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RESOLUTION NO. 99-5957
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1999, FOR THE SUBMISSION OF
A PROPOSED ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, pursuant to authority provided by statute a petition has been filed with the
legislative body of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, signed by more than 15 percent of the
number of registered voters of the city to submit a proposed ordinance to amend the land use
designation and zoning classification of certain property; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk examined the records of registration and ascertained that the
petition is signed by the requisite number of voters, and has so certified; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has not voted in favor of the adoption of the ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized and directed by statute to submit the proposed
ordinance to the voters;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND
ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California
relating to general law cities, there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Hermosa Beach,
California, on Tuesday, May 18, 1999, a Special Municipal Election for the purpose of
submitting to the voters the following proposed ordinance:
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AMENDING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM COMMERCIAL TO
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MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
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Shall the Ordinance which would amend the land use
designation and zoning classification from commercial to
medium density residential on property located just west of
Pacific Coast Highway, between Sixth and Eighth streets,
behind the Learned Lumber facility and the abandoned Mar
Vista Motel be adopted?
SECTION 2. That the text of the ordinance submitted to the voters is attached as Exhibit
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1 SECTION 3. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as
2 required by law.
3 SECTION 4. That the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to procure and
4 furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and
5 paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.
6 SECTION 5. That the polls shall be open at seven o'clock a.m. (7 A.M.) of the day of
7 the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until eight o'clock p.m. (8 P.M.)
8 of the same day when the polls shall be closed, except as provided in Section 14401 of the
9 Elections Code of the State of California.
10 SECTION 6. That pursuant to Elections Code Section 12310, a stipend for services for
11 the persons named as precinct board members is fixed at the sum of $55 for each Inspector and
12 $45 for each Clerk for the election.
13 SECTION 7. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be
14 held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
15 SECTION 8. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the
16 City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the
17 election, in time, form and manner as required by law.
18 SECTION 9. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
19 Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
20 PASSED, A AND QADOPPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1999.
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PRESIDENY of th Ci Council, and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
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23 ATTEST: P OVED S TO FORM:
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City Clerk City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM COMMERCIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
HERMOSA BEACH RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL IMPROVEMENT ENABLING ACT
SECTION 1. Title
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Hermosa Beach Residential and
Commercial Improvement Enabling Act."
SECTION 2. Findin s and Declarations
The people of the City of Hermosa Beach hereby find and declare all of the following:
(a) The zone change and General Plan amendment necessary for the proposed
residential and commercial improvement project, which was approved by resolution of the
Hermosa Beach Planning Commission, and endorsed by a 2 to 1 vote of the Hermosa Beach City
Council, should be submitted to the voters of the City for their approval.
(b) The proposed residential and commercial improvement project will be subject to the
City development approval process, including all applicable planning and environmental
requirements.
(c) The proposed commercial element of the project would replace the Mar Vista Motel
and other abandoned businesses, all of which have become a blight on Pacific Coast Highway, with
increased commercial activity by one of the City's longest standing businesses and top sales tax
generators.
(d) The property upon which the proposed residential element of the project would be
located is appropriate for such use, as it is located in an area predominantly residential in character,
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and bordered on both the north and west by existing residential uses. The new project would
enhance property values for existing residences.
(e) The combined residential and commercial project elements would maximize present
and future sales tax revenues for the City, and would generate an additional $8,000 to $10,000 in
annual property tax revenues, all of which could pay for police, fire and other vital municipal
services without any increase in residential taxes. Permit fees for the residential element would
generate approximately $44,000 for the benefit of public schools in Hermosa Beach.
SECTION 3. Purpose and Intent
The people of the City of Hermosa Beach hereby declare their purpose and intent in
enacting this Act to be as follows:
(a) To allow the zone change and General Plan amendment necessary for the proposed
project, which was approved by resolution of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission, and
endorsed by a 2-1 vote of the Hermosa Beach City Council, to be submitted to the voters of the
City for their approval.
(b) To maintain the requirement that the proposed project be subject to the City
development approval process, including all applicable planning and environmental requirements.
