HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 21-06 - 947 7th St Two-Unit Condo CUP-PDPP.C. Resolution 21-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-UNIT DETACHED CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 947 7TH STREET AND A
DETERMINATION THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
The Planning Commission of the City of Hennosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as
follows:
·Section l. An application was filed on January 4, 2021 by the applicant/owner Kent
McKeown (Cobber, LLC), for development of the property located at 947 7th Street, seeking
approval of Conditional Use Permit Case No. CON21-1 and Precise Development Plan 21-01 for
the construction of two-unit detached condominium project.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider
the subject application on May 18, 2021, at which time testimony and evidence, both written and
oral, was presented to and considered by the Planning Commission.
Section 3. The proposed project is Categorically Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act as defined in Section 15303(b), Class 3 Exemption, New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, because the proposal pertains to construction of
limited numbers (two) of new, small structures. More specifically, the project is comprised of
construction of the two condominium units in an urbanized area, totaling no more than six
dwelling units. Moreover, none of the exceptions to the Categorical Exemption apply, nor will
the project result in a significant cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the
same place over time, or have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual
circumstances, or damage a scenic highway or scenic resources within a state scenic highway.
The site is not located on a hazardous waste site and will not cause a substantial adverse change
in the significance of a historical resource.
Section 4. Based on the testimony and evidence received, the Planning Commission
hereby further finds, determines and declares pertaining to the application for a Precise
Development Plan pursuant to Section 17.58.030 of the Municipal Code.
1.Distance from existing residential uses in relation to negative effects;
The subject site is zoned R-2B Limited Multiple Family Residential with similar residentially
zoned properties to the east, west, and south of the subject site. The subject site is large
enough to accommodate two units. Similar residential developments are found in the
surrounding area comprised of multi-story multi-family residences.
2.The amount of existing or proposed off-street parking in relation to actual need;
The project will provide six off-street parking spaces. Specifically, each unit will provide two
off-street parking spaces within a garage and one guest parking space located on the