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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_Minutes_1961_09_11MINUTES OF THE RIDULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION· OF THE CITY OF HERMOsA BEACH, held at the City Hall at 7:30 p.m., Monday,September 11,1961. ROLL CALL: Present ... Comma Noble, Viault, Black, Hales, Locken and Chairman Fredricks. Bud M. Trott, Chief Building Inspector. Absent ~ Cormno Johnson. Minutes of August 14 and 21, 1961, were unanimously approved. MAE GIULIANI Public hearing on request for zone variance of Mae Giulianito permit construction of a double garage, to be added on the east sid-e of existing residence, comprising over 30%-floor area, existing house having no front setback in lieu of required 2', and a portion of house encroaching to north property line in lieu of 3' sideyard, garctge addition to conform, at 209~4th. Street, the westerly 47' of Lot 1, Tract No. 1074. Mrs. Giuliani was present and spoke in behalf of her application. Opposing the petition was Mrs. Anna Atkinson, l867w256th Street, Lomita, California, owner of the property to the north. She stated that her brother o-wned the easterly portion of the subject property and also opposed the proposed construction. Comm,. Viault moved to grant the variance. Conun.. Noble seconded the motion, which carried as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Comm. Noble, Black, Hales and Chairman Fredricks. Comm. Viault and Locken. Comm. Johnson. Comm. Noble then moved adoption of Resolution P. C. 154-336 granting the zone variance for the reason that it is felt that a hardship would be rendered if additional parking were not allowed on said property, and it is the feeling of the Commission that the addition of a a.onforming garage to an existing nonconformity of this nature would not be detrimental to the neighborhood. The motion was seconded by Comm. Black and carried as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Comm. Noble, Black, Hales, Locken and Chairman Fredricks. Comm. Viault .. Comm. Johnson .. GORDON R. AND MARILYN GG SPECK Public Hearing on request for zone variance of Gordon R.·and Marilyn G. Speak to permit addition of a bedroom and service porch, comprising less than 30% floor area but maintaining a nonconforming 4' sideyard in lieu of reqtdred 5' at 121&..-20th Place, Lots 110 and 111, Walter Ransom Company's Redondo Home Tract. Applicant Gordon R. Speck was present to explain his reasons for requiring this addition. Planning Commission Speck Contd 2 September 11, 1961 Motion by Comm. Viault, seconded by Comm. Black to grant the variance carried unanimously. Thereupon, Comm. Viault moved adoption of P. c. 154-337 granting the variance for an addition which wil:J/conform to the existing nonconforming sideyard for the reason that it will not materially be detrimental to the neighborhood and that there is still adequate access for safet~nd health purposes. The motion was seconded by Comm. Black and carried unanimously. DOUGLAS F. AND BARBARA CRAIG Public hearing on request for zone variance of Douglas F. and Barbara Craig to permit construction of a deck encroaching 2'6" into the required 3' sideyard along the east side of the building at second floor level, connecting to an existing nonconforming stairway and landing which encro14ches 21611 into the required 3' sideyard, at 7~19th Street, Lot 14, Block 19, Hermosa Beach Tract. Mr. and Mrs. Craig spoke in behalf of theiiroetition, as did Mrs. Skeele, 44-19th Street, and Mrs. Martin,, 8Q ... 19th Streeto Letters ~pproving the petition from Mr. and Mrs~ Harry Parks, Jr., 44-20th Street, an. Barbara and Donald G. Guild, -1920 Strand, and a statement that there was no objection to thtn)roposed addition, signed by 19 residents, were read by the secretary. Comm. Viault moved that the variance be granted. Conun.. Black seconded the motion which failed to carry as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Comm. Noble, Black and Locken. Comm. Viault, Hales and Chairman Fredricks. Comm. Johnson. (Comm. Viault stated his reason for voting ''no" was that there were no exceptionaJ. or extraordinary circumstances which deem it necessary to grant the petition. Comm. Hales said that he could see no reason for continuing a nonconforming structure to make it further nohconformi.ng.) Comm. Viault then moved the adoption of Resolution P. Co 154-338 denying the petition on the ground that a motion to grant failed to carry the proper votes for an affirmative decision. Comm.Black seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. STANFORD R. AND JEANE. STILES Public hearing on request for zone variance of Stanford R·. and Jean E. Stiles to extend·front of house 61 x 17'6" in order to enlarge livingroom and add fireplace, there being no garage facilities on the property, at 708~2nd Street, Lot 100, Walter Ransom Company's Venable Place. Applicants were present, Mr.