Planning commission roadblock stops Hermosa Beach Starbucks’ drive-through
by Dan Blackburn A Starbucks with a drive-through proposed for Second Street and Pacific Coast Hwy. in Hermosa Beach didn’t get much love Tuesday. The city’s Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny the controversial plan after hearing from hundreds of dissenting residents. Frank Kavanaugh, the owner of the property, was seeking a conditional use permit to allow the construction on the site of the former Felder’s Automotive. He told Easy Reader in a text message following the vote, “We will be discussing this decision over the next several weeks.” Options include appealing the denial to the City Council, or revising, and resubmitting plans that satisfy the planning commission’s objections. The proposed Starbucks would be the fourth in Hermosa Beach. The 1.3 square mile town has a drive-through Starbucks in the Trader Joe’s parking lot on Pacific Coast Hwy., a Starbucks in the downtown, and one in the Vons market. According to city officials, more than 220 emails — all but 6 from opponents of the project — were received prior to the meeting. Another two dozen people spoke directly to the commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting, via Zoom. At least two residents reminded…
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