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RESOLUTION P.C. 87-64
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RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
2 BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING PERMITTING RECYCLING FACILITIES
IN VARIOUS ZONES AND REQUIRING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
3 CERTAIN FACILITIES, AND APPROVING AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE
ECLARATION.
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on
October 20, 1987 to receive oral and written testimony on this
atter and made the following Findings:
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The Planning Commission desires to make redemption and
recycling of re-usable materials convenient to the consumer
in order to reduce 1 i tter and increase the recycling of
re-usable materials;
The Planning Commission desires to encourage the provision of
recycling services by adopting a comprehensive and easily
understood program of permitting and regulating such uses;
This ordinance is found by the Planning Commission to be
necessary to provide for implementation of the California
Beverage Container and Litter Reduction Act;
In order to protect the health, safety, and welfare related
to odors, noise, and aesthetics, the Planning Commission
deems this ordinance necessary;
The City of Hermosa Beach has unique and persistent parking
problems in the commercial district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission
of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, does hereby
recommend the following:
25 Section 1: Add the following to Article 2, Definitions, of the
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Zoning Ordinance:
"Section 278. Recyclable Material.
Recyclable material is re-usable material including
but not limited to metals, glass, and paper, which are
intended for re-use, remanufacture, or reconstitution
for the purpose of using the altered form. Recyclable
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material does not include refuse or hazardous
material. Recyclable material may include used motor
oil collected and transported in accordance with
Sections 25250.11 and 25143.2(b)(4) of the California
Health and Safety Code .
Section 279. Reverse Vending Machine(s).
A reverse vending machine is an automated mechanical
device which accepts at least one or more types of
empty beverage containers including but not limited to
aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles, and issues a
cash refund or a redeemable credit slip with a value
not less than the container's redemption value as
determined by the State. A reverse vending machine
may sort and process containers mechanically provided
that the entire process is enclosed within the
machine. In order to accept and temporarily store all
three container types in a pro p o rt ion comm e n surate
with their relative redemption ra t es and t o me et the
requirements of certification as a recycling facility,
multiple grouping of reverse vending machines may be
necessary.
Section 280. Mobile Recycling Unit.
A mobile recycling unit means an automobile, truck,
trailer or van, 1 icensed by the Depart ment of Motor
Vehicles which is used for the co ll ection of
recyclable materials. A mobile recycling unit also
means the bins, boxes or container transported by
trucks, vans, or trailers, and used for 'the collect ion
of recyclable materials.
Section 281. Recycling Collection Facilities.
A collection facility is a center for the acceptance
by donation, red empt ion, or purchase of recyclable
materials from the public. Such a facility does not
use power-dr i ven processing equipment except as
permi t ted by Cond i tio n al Use Permit.
Collection facilities may include the following:
1. Reverse vending machines(s);
2. Small collection facilities which occupy an area .of
not more than 500 square feet, and include:
a. A mobile unit;
b. Bulk reverse vending machines or a grouping of
reverse vending machines occupying more than 50
square feet;
c. Kiosk type units which may include structures;
d. Unattended containers pl aced for the recyclable
materials.
3. Large co l lection facilities which may occupy an
area of more than 500 square feet, may include
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permanent structures and is not appurtenant to a
host use."
Sect ion 2. Add the fol lowing to Article 8, Sect ion 8-2,
2 Neighborhood Commercial Zone, in alphabetical order:
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"Reverse vending machine(s); subject to Article 10,
Section 10-10."
Section 3. Add the folowing to Article 8, Section 8-4, General
5 Commercial Zone, in alphabetical order:
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Section 4.
"Recycling,
Article 10,
required.
Recycling,
Article 10,
required."
small collection
Section 10-11;
large collection
Section 10-11;
facilities;
Conditional
facility;
Conditional
subject to
Use Permit
subject to
Use Permit
Add the following new section to Article 10,
Conditional Use Permit Standards:
"Section 10-10. Reverse Vending Machines(s).
Reverse vending machine(s), single feed, may be
installed without a Conditional Use Permit when the
fol lowing criteria and standards are met; any
variation to such standards or criteria shall require
a Conditional Use Permit. Violation of the standards
and criteria shall be deemed a misdemeanor offense,
and grounds for removal of the use as ' determined by
the Planning Commission.
1. Established in conjunction with a commercial use or
community service facility which is in compliance
with the zoning, building and fire codes of the
City;
2. Located within 30 feet of the entrance to the
commercial structure and shall not obstruct
pedestrian or vehicular circulation;
3. Parking spaces required by the primary use are not
occupied;
4. No more than 50 square feet of floor space per
installation, including any protective enclosure,
and shall be no more than eight (8) feet in height;
5. Constructed of durable waterproof and rustproof
material;
6. Clearly marked to identify the type material to be
deposited, operating instructions, and the identity
and phone number of the operator or responsible
person to call if the machine is inoperative;
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7. Sign area of a maximum of four (4) square feet per
machine, exclusive of operating instructions;
a. The facility shall be clearly marked with
signage that lists t he ap p ropria t e e mergency
telephone number of Coun t y He a lth Dep a rt ment for
persons to co n t a ct i n cas e of an i mm ediate
threat to pub li c health and safety caused by
debris or any other health hazards;
8. Maintained in a clean, litter-free condition on a
daily basis;
9. Operating hours shall be at least the operating
hours of the host use;
10. Illuminated to ensure comfortable and safe
operation if operating hours are between dusk and
dawn.
11. An annual business license shall be obtained.
Section 10-11. Recycling, Small Collection Facilities.
