HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_Minutes_1962_03_12MINUTES OF A RErmLAR MEETINJ OF THE PLA.mITNG COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, held at the City Hall on Monday, March 12, 1962, at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL ... Present .,. Com-n. Johnson, Black, Hales and Chairman Fredricks.
Bud M. Trott, Cldef lru.ilding Inspector.
Absent .... Comm. Noble, Viault and Locken.
Comm. Noble took his place during the discussion of
first public hearingo
Minutes of the special meeting of January 20, regular meeting of February 13
and adjourned.meeting of February 19, 1962, were unanim~usly approvedo
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MICHAEL AND FLORENCE No GRAVES
Public hearing on application for zone variance of Michael and Florence N.
Graves to permit a planter to encroach 1611, at a height varying from G" to
Z', into the required 3' sideyard abutting Eighth Street, at 322-Sth Street,
Lot 1, Block F, Tract 1677.
Speaking in behalf of the petition were Mrs. Graves, the applicant, Effie G.
Preston, Mrs. Ethel Devine, Mr. and Mrs. Davis of 760 Loma Drive.
During the discussion, it was ascertained that a portion of the planter
encroached onto city~owned property, and the Building Inspector stated that
the Engineering and Street Departments .have advised Mr. and Mrs. Graves
that such portion must be removedo
Colmll. Hales moved that the petition be granted. Connn. Black seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously. Comm. Hales' then moved adoption of
Resolution P. c. 154-361 granting the variance for the reasons that it poses
no hardship on traffic; it is within the raised doorway area sheltered from
the traffic of the street; it could be removed at a later date should the
street widening processes dictate such a need; arld it poses no safety problem
for traffic in regard to feasibility or general passageway of vehicles on the
street. Comm. Black seconded the motior1J which carried unanimously.
IDA C. FLODINE
Public hearing on application for zone variance of Ida c. Flodine to continue
nonconforming commercial use for the parking of automobiles in conjunction
with used car business at 1107 Pacific Coast Highway, until July 1967 (date
lease expires), of Lot 4, Block 1, Tract 6851, zoned R-2 (c potential).
App1.icant was pre sen½ and speaking in her behalf was her attorney,
Mr. George Glick. Motion to grant the request, made by Commo Johnson and
seconded by Conun. Noble, carried unanimouslyo
Comm. Johnson moved adoption of Resolution P. c. 154-362 granting the variance
for the reason that this has been used in this 1nanner for some time and does not
seem to have created any great hardship and wou_ld be in harmony with the general
purpose and intent of the zon.i.ng ordinance, in addition to whichJ this :property
is C potential, which some day it may becom~. On second by Comm. Noble, the
motion carried unanimously.
Planning Commission
DAVID RODERMAN
2 March 12, 1962
Public hearing on·application for zone variance of David Roderman to divide
Lot 1, Tract 2172, into two parcels, measuring approximately 50.x79' each,
at 1904 Hillcrest Drive and 1909 Prospect Avenue, zoned R-1,
Applicant was present to speak on behalf of his petition. Questioning the
zoning was Mrs. John Plug of 1831 Hillcrest Drive. It was established that
this was the one remaining lot in the block that had not been divided to
front on both streets and that the majority of the lots were 25' in width.
Comm. Noble moved that the variance be granted. Comm. Hales seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously. Connn. Noble moved adoption of Resolution
P. C. 15-4-363 granting the request, as it is felt that the granting of this
request would bring a confor.m .. i_ty to the surrounding properties. The
motion was seconded by Comm. Hales and carried unanimously.
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E. L. AND LEAH J. KIRKPATRICK
Public hearing on application for zone variance of E. L. and Leah J. Kirkpatrick
to permit an apartment addition of mo~e than 40% floor area over existing
garage·that has a 2,2n rear setback in lieu of 3', 22'211 t urning radius in lieu
of 23', and 1~•8" inside depth in l ieu of 20'; and a bedroom-•bath addition to
rear of existing dwelling; with 6' between dwellings in lieu of 8', at 1942
Monterey Boulevard, Lot 9, Tract 1131; zoned R-2.
Mr. Kirkpatrick spoke on behalf of his petition, as did his contractor,
Mr. Sponseller.
Motion to grant the variance was made by Connn, Noble, seconded by Connn. Johnson
and carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Conun. Noble, Black, Hales and Chairman Fredricks.
Comn1~ Johnson.
Comm. Viault and Locken.
