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Half Moon Bay Planning Commission Meeting - April 27, 2022

Planning Commission — Wednesday, April 27, 2022
BodyHalf Moon Bay, California
SessionPlanning Commission
DateWednesday, April 27, 2022
StatusFILED
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1:51

Penny Commission meeting for Tuesday, April 26th.

1:55

We have a couple items to go over before we officially get started.

1:58

This meeting is live on Comcast Local Channel Twenty Seven and on the Pacific Coast TV's website.

2:06

There are several members in attendance this evening.

2:09

So just a review for the attendees that the commit Penny Commission chair will open and allow general public comment prior to the specific items listed on the agenda.

2:20

The chair will also open public comment during each specific item listed on the agenda.

2:25

During those times, um those that would like to speak um will have the opportunity to, and they will need to raise their virtual eye raising their icon.

2:35

Um I will assist with the public comment and allow each person to speak.

2:39

Um if you are on telephone only, push star six to mute and unmute, and star nine to raise their hand and um unraise.

2:47

Otherwise, computers, tablets, and phones have the little hand icon.

2:51

It'll be given three minutes for each of the commenters to speak, and a timer will show up on the screen.

2:57

Um as of right now, I don't know of any public comment that was submitted.

3:01

There has been none, as I know.

3:04

Um I know staff was in communication with some things with um with planning commission earlier.

3:10

Um, as well as I thank you guys for the um being patient during the remote meeting, and I will now hand it over to Chair Gorren to officially start this evening.

3:20

Thank you.

3:22

Um so to open, if you could rise and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance, please.

3:30

I pledge allegiance to the flag.

3:37

One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

3:56

Okay.

3:57

Commission uh Commissioner Redick.

4:00

I am here.

4:01

Commissioner Gossett.

4:03

Present.

4:05

I am here.

4:07

Um I'm gonna wait just like ten seconds.

4:10

Vice Chair Hernandez.

4:12

Um I am present.

4:14

Yes, here.

4:15

And um, Chair Gordon.

4:17

Yes, I'm here.

4:18

All five commissioners are present this evening.

4:21

Welcome.

4:23

Um our first uh first step is to approve the minutes for um April twelfth meeting of the planning commission.

4:31

Um, does anyone have any questions or issues with that?

4:35

Um I need to refuse myself because I wasn't present for that meeting.

4:40

Yes.

4:42

Yes.

4:48

Commissioner Benjamin.

4:50

Uh I move to approve.

4:52

Any second?

4:53

We have a second with uh Commissioner Reddick.

4:57

Okay.

4:58

Yes.

5:00

Commissioner Redick.

5:01

Yes.

5:02

Commissioner Gossett.

5:03

Yes.

5:04

Commissioner Benjamin.

5:06

Yep.

5:06

And Chair Gorn.

5:08

Yes, please.

5:09

Motion approved.

5:11

Thanks.

5:13

So that brings us to time for public comment for anything that is not on the agenda tonight.

5:20

So if anyone is out there who wants to raise their little virtual hand and um has anything to say that's not on the agenda tonight, now is the time.

5:32

I am seeing none.

5:33

How about you, Bridget?

5:34

Same here.

5:35

I see none.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Parking Management██████████████████████████26%
Coastal Development██████████████████18%
Downtown Development███████████████15%
Planning And Zoning█████████9%
Procedural██████6%
Public Comment█████5%
Noise Pollution█████5%
Public Works████4%
Public Engagement██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Half Moon Bay Planning Commission Meeting - April 27, 2022

The Half Moon Bay Planning Commission met on April 27, 2022 to consider two public hearing items: a coastal development permit for a new residence at 549 Grove Street and a coastal development permit for the Downtown Sidewalk and Parklet Activities Program. The meeting was conducted remotely. Both items were approved unanimously.

Consent Calendar

  • The minutes from the April 12, 2022 meeting were approved unanimously (5-0). Commissioner Benjamin recused himself as he was not present at that meeting.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Item 1B (Parklet Program): Crystal from the Chamber of Commerce expressed support for the program, praising staff work and noting that existing parklets have received positive feedback.
  • Item 1B: Robin Moody, a local resident, voiced concerns about parking, questioning the timing of the parking survey (noting it was conducted in winter/COVID, though staff clarified it was August/September 2019) and fearing loss of parking spaces and change to the small-town character. He requested more information before approval.

Discussion Items

  • Item 1A: 549 Grove Street – New Single-Family Residence Staff presented a proposal for a 1,704 sq ft two-story home on a severely substandard 3,450 sq ft lot. The project includes frontage improvements, a lot merger, and meets zoning requirements and design guidelines. Commissioners discussed the building's height, views from Highway 1 and the Naomi Patridge Trail, acoustic analysis, and the three-foot western setback. Commissioners praised the design but raised concerns about potential noise from future Highway 1 expansion. The applicant's acoustic consultant confirmed that the stone wall is not necessary to meet noise standards. Commissioners ultimately commended the project and moved to approve.

  • Item 1B: Downtown Sidewalk and Parklet Activities Program Staff presented a program to allow parklets, sidewalk cafes, and outdoor retail/activities in the downtown area (300-700 blocks of Main Street and side streets). The program includes a 20% per-block cap on parking space conversion, requirements for ADA and EV spaces, employee parking plans, and fee structures with discounts for public-use parklets. Commissioners discussed public vs. private use, noise management, and parking impacts. The parking survey conducted in August/September 2019 (pre-COVID) showed adequate parking even on busy days. Commissioners expressed strong support for the program, emphasizing its benefits for downtown vibrancy and business recovery.

Key Outcomes

  • Item 1A: Motion to approve the resolution for coastal development permit and architectural review for 549 Grove Street carried 5-0.
  • Item 1B: Motion to approve the resolution for the Downtown Sidewalk and Parklet Activities Program (Coastal Development Permit) carried 5-0.
  • The Director’s Report noted upcoming items: Measure D allocations on May 10, AB 1234 training, architectural advisory committee items, and progress on ADU ordinance and short-term rental ordinance.

Meeting Transcript

Penny Commission meeting for Tuesday, April 26th. We have a couple items to go over before we officially get started. This meeting is live on Comcast Local Channel Twenty Seven and on the Pacific Coast TV's website. There are several members in attendance this evening. So just a review for the attendees that the commit Penny Commission chair will open and allow general public comment prior to the specific items listed on the agenda. The chair will also open public comment during each specific item listed on the agenda. During those times, um those that would like to speak um will have the opportunity to, and they will need to raise their virtual eye raising their icon. Um I will assist with the public comment and allow each person to speak. Um if you are on telephone only, push star six to mute and unmute, and star nine to raise their hand and um unraise. Otherwise, computers, tablets, and phones have the little hand icon. It'll be given three minutes for each of the commenters to speak, and a timer will show up on the screen. Um as of right now, I don't know of any public comment that was submitted. There has been none, as I know. Um I know staff was in communication with some things with um with planning commission earlier. Um, as well as I thank you guys for the um being patient during the remote meeting, and I will now hand it over to Chair Gorren to officially start this evening. Thank you. Um so to open, if you could rise and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance, please. I pledge allegiance to the flag. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Okay. Commission uh Commissioner Redick. I am here. Commissioner Gossett. Present. I am here. Um I'm gonna wait just like ten seconds. Vice Chair Hernandez. Um I am present. Yes, here. And um, Chair Gordon. Yes, I'm here. All five commissioners are present this evening. Welcome. Um our first uh first step is to approve the minutes for um April twelfth meeting of the planning commission. Um, does anyone have any questions or issues with that? Um I need to refuse myself because I wasn't present for that meeting. Yes. Yes. Commissioner Benjamin. Uh I move to approve. Any second? We have a second with uh Commissioner Reddick. Okay. Yes. Commissioner Redick. Yes. Commissioner Gossett. Yes. Commissioner Benjamin. Yep.

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