HomeMy WebLinkAbout(HIC)_(Minutes)_(January 3, 1978)MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HERMOSA IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION HELD IN CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, ON JANUARY 3, 1978, AT 7:45 P.M.
Meeting called to order by Chmn. Foreman at 7:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
Absent: Comm. Marquez (unexcused absence)
Also Present: Rod Merl, Staff, and newly appointed Comm. Grimshaw
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Comm. Hendersen, to approve the minutes of
December 20, 1977, with the following corrections:
Page 2, 302 30th Street, paragraph three to read 11That the wooden garage door with
plant-on suggestion ... 11
Page 3, 934 Hermosa Avenue, paragraph six to read 11 ••• footage proposed is consider-
ably less than the maximum allotment ... 11
Page 7, paragraph three should read 11 ••• of a pole sign and receives approval, with
the condition that that will be the only pole and cans, and then repeatedly returns
requesting additional cans, she would not approve these additional requests."
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Marquez
SECTION II -Improvement Commission Items
Beautification awards were presented to the following:
Mr. Jim Allen, 700 Pacific Coast Highway, Marina Pit Stop II
Nr. Mike Ludwig, accepted by Mr. Pat Brown, 1025-27 Manhattan Avenue
Mr. Perry L. Herwood, 120-128 Fourth Street
Awards will be mailed to recipients when they are signed by the mayor.
Concerning Parking Lot C, there is no further information at this time. Mr. Merl
reported that Mr. Clark said the city yard has materials for the planters and will
put them up after the slurry seal of the lot.
Beautification Award Nominations:
Motion by Comm. Schoenfeld, seconded by Comm. Hendersen, to present a beautification
award to 2040 Ava, for a residential remodel.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Marquez
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Motion by Chmn. Foreman, seconded by Comm. Freese, to present a beautification award
to 25 Pacific Coast Highway, for signing. Emphasis was placed on the avoidance of
tall pole signs with several cans at this project.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Marquez
Voting on an award for 7 Pacific Coast Highway was continued until further information
is obtained concerning why nomination was made and legality of the signing.
SECTION III -Design Review
934 HERMOSA AVENUE
Modification of previously approved project was presented. The commission now is
considering a wall sign and revision of garage doors. Chmn. Foreman continued the
matter to later in the meeting to allow Mr. Burge to be present.
1236 THIRD STREET
Mr. Michael Fife, 1236 Third Street, presented a request for facade change and
garage enlargement on this property.
Motion by Comm. Schoenfeld, seconded by Comm. Fridrich, to approve as submitted.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Conm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Marquez
SECTION IV -Sign Review
1312 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
Mr. Ray Rodriguez, 1246 -17th Street, stated changes to the original request. Signs
will be 21 x 31 with dark blue lettering on white and white lettering on dark blue.
Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Comm. Fridrich, to approve the request, as revised.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Marquez
1063 AVIATION BLVD.
Mr. Jim Cross, representing the Church of Christ, 1904 Rhuland Avenue, Redondo Beach,
presented a request for reconsideration of the type of material to be used on pole
of sign. Mr. Cross suggested planting bushes of a juniper type to conceal the pole.
Chmn. Foreman discussed the 11 skirting11 of the area with Palos Verdes Stone. Mr.
Cross countered with the suggestion of painting the pole dark green to match the
landscaping.
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Motion by Chmn. Foreman, seconded by Conm. Freese, to accept the proposal of a dark
green paint being used to camoflauge the pole.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Marquez
828 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
Request for signing at South Bay Office Supply. Applicant not present.
Chmn. Foreman reiterated the prior approval of wall sign and PIP sign and concern
about existing projecting sign.
Motion by Comm. Fridrich, seconded by Comm. Hendersen, to approve the request, as
submitted.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Conm. Marquez
934 HERMOSA AVENUE (continued from earlier in meeting)
Chmn. Foreman co~mented on the use of wood, location of garage and signs to be
approved.
Motion by Chmn. Foreman, seconded by Comm. Schoenfeld, that the doors will be wood
and wooden plant-ons are to be compatible with the wood used in the rest of the
project.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Marquez
Chmn. Foreman moved, seconded by Comm. Hendersen, to continue the rest of the request
(signs) to the regular meeting of January 17th when the applicant is present and
renderings are available. So ordered.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Comm. Schoenfeld commented on the angle of the Pioneer Chicken sign. Further discussion
was held by members of the commission about plaing and usage of pole in Hermosa Beach.
Chmn. Foreman wanted to know why a sign next to 1312 Pacific Coast Highway is leaning
and staff will investigate this. Further investigation will also be made in regard
to signs on the 13th and Strand property, Michael's Liquor's flashing sign, and
West Pant's Factory sign coverage. Coast Drug did not have prior approval for their
new sign but did remove the sign which was in need of repair.
Investigation will be made concerning the legality of signs on private automobiles
parked on private property, such as being used by International Deli on Pier Avenue.
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Chmn. Foreman nominated the sign on 24th Street and Pacific Coast Highway for an award.
Comm. Hendersen moved, seconded by Comm. Fridrich, to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
So ordered by Chmn. Foreman.
GERTI FI CATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes were approved by the Improvement Commission
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