(c) To allow a blight on the City of Hermosa Beach to be removed.
(d) To allow a current business to establish a more efficient layout for continued
operations and maximization of sales tax revenue for the City.
(e) To allow a proposal for a residential project that is bordered by residential uses to
the north and west and located in an area which is predominantly residential in character to move
forward.
(f) To generate additional sales tax and property tax revenues to the City, while
reducing traffic congestion for 6th Street residents, and permit an application to proceed for
construction of a high -end, low -density residential neighborhood which would enhance adjacent
residential property values.
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SECTION 4. Proiect Location
The residential and commercial projects described in this Act whose application would be
Ipermitted to proceed are located at the properties described below:
(a) 635 Pacific Coast Highway, legally described as the westerly 120 feet of a portion
of Lot 27, Block 78, 2nd Addition to Hermosa Beach, M.B. 3-11-12.
(b) 705 Pacific Coast Highway, legally described as the westerly 120 feet of a portion
of Lot 28, Block 78, 2nd Addition to Hermosa Beach, M.B. 3-11-12.
SECTION 5. Proiect Description
Subject to City approval, the proposed residential and commercial project would be
accomplished by resubdividing the two properties, described in Section 4(a) and (b) above, into
two parcels. The rear 120 feet of said properties would become Lot 1, upon which the residential
project would be constructed. The Pacific Coast Highway frontage of the same two described
properties, to a depth of 170 feet, would become Lot 2 and be utilized for commercial purposes.
SECTION 6. General Plan Amendment and Zone Change Findings
The people of the City of Hermosa Beach hereby make the following findings pertaining to
the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change provided for in this Act:
(a) The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will recognize current market
conditions which have not supported or created an interest in commercial development at this
location at the existing depth, and allow the development of a more appropriate residential land use
on the rear portion, while continuing to facilitate commercial development consistent with the
Commercial Corridor for the remaining commercial portion of the property.
(b) The subject property to be redesignated is appropriate for residential use as it is
abutted by residential uses to the north and west, and located in an area which is predominantly
residential in character. A residential use of the subject properties will be more compatible to
surrounding residential uses than a potentially more intensive commercial use. The redesignation to
Medium Density Residential on the General Plan Map and R-2 on the Zoning Map will be
consistent with designations to the west of the subject property, and will allow a density of
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residential uses in a range consistent with surrounding residential development. The residential use
of the property will provide property tax benefits and will not unduly strain city services.
(c) The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will allow for vacant and
underdeveloped property to be placed in more productive use which will further eliminate a
dangerous and substandard condition.
(d) On April 21, 1998, the Planning Commission concurred with the Staff
Environmental Review Committee's recommendation, based on their Environmental Assessment/
Initial Study, that the project would result in a less than significant impact on the environment, and
therefore qualified for a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
SECTION 7. General Plan Amendment
The Land Use Map of the General Plan is hereby amended by changing the Land Use
Designation of the westerly 120 feet of Lots 27 and 28, Block 78, 2nd Addition to Hermosa Beach,
M.B. 3-11-12, as shown on the attached map, from Commercial Corridor to Medium Density'
Residential as that designation is defined in the General Plan on August 1, 1998.
SECTION 8. Zoning Change
The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by changing the zoning district of the westerly
120 feet of Lots 27 and 28, Block 78, 2nd Addition to Hermosa Beach, M.B. 3-11-12, as shown
on the attached map, from S.P.A.7 to R-2 (Two -Family Residential) as that zoning district is
defined in the Zoning Ordinance on August 1, 1998.
SECTION 9. Severability
If any provision of this Act, or part thereof, is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall not be affected, but shall remain in full force and
effect, and to this end the provisions of the Act are severable.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
I, Elaine Doerfling, City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach, California,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 99-5957 was duly and
regularly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Hermosa Beach at a Regular Meeting of said Council at the regular place thereof
on February 9, 1999.
The vote was as follows:
AYES:
Bowler, Oakes
NOES:
Mayor Benz
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
Edgerton, Reviczky
Dated: February 10, 1999
Elaine Doerfling, y Clerk