Connn. Noble moved adoption of Resolution P. c .. 154-364 granting the variance
bi::cause it is felt by ~:the Planning Commission that a hardship would be created
on the applicants if this request were not granted, and the variances requested
stem mainly from the nonconformance of the existing structure; and also the
request for the 6' width between the dwellings in lieu of 8' is due to the fact
that the structure to be within the 6' is on the second level, and there still is
sufficient·access in case of movement of fire equipment. Comm. Hales seconded
the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES:
NOES1
ABSENT:
Comm. Noble, 131 ack, Hales and Chairman Fredricks.
Comm. Johnson.
Comm. Viault and Locken.
Planning Comm:.i.ssion 3 March 12, 1962
GUY AND DOROTHY BOLES
Public hearing on application for zone variance of Guy a..1d Dorothy Boles to
convert a single-family residence iuto a duplex, one unit being substandard,
having 411 square feet in lieu of required 500 square feet, at 1660 Monterey
Bou.levard, Lot 6, Block 53, First Addition to Hermosa Beach, zoned R-3.
Applicants were present, Mr. Boles speaking on behalf of their petition.
From the Building Inspector it was learned that the second unit had been made
fr01n the single residence without permits from the Building Department,2the date
of the conversion being indefinite, possibly sometime within the past year.
Applicants claimed they had bought the property as a duplex.
Comm. Hales moved that the petition be granted. Coll'l!It. Jol:mson seconded the
motion, which failed to carry by a unanimous vote. Comm. Johnson moved adoption
of Resolution P. c. 154-365 denying the variance for the reason that the unit
is below the .minimum 500 square feet and in addition to that, it has not been
demonstrated that the unit could not meet the minimum square footage required.
Comm. Hales seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
DEAN AND CELESTE JOHNSTON
Public hearing on application for zone variance of Dean and Celeste J0hnston
to divide two 25' lots and 10' of an adjacent lot, Nos. 149, 150 and the
easterly 10' of 151, Walter Ransom Company's Redondo Home Tract, into two 30'
wide lots, approximately BS' and 87' in depth, at 121~20th Street, zoned R-1.
A petition with 18 signatures opposed the proposed lot split. Mr. Johnston
and bis builder, Wm. Buckland, spoke on be half of the petition. Attention
was called to Resolution P. C. 154-131, adopted by the Planning Commission
on April 14, 1958, requesting that a record be made with the Building Department
to run with the property in the future so that thexsubject lots; 149, 150 and
10' of 151, would always be irrevocably tied together as one parcel. This
action was taken in granting a variance to divide Lot 151, the westerly 15'
of which was added to Lot 152. It was the contention of the applicant that
there was no official record that-this property should remain as one parcelo
He asked to withdraw his petition, stating that after removing the house that
now erists on the property, he would have two building sites, 25' and 35'
respectively. Robert Ulrich, 1211M20th Street, asked whether taxes had been
assessed on this as one piece of property.
Chairman Fredricks suggested that the matter be continued over until the next
regular meeting and in the meantime address a letter to the City Attorney
to determine the powers of the Planning Commission-to act in this particular
manner. This suggestion was unanimously agreed to, and action was postponed
until the next regular meeting.
Planning Commission 4 March 12, 1962
CLAY SANDERLIN, Parking Determination
Letter from Building Inspector asking parking determination for proposed
121 square foot addition, making a total of 1011 square feet, at 204 Pacific
Coast Highway, for Mr. Clay Sanderlin, lessee. Applicant was present and
spoke on behalf of his request. A motion by Comm. Johnson to direct a letter
to the Building Department, instructing the Building Inspector that the
proposed parking as per sketch is adequate, was seconded by Comm. Noble and
carried unanimously.
WOM.ANtS CLUB OF HERMOSA ~EACH, Parking Determination
Letter from Building Inspector asking parking determination for proposed
1674 square feet for clubhouse for the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach at
2510 Prospect Avenue, Lots 12, 13 and 14, Walter Ransom Company's Redondo
Home Tract. Mrso Lois Stahr represented the applicanto She told the
Commission that the sketch presented did not represent the final layout
but that it would be necessary to know the parking required per square foot
of building before they could finalize their plan.so
Comm. Noble moved that parking be established at one stall per 100 square
feet of assembly area, each stall to be s½ x 18', with the further requirement
that the turning radii and parking layout be approved by the Building
Department. This motion was seconded by Comm. Johnson a..."ld carried unanimously.
. -McNEILL -Advertising_Sttucture
Letter from Building Inspector asking review of proposed advertising structure
for Samuel J. McNeill, to be erected at 620 Pacific Coast Highway, advertising
the trailer park, owned by Mr. McNeill and located on Morgan Lane in Redondo
Beacho A motion by Comm. Johnson to deny the request, seconded by Comm. Black,
carried unanimously.