Small collection faci li ties may be sited in the C-3
and M-1 zones with a cond it ional use permit provided
they shall comply with the following conditions:
1. Established in conjunction with an existing
commercial use or community service facility which
is in compliance w i th t h e zoni n g , building and fire
codes of the City;
2. No larger than 500 square feet;
3. Set back at least ten (10) feet from any street
line and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular
circulation;
4. Accept only glass, metals, plastic containers,
papers and other items as deemed acceptable by the
Planning Commission;
5. No power-driven p rocessing equipment except for
reverse vending machi n es;
6. Containers constructed and maintained with durable
waterproof and rus tp roof material, covered when
site is not atte n ded, secured from unauthorized
entry or removal of material, and of a capacity
sufficient to acomodate materials collected in
conjunction with the collection schedule;
7. Store all recyclable material in containers or in
the mobile unit vehicle, and no materials outside
of containers when attendant is not present;
8. Maintained free of litter and any other un d es ir able
materials, a nd mobile facilities, when tru c k or
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containers are removed at the end of each
collection day, shall be swept at the end of each
collection day;
9. Maximum noise levels of 60 dBA as measured at the
property 1 ine of residentially zoned or occupied
property; a maximum of 70 dBA in all other cases;
10. Attended facilities
property zoned or
shall operate only
a.m. and 7:30 p.m.;
located within 100 feet of a
occupied for residential use
during the hours between 9: 00
11. Containers for the 24-hour donation of materials
shall be at least 100 feet from any property
occupied for residential use unless there is a
recognized service corridor and acoustical
sheilding between the container and the residential
use;
12. Containers shall be clearly marked to identify the
type of material which may be deposited; the
facility shall be clearly marked to identify the
name and telephone number of the facility operator
and the hours of operation, and display a notice
stating that no material shall be left outside the
recycling enclosure of containers;
a. The facility shall be clearly marked with
signage that lists the appropriate emergency
telephone number of the County Health Department
for persons to contact in case of an immediate
threat to public heal th and safety caused by
debris and/or any other health hazards;
13. Signs may be established as follows:
a. Recycling facilities may have identification
signs with a maximum of 20 percent per side or
16 square feet, whichever is larger, in addition
to informational signs required in condition 12;
in the case of a wheeled facility, the side will
be measured from the pavement to the top of the
container;
14. The facility
landscaping;
shall not encroach into any
15. Mobile recycling units shall have an area clearly
marked to prohibit other vehicular parking during
hours when the mobile unit is scheduled to be
present;
16. Occupation of parking spaces by the facility and
the attendant may not reduce available parking
spaces below the minimum number required for the
primary host use;
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17. If the permit expires without renewal, the
collection facility shall be removed from the site
on the day following permit expiration.
Section 10-12. Recycling, Large Collection Facilities.
Large collection facilities may be sited in the C-3
and M-1 Zones with a Conditional Use Permit provided
they comply with the following conditions:
1. Facility does not abut a property zoned or planned
for residential use;
2. Facility will be screened
right-of-way by operating in
or:
from the public
an enclosed building
a. Within an area enclosed by an opaque b lock wall
at least six (6) feet in he i ght with
landscaping.
b. At least 150 feet from the property zoned or
planned for residential use; and
c. Meets all applicable noise standards.
3. Setbacks and landscape requirements shall be
reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission;
4. All exterior storage of material shall be in sturdy
containers which are covered, secured, and
maintained in good condition. Sto ra ge containers
for flammable material shall be constructed of
nonflammable material. Oil storage must be in
containers approved by the Fire Department. No
storage, excluding truck trailers and overseas
containers, will be visible above the height of the
fencing;
5. Site shal 1 be maintained free of 1 i tter and any
other undesirable materials, and will be cleaned of
loose debris on a daily basis;
6. A minimum of six (6) vehicle parking spaces, or one
space per 1000 square f ee t of land area, whichever
is greater, shall be provided;
7. One (1) parking space will be provided for each
commercial vehicle operated by the recycling
facility.
8. Noise levels shall not exceed 60 dBA as measured at
the property line of residentially zoned property,
or otherwise shall not exceed 70 dBA;
9. If the facility is located within 500 feet of
property zoned, planned or occupied for residential
use, it shall not be in operation between 7:00 p.m.
and 7 :00 a.m.;
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VOTE:
10. Any containers provided for after-hours donation of
recyclable materials will be at least 100 fe et from
any property zoned or occup ied for residential use,
shall be of sturdy, rustproof construction, shall
have sufficient capacity to accommod ate materials
collected, and shal 1 be secure from unauthorized
entry or removal of materials.
11. Donation areas will be kept free of litter and any
other undesirable material, and containers will be
clearly marked to indentify the type of material
that may be deposited; facility shall display a
notice stating that no material shall be left
outside the recycling containers;
12. Facility will be clearly marked with the same name
and phone number of the f ac i 1 i ty operator and the
hours of operation; identification and
informational signs will meet the standards of the
zone; and directional signs, bearing no advertising
message, may be installed, if necessary, to
facilitate traffic circulation or if the facility
is not visible from the public right-of-way;
a. The facility shall be clearly marked with
signage that lists the appropriate emergency
telephone number of County Health Department for
persons to contact in case of an immediate
threat to public heal th and safety caused by
debris or any other health hazards.
13. Power-driven processing, in c luding aluminum foil
and can compacting, baling, plastic shredding, or
other light processing activities necessary for
efficient temporary storage and shipment of
material, may be app roved if noise and other
conditions are met.
AYES: Comms.Peirce,Rue
NOES: Acting Chmn.Compton
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Comms.Ingell,Sheldon
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resol uti on P. C. 87-64 is a
true and complete r ~~c<,>: d of the action taken by the Planning
Comm ··ss ·o f the,,,.---City, of Hermosa Beach, California at their
"gular et '.-t'f!l~ber 20,_;.2.~-~~• /27 /
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Compton, Acting Chairman Mi cbael Schubach, Secretary
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