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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_Minutes_1962_06_11:MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETnU OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, held at the City Hall on Monday, Jw1e 11, 1962J at 7:30 p.m. Present -Comm.Noble, Johnson, 3lack and Vice ... Chairman Hales, presiding. Bud M. Trott, Chief Building Inspector. Absent -Comm. Viault and Locken. Minutes of May 14 and May 28, 1962, were unanimously approved. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Because of the lack of a full commissioa, Com1n. Johnson moved that this item be postponed until the next :regular meeting. Comm. Black expressed his opinion that the rules and regulations required a decision as to the officers to serve for the ensuing year at this meeting and moved that Vice-Chairman Hales be nominated for the position of Chairman. After a short discussion, Comm. Black withdrew his motion, and on motion by Comm. Noble, seconded by Co~ Johnson, it was unanijously agreed to table this item until later in the evening. GEORGE F. RICKERT Public hearing on application for amendment of Precise Plan #1, adopted by Ordinance N. s. 160, of George F. Rickert, to permit 1080 sq. ft. addition to cabinet shop at 136 Hill Street, postponed from April and May regular meetings. Due to the lack of the five members necessary fo1' aci:;.Lo~1 on tius item, on motion by ColIDil. J olmson, seconded by Cormn. Noble, it was unanimously agreed to postpone this item until the July regular meeting. ·DONALD G-.MILBfflN Public hearing on application for Donald G. Milburn for zone variance to permit redivision of Lots 58, 59, 60 and the easterly 15' of 61, Tract 2548, at 629-19th StreetJ into three 301 wide lots. Petitioner was present, giving as his reason for this request the preference for three 30' wide lots rather than two 25' lots and one 351 site. He stated, on being questiond by the Commission, that the property did not i_ justify being made into two parcels in lieu of three. Comm. Noble moved that the application be granted. Comm. Johnson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Comm. Noble moved adoption of P. C. 154-379 approving this variance, the reason being the Commission felt it is more equitable to the City to have larger fro11tr;ge lots instead of the three substandard 25' lots. Comm. Johnson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. • Planning Commission ASSEMBLY OF GOD TABERNACLE 2 June 11, 1962 Public hearing on application for amendment of condi tional use permit of Assembly of God Tabernacle to permit addition of 225 sq. ft. to the foyer on the east side of the building at 737-Jrd Street , Lots 56 and 57, and the southwest 20t of Lots 26, 27 and 28~ Walter Ransom Company's Venable Place. .1 Rev. Heath called attention to the conditional use permit granted by the Commission at the May regular meeting, which permitted remodeling of the interior of the building making additional seating capacity. He said he was not aware that the addition would require consideration by the Commission; hence, his request to amend the original permit. Comm. Noble moved that the request be granted. Comm. Johnson seconded the motion, whl.ch carried unanimously. Corran. Noble then moved adoption of P. C. 154.--380 granting the amendment to the conditional use permit as per the plans·submitted to the Connnission, the reason being it is felt by the Commi ssion that it will not be a detriment to the neighborhood or homes in the proximity, as there are no voices from the audi ence in protest to this request; the addition presents no factors of noise and does not increase ·any activity beyond what is presently taking place there now. Cormn. Johnson seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. WILLIAM D. SACHAU Public hearing on application for zone amendment and adoption of precise plan for com.ercial development of William D. Sachau, • changing from R .... l (C potential) to C.,.J property located at 950 Artesia·Boulevard, Lot 6, except the westerly one acre, and except the n9rther ly 80', Block 83, Second Addition to Hermosa Beach. The hearing was opened with the stipulation that there could be no action taken at this meeting and the hearing would be continued to the next regular meeting on July 9. Mr. Sachau addressed the Commission, asking that they consider adjourning this meeting to J\Ule 25, which would give time for advertising the hea!'ing on the second piece of property involved,owned by t he Pierces, and since a quorum was not present, there might be a chance for five members on the 25th of J\Ule, and if not, then on July 9. Mr. Greg Simmons, 9654 Gerald Street, Sepulveda, Califo:rnia, announced that they were negoti ating with Lucky Markets for a reciprocal parking lot and by June 25 would have a definite agreement. Comm. Black inquired as to the property adjacent on the south owned by Theodore Katsogianes, and was told by Mr. Nick Katsogianes that there was nothing definite on their property~ it could be eithet' R ... 3 or C potential, but felt it would eventually be R ... _.,o Comm. Black expressed his opinion that the entire area should be considered at the same time. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce stated that the home on their parcel could not be deeded because of his mother's refusal to sell. Mr. Pierce advised the CollTlllission that his mother is 102 years old and that at such time as the property could be sold, the people represented at this meeting and purchasing the remainder of the property would have first refusal. He agreed that they would be willing to remove th~ house after a stated number of years if the property Planning Commission 3 June 11, 1962 Sachau Contd were rezoned. Mr. Sinnnons added, though they would not have t itle to the 60xl25t parcel on which the home is l ocated, they had i ncluded i t to a certain extent in their program. An application for zone change on the entire Pierce property has been submitted, he said, and it was suggestad t hat the owners ask for approval, by review, of the proposed lot division. Considering the request of Mr. Sachau to postpone the hearing until June 25, attention was called to the J une 18 mee ting with the Redondo Beach Planning Commission, and a motion by Comm. Black to continue this heari ng until the regular meeting of July 9, seconded by Connn. Noble, carried unanimously. Public hearing on application for zone variance of Huber t M. O'Haver and Oren E~ Wilson to construct a duplex wi th three garages at 1020 Manhattan Avenue, Lot 3, Block 48,·First Addi tion to Hermosa Beach, presently·ex::isting -on the property a du~lex, at 1021 Bay