HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 19-7213 (APPROVING CERT OF APPROPRIATENESS 1221 HERMOSA AVE)2
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RESOLUTION NO. 19-7213
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS TO ALLOW A TENANT IMPROVEMENT IN SUITE
101 OF THE BIJOU BUILDING, A HISTORICAL LANDMARK, LOCATED
AT 1221 HERMOSA AVENUE AND DETERMINATION THAT THIS
ACTION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
WHEREAS, built in 1923, the Bijou Building was designated as a historical landmark,
pursuant to Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 15.53.070, by the City Council in 1999. This
designation was based on the distinctive architectural style (Neoclassical Revival) and the building exemplified the early
social and economic history of Hermosa Beach; and
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2019, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness was filed
by Jason Muller for Local Collaborative, LLC (hereinafter "Applicant"), requesting to conduct a
tenant improvement within a 3,815 square foot tenant space on the first floor of the Bijou Building;
and
WHEREAS, the City's historical consultant, Environmental Science Associates ("ESA")
reviewed the proposed tenant improvements for consistency with the Secretary of Interior's
Guidelines and Hermosa Beach Municipal Code 17.53; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach conducted a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the request on September 24, 2019, at which time testimony and evidence,
both oral and written, was presented to and considered by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in
this Resolution are true and correct.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is
found to be categorically exempt from CEQA as defined in Section 15331, Class 31 Exemption,
Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation, because the project is limited to maintenance,
repair, rehabilitation, and restoration of a historical resource in a manner consistent with the
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Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for
Preserving, Rehabilitation, Restoring and Reconstruction Historic Buildings.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 17.53.160(A), the City
Council of the City of Hermosa Beach hereby finds, determines, and declares:
A. The proposed work will: 1) conforms to the prescriptive standards adopted
by the Council,-2) will not detrimentally alter, destroy or adversely affect any exterior
improvement or exterior architectural feature; and 3) will retain the essential elements
that make the resource significant. The City's Historical Consultant Environmental
Science Associates (ESA) completed a review of the proposed plans. ESA found the
proposed project would adaptively reuse the interior of the theater space as office space in
conformance with the Standards, that the project would not materially impair the Bijou
Building or any of the character -defining features that contribute to its significance as a
historical resource, including the stage area, proscenium, decorative plasterwork, and north
and west interior wall. Nevertheless, conditions of approval need to be incorporated to
ensure the project will not result in potential adverse impacts by causing unintended
damage to character -defining features during demolition and construction. These
conditions of approval are included as part of this action.
SECTION 4. Based on the foregoing, the City Council hereby approves the requested
Certificate of Appropriateness for modifications at 1221 Hermosa Avenue, subject to the
following Conditions of Approval:
1. Construction shall be consistent with the project plans included within ESA's
Certificate of Appropriateness Review report, dated September 12, 2019.
Building plans/drawings submitted for building permit issuance shall be
reviewed for consistency with said plans and the conditions of this resolution,
and approved by the Community Development Director prior to the issuance
of any building permit.
a. The City shall retain, at the applicant's expense, a qualified
architectural historian or historic preservation consultant to conduct
construction monitoring at regular intervals during demolition and
construction.
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b. The City shall retain, at the applicant's expense, upon project
completion, a qualified architectural historian or historic preservation
consultant prepare a Substantial Completion Report, which
summarizes observations made during construction monitoring, and a
final review of the project for compliance with the Standards.
2. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of the Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code (HBMC), obtain all required building, encroachment, sign
and other required permits, and comply with all requirements of the Building,
Public Works and Fire Departments. Project construction shall conform to the
Noise Control Ordinance requirements in HBMC Section 8.24.050.
3. Pursuant to Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 17.53.200, Duty to keep
in good repair, the owner, occupant or other person in actual charge of a
landmark building structure or improvement shall keep in good repair the
exterior portions of all such buildings, structures, or improvements, and all
interior portions thereof whose maintenance is necessary to prevent
deterioration and decay of any exterior improvement or architectural
features.
4. Approval of this Certificate of Appropriateness shall lapse and
become void eighteen (18) months from the date of final approval, unless a
building permit (if required) has been issued and the work authorized by the
Certificate has commenced prior to such expiration date and is diligently
pursued to completion. Upon request of the property owner, including the
reason therefore, at least 60 days prior to the expiration date, the Certificate
of Appropriateness may be extended by the City Council for an additional
period of up to twelve (12) months. The City Council may approve, approve
with conditions or deny any request for extension.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. The City Clerk shall certify to
the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall cause the original of the same to be entered
among the original resolutions of the City Council; shall make a minute of the passage and
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adoption thereof in the minutes of the City Council meeting at which the same is passed and
adopted; and shall transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Applicant.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 201 day of September, 2019.
PRESIDENT of the City Council and
ATTEST:
City Clerk
R of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
APPROVED
City Attorney
TO FORM:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
I, Carol Cowley, Interim City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 19-7213 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 September 24, 2019 by the following
vote:
AYES:
Campbell, Duclos, Fangary, Massey, Mayor Armato
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Dated: September 24, 2019
Carol owley, Interim Depu City Clerk