LAND AREA REQUIREMENT IN R .... 3 ZONE
Comm. Black suggested that this matter be held up until such time as a full
Commission is present. Comm. Noble moved that it be received and filed. Comm._
Johnson seconded the motion which was unanimously agreed to. Thereupon,
Chairman Fredricks stated that at his discretion the matter wou.ld be again
placed on ·tne·agenda.
LAN])...USE STUDY OF SOUTHWEST PORTION OF HER.~OSA BEACH
Chairman Fredricks inquired, because of certain pending developments involving
a portion of the area included in their study, whether the Commission still
felt it necessary to seek assistance in this matter or possibly more necessary
than before. Various requests leading to the decision to make such a study
had been brought be.fore the Commission. Whether such a study should be made
at this time or each individual case be considered separately was considered.
Mr. Tom Stevens, 1918 Strand, asked to be heard. He said that Clyde We Malone, Jre,
attorney for Citizens for Private Domain, has expressed the opinion that it would
be best to first determine what is to be developed on the s~acre parcel owned by
Mamie, Inc. , and that the -R ... 4 amendment to the zoning ordinance should be
separated from the rezoning.of the Mamie, Inc., land to R-4, as voters who might
not be opposed to hi.gh---rise, might oppose such structures in the south part of
Planning Commission 5 March 12, 1962
Land-Use Study Contd.
the-city. Mr. Joel H. Edwards called attention to the e.x:i.sting landMuse
map, stating that the use had already been established and that he felt each
request should be studied individually. Chairman Fredricks answe1~ed that the
Commission desired all the information available before making these
decisions. It was brought out that the existing land-use map was developed
prior to the more recent developments surroi,mding the city, and that
considerable background information is required before changing the land use.
Mr. Richard Smart, 1934 Bay View, sai-:l the people should be asked what they
want, and Mrs. Louise Kline, 1900 Monterey Boulevard, expressed her opinion
that another study would confuse the situation and should not be made until
the harbor is developed. Mr. Ed-~ards felt that Comm. Hales had already
formed an opinion on high-rise structure and could not qualify, in answer to
which, Comm. Hales stated that he would 'like to say _publicly that he has not
made up his mind 100% on this issue and is still gathering information.
Regarding studies, he mentioned the request for high-rise on the Strand
that had been considered by the Commission, at which time a study had been
made, and the decision to refuse the request coni'irmed the feelings of many
citizens. Studies can be useful both ways, he said, and suggested that
these questions will continue to come up regardless of the disposition of the
eight acre tract, and that if the city staff would make such a study, they
could take into consideration the direction this parcel might go, and offer
it to the Commission.
Comm. Noble then moved that a letter be directed to the City Council requesting
assistance be afforded to the Planning; Commission, either by internal or
external help, to analyze and study the influencing changes in the proximity
of the southwest portion of Hermosa Beach, encompassing the areas in and
adjacent to Second Street and He:t•mosa Avenue and easterly to Pacific Coast
Highway, and a planned study be developed and submitted to the Commission
for its use and analysis to afford them a better method of determining
decisions of the many requests for c4anges to our existing zoning ordinance.
Before voting, Chairman Fredricks stated that he could not anticipate the
City Council's action; Hpwever, as responsible representatives of the Planning
Commission and responsible to their jobs, any request seeking the gathering of
further information is useful. Comm. Hales seconded the motion, which carried
unanintously.
STUDY OF PROPOSED PARKING ORDINANCE ~·continued
It was unanimously agreed to authorize the Chairman at his discretion to set
this matter back on a future agenda for a workshop meeting.
. . '. . ' CITY COUNCIL !ETTER ON R-4 ZONE
Comm. Noble read a letter dated March 7, 1962, from the City Clerk, to the
Commission, stating that the City Council on March 6 had voted to uphold
the Commission's action in denying a zone change from M to R~3 of the Mamie,
Inc., property, but to permit applicant to refile within one year with waiveT
of fee; and by minute resoluti _on, instructed the Commission to hold public
hearings illL~ediately on the rezoning of the Mamie, Inc., property to R...4-in
conjunction with hea~ings on the adoption of R'""4 amendment to the zoning
ordinance.
Planning Commission 6 March 12, 1962
It was announced that a public hearing would b~ held on March 19 at 7:30
p.m.
JAMES D. SEYMOffi ... ParkinJZ Determination
The Building Inspector asked the Conuni.ssion to consider the request of
James D. Seymour for the waiver of parking requirements on a used-car lot
for a small office building at 840 Pacific Coast Highway, and on motion
by Comm. Johnson, seconded by Comm. Noble, it was unanimously agreed to
waive parking requirements.
ADJOURNMENT AT 10:45 p.m.
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