· Stiles speaking on behalf of his application. Letters from Aldyth Waggoner, 711 First Place, and Ernest A. Stewart, 702 First Place,were read by the secretary, both approving the petition. Conm. Viault moved that the variance be granted. The motion was seconded by comm. Black, failing to carry as follows: Planning Cormnission Stiles Contd 3 September 11, 1961 AYES: NOES: .ABSENT: Comm. Black. Comm. Noble, Viault, Hales, Locken and Chairman Fredricks. Comm. Johnson • Comm. Viault then moved the adoption of Resolution P. c. 154-339 denying the variance for the reasons that motion to grant failed to carry the required number of affirmative votes, and the property does not have a garage, the owner indicating no desire to place a garage on this property. Comm. Locken seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Charles Ewi.ns' -Sign Structure Letter from Building Inspector asking review of proposed sign structure for Charles Ewins' garage to be constructed at 1017 Pier Avenue. Since the plot plan was indefinite as to the location of the sign on the property and whether the sign would overhang onto city property, it was unanimously agreed, on motion by Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Black, to postpone a decision until this information is available. Nate Stock~ Parld.ng Determination Letter from Building Inspector asking review of proposed parking·for Nate Stock for commercial structure proposed for 2309 Pacific Coast Hi.ghway, Lots 1~4, Block I, Montmarie Tract. Following a discussion and study of theplot plan submitted, Comm. Viault moved that a letter be written to the Building Inspector approving the plan submitted showing 33 parking stalls for the 10,500' square feet of building, with the proviso that prior to approval of theplans, there be a review by the Building Department and the CityEngineer to determine that the underground parld.ng does not have an access driveway of greater than a 15° slope. Comm. Locken seconded the motion, which carried as follows: AYES: NOES: .ABSENT: Comm. Viault, Black, Hales, Locken and Chairman Fredricks. CODDn. Noble. Comm. Johnson • King & Mcclung -Turning Radius Letter from Building Inspector requesting necessary turning radius for four units located on Lot 4, Block 1, Hiss Second Addition, 1314 Loma Drive. After studying the plans submitted, Comm. Noble moved that a letter be wr~tten to the Building Inspector approving the proposed plan submitted. Comm. Black seconded the motion, which failed to carry as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Comm. Noble and Black. Comm. Viault, Hales, Locken and Chairman Fredricks. Comm. Johnson. (Comm. Hales "no" vote for the reason that it would be quite· difficult to place a car into the back garages within the area provided, -which in turn would only leave more parking out on the streets.) Further discussion resulted in a motion by Comm.. Viault that a letter be written to the Building Inspector instructing him to notify the applicants that the Planning Connnission King & McClung Contd 4 September ll, 1961 driveway width shall be not less than il' as indicated on the front portion of the plot plan submitteq, and that the clear area to the rear with 2-car garage at the east end of the property shal~ be a minimum of 27t. Comm. Locken seconded the motion, which carried unanimouslyo Mayor Gazin Letter Letter from Patricia Gazin, Mayor, to City Council, referred to Commission by Council for study and recommendationa A brief discussion disclosed that the letter had received no comment by the Council other than to be referred to the Commission •. On motion by Comm. Noble, seconded by Col.lDll. Locken, the letter was received and filed; the vote being unanimous. City Manager Letter re High-aise Construction Report from City Manager on high,o.rise, highMdensity development, requested by Commission at August 14, 1961; meeting. • Comm. Viault moved that a work session be scheduled for September 18. On being advised by Mr. Harris that he would not be available on that date, Comm. Viault amended his motion,changing the meeting time to September 25. Comm. Locken seconded the motion, which carried unanimouslyo ****** September 18, 1961, was set for a workshop meeting to consider a list of itelllB contained in the zoning ordinance possibly ne~ding changes and also to study a rough draf't of a proposed parking ordinance. Section 401 of Ordinanee N. s. 154 was caJJed to the attention of the Commission by Comm. Viault, and he asked for an opinion from the City Attorney relative to roomers in apartments in areas that might constitute an additional uni ta Comm.0 Viault announced the monthly luncheon meeting of the Southwest Area Planning Conmd.ttee on September 14. He asked that·another ColtDnissioner be appointed in his place to r~present the Commission, since he would be unable to attend daytime meetings. TJ:'. ADJOURNMENT AT 9:15 P.M.