoning as an incentive as this is included in other proposed zoning text modifications. |
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17.42.100 (D)(3) |
Affordable Housing Administration |
Deleted language allowing affordable units only in density bonus projects. |
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17.42.100 (D)(4) |
Affordable Housing Agreement |
Clarified that affordable housing agreements are needed for all affordable housing projects |
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17.42.100 (D)(4)(g) |
Affordable Housing Agreement |
Added “moderate income” to list of affordable unit types |
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17.45.250 (C)(7) |
Work/live uses - location of uses |
Clarified that uses may not be permitted in required yard or parking areas. |
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17.45.250 (C)(12) |
Work/live uses |
Corrected a reference to residential space |
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17.45.250 (C)(15) |
Work/live uses - employees |
Deleted provision limiting number of employees to one |
Next Steps
The City Council is the decision-making body for Zoning Text Amendments. The Planning Commission recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council. The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the Zoning Text Amendments on October 24, 2023.
General Plan Consistency:
PLAN Hermosa, the City’s General Plan, was adopted by the City Council in August 2017. Since the State requires General Plan Housing Elements in 8-year cycles, the last Housing Element for the 2014-2021 cycle had been recently updated and was not included in the development of PLAN Hermosa. Upon adoption, the 2021-2029 Housing Element will become a component of the PLAN Hermosa General Plan. The purpose of the Zoning Ordinance is to implement the General Plan.
Public Notification:
No public notification is required, as the Planning Commission conducted and closed the public hearing, on September 19, 2023, and voted to forward the recommendation.
Attachments:
1) Planning Commission Resolution
a) Draft Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment
2) Redlined Changes from the September 19, 2023 meeting
3) Link to the November 16, 2021 Planning Commission Staff Report
4) Link to the December 21, 2021 City Council Staff Report
5) Link to the December 5, 2022 Special Planning Commission Staff Report
6) Link to the March 21, 2023 Planning Commission Staff Report
7) Link to the June 20, 2023 Planning Commission Staff Report
8) Link to the July 11, 2023 City Council Staff Report
9) Link to the July 18, 2023 Planning Commission Staff Report
10) Link to the August 8, 2023 City Council Staff Report
11) Link to the August 15, 2023 Planning Commission Staff Report
12) Link to the September 19, 2023 Planning Commission Staff Report
Respectfully Submitted by: Carrie Tai, AICP, Community Development Director
Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Carrie Tai, AICP, Community Development Director