HomeMy WebLinkAbout(HIC)_(Minutes)_(May 2, 1978)~INUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HERMOSA IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION HELD IN
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, ON MAY 2, 1978 AT 7:45 P.M.
Meeting called to order at 7:45 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
Comm. Grimshaw, (excused) Marquez (not excused)
Mr. Edward King, Staff
Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Comm. Hendersen to approve minutes of March 21, 1978
with Comm. Marquez having an unexcused absence.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Grimshaw, Marquez (unexcused)
Motion by Comm. Fridrich, seconded by Comm. Hendersen to approve minutes of April 4, 1978,
with Comm. Grimshaw and Chmn. Foreman having excused absences.
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld
None
Chmn. Foreman
Comm. Grimshaw, Marquez (unexcused)
Motion by Comm. Schoenfeld, seconded by Comm. Hendersen to approve minutes of
April 18, 1978 with the following changes:
Comm. Marquez was absent, unexcused.
Page 2, last paragraph ... 11with the condition that it be placed as shown on the
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Page 1, 926 18th Street, landscaping plan being submitted prior to final approval.
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Comm. Hendersen, Freese, Schoenfeld
None
Comm. Fridrich, Foreman
Comm. G!r.in,s:ha:w, ~.MarqueZ' (Unexcused)
Discussion was held regarding Marquez serving as a Commissioner. He has many
unexcused absences, does not live in the City, and has verbally told Chmn. Foreman
and staff that he will resign.
Approval of Resolution H.I.C 78-3 was continued as some Connissioner's do not have
a copy.
SECTION II -Improvement Commission Items
Presentation of beautification award to Terraco Investments for 208 -12 Manhattan
Avenue/205 Second Street. Miss Kathy Anderson accepted the award from Chmn. Foreman.
The following are nominees for beautification awards:
512 Longfellow Avenue
910 Strand
1520 Manhattan Avenue
2317 Manhattan Avenue
934 Hermosa Avenue, Sandcastle Plaza, for signing and beautification.
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Hermosa Nueva
Open house has been postponed until the fall, per recommendation of City Manager.
Presentation of slides for beautification award nominees:
1. 340/342 30th Place
Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Chmn. Foreman for beautification award.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
2. 911 -13th Street
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Grimshaw, Marquez (unexcused)
Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Comm. Schoenfeld, for beautification award.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
3. 940 -9th Street
Comm. Freese, Frj•drich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Grimshaw, Marquez (unexcused)
Motion by Comm. Schoenfeld, seconded by Comm. Hendersen for beautification award.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
4. 2010 Monterey
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Grimshaw, Marquez (unexcused)
Motion by Comm. Schoenfeld, seconded by Comm. Hendersen for letter of appreciation.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
5. 955 -15th Street
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Grimshaw, Marquez (unexcused)
Motion by Comm. Schoenfeld, seconded by Comm. Hendersen for beautification award.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
6. 201 -24th Street
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Grimshaw, Marquez (unexcused)
Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Chmn. Foreman for beautification award.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Grimshaw, Marquez (unexcused)
Chmn~ Foreman asked staff to consider the trash problem in the downtown area. Per-
haps some other method (a large bin) of collection can be used. There are special
collections and bids for trash contract which will be coming in June. Chmn. Foreman
commented on the extreme noise associated with the refuse trucks~ and moved that
r)CJjse supressors be recommended such as are used in El Segundo and Redondo Beach as
a· requirement for specs inupcoming negotiations. Recommendation to go to City
Council, carbon copy to Mary Stonier. Mr. King solicited calls from members when
an environmental problem occurs.
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DESIGN REVIEW
53 Pier Avenue
Mr. Hugo Capdevila, 53 Pier Avenue, presented request for bridgeway enclosure at
the Casablanca Restaurant. Project has conceptual approval and this is now on
agenda for final approval.
Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Comm. Hendersen to approve request for enclosure.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
926 -18th Street
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Grimshaw, Marquez (unexcused)
Plan is up for approval subject to final landscaping plan. This is also a rehearing
because of erroneous posting by the City as to the last public hearing. Height of
structure does meet building code specifications.
Mr. Robert Wise, P.O. Box 1062, Tahoe City, 95703, owner of the property was present.
Mr. Jim Carlisle, 932 -·18th Street, stated that the new structure will completely
block his view and rye nearer the street than any other house on the block. After
discussion with Commission and staff it was agreed that the house will be back 7 ft.
beyond required setback and wi 11 not b 1 ock view. • •
Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Chmn. Foreman to approve deisgn review.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Hendersen, Fridrich, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Grimshaw, Marquez (unexcused) Schoenfeld (for a few minutes)
Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Comm. Fridrich, to approve landscape plan.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
901 Loma
Comm. Freese, Hendersen, Fridrich, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Marquez (unexcused), Grimshaw, Schoenfeld (for a few mins.)
Mr. Jim Rayor, 866 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, presented plans for
construction of a duplex. There will be two structures. This lot is 30' wide. Existing sturcture to be demolished.
Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Comm. Fridrich to approve plans.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
526 Longfellow
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Grimshaw, Marquez ( unexcused)
Mr. Jim Fiege, 427 South Catalina, Redondo Beach, requested approval of plans for
remodel of single family residence. There will be an addition in the rear. The
fence will be replaced.with block wall to match southern elevation wall now existing.
'--._...;;f. Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Co11111. Fridrich to approve plans.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Grimshaw, Marquez (unexcused)
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3201 Pacific Coast Highway
Kathy Anderson represented Terraco Investments. This is a request for new commer-
cial structure. City entrance sign should be replaced. Mr. King will investigate
with Mr. Clark. Comm. Freese commented that plans feature ample parking and good
land usage. Existing signs and lights will be removed. Also, 4 x 4 posts on north
elevation to be removed and street sign replaced.
Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Chmn. Foreman to approve plans with removal
of all existing signing, cobra lighting, and pole signs.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Corrm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Grimshaw, Marquez (unexcused)
SECTION IV -Sign Review
1302 Strand -Street Skates, Beach Rentals
Mr. Stewart Dell, 323 Monterey Blvd., Hermosa Beach, requested signs in excess of
maximum 180 sq. ft., thus requiring a variance.
Comm. Freese suggested that as there are no cars and only pedestrian traffic, per-
haps a smaller sign could be seen as well. Chmn. Foreman commented on the harshness
of red and yellow colors in the signing. Mr. Dell agreed to change colors to a
creamy yellow and burnt orange·.,-:. Sign dimensions will be reduced for the two
wall signs 31 x 20 1 (rather than 41 x 24'), which will bring signing requested to
maximum.
Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Comm. Fridrich to approve signing in creamy
yellow and burnt orange, with size reduced to two signs of 31 x 20' and projecting
sign. Area now under maximum allowable. This is subject to final approval of
building department.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Grimshaw, Marquez (unexcused)
SECTION V -Miscellaneous
Staff Reports
Mr. King was approached by Mr. Mark Buell, 1415 Prospect, of the bike shop at
1402 Pacific Coast Highway. Mr. Buell would like conceptual approval. Final
·approval will be given at the next meeting .after proper notice is goven of roof
facade to atcomodate a graphic and/or sign.
Motion by Comm. Hendersen, seconded by Comm. Freese for conceptual approval as
submitted with final approval after proper procedures are followed. Graphic should
be presented at that time.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Fridrich, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Grimshaw, Marquez (unexcused)
Staff will submit memo to City Council for joint meeting to be held (no response
has been received to past memos).
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Commissioners' Items
Chmn. Foreman asked staff to have the minutes of Conroy's sign application given to
the City Council for consideration during upcoming appeal.
Another matter is that a bond should be posted by the Christmas tree lots for all
decorations and signs to be removed.
Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Comm. Hendersen, to adjourn the meeting and it
was so ordered at 9:35 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes were approved by the Hermosa Improvement
Commission at their regular meeting of
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