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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_Minutes_1983_06_21PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 21, 1983, HELD IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM, HERMOSA BEACH ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chrmn Peirce; Comms Izant, Shapiro, Smith, Strohecker ABSENT: Comms Brown, Loosli ALSO PRESENT: Pam Sapetto, Planning Director; Alfred Mercado, Planning Aide. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -JUNE 7, 1983 Motion by Comm Shapiro, seconded by Chrmn Peirce to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of June 7, 1983, as submitted. There being no objection, THE MOTION WAS SO ORDERED. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS P.C. 83-15, P.C. 83-16, P.C. 83-17 Motion by Comm Strohecker, seconded by Comm Shapiro, to approve all three resolutions (P.C. 83-15, P.C. 83-16, P.C. 83-17) as submitted by staff. AYES: Chrmn Peirce; Comms Izant, Shapiro, Smith, and Strohecker NOES: None ABS: None SEVEN UNIT CONDOMINIUM, CUP "& TENTATIVE TRACT MAP #37389 The Staff report was given by Alfred Mercado. He stated that in June the Environmental Review Board considered this project and issued it a Negative Declaration has having no significant impact on the environment. He continued by saying that the project consists of a seven unit condominium in two structures on 9,200 square foot lot zoned R-3, and is within the multi-use corridor. One structure is to be three stories. All garages are subterranean. He added that Applicant is not being required to submit a tentative map because a final map on this property was previously recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Along that line, he explained that another developer had previously planned a project and at that point the final map had been recorded. However, that project never material­ ized, but the map remains recorded. He stated that the project meets all requirements and staff recom­ mends that the Planning Commission approve the seven unit condo­ minium, tentative tract map, and CUP. The Public Hearing was opened by Chrmn Peirce. PAGE 2 Gary Schneider, 17 Thunder Trail, Irvine, California -Applicant. He stated that the architect for the project, Martin Sapetto, was in attendance, along with the civil engineer and they could answer Commissions' questions with respect to the project. In answer to Chrmn Peirce's question, Mr. Martin Sapetto, Archi­ tect, stated that the highest point of the building would be 35 feet, with the rear structure being somewhat less. He added that the finished qrade would be less than the natural grade, so the 35 feet will be the highest point as measured from the natural grade. In answer to Chrmn Peirce's question, Mr. Sapetto stated that the storage area will be provided on the back wall of the garage. Chrmn Peirce todl the applicant that he may be requested to come back before the Commission in the future if questions arise. -He added that the project appears to meet all of the specifications in the Condominium Ordinance. Public Hearing was closed by Chrmn Peirce. In answer to Comm Izant's question as to whether the proposed resolution submitted tonight for approval was based on the current criteria, with particular respect with item number 6, Mr. Mercado explained that Staff had not, as yet, revised the application pack­ age. And, as a result of that, Staff did not feel it was appropriate to impose that requirement on this applicant. Chrmn Peirce added that requirement number 6 was in existence before this project's application was submitted. Mr. Mercado re­ plied that he was not sure that was the case, but added that there is a "lag" time between approval and implementation, and the appli­ cation forms have not been revised yet. Due to this fact, staff felt it would be unjust to impose this requirement on the appli­ cant. Mr. Mercado stated that application forms would be revised very soon. In answer to Comm Smith's question, Mr. Mercado stated that the tentative map is approved contingent on the final map. Comm Strohecker stated that the minimum dwelling space appears to be approximately 1,100 plus square feet, and asked how that figure compares with neighboring cities. Since there were no comparative figures available at this time, he requested that staff provide Commission with this information at the next meeting. Mr. Mercado said he would do so. Motion by Comm Izant, seconded by Comm Smith to approve the condo­ minium project at 723 -3rd Street. PAGE 3 AYES: Chrmn Smith; Comms Izant, Shapiro, Smith, and Strohecker NOES: None ABS: None In response to Comm Smith's inquiry, Mr. Mercado reiterated that because this applicant was not informed of .the new .requirement -- re item number six on the resolution --staff is now requiring applicant to conform with the new requirement in a timely fashion. Motion by Comm Izant, seconded by Comm Smith, to approve Resolution P.C. 83-19 as written by staff. AYES: Chrmn Smith; Comms Izant, Shapiro, Smith, and Strohecker NOES: None ABS: None STAFF ITEMS & COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS Chrmn Peirce stated that with respect to the letter from the women at the Appletree project which was mentioned at the previous meet­ ing, the change to the project was done at the request of the city. He added that the change with respect to gate was a good idea, as people were getting stacked up on Ardmore. He asked what the sta­ tus was with respect to the package on the Appletree project that Commission was supposed to receive. Mr. Mercado stated that the City Attorney is still working on that. Comm Shapiro nominated Comm Smith to serve as Vice Chariman, Comm Strohecker seconded the nomination. Comm Smith accepted the nomin­ ation. Chrmn Peirce stated that Comm Shapiro would remain secretary, with Comm Izant taking over as Chairman. Motion by Comm Smith, seconded by Comm Izant to unanimously endorse the slate of new officers. Chnmn Peirce asked Mr. Mercado to find out if he would remain on the Commission until such time as the Council appoints his replace­ ment. Comm Izant expressed his, as well as the commission's, appreciation to retiring Commissioner/Chairman Peirce for his 8 years of service to the city. He also expressed the same appreciation to retiring Commissioner Loosli. Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Certification I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and complete record of the actions taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California at their regular meeting of June 21, 1983.