View Drive, havi ng one garage, which lacks the required 82 x 201 measurements. _ Mr. Wilson spoke on behalf of the petition, and· after a short discussion, i t was unanimously voted to approve the r equest, on motion by Comm. Johnson, seconded by Colllltl.. Noble. Comm. Johnson then moved adoption of P. C. 154-381 granting the request for the reasons that although the garage is ver y minimal; there is being added a garage f or a ·unit which does not at present have one, and the structure as proposed fits within our present zoning and is compatible to the neighborhood. The motion was seconded by Conun. Black and carr ..i.ed ::! unanimously. WILFORD TUNSTALL• PARKING DETERMINATION Letter from Building Inspe~tor requesting parking deter.mi.nation for Wilford Tunstall to add 1120 square feet t o manufacturing buil ding having 1210 square feet, at 603~lst Plqce, Lot 110, Walter Ransom Company's Venable Place. Mr. TunstaJl was .present, advising that the addition would b1hus:ed i_n connection with the existing machine shop. Motion was made by Vice-Chairman Hales to direct a l etter to the Building Inspector advising that this petit ion i s granted, based on the plot plan submitted, with a curb break on First Place to extend from the southeasterly corner of the proposed building eastward 20 '. Comm. Johnson seconded the motionJ which car~ied unanimously. Planning Commission 4 June 11, 1962 COI.E, MORO:-H!;Y AND JAMES -PARKING DETERMINATION Letter from Building Inspector requesting parking det erminati on for proposed 6-office building on Lot 2, Tract~~, soutlM.st corner of Owosso and Pier Avenue, for Stanley Cole, Robert Moroney and Al James, - building to consist of approximately 1600 square fe~t gross floor area., and parking to be three accessible and three non-accessible stalls. The three owners were present, speaking on behalf of their request for approval of the plot plan submitted. Mr. James said·the proposed offices would have as tenants such businesses as real estate, insurance and escrow companies, and not retail ... type storeso The Building Inspector explained that there is a grade problem, and for them to extend the parking beyond the three stalls shown on the Owosso side would create serious grade problems in order to hold their driveway 15°, which is required by the Building Department in order to get their cars in and out. The Building Department and City Engineer did not want the parking backing off Pier Avenue, as suggested by a secondary sketch submitted, due to a serious traffic hazard. There was considerable discussion, various proposals being offered by the Conunissioners and the property owners. Opposition to the non.accessible spaces was expressed, due to the tendency in such areas for trash or storage accumulation. Vice-Chairman Hales moved that a letter be written to the Building Inspector approving the plot plan as submitted showing the entranceway to the parking area on Owosso, providing six cars on the rear of the lot, three spaces accessible and three non~accessible. Comm. Johnson seconded the moti on, which failed to carry as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 00mm. JohnsonD C omrn. N_oble, Black and Vice-Chairma Hales. Comm. Viault and Locken. CAFE WITH BEER A'ND WINE SALES IN C-1 ZONE -Clarification Letter from City Clerk advising City Council instructions to Commission to study possibility of qualifying the bases for proper zoni.l\g for establishments that sell alcoholic beverages. Ambiguity exists for the permitted use in a C-1 zone of cafes selling beer and wi.ne 1 Vice-Chairman Hales explained, and asked that by Resolution of Record, the Conmu.ssion clarify the intent of the ordinance. The sub»ject was discussed at some length, the outcome being the adoption of Resolution P. c. 154-4 on motion by Comm. Black, seconded by Comm. Johnson, and carrying unanimously, said resolution reading as follows: Planning Commission 5 June 11, 1962 c~1 Zone Intent Contd 'RESOLUTION OF RECORD NO. P. C. 154-4 THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CTTY OF HERMOSA BEACH does resolve as follows: WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa-Beach, held at the City Hall in Hermosa Beach, California, on June 11, 196i, under the provisions of Section 1101, N. s. 154, the Commission considered the clarification of the intent of the zoning ordinance relative to the permitted use in a c~l zone of cafes (wine and beer sales only); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission, in studying the matter and consulting its records in regard to its intention at the time of amending Zoning Ordinance N. s. 154 by Resolution P. C. 154-273, changing all commercially zoned property into three classifications: Cwl 1'Limited Business and Residential11; C-2 11General Commercial District"; and C-3 ''General and Highway Commercial District, 11 finds its interpr.::!ted intent to be that the C-1 classification would be businesses wh.i.ch would be located close to and adjoining residential property. Therefore, the businesses should be types that are operated primarily in daylight hours and close at a reasonable and normal hour in the evening, compatible with the residential nature of the area. The activity and noise of conducting these types of businesses would be moderate and in keeping with the surrounding residential neighborhood. It was the intent of this Planning Cononission in allowing cafes in a residential zone to serve beer and wine in conjunction with the food service, the primary use being the serving of food, and the beer and wine sales incidental to the operation, and to cater primarily to the local residents and not to the general transient trade, as exampled by the cafes with beer licenses that were in existence at the time the c...i zone was established. Restaurants would be so designed and conducive to attract the familyi-rtwe patronage, all service to be either from a table or booth, with no bar'service, n~ entertainment or noise factors to be conducted therein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of said resolution be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, and if approved by said Council, thereafter such interpretation shall govern." . . ' LAND-AREA REQUIREMENT IN R...J ZONE It was unanimously agreed to postpone further study.on this.ite,lll until the July 9 regular meeting, and that t his whould receive first attention at that time. ELECTiON OF OFFICERS -Unanimously agreed to postpone item until July 9, 1962. JUNE 18 -7 :30 p. m.-meeting with Redondo Beach Planni~ng Commission city to discuss street alignmmt :p-;:•o_posals f o e/;o/ Str • ADJOURNMENT AT 11 :20 p.m. ..._ ( r .. /l_ . z._ in that J o , B. Noble, Secretary r