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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(HIC)_(Minutes)_(February 7, 1978)( . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HERMOSA IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, ON FEBRUARY 7, 1978, AT 7:45 P.M. Meeting called to order by Chmn. Foreman at 7:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Marquez, Chmn. Foreman Absent: Comm. Schoenfeld, excused Also Present: Mr. Ed King, Staff APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Comm. Marquez, seconded by Comm. Freese, to approve the minutes of January 17, 1978, as submitted. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Marquez, Chmn. Foreman None Comm. Schoenfeld Section II -Improvement Commission Items Motion by CoITITl. Hendersen, seconded by Comm. Grimshaw, to reschedule the March 7th meeting for Wednesday, March 8, 1978, due to election day. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Hermosa Nuevo Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Marquez, Chmn. Foreman None Comm. Schoenfeld Hermosa Nuevo is an open house sponsored by the Improvement Commission with tours of city offices, police department, fire station, displays and photographs of old and new Hermosa. The Improvement Commission has been given tentative pennission for the open house by City Council. Commission's recommendation would include funding and other particulars of the event. It was so ordered that Comm. Freese, Grimshaw, and Chmn. Foreman would serve on the committee. Beautification Awards 2401 Pacific Coast Highway This property has been nominated for a sign and design award. Motion by Chmn. Foreman, seconded by Comm. Hendersen, to present an award to this commercial building for sign and design. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Marquez, Chmn. Foreman None Comm. Schoenfeld Comm. Grimshaw Section III -Design Review HERMOSA IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION -Minutes of February 7, 1978 pa·ge 2 1825 MONTEREY BLVD. Mr. Mike Fritz, 1825 Monterey Blvd., requests permission to demolish old garage and erect a new three car garage with a recreation room, bathroom, and hobby room above with mezzanine and roof deck. Motion by Comn. Freese, seconded by Corrm. Fridrich, to approve plans as submitted. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Marquez, Chmn. Foreman None ColTVll. Schoenfeld 539 and 543 SECOND STREET Mr. Michael Hartstein and Ms. Paula Kim, 11994 Chalan Road, Los Angeles, presented plans for two single famHy residences. Corrrn. Marquez requested information from staff as to room available on the lots for trees and other landscaping. Comm. Freese commented on the commission 1s desire for as much greenery to be used in the project as possible. Mr. & Mrs. Bob Erickson, 551 Second Street, neighbors to the east side of the property, presented opposition of the proposed plans because the construction would block all sun into their yard and give a 11 tunnel 11 appearance. Chmn. Foreman reiterated the commissions' power only to approve or disapprove the aestheU,cs of the building design, and not to change the plans and structures of the construction. A ruling must be made by the City Attorney before other power is granted to the commission on decisions such as impacts on light and view. Mr. King commented that the proposed dwellings conformed with the zoning laws and regulations with respect to setbacks and open space. Comm. Freese stated the commission's sympathy and again gave information on the ten day appeal procedure. An appeal may expedite a ruling by the City Attorney as to the extent of authority the Improvement Commission has with respect to the consideration of design. Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Comm. Marquez, to approve plans with the following changes: Structure at 543 -2nd St. to bring shake roof back around to the side with rough sawn 2 x 12's being used on all elevations and windows. The property structure at 539 -2nd St. will use shake shingles around to the back in line with the mansard roof line. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Comm. Freese, Marquez Comm. Fridrich, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Chmn. Foreman Comm. Schoenfeld Request was denied by the commission because it is the commission's feelings that neighborhood area has not been taken into consideration when designing these structures. Opposition of neighbors was also considered by the commission, as well as the fact that the submitted plans had featured decorative siding only on the southern elevation. 1132 THIRD STREET Mr. Martin Ensberg requested approval of plans for a second story addition. The second story would be rough Spanish-type stucco. Weather conditions have prevented landscaping and pouring of cement at this time. Comm. Hendersen asked if there HERMOSA IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION -Minutes of February 7, 1978 page 3 would be treatment on the windows to tie in the design. Conm. Freese suggested open wrought iron work be brought down to give appearance of first and second stories tying in. Motion by Comm. Grimshaw, seconded by Comm. Freese, to approve plans as submitted. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Marquez, Chmn. Foreman None Comm. Schoenfeld 1224 SUNSET DRIVE Mr. Larry G. Baker, P. 0. Box 786, Manhattan Beach, presented plans and request for addition and remodel. The addition will be 155 sq.ft. and exterior will feature raised stucco of a tan color with dark brown trim. Motion by Comm. Marquez, seconded by Comm. Fridrich, to approve plans as submitted. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Marquez, Chmn. Foreman None Comm. Schoenfeld 454 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY Mark Shurgin requested two year approval of plans for new structure featuring four commercial units. Surface mounted cans will be used but request for signs, poles, and cans was not being sought at this time. Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Comm. Marquez, to approve plans on design of building, with no commitment or approval by the commission on signs, poles or cans which are not being requested at this time. Shrubery to be approximately 18'' in height on the west and north elevations. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Marquez, Chmn. Foreman None Comm. Schoenfeld Section IV -Si gn Review 1024 HERMOSA AVENUE Mr. Lewis Martinez, Colmar Sign Company, 818 West Hyde Park Blvd., Inglewood, requested approval of two signs: OPS Fashions, using bright yellow and black D.K. Travel & Tours, using bright yellow and brown. Mr. Martinez also presented a pale yellow alternative background, which would not be as bold. . . HERMOSA IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION -Minutes of February 7, 1978 Motion by Corrm. Freese, seconded by Corrm. Marquez, to approve pale yellow background and other colors for the two signs. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Comm. Freese, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Marquez, Chmn. Foreman Comm. Fridrich Comm. Schoenfeld Section V -Miscellaneous Communications from City Council None. Staff Reports page 4 A possible amendment to the sign ordinance was presented. There is currently a problem with temporary signs because the commission does not have time to approve signs for duration of less than 30 days. The Commission acted to recommend an amendment to the sign ordinance which would permit staff to administratively approve temporary signs for a period of 30 days or less. If the signs are intended for more than 30 days, they will be subject to sign review. It was also decided to recommend the exemption of window signs from commission approval, allowing staff approval, if it conforms to less than 20% coverage of window area. The new building director, Mr. Lee Alton, has stated that sign violations will be higher on his priority list in the future. Comm. Marquez recommended deletion of sign inspection section from the amendment and the commission concurred. Commissioners• Items Commissioner Hendersen requested concurrence of other members to compile a presenta- tion of other plans approved by the Corrmission. When problems arise regarding individual designs and usage of small lots, applicant could be referred to this display. Comm. Fridrich commented on the difference of speculative development vs. plans submitted by future residents. Comm. Freese wanted to know what was being done with cul-de-sac plans for 13th, 14th, and 15th Streets. Staff will investigate the situation. Comm. Hendersen was given recognition for her participation in the long distance run on February 5, 1978. Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Comm. Fridrich, to adjourn the meeting, and it was so ordered by Chmn. Foreman. Meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. } HERMOSA IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION -Minutes of February 7, 1978 page 5 CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes were approved by .tHe Hennosa Improvement Commission at their regular meeting of February 21, 1978. , CHAIRMAN PAMELA HENDERSE~ J -r-ZL DATE