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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_Minutes_1969_06_16MINUTES OF THE REGULAR HEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELO IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, AT 8:00 P.H., ON MONDAY, JUNE 16, 1969. MEETING WAS CALLEO TO ORDER AT 8:02 P.M. BY VICE CHAIRMAN ARMER. ROLL CALL -Present: CorMl. Noble, Hamilton, Stabler, Coll is, Armer; Robert Crawford, Planning Director. Absent Comm. Reeves, Chairman Boice Motion was made by Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Stabler, to approve the minutes, as submitted, from the regular meeting of June 2, )969. Motion carried as follows: AYES: Convn. Noble, Hamilton, Stabler, Coll is, Armer NOES: None Variance 69-13 APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE BY T. RICHARD WILLIS from provisions of Section 400 and 1302 of the City Zoning Ordinance N.S. 154, as amended, as applied to lot 2 of block 22, Hermosa Beach tract, known as 2108 Strand, in order to make an addition to a non-conforming building, attaching an existing garage apartment to the main building and there­ by changing into a duplex; one single-family dwelling per lot being permitted in this R-1, single-family zone. The Planning Director explained that this request had been continued from the meeting of May 19, 1969 in order to give the applicant suf­ ficient time to circulate a petition asking for a change of zone from R-1 to R-2. The request for a variance by the applicant, if granted, would be a special privilege since other property owners in this area were not all01Jed to make additions to their non-conforming buildings. Public hearing opened at 8:05 p.m. John B. Schmolle, 598 1st Street, Hermosa Beach, wished to speak in favor of the application. He stated that what Mr. Willis wishes to do is to take existing duplex and eliminate non-conformity by taking stairway and porch off making existing garage apartment more desirable for tenant by enlarging it. The majority of the property in this area is not used for R-1 purposes even though zoned so. He urged approval of this request. Mr. Alfred C. Bowman, 224 Strand, Hermosa Beach, said that he was not opposing application, but agreed with statements in previous minutes that a zone change should be initiated. He would like to enlarge his home and have an R-2 lot instead of an R-1. He wishes to know the procedure for changing zone to R-2. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 2 June 16, 1 969 Dick Willis, 2108 Strand, Hermosa Beach, stated he had circulated a petition to poll his neighbors about a zone change, but would still like to have his variance granted. He would be in favor of an R-2 zone; and by eye count, he estimated over 50 percent of the property now being used for R-2 purposes. He stated his poll was not finished as 15 residents are out-of-town property owners. He would like to mail petition to them for their consideration. At present his main intent is to get a better tenant, and he would like to proceed with variance request. Public hearing closed at 8:13 p.m. Comm. Noble wished to know what the legal ramifications would be if Commission granted variance request. The Planning Director explained that none would occur if granting was not challenged; however if it were challenged, there could be problems since the variance request had not been justified. He suggested initiating a zone change in the area. Comn. Armer stated that in 1956 this zone was changed from R-2 to R-1. Perhaps it would be wise to see hON people in this area feel about R-2 zoning verses R-1. Comm. Stabler stated that since the 1956 zone change, property has been going toward R-1. He would be for granting a variance, but would not like to see a zone change passed. We have resident ownership in this R-1 zone and R-1 ownership is better for a coovnunity than R-2. He wou1d be for granting this variance, but could not see any legal way to do it. Comm. Coll is stated that he would like to see the Commission notify property CMners of possible rezoning of this area. He did not feel granting a variance was the answer. Comm. Noble said he would be in favor of the variance if the Convnission would be willing to start zone amendment proceedings, Comm. Stabler felt there would be a problem with parking in this area if the zoning were changed. A zone change should be considered with all the ramifications which might occur. Only 20 percent of the pro­ perty owners in this area now have adequate parking to support R-2 zoning. Hotion was made by Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Stabler, to grant a variance to T. Richard Willis on his property located at 2108 Strand, Motion carried as follows: AYES: NOES: Comm. Noble, Hamilton, Stabler, Coll is Conm. Armer Motion was made by Comm. Stabler, seconded by Comm. Hamilton, to adopt Resolution P.C. 154-729, granting the request of T. Richard Will is for a variance in order to improve the existing non-conforming building located at 2108 Strand on the basis of converting the non-conformity PLANNING COMMISSION HINUTES Page 3 June I 6, 1969 to an improvement from 3 units to 2 units. Bases for making this variance are an intent to encourage property improvement even though the request does not meet classical requirements for the granting of a variance, By granting this variance the value of the property will improve. There will be an elimination of existing fire hazards and there will be an improvement upon the present parking condition, Comm. Collis wished to add desirable non-conformity. the Commission to meet the fol I ows: that this is a lesser, therefore more Also that every effort would be made by parking requirements. Motion passed as AYES: NOES: Comm. Noble, Hamilton, Stabler, Coll is Corrrn. Armer Comm. Armer stated his reason for voting no being he was personally in favor of what was being done, but he felt that it was necessary for the Commission to stay within the required showings in granting a variance. These showings have not been met in this case. Motion was made by Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Armer, to file a Notice of Intention to rezone subject property from north side of 18th Street to property ending at south side of 22nd Street from R-1 to R-2. Motion carried as follows: AYES: NOES: Convn. Noble, Hamilton, Coll is, Armer Comm. Stabler Motion made by Colllll. Noble, seconded by Comm. Armer, to adopt Resolu­ tion of Intention P.C. 154-730, establishing a date of public hearing for July 21, 1969, to discuss rezoning above listed property from R-1 to R-2. Motion carried as follows: AYES: Comm. Noble, Hamilton, Stabler, Coll is, Armer NOES: None Conditional Use Permit 69-9 APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BY C. F. KERHART, AGENT FOR PIZZA PALACE RESTAURANT, under provisions of 801 (la) and (4) of City Zoning Ordinance N.S. 154, as amended, in order to sell beer as a part of a pizza restaurant and take-out pizza business, on a portion of the combined lots of Record of Survey Map 3371, block 11, page 150, known as 1110 Pacific Coast Highway, located at the intersection of Pier Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway (former Cutter Ford automobile sales I ot). The Planning Director stated that the only correspondence had been from the School Board stating the proposed Pizza Palace was too tlose to Pier Avenue School for them to be in favor of the granting. Public hearing opened at 8:53 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 June 16, 1969 Charles Kerhart, 22718 Denner Avenue, Torrance, wished to speak for his request. He stated that Mr. Bacon was supposed to meet with him before the Planning Commission meeting and give him more detailed plot plans of the shopping complex. He had not been able to find Hr. Bacon, and he asked that the matter be continued if the plot plans of his proposed Pizza Palace were not adequate. Comn, Coll is asked if there was a rendering, and he was told by the applicant that Hr. Bacon had in his office a rendering of the shopping center. Hr. Kerhart explained that he had attached a color photo of his res­ taurant with his application for the Commission to review. He stated that almost all his operations were located within a major shopping center. COflJll. Stabler stated that at the previous meeting the C0111T1ission had appeared concerned over the Board of Education's disapproval. Convn. Hamilton wished to know if this was to be a bar or restaurant. Hr. Kerhart explained that from 15 to 20 percent of the revenue was from beverages. He stated that $35,000 was to be invested -most of which would go into kitchen equipment. He would have a standup bar with no stools. Every business opened by his organization is still operating. The organization has been in business for 8 years. The normal lease is for JS years. They have been operating in the City of Torrance since 1951. Convn. Noble stated that the Bacon Brothers had not even filed for their building permit. How can we grant this request without any plans from them? The Planning Director stated that the COlMlission may grant this conditional use permit subject to plans of the Bacon's being approved. CorMI. Noble asked if the applicant would be willing to open the Pizza Palace without a beer and wine 1 icense. He was told no. Even though beverage sales amount to very I ittle in revenue, they influence food sales. Corm. Armer wished to know how this location with the school so near was decided upon. Hr. Kerhart explained that the Pizza Palace does not cater to teenagers. Public hearing closed at 9: 10 p.m. Comm. Stabler stated that he felt that 600 feet difference from school is arbitrary. The Commission is in favor of the Pizza Palace and ob­ jection of School Board is not major. Planning Director stated that the Commission could approve the permit for a 6-month period subject to precise plans for development being brought to the Commission and no application for alcoholic beverage I icense before this time. If applicant applies for ABC license, then conditional use permit would be revoked. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page S June 16, 1969 Motion made by Comm, Stabler, seconded by Convn. Hamilton, to grant conditional use permit to Pizza Palace based on the condition that the permit be val id for 6-month period only -must be reviewed at that time. That the location of the proposed business be included in the precise plans for total area of development. No ABC I icense to be issued until all conditions of this permit are met, Motion carried as follows: AYES: Conm. Noble, Hamilton, Stabler, Coll is, Armer NOES: None Motion made by Comm. Stabler, seconded by Comm. Hamilton, to adopt Resolution P.C. 154-731, granting a conditional use permit to Pizza Palace Restaurant based on the following conditions: 1 . Conditional use permit val id for 6 months only and reviewed at that time for extension. 2. Planning Cornnission be presented precise plan for total development of the site within which business is to be located within 60 days. 3. No ABC license to be granted until all conditions of this Resolution are met. Granting of this conditional use permit is judged proper based on testimony heard of the experience of the Pizza Palace in other loca­ tions. That opposition presented by the School Board is not deemed applicable based on the physical 1ocation of the business~ and that a11 other conditions concerned with the dispensing of alcoholic beverages -beer and wine -be incidental to the selling and consump­ tion of food. The hours of operation to be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on weekdays and Sundays and 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. One of the reasons for granting this request is the operation does not utilize a sit-down bar. Motion passed as follows: AYES: Comm. Noble, Hamilton, Stabler, Coll is, Armer NOES: None As no one in the audience wished to corrment on item 4, item 5 was con­ sidered next. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HERMOSA BEACH TO CHANGE THE LAND USE ZONE CLASSIFICATION on property located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Valley Drive and Second Street from H, Manufacturing to R-3, Multiple-family residences. The Planning Director explained that this request was initiated by the City Council in order to encoura9e the development of this property into townhouse residences. The Planning Comnission had previously PLANNING COKHISSION MINUTES Page 6 J une 16 , 1969 recommended that the property be zoned R-3 and that t~e City Staff pursue the possibility of obtaining said property for park purposes in order to implement the General Plan. The previous reconmendations of the Planning Corrmission have lapsed due to failure to act on the part of the City Council. Public hearing opened at 9:43 p.m. Neil Howard, 1323 Amethest Street. Redondo Beach, wished to speak as the representative for Martha Parks, James McHanis and ConRock Corp. He stated that he had no objection to either an R-3 zone or R-3 potential. One of the greatest need s in Hermosa Beach is for property owners to take an interest in the City. This property includes 3 acres and we propose to develop no more than 75 condominiums. This will be 18oO square feet per unit. We would like to follow a Spanish theme with cobble-stone streets and gas lights. There is now an oil well on this property which we are trying to buy in order to remove it. Hr. Howard showed pictures of his proposals and explained that his architect would be the sa~ one who designed Villa Marina in Playa del Rey. These condominiums sell for $37,000 to $40,000. George Coman, 1121 14th Street, Hermosa Beach, stated he owns the property adjacent to the applicant's and is in favor of this proposal. Public hearing closed at 9:55 p.m. Comm. Stabler wished to kn~ how this was to be financed and was told that ConRock has $175,000 In the land at the present time. Mr, Howard further stated that it was planned to construct 30 units every four months. They would be willing to have an R-3 potential. Comm. Noble wished to know what the City Council suggested for this area. and Hr. Crawford stated that the Council requested the area re­ zoned to R-3. Motion made by Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Armer, to recommend to the City Council that property located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Valley Drive and Second Street be rezoned from H, Manufacturing to H, Manufacturing with R-3 potential. Hotion carried as follows: AYES: Conrn. Noble, Hamilton, Stabler, Collis, Armer NOES: None Motion made by Comm . Noble, seconded by Corrwn. Armer, to adopt Resolu­ tion P.C. 154·732 , requesting City Council to consider change of zone from H to M with R-3 potential. It has been determined by the Planning Commission that this area certainly appears to be the type of area that will be suitable for R-3 development and that the basic gro.,,th patterns of the City and any future densities can be encompassed in an area of this size. Motion carried as follows: AYES: NOES: Convn. Noble, Hamilton, Stabler, Collis . Armer None - PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 7 June l 6, 1969 REVIEW OF UNUSUAL BUILDING ADJACENT TO GREEK0 1 S SHOP ON HERMOSA AVENUE at request of City Manager. This item, number 14 on agenda, was considered next due to the large number of people in the audience with an interest in it. The Planning Director explained that under the Building Code the Plan­ ning Convnission had the responsibility to review any unusual structures constructed in the City. This review had been requested by the City Manager. The Commission was to decide whether or not this facade is compatible with the rest of the business district. If the facade is treated as a collage (work of art) then it is assumed to be a sign. If it is a sign, then it can only have 45 square feet of sign area if the building has a 15 foot street frontage. The present facade, con­ structed by William Bartlet for the tenants of the building, must be removed or rebuilt because it is a fire hazard. The Building Depart­ ment has also objected to the present facade because it does not follow the building plans submitted by the tenants of the building. William Bartlet, 231½ Avenue G, Redondo Beach, wished to speak in favor of the building. He stated that he was the designer of the facade, and it was his intent to create a sculpture with wood. His plans were sub­ mitted to the Building Department -to Inspector Wade -and he was given permission to use used lumber. Friday, he was told to stop work by the Building Department. Inspector Wade and the Fire Marshall informed him that the lumber he was using was not weather and fire proofed, and he would, therefore, have to remove it. Hr. Bartlet stated he was using old wood for effect -to contrast the old wood with a florescent sign. This is to be an artgallery for students, and he believes his facade is appropriate for the use of the building. Grace Patterson and Sue Edwards, 1130 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, owners of the art gallery, wished to speak in favor of their building. Hiss Patterson stated that they are not catering to bums and are a legitimate business in good taste. They have items in the gallery which are very expensive -up to $1000. Morey Denn, architect, stated that he was in favor of the building and liked it. Hiss Patterson then presented the Coovnission with a petition with 135 signatures of people who approved of the buildirig. She said they would be willing to comply with fire and building code provisions. Vic Irons, Hermosa Beach Chamber of Comnerce Manager, stated that Hr. Wade had instructed the owners to remove the facade on the building. He stated that over 200 protests from businesses and private citizens had been received in the Building Department. He said the facade would have to come down to be fire proofed and weather proofed. He recommended that they not be allowed to reconstruct the facade as their integrity was not what it should be in a business cofffllunity. The plans they gave the Building Department were not the same as those followed in building this facade. 7 -----1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 8 June 1 6 • I 969 Miss Patterson exp1ained to the Conmission that she had informed Hr. Wade that the facade wou1d not be neat. Don Hurray, 909½ Monterey Boulevard, Hermosa Beach, wished to speak in favor of the request. He stated that this is an unusual structure and it is startling, but these gir1s have come to Hermosa from a successful business in Manhattan Beach and the City should be g1ad to have them. This gallery will be beneficial to the City. Carol Tanner, 2134 Circle Drive, Hermosa Beach, wished to speak in favor of the request. Hrs. Tanner stated she was al so a Corrmissioner and thought the design of the building was very acceptable and lovely. She felt the City should we1corne this business with open arms. Comm. Noble asked Miss Patterson if the owner of the building had given his approval of the changes made, She stated that the owner, who also owns Greeko 1 s next door, had given his approval of changes. Vic Irons stated that when he visited the ga11ery he had found three girls sitting on the floor chanting and laughing. He did not feel this was proper business conduct. The Planning Director stated that the facade must be considered as to whether it harmonizes with the rest of the business community. Would it be beneficial to the retail area in which it is located? He felt it was detrimental to the retal1 shopping area in its present form. It does not blend with surrounding businesses. Conrn. Noble stated that the City had paid the Goodkin Group to establish a theme for Hermosa Beach and that this theme was Mediterranean. Using this as a basis, this building certainly does not follow the City's theme. Robert Edwards, 2416 Elm Avenue, Manhattan Beach, asked Convn. Nob1e who in the City was fol1owing the suggested theme. Coom. Noble stated that Arnold's Hardware was one store. Comm. Stabler stated he was for this building because it was getting people on the streets. It is different and unusual and people are not i ci ng i t. Comm. Armer stated that there seems to be some rea1 conflict in op1n1on about what was proposed and what was deli¥ered. He suggested continuing this matter until the Commission could see the bui1ding from the inside. Convn. Hamilton stated that the Building Department should be contacted to find out why the plans approved were so different from the building. Comm. Noble directed a question to Hr. Bartlet, asking him if it were not true that new material must be used to build a building. Hr. Bartlet stated that he did not know as this was his first building. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 9 June 16, 1969 Mo t ion was made by Convn . Hamilton, seconded by Convn . Noble , to cont inue this item until the next regular meeting on July 7, 1969, i n order to give the Conmission more time to look at the building and to have a representative from the Building Department present to give his views. Mot i on carried as foltows: AVES: Comm. Noble, Hamilton, Stabler, Collis, Armer NOES: None Co nditional Use Permi t 69-10 APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BY STEVE TRIANTIJ under pro­ visions of Section 8ol (I) of City Zoning Ordinance N.S. 154, as amended, in order to conduct a take-out food business on lot 14, block 3, Hermosa Beach, known as 201 Hermosa Avenue. The Planning Director explained that this property had been through a number of 11 restaurants 11 including take-out food establishments. There had been problems In the pa s t with patrons eating on curbs and in cars. It had also become a meeting place for teenagers. He stated the build­ ing had been painted a flamboyant orange, that tables and benches had been removed, and that the hours of operation were to be 6:00 a.m. to 12 :00 midnight. He suggested that with a few alterations, including no take-out window. th;s request could be granted without imposing on the neighborhood, Public hearing opened at 10:50 p.m. Hr. Triantij, owner of the cafe, wished to speak for his request. He stated he had been in the cafe business for 20 years and would I ike the opportunity to fix up this cafe in order to serve breakfast, lunch and dinners. In addition he would like to serve food to go from 10:00 p .m. to midnight. He stated he has two stores, one not too far from the beach in Santa Monica. The Planning Director asked the applicant if he needed a take-out window, and Hr . Triantij stated he would like to have food to go. Public hearing closed at 11:11 p.m. Comm. Stabler stated that the color of the building -orange -did not seem offen s ive to him as he did not even remember the color of the building after he had left. Motion was made by Conwn . Stabler, seconded by CollJll. Armer, to grant a conditional use permit to Steve Triantij on his property at 201 Hermosa Avenue, based on hours of operation to be 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., that service be contained to a counter dispensing service only, conditioned by Planning Oirector•s approval of design, that there be no tables or benches on the property and no eating in parked vehicles -parking re­ quirements so posted, that off-street parking spaces be striped in accordance with City standards. Conditional use permit to be granted for 6 month s onl y with review at that time with special consideration placed on counter service section and exterior color of the building PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 10 June 16, 1969 and any complaint of nuisance that may derive from operation. Mo­ tion carried as follo.-,s: AYES: Coom. Noble, Hamilton, Stabler, Collis, Armer NOES: None Motion was made by Comm. Stabler, seconded by Comm. Armer, to grant Resolution P.C. 154-733, granting a conditional use permit to Steve Triantij in order to conduct a take-out food business at 201 Hermosa Avenue under following conditions: 1. Hours of operation be from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 2. Service be restricted to a counter dispensing service only with Planning Director's approval of design. 3. There be no tables or benches on property and no eating in parked vehicles -parking requirements so posted. 4. Off-street parking spaces be striped in accordance with City standards. 5, Permit granted for 6 months only with review at that time - special consideration placed on counter service section and exterior color of business and any complaint of nuisance that may derive from operation. Motion carried as follows: AYES: Coovn. Noble, Hamilton, Stabler, Coll is, Armer NOES: None Conditional Use Permit 69-11 APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERHIT BY DAVID & ELEANOR CONNORS to sell alcoholic beverages as a public premises, on a portion of lot 7, block 88, 2nd Addition to Hermosa Beach tract, known as 1133 -1137 Pier Avenue. The Planning Director explained that the City had denied a request for a beer bar in 1965 at this 1ame location. The City had also denied a request for a cocktail lounge at this site on Karch 17, 1969. The present request differs from the last request only in that the appl i­ cants are different and the cocktail lounge has been doubled in size (applicants have two stores). The same problems still exist on the property: I . Requested sale of alcoholic beverages is not compatible with existing commercial uses in area. 2 . Proposed cocktail lounge is adjacent and an imposition on existing single-family residences, 3. There is a church in close vicinity. 4. There is a school in close vicinity. PLANNING COM~ISSION MINUTES Page 11 June 16, 1969 S. Elementary school children use Prospect Avenue as walking route. 6. Ingress and egress to parking area potentially hazardous to sleepy or intoxicated drivers. Public hearing opened at 11:23 p.m. David Connors, 1002 8th Place, Hermosa Beach, wished to speak for his application. He stated that he had been a resident in Hermosa Beach for 20 years and had previously owned Davey's Locker at 52 Pier Avenue. He stated he had never had a pol ice problem and was on good terms with the Police Department. Referring to above problems, he stated: Ingress and egress differs very little from any parking lot; school is located more than 600 feet from proposed cocktail lounge, only 5 percent of the school children use Prospect as route to school and his cocktail lounge is in the shopping center and not on the street; the secretary-treasurer of the Boys Market had written a letter approving his request. He stated he ran Davey's Locker for four years until illness forced him to sell. He will have two stores with a combined 40-foot frontage. This will enable him to have two exits. Morey Denn will draw up the detailed plans for the lounge. Mary Mahoney, 212 Morningside Drive, Hermosa Beach, wished to speak in favor of the application. She stated she has known the applicants for 22 years and that the City needs people I ike the Connors. She stated that they 1 ive in the same neighborhood as their proposed cocktail lounge and have had no protests from neighbors. Public hearing closed at 11:30 p.m. Planning Director read the letter from the Boys Market stating their approval. Cornn. Hamilton stated that it seemed to him that this request was dif­ ferent from that of Mr. Tushner. These people have twice as much room, eliminating his main objection to the door problem. He was not in opposition to a properly maintained cocktail lounge. It is the bars that hurt Hermosa. The Planning Director stated that no police report had been received on the location and that perhaps it would be wise to wait for this report. Motion was made by Comm. Hamilton, seconded by Comm. Noble, to continue this hearing until the next regular meeting on July 7, 1969, Motion carried as follows: AYES: Comm. Noble, Hamilton, Stabler, Coll is, Armer NOES: None Variance 69-15 APPLICATION BY BERNARD & MARGARET MCCAUL FOR A VARIANCE from provisions of Section 1160 (a) & 1224 (2) (a) of City Zoning Ordinance N.S. 154, 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 12 June 16, 1969 as amended, and for a Jot split in order to combine and re-divide three 25-foot wide lots into two parcels -one having a frontage of 43 feet and one a frontage of 32 feet instead of the 40 feet required by Ordinance; and to have a driveway 8.7 feet wide instead of the 9 feet width required by Ordinance on property located at 1160 8th Street. Lot Split 69-4 APPLICATION BY BERNARD & MARGARET MCCAUL FOR A VARIANCE from provisions of Section 116O(a) & 1224 {2) (a} of City Zoning Ordinance N.S. 154, as amended, and for a lot split In order to combine and re-divide three 25-foot wide lots Into two parcels {concurrent with Variance 69-15). The Planning Director explained that the three Jots involved have a total area of 7500 square feet, total frontage of 75 feet, and it would be impossible to divide the three lots in any fashion and satisfy the requirements of the lot split regulations. This is an R-1, single­ family zone. The variance requests meet all required showings of the City Zoning Ordinance. Public hearing opened at 11:45 p.m. Mr. Bernard Mccaul, 940 8th Place, Hermosa Beach, wished to speak in favor of his application. He stated that he would like to leave the existing four bedroom, two bath structure on lot A. He will remove the garage and construct a new one on the west side of lot A. He further stated that a driveway 8.7 feet wide would not be a hazard . Conn. Noble stated that since the intent of the lot split regulations is to prevent the creation of lots smaller than now exist, and this applicant wishes to create two lots where three exist, he can see no reason for denying the request. Planning Director stated that the only correspondence had been in favor of the request. Motion made by Comn. Noble, seconded by Conrn. Coll Is, to grant a vari­ ance, as requested, to Bernard & Margaret HcCaul on their property located at 1160 8th Street. Motion carried as follows: AYES: Comm. Noble, Hamilton, Stabler, Collis, Armer NOES: None Motion made by Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Coll is, to adopt Resolu­ tion P.C. 154-734. granting a variance to Bernard & Margaret Mccaul to have a driveway 8.7 feet wide instead of the 9 feet width, and to create a lot width less than the 40 feet required by Ordinance on pro­ perty located at 1160 8th Street. It is the opinion of the Planning Conmission that it meets the required showing for a variance and will in no way be to the detriment of the surrounding neighborhood, and also the granting of this variance wi11 create a smaller density. Motion carried as follows: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 13 AVES: Comm. Noble, Hamilton, Stabler, Collis, Armer NOES: None June 16, 1969 Motion made by Co11111. Noble, seconded by Coom, Col I ls, to grant a lot splrt to Bernard & Margaret Mccaul on their property located at 1160 8th Street, Hermosa Beach. Motion carried as follows: AVES: Colllll. Noble, Hamilton, Stabler, Collis, Ar~r NOES: None Motion made by Carmi. Noble, seconded by Comn. Coll is, to adopt Resolu­ tion P.C. 154-735, granting a lot split to Bernard & Margaret Mccaul in order to combine and re-divide three 25-foot wide lots into two parcels, one having a frontage of 43 feet and one a frontage of 32 feet instead of the 40 feet required by Ordinance. It is felt by the Convnis­ sion that it will In no way be to the detriment of the City or surround­ ing property owners, and will create a smaller density in the area. Motion carried as follows: AYES: Convn. Noble, Hamilton, Stabler, Collis, Armer NOES: None LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS The Planning Director stated that he had received a memo from the Public Works Director stating that his Department could not approve the driveway plans for Robert Vargas at 720 & 724 21st Street. He suggested that the Convnission review or re-consider their landscaping requirements in order that the applicant may submit new plans which will be accept­ able to his Department. Mr. Vargas explained to the Commission that he was ready to pour his driveway entrance, however could not do so until the Planning Commission reduced its required landscaping. The Public Works Director felt that the proposed landscaping (a large tree in middle of driveway entrance to block open garages from street view) would be a hazard to ingress and egress. Motion was made by Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Coll is, to allow Hr. Vargas to pour a straight driveway with no garage doors or land• scaping. Motion carried as follows: AVES: NOES: Conwn. Noble, Hamilton, Stabler, Coll is, Armer None Corm,. Armer wished the record to sh<M that he was voting yes under the duress of the moment and strictly to alleviate pressure on the applicant. Change of Zone Request 69-3 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A C-2, GENERAL COKMERCIAL POTENTIAL ZONE CLASSIFICATION on lots 4 through 30, inclusive, of Redondo Homes Tract, located between Prospect Avenue and Harper Avenue; and between 24th Street and Artesia Boulevard, Hermosa Beach, under provisions of Article 15 of City Zoning Ordinance N.S. 154. as amended. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 14 June 16, 1969 Pub I ic hearing opened at 12:00 midnight and no one wished to speak on the subject. Public hearing closed. Motion by Convn. Hamilton, seconded by Corm1. Noble, to continue this matter until July 7th meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Conditional Use Permit 69-12 APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BY GLEN E. ARNOLD under pro­ visions of Section SOI of City Zoning Ordinance N.S. 154, as amended, in order to operate a used car sales business on lots I, 2, and 3 of tract 223, and lot l, block 2 of tract 6851, known as 1005 Pacific Coast Highway. Public hearing was opened at 12:03 a.m. The applicant was not in the audience so the hearing was closed. Motion by Comn. Hamilton, seconded by Co1TWJ1. Noble, to continue this matter until July 7th meeting. Motion carried unanimously. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Continued public hearing to amend Sections 600, 606, 607, and 800-C of Ordinance N.S, 154, to provide for a greater variety of develop­ ment standards in the R-3 zone and to make C-3 zone conform to General Plan provisions (P.C. 154-691), Discussion of proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments concerning R-3 uses and development standards. Public hearing opened at 12:04 a.m. No one wished to speak on these items, so hearing was closed. Motion by Comm. Hamilton, seconded by Comm. Noble, to continue these items until July 7th meeting. Motion carried unanimously. IMPERIAL MILLS COMMITTEE Motion made by Comm. Hamilton, seconded by Corirn. Noble, to continue this discussion to July 7th meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Motion made by Comm. Collis, seconded by Comm. Stabler, to adjourn meeting to July 7, 1969. Unanimously passed. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 12:10 a.m. -!,OE B. NOBLE, SECRETARY