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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HERMOSA IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION HELD IN THE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, ON MARCH 8, 1978, AT 7:45 P.M.
Meeting called to order by Chmn. Foreman at 7:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Comm. Freese, Gr:i:mshaw, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
Comm. Fridrich (excused), Marquez
Mr. Ed King, Staff
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Comm. Hendersen, seconded by Comm. Grimshaw, to approve the minutes
of February 7. 1978, as submitted.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Fri dri ch, Marquez--
Motion by Comm. Grimshaw, seconded by Comm. Schoenfeld, to approve the minutes
of February 21, 1978, as submitted.
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Grimshaw, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Hendersen
Comm. Fridrich, Marquez
SECTION II -Improvement Commission Items
Meeting with the City Attorney has been continued to the meeting of March 21, 1978.
The Commission made note of the high chain link fences along the south end of
Pacific Coast Highway and will duscuss this matter on the joint walk with the
Planning Commission before making a specific recommendation.
Beautification Awards
Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Comm. Hendersen, to present a beautification
award to 208-212 Manhattan Avenue, 205 Second Street, new residential construction.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Fridrich, Marquez
Motion by Comm. Schoenfeld, seconded by Comm. Hendersen, to send a letter of
commendation to the owner of 423 Monterey Blvd, residential remodel.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Sthoenfeld~ Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Fridrich, Marquez
Motion by Comm. Grimshaw, seconded by Comm. Hendersen, to present a beautification
award to 1046 Loma Drive, residential remodel.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Grimshaw, Schoenfeld, Hendersen, Chmn. Foreman
None
Corrnn. Fridrich, Marquez
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Motion by Comm. Hendersen, seconded by Corrnn. Freese, to present a beautification
award to 322-324 -6th Street, residential remodel.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Fridrich, Marquez
Nominations for awards by Comm. Grimshaw:
2010 Monterey, 547 -24th Place, 201 -24th Street
Nomination by Comm. Schoenfeld: 340-342 -30th Street
The Hermosa Nuevo Open House will be held on May 21, 1978, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
This is the first open house of city offices and facilities since 1968.
SECTION III -Design Review
906 THIRD STREET
Mr. Arik Lapeyrollerie presented plans for modification of previously approved
second story addition. Proposed changes is from stucco to siding at the second
story level.
Motion by Comm. Hendersen, seconded by Comm. Freese, to approve the revised palns.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Corrm. Freese, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Fridrich
543 Second Street
Mr. Dam Kim, 2652 Via Olivera, Palos Verdes Estates, presented revised plans for
single family dwelling and commented on the uniqueness of the new design. Mr.
Bill Bobinson, architect of the plans, was also present to answer the Commissioners'
questions. The stairway will be on the west side of the structure. Discussion
was held regarding the maximum coverage of 65% of the lot.
Mr. and Mrs. Erickson, 551 2nd Street, presented testimony and objected to the
size of the proposed single family dwelling. The Ericksons indicated that the
deck on the 2nd story level in the rear would ruin their privacy in their back
yard. Mr. King commented that the authority of the H.I.C was over design only,
not factors such as lot coverage and height.
Chmn. Foreman commented on the Commission's previously made request for redesign
of the building for the lot and the subsequent designs being submitted, noting
that the neighborhood, topography, location and lot coverage should be taken into
consideration in designing an imaginative building.
Motion by Comm. Grimshaw, seconded by Comm Hendersen, to deny the plans. The
building structure has not been significantly changed from prior plans and it
does not contribute to the character and image of the city as a place of spacious-
ness, balance, broad vistas and high quality (Section 2-124, Hermosa Beach City Code).
Ayes: Comm. Henderson, Grimshaw, Schoenfeld
Noes: Comm. Freese, Chmn. Foreman
Absent: Corrm. Marquez, Fridnich
Chmn. Foreman advised the applicant of the right of appeal to the City Council
in writing within ten days.
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720 FOURTH STREET
Mr. Jerome Olguin, 3305 Crest Drive, Manhattan Beach, requested approval for
addition of a unit to an R-3 lot. Included in the proposal is an exterior
spiral staircase and outside patio.
Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Comm. Schoenfeld, to approve the plans,
as submitted.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Marquez, Fridrich
1132 HERMOSA AVENUE
Mr. John McLennan presented a request for a custom-made 41 x 6 1 sign. There are
existing lighting fixtures.
Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Comm. Grimshaw, to approve sign, as submitted.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Marquez, Fridrich
2438 MANHATTAN AVENUE
Mr. Jim Rayor presented plans for a new single family dwelling.
Motion by Comm. Grimshaw, seconded by Co111T1. Hendersen, to approve plans, as
submitted.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
1307 BONNIE BRAE
Comm. Freese, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Fridrich, Marquez
Mr.Harold Chen, 3309 El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne , made a request for a second
story add ition t o an existing structure. Addi ti on will be color coated to
match the existing structure.
Motion by Comm. Grimshaw, seconded by Comm. Hendersen, to approve plans, as
submitted.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Chmn. Foreman
Comm. Schoenfeld
Comm. Marquez, Fridrich
600-612 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
Design review of a metal building. Item continued to the next meeting, due
to the fact that it must receive,Planning Commission approval prior to Improvement
Commission approval.
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SECTION IV -Sign Review
1100 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
page 4
Mr. Ted Barcher, Heath Sign Co., 3225 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, requested five
cans on the second story elevation. Copy and color will be presented for
approval at a later time.
Commission held discussion regarding the portable signing on the property and
how approval of this proposal would affect an action on violations. Further
discussion by the commission was held with staff regarding the definition of
how many building sites exist.
Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by Comm. Foreman, to approve the sign cans
for the second story level, with the stipulation to approve copy at a later
date.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Marquez, Fridrich
Motion by Comm. Freese, seconded by CoITITI. Grimshaw, to approve a monument sign
at the original location on Aviation Blvd., subject to review by the Ci:ty Attorney.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
STAFF REPORTS
Comm. Freese, Grimshaw, Hendersen, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
CoITTTI. Fridri~h, Marquez
Memo from Rod Merl, Planning Director, indicating that on March 27, 1978, the
Deputy District Attorney will be meeting with the Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m.
An invitation has been extended to the Improvement Commission members to attend
the meeting.
A memo has been sent to the City Council regarding plans to cul-de-sac 13th,
14th, and 15th Streets.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Comm. Grimshaw wanted to know why some structures do not have street numbers.
It is difficult to nominate for awards when there is no visible address. In
regards to 1212 Third Street, staff will find out if the structure is within
code requirements.
Chmn. Foreman commented on Section 2-124 of the Hermosa Beach City Code. The
wording should be reworked and staff agreed this should be brought to the attention
of the City Council and City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS
Motion by Chmn. Foreman, seconded by Comm. Schoenfeld, to approve Resolution
HIC 78-1 granting a variance for a pole sign at the Hermosa Hospital, with
the following correction: Para. 2, 11WHEREAS, the Commission found.,. 11
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Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Comm. Freese, Grimshaw, Schoenfeld, Chmn. Foreman
None
Comm. Hendersen
Comm. Marquez, Fridrich
Staff commented on Comm. Marquez's unexcused absences from the meetings and
a brief discussion by the Commissioners followed.
Motion by Comm. Schoenfeld, seconded by Comm. Grimshaw, to adjourn the meeting
at 10:05 p.m., and it was so ordered by Chmn. Foreman.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes were approved by the Hermosa Improve-
ment Commission at their regular meeting of March 21, 1978.
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