REDONDO BEACH, CA Planning Board
Sundays tracks every public Planning Board meeting in REDONDO BEACH, CA and summarizes what was decided — master-plan re-examinations, redevelopment areas, rezonings and land-use ordinances. Land-use items are kept off the weekly Sundays email (they're a specialist read), but every one is archived here and verified against the official meeting record. 66 items on file; most recent October 17, 2026.
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Public Hearing Opened: Service Station Regulations for General Food Sales in the Coastal Zone (First Reading Discussion)
The Council opened a public hearing on proposed zoning code amendments to allow general food sales at service stations in the coastal zone, mirroring inland regulations, and discussed whether to use a CUP or AUP process.
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Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items (In-Person and Online)
Multiple speakers addressed non-agenda topics including Council pay raises and perceived conflicts in closed session, meeting decorum and free speech, rezoning along PCH, and concerns about long-vacant commercial property and neighborhood neglect.
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Commissioner Items / Future Agenda Topics – Swearing-in of Applicants and Training Materials
Commissioners raised concerns that administering oaths to applicants/speakers may no longer be allowed, discussed the importance of oaths for quasi-judicial proceedings, and voted to have staff seek clarification from the City Clerk and City Attorney and bring the issue back for discussion. Commissioners also requested training/orientation materials.
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Staff Liaison Items – Upcoming Work and Attendance Reminder
Staff provided liaison updates, noting ongoing advanced planning initiatives and text amendments, and reminded commissioners about strict attendance rules and tracking over a rolling 12-month period.
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Nominations and Election – Vice Chair
The Commission nominated and elected Commissioner Gaddis as Vice Chair as well, by roll call vote.
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Nominations and Election – Chair
The Commission held elections for Chair. A nomination was made for Commissioner Gaddis, and an alternative motion was made to retain Chairperson Craig. The Commission voted to elect Commissioner Gaddis as Chair.
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Items Continued from Previous Agendas
The Chair noted there were no items continued from previous agendas.
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Recommendation to City Council – Amend Title 10 and Coastal Implementing Ordinance for Non-Conforming Uses/Structures; CEQA Exemption
The Commission adopted Resolution No. 2026-10-PCR-12 recommending City Council approval of amendments to non-conforming use/structure provisions (inland and coastal) and approval of a CEQA exemption, with added clarification language requested by the Commission.
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Close Public Hearing – Item J1
The Commission closed the public hearing for item J1.
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Commission Discussion with Staff After Public Comment – PCH 'Jumble Zoning,' Nonconforming Flexibility, AB 2011, and Clarification Request
Commissioners discussed the broader PCH rezoning rationale and how the proposed amendments function like expanded nonconforming rights. Staff described the General Plan debate and noted AB 2011 could allow residential development on commercial parcels under certain conditions. Commissioners requested clearer language about redevelopment rights under prior standards.
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Open Public Comment – Item J1
The Commission opened public comment on item J1. One speaker addressed concerns about rezoning residential properties to commercial along PCH and related impacts on property rights and financing.
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Commission Questions to Staff – Administrative vs. Commission Review, 'Minor Deviations,' Rebuilds, Parking, and ADUs
Commissioners questioned staff about what changes would be handled administratively, how 'minor deviations' would be interpreted, rebuild scenarios after destruction, tandem parking, and whether ADUs would be allowed on properties rezoned commercial but treated as legal nonconforming residential.
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Open Public Hearing – Item J1 (Non-Conforming Uses and Structures amendments)
The Commission opened the public hearing for agenda item J1 regarding amendments to zoning ordinance and coastal land use plan implementation provisions for non-conforming uses and structures.
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Ex Parte Communications / Commissioner Disclosures
Commissioners reported ex parte communications. One commissioner disclosed an unintentional conversation with the Chair and raised a concern about whether staff could proceed without returning issues to the Planning Commission.
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Consent Calendar Approval
The Commission considered the consent calendar (blue folder) and approved the remaining consent items in one motion.
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Commission and staff closing remarks; upcoming items mentioned
Commissioners and staff offered closing remarks, including appreciation for a departing commissioner. Staff previewed upcoming work on legal non-conforming regulations tied to the General Plan update and noted other future topics mentioned informally.
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Continuation item procedure clarification (public hearing remained open; re-presentation requested)
For item K1, the Commission clarified that although the hearing was continued from a prior meeting, the hearing remained open and the presentation would be re-given so the public could comment with the full record restated.
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CUP for Coast Music at 3500 Aviation Boulevard (personal improvement service/music instruction) with associated parking
The Commission held a public hearing on a CUP for Coast Music at 3500 Aviation Boulevard, including an enclosed addition and sound attenuation measures. After staff and applicant presentations and no public comment, the Commission adopted Resolution 2026-09 PCR-10 approving an exemption declaration and granting the CUP with conditions.
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Ex parte communications disclosure (J1 and K1)
Before public hearings, commissioners disclosed ex parte communications. One commissioner reported speaking with community members and security guards at Impulse Space related to item K1; others reported none or brief contacts.
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Public participation (non-agenda items): farewell remarks from a departing planning commissioner
During non-agenda public participation, a district resident and recently serving planning commissioner delivered farewell remarks, thanked the Commission, and explained an absence due to a family medical emergency. Commissioners responded with appreciation.
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Consent calendar approval (as a block)
The Chair described consent calendar procedures, invited public comment on consent items, and the Commission approved the remaining consent calendar items by one motion.
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Receive and file blue folder items
The Commission voted to receive and file the blue folder items, described as additional backup materials and administrative reports/public comments received after agenda packet distribution.
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Commissioner Items / Staff Items / Referrals (No Substantive Items Recorded)
The chair asked about items from commissioners and staff, including referrals, and the transcript records no substantive items presented.
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Item J2 Not Heard (Referenced as Continued from Previous Agendas)
After continuing J1, the chair referenced item J2 as an item that had been continued from previous agendas and indicated it would be handled at the next meeting; no substantive discussion occurred.
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Continue J1 Public Hearing to Next Meeting
The commission voted to continue item J1 to the next month’s meeting to allow additional time for outreach and/or information. The motion passed by roll call with recorded “yes” votes from Commissioners Light and Boswell; other votes were not clearly captured, but the chair announced the item was continued.
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Close Public Comment — J1
After hearing in-person testimony and receiving online comments, the commission closed public comment for item J1.
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Receive and File Online Written Comments — J1
The commission received and filed online written comments for item J1. Staff stated there were seven online comments: five opposed and two neutral.
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Open Public Comment — J1 Public Hearing
The commission opened public comment for agenda item J1 and took in-person comments and online written comments. Speakers raised safety, noise, light, traffic, documentation quality, and outreach concerns, and requested continuation and additional enforceable conditions.
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Applicant Presentation — Impulse Space Overview and Tank Details
Impulse Space representatives described the company’s mission, facility expansion, and the proposed tanks. They stated the tanks would store liquid nitrogen and liquid argon, described the gases as inert and widely used, and contrasted the project with the Garden Grove MMA incident.
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Ex Parte Communications Disclosures (for Public Hearings)
Commissioners disclosed ex parte communications, including speaking with members of the public and receiving forwarded email information from a council member.
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Receive and File Written Comments (Non-Agenda Items)
After non-agenda public participation, the commission voted to receive and file written comments submitted for non-agenda items.
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Public Participation (Non-Agenda Items) — Artisia District Development, Massage Permit Question, and Beach Cities Health District Hospital Project Concerns
Multiple speakers addressed non-agenda topics: concerns about the City’s Artisia district development approach and parking emphasis; a question about a “J2” massage permit distance conflict; and extensive concerns about the Beach Cities Health District hospital project documentation, height, terrain, notice radius, and property value impacts.
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Consent Calendar Approval
The chair described the consent calendar process and invited public comment on consent items. With no items pulled for separate discussion, the commission approved the consent calendar by one motion.
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Receive and File Blue Folder Items
The commission acknowledged receipt of the blue folder materials and voted to receive and file them.
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Public participation (non-agenda items) — code enforcement case handling; public records requests; council conduct; district meetings; zoning change concerns
Multiple public speakers addressed non-agenda issues: code enforcement complaint classification and case closures; missing or delayed public records requests and records system concerns; requests for more two-way dialogue and district meetings; and concerns about a proposed zoning change affecting PCH properties and voter approval timing.
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Receive and file Blue Folder Items: H5, J1, N1
Council received and filed three Blue Folder Items: H5 (ordinances related to the General Plan Land Use Element and Coastal Land Use Plan), J1 (public participation/non-agenda items communications), and N1 (updated commission application preference sheet for commissioner applicant interviews).
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Adopt three resolutions and introduce two ordinances for L1 (general plan land use element and related actions)
Council closed the public hearing and adopted three resolutions (CC-2608-066, CC-2608-067, CC-2608-068) and introduced two ordinances (CC-3314-26, CC-3315-26) related to the general plan land use element update, zoning ordinance updates, and coastal land use plan/local coastal program consistency.
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Public hearing comment: support for AAAP land use element actions from business association
A representative of the North Redondo Beach Business Association supported approval of the land use element actions, emphasizing the AAAP corridor revitalization, clearer standards, placemaking, and a proposed storefront improvement program to be brought to the City in the fall.
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Public hearing comment: concern about public institutional zoning and school properties
A resident expressed concern about public institutional zoning changes affecting school properties and parks, referencing Heritage Park and senior housing, and asked about risks of increased zoning allowing housing on park/school land; staff clarified the public institutional issue was deferred.
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Public hearing opened: amendments to general plan land use element, zoning ordinance, local coastal program, and coastal land use plan
Council opened the public hearing for Item L1, covering amendments to the general plan land use element and related implementing actions, including zoning ordinance and local coastal program/coastal land use plan updates.
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City Manager announcements and upcoming agenda items (July 21 meeting)
The City Manager announced a blood drive hosted by the Police Department and previewed substantive items planned for the July 21 meeting, including a ballot measure related to land use element/zoning changes, hedge ordinance discussion, and a crossing guard program process model.
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Commissioner Items – North Redondo Farmers Market Update
A commissioner shared an update on the North Redondo farmers market, including attendance and vendor growth, and encouraged the public to attend.
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Consensus/Motion to Forward Planning Commission Recommendations to the City Manager and Revisit Next Month
The Commission agreed to forward the current list of previously discussed recommendations to the City Manager for consideration in the annual budget and to bring the topic back next month for additional ideas.
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Close Public Comment – Item J3
The Commission closed public comment for item J3 by motion and second.
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Public Comment – Item J3 (CIP Consistency)
The Chair opened public comment on the CIP consistency item. No in-person or online speakers provided testimony.
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Commission Deliberation and Vote – Recommendation to City Council on Coastal Zone Service Station General Food Sales
Commissioners debated whether allowing general food sales (including beer and wine) at coastal-zone service stations was appropriate. After discussion, the Commission adopted a “resolution” recommending City Council adopt the ordinance and find it CEQA-exempt; the vote was contested.
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Close Public Hearing – Item J1
The Commission closed the public hearing on item J1 by motion and second.
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Public Comment – Item J1 (Service Station General Food Sales in Coastal Zone)
The Chair opened public comment on item J1. No in-person or online speakers provided testimony.
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Staff Presentation and Commission Discussion – Allowing General Food Sales at Service Stations in the Coastal Zone
Staff presented background on state law and prior City actions allowing general food sales (including beer and wine) at service stations in the inland zone, and the City Council’s direction to extend the allowance to the coastal zone. Commissioners questioned hours, enforcement, alcohol definitions, Coastal Commission certification, and neighborhood impacts.
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Public Hearing Opened – Service Station Regulations (General Food Sales) in the Coastal Zone
The Commission opened the public hearing on proposed amendments to Title 10 zoning ordinance provisions related to service station regulations and general food sales, including CEQA findings/exemptions.
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Ex Parte Communications Disclosure for Item J1
Commissioners disclosed ex parte communications for agenda item J1. One commissioner reported speaking with members of the public; the Chair reported speaking with Commissioner Hazeltine and City Council Member Chad Castle.
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Public Participation – Non-Agenda Items (opening public comment period)
The Chair opened the non-agenda public participation period. No in-person or online speakers provided comments, and no written comments were reported.
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Consent Calendar Approval (including minutes correction discussion)
The Commission approved the consent calendar. During discussion, a commissioner raised a correction to the minutes regarding the spelling of Senior Planner Steven Giang’s name; one commissioner abstained on approving the minutes.
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Receipt of Blue Folder Items
The Commission voted to receive the blue folder items, which were described as including an email item.
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Staff update: City Council review of General Plan element updates and Article 27 analysis
Staff reported that City Council would begin reviewing General Plan element updates in July and that the Article 27 analysis was posted online. Commissioners asked about separate consideration of Artesia Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard standards; staff said Council directed one set of standards for the entire corridor.
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Close public hearing on Item J1
The commission closed public comment and closed the public hearing for Item J1 by motion and second; the motion passed unanimously.
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Applicant testimony under oath: Fit Kids Gymnastics Center operations and employee background checks
The applicant’s founding president testified under oath about hiring practices, staff suitability for working with children, and background check processes through USA Gymnastics, including fingerprinting and criminal database checks for adults.
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Commission questions and staff responses on Fit Kids CUP details
Commissioners asked about square footage discrepancies, hours of operation, fencing conditions, summer camp limits, traffic/parking conditions, and class staggering. Staff clarified the requested hours and addressed parking observations and conditions.
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Note commissioner arrival during Item J1
Staff requested the record reflect that Commissioner Light was present, noting arrival during the staff presentation.
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Ex parte communications disclosures (for public hearings)
Commissioners disclosed ex parte communications. One commissioner mentioned a neighbor walking their dog and jokingly said they were going to the planning commission; others reported none.
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Receive and file blue folder items
The commission voted to receive and file the blue folder items; the motion passed unanimously.
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Public participation on non-agenda items (opening public comment period)
The Chair opened the non-agenda public participation period, explaining time limits and procedures. No public speakers provided comments; staff referenced emails that had been forwarded to commissioners.
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Consent calendar approval (including blue folder items)
Staff explained the consent calendar process and noted additional “blue folder” items. The commission approved the consent calendar as a block by unanimous vote.
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Dog Daycare and Training Facility Proposal
A proposal for a dog daycare and training facility at 1212 South Pacific Coast Highway was presented, addressing zoning, operations, parking, and noise mitigation.
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190th Corridor Transmission Lines and Land Use
The commission discussed the future of the 190th Corridor transmission lines and repurposing the land for recreational use. Challenges include legal disputes, infrastructure removal costs, and zoning restrictions.
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General Plan Land Use Designations for Redondo Beach Unified School District Properties
The council discussed land use designations for Alta Vista Elementary School, Franklin School Friendship Campus, and Lincoln Elementary School. Decisions were made regarding zoning and public institutional versus